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DB Co-Chair Atanassov Compares Current Situation with Bulgaria before Soviet Union's Collapse
Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria MP and Democratic Bulgaria Co-Chair Atanas Atanassov compared the current situation in Bulgaria to that in the country before the collapse of the Soviet Union. Speaking to journalists in Pleven (Northern Bulgaria) on Saturday, he said that the 2026 State Budget Bill proposes “a budget of stagnation”.
CC-DB’s Ivaylo Mirchev Criticizes Varna MEC’s Sunday Meeting as Attempt to Remove Mayor Kotsev
Ivaylo Mirchev, Co-Chair of Yes, Bulgaria and MP from the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition, said at a news conference at the BTA National Press Club in Burgas that he was surprised by the decision of the Municipal Election
National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism Meets American Jewish Committee Europe Vice President
National Coordinator for Combating Antisemitism and Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Angelieva met with a delegation of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), led by Anne-Sophie Sebban-Becache, the organization’s Europe Vice President, the Foreign
UPDATED President Claims MRF - New Beginning, GERB-UDF Leaders Breached Constitution by Refusing to Consider Euro Referendum
President Rumen Radev argued Friday that MRF – New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski and GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov are “dismantling the State” and have violated the Constitution and the rights of Bulgarians by refusing to consider his proposal to hold a national referendum with the question: “Do you agree that Bulgaria should introduce the single European currency, the euro, in 2026?”
Economy
Bulgaria Produced Furniture Worth EUR 535 Mln in 2024 – Industry Chamber
Bulgaria produced furniture worth EUR 535 million in 2024, said Branch Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BCWFI) President, Vasil Zhivkov, during the Chamber’s annual conference, held Friday in the Borovets resort. Earlier on Friday,
Wrap-up Sofia Forum Brings Attention to Bulgaria's Tourism Brand, Role of Young Professionals
The University of National and World Economy's (UNWE) Economics of Tourism Department hosted its first congress titled Brand Bulgaria: Hospitality in Four Seasons. Through the Vision of Young Talents here on Friday. The event featured discussions,
Bulgarian Agrarian Chamber Calls for Legislative Changes, Cooperation Incentives, Irrigation Solutions
The 2026 state budget poses a serious challenge for businesses in Bulgaria, including agriculture, said Ilia Prodanov, head of the National Association of Grain Producers and newly elected Chairman of the Bulgarian Agrarian Chamber (BAC).
Regional Environment Inspectorate Imposes Sanctions of BGN 1.28 Mln on TPP Bobov Dol in 2025
So far this year, 17 statements of violations and seven penalty decrees have been issued against the Тhermal Power Plant (TPP) in Bobov Dol, imposing sanctions of BGN 1.28 million, the Regional Environment and Water Inspectorate in Sofia said on
Culture
BTA to Provide Its LIK Typeface to St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will provide its LIK typeface to St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia on November 25, following the academic ceremony marking the University’s patron saint’s day. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Sofia
National Library Joins European Cyril and Methodius Cultural Route
The Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library will become full member of the Association of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the National Library reported on Thursday. The Association’s General Assembly unanimously approved
Bulgaria joins European wine route Great Recognition for Bulgaria, Wine Tourism Organization Chair Minkova Says on Country's Accession to Iter Vitis Route
Bulgaria is now part of the large family of European wine routes, which is a great recognition, Bulgarian Organization for Wine Tourism (BOWT) Chair Petya Minkova said at a BTA-hosted event in Sofia on Thursday.
BTA Director General Valchev Thanks Bulgarian People for Funding Public Media, Reminds Parliament of Still-Low Journalist Salaries
We must thank the Bulgarian people for their investment in public media and remind Parliament that journalists’ salaries remain low, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the discussion of the 2026 State Budget Bill in its section on culture at the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and Media. The draft 2026 budget allocates EUR 10,160,700 to BTA.
Balkans
Turkiye Exporters Assembly, Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Istanbul
Serbian PM Pushes for Opening of Cluster 3 at Western Balkans Leaders Summit in Tirana
Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut Friday said that during a summit of Western Balkans leaders in Tirana, he had pushed for the opening of Cluster 3 and other chapters of Serbia’s EU accession process, which have been stalled for more than three
Turkiye Rejects New Greek Maritime Spatial Planning Map
Turkiye does not recognize the updated Maritime Spatial Planning Map published by Greece as part of the European Union's map of the same name as announced by Yoncu Keceli, spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a published statement on the institution's website. According to the Ministry, the map published by Greece is unilateral and the indicates areas overlap with those of Turkiye.
Heavy Rainfall in North Macedonia Causes Increased River Levels, Disrupts Roads
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has created difficult road conditions across the Republic of North Macedonia.
Heavy Rainfall Leads to Rise in River Levels in North Macedonia
Following two days of torrential rainfall, river levels have risen and flooding risks have increased in several parts of the Republic of North Macedonia, the country’s Hydrometeorological Service reported.