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Court Finds Petyo "The Euro" Petrov Guilty of Forging Documents, Fines Him EUR 2,556
The Sofia City Court on Thursday found former investigating magistrate Petyo Petrov, aka "Peppi the Euro", guilty of forging documents and ordered him to pay a fine of EUR 2,556. The sentence can be appealed.
Foreign Minister, UK Minister of State for Europe Discuss Bilateral Strategic Partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova-Chamova met with the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, the Foreign Ministry press service reported on Thursday.
National Ombudsman Meets with Members of Diplomatic Corps in Bulgaria
National Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva held a meeting with representatives of diplomatic missions of European Union member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Switzerland accredited in Bulgaria, the Ombudsman’s press service said on
Prosecution Reports Increase in Detained Illegal Migrants and Human Trafficking Investigations
The number of detained third-country nationals staying illegally in Bulgaria, as well as pre-trial proceedings related to migrant trafficking, increased in April 2026 month-on-month, according to data from the specialized interdepartmental unit of
Economy
EC Forecasts Slower Bulgarian Economic Growth, Rising Budget Deficit amid Middle East Conflict
The European Commission has forecast a slowdown in Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2026, along with an increase in the country’s budget deficit for 2026 and 2027, against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. The projections were published
National Statistical Institute Unemployment Falls to 3.2% in Q1 of 2026 Compared to Q1 of 2025, Employment Reaches 70.5%
In the first quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate stood at 3.2%, down 0.7 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2025, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Thursday.
Sofia Hosts Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Future of Business
A conference dedicated to the growing role of artificial intelligence in business, public administration and economic development was held in Sofia on Thursday under the title “Together in the New Business Reality: Challenge the AI Expert.” The
Automotive Cluster Bulgaria CEO Stanislavov Says Bulgaria Enters New Automotive Stage
Bulgaria is entering a new stage in automotive and high-tech development, Automotive Cluster Bulgaria CEO Lyubomir Stanislavov said at Automotive Forum Bulgaria 2026 at Sofia Tech Park on Wednesday.
Culture
Fourth Intuitive - Bulgaria International Salon Exhibition to Take Place May 27 to June 13
The fourth edition of the Intuitive - Bulgaria International Salon will take place from May 27 to June 13 in Hall 2A of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA) in Sofia, the organizers announced.
Bulgarian Artist Ruth Koleva among Five EU Musicians Selected for EU-US Cultural Diplomacy Programme
Bulgarian singer-songwriter Ruth Koleva is among only five artists from across the European Union selected to take part in the inaugural Transatlantic Stars Music Program in the United States later this month, according to a Facebook post by the
Artists in All Fields Honoured at Golden Quill Award Ceremony
The Golden Quill Awards were presented on Tuesday at a ceremony at the City Mark Art Center in Sofia. The award, established in 1996 by the Cantus Firmus agency and the Makta gallery, is presented to artists and institutions in the fields of
"Intellectuals' Voice Will Guide Us," President Iotova Says at Book Launch
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova attended the launch of the book Mak by Ilya Velchev at Sofia's Sredets Gallery.
Balkans
Bulgarian Embassy in Athens Hosts Reception Honouring Bulgarian Culture and Army Day
Ambassador of Bulgaria to Greece Valentin Poryazov hosted a reception at the Bulgarian Embassy in Greece in Athens on Wednesday.
Serbian President to Attend EU-Western Balkans Summit after Talking to EC President
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that he has decided to attend the EU-Western Balkans Summit to be hosted by Tivat, Montenegro, on June 5, the Serbian Broadcasting Corporation reported on Wednesday. Vucic came to this decision after speaking with European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen.
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Discusses Strategic Relations with Greek Ambassador
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Liberopoulos discussed the strategic relations between the two countries and their shared strive to additionally upgrade those relations, the ministry announced.
Customs Officers at Lesovo Checkpoint on Border with Turkiye Seize 198 Smuggled Guns
Customs officers at the Lesovo checkpoint on the border with Turkiye seized 198 smuggled guns and 120 magazines for ammunition hidden in a truck, the Customs Agency said on Tuesday.