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UPDATED Iva Mihaylova, on Trial in North Macedonia over Fatal Road Accident, Is in Sofia Hospital
Bulgaria to Call for Joint European Action to Ensure Security in Black Sea, End Attacks on Commercial Vessels
Bulgaria
Bulgarian PM, EU Commission Executive Vice-President Discuss Investment in Technology
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen discussed ways to ensure sustainable investment in technology and innovation as drivers of European development and growth, in the context of
MP Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria Reports Deliberate Arson Attack on 11 Starlink Communication Antennas near Sofia
Eleven antennas used to communicate with Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite communications system, were deliberately set on fire at a secret facility near Sofia, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said in a Facebook post on Monday. He wrote that the
Archives State Agency Marks 75th Anniversary
The event included a presentation of the commemorative publication "Bulgarian Archives. Documents and People” and the exhibition “Finds of Memory: Unexpected Archival Discoveries” at the Agency's Exhibition Hall. A special postage stamp was also validated.
Number of Stroke Cases in Bulgaria Declines over Past 10 Years, Expert Says
According to data from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), 26,758 cases of stroke were recorded in Bulgaria between January and July 2026, equivalent to one stroke every 11 minutes, Prof. Dimitar Maslarov, a member of the Management Board of the Brain Health Council Foundation, said at a roundtable entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Stroke - From the First Minutes to a New Life” here on Monday. The event was organised by the Brain Health Council Foundation ahead of World Stroke Day on October 29.
Economy
Association for Modern Trade Disputes Consumer Watchdog’s Claims on Retail Food Markups
The most common mistake in public discussion is to confuse price indices with retail markups or profits, the Association for Modern Trade (AMT) said in a statement on Monday. The statement comes in response to Commission for Consumer Protection
Bulgaria to Establish Fast-Track Mechanism for Tourism Investment Projects
During the Europe-Asia Interregional High-Level Tourism Forum in Podgorica on Monday, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said that Bulgaria was working to establish a fast-track mechanism for implementing tourism investment projects.
Markups on Some Dairy Products at Major Retail Chains Exceed 140%, Consumer Watchdog Chair Says
Markups on some dairy products at major retail chains reach more than 140%, Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova said Monday as she presented the first results of inspections of retail chains.
Wrap-up UPDATED Forum Highlights Employment Potential of People Aged over 50
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova, speaking at the Y50+ Talents forum, which opened in Sofia on Monday, said that "As representatives of the State, we can see very clearly the potential of people aged 50 and over, and believe
Culture
16th Wonders of Bulgaria Cultural Heritage Awards Take Place Under President's Auspices
Burgas Proposes Port Site for Eurovision 2027 Eurovillage
Burgas has proposed part of the Burgas-East 1 port terminal as the location for Eurovillage, the public festival area planned alongside the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said after a working meeting with Transport Minister Georgi Peev here on Monday.
Sofia University Hosts Regional Meeting of Humanities Faculties
Representatives of leading universities from countries in Southeastern Europe held a formal meeting at the St Kliment Ohridski Sofia University, organized by the Faculty of Philosophy, the university's press center reported on Friday.
Bulgarian Visual Artist Dilmana Yordanova to Present Video Mapping Project at Bucharest’s Spotlight Festival
Her collaboration with Eftimie spans nearly a decade, bringing together their expertise in new media art, motion design and visual technologies. Together, they create multimedia productions for cultural events, video scenography for the performing arts, and 3D video mapping projects, continually exploring the relationship between image, space and technology.
Burgas to Host First International Creative Writing Retreat from October 24 to 25
Burgas will host the first International Creative Writing Retreat on October 24 and 25, the press centre of Burgas Municipality said on Thursday.
Balkans
Bulgarian President Says She Will Meet Iva Mihaylova at First Opportunity
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said on Monday that she would meet Iva Mihaylova at the first opportunity, after learning earlier in the day that Mihaylova was in Bulgaria for medical tests and treatment. Mihaylova holds dual citizenship of
Burgas Children's Hospital Signs Cooperation Agreement with Edirne's Trakya University
St. Anastasia Children’s Hospital in Burgas and Trakya University in Edirne, Turkiye, signed a cooperation agreement on Friday covering medical research, training and professional development, Burgas Municipality said.
Eighteen Parties and Coalitions to Run in Serbia’s Parliamentary Elections
Serbia’s Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) finalised on Thursday night the consolidated list of candidates for the October 25 snap parliamentary elections. It comprises 18 electoral lists with a total of 2,418 candidates, Tanjug reported.
Istanbul Building Collapse Death Toll Rises to Five, Two Arrested
The death toll from the partial collapse of a seven-storey residential building in Istanbul's Maltepe district on Thursday has risen to five, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Friday. Search and rescue operations ended at 6:15 a.m. on