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Chief of Defence: Certification of Naval, Aviation Units Success for Joint Special Operations Command in 2025
Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov said that the certification of the naval group and the aviation special operations unit in 2025 is a success for the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), the Defence Ministry reported on Friday. Eftimov was
Legal Affairs Committee Approves Use of Latest National Statistical Institute Census Data to Compile Voter Rolls
Тhe Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs approved a proposal on Friday that voter rolls be compiled by municipal administrations in each settlement.
Wrap-up Veliko Tarnovo Authorities Suspend Kronospan Particleboard Line amid Odour, Smoke Complaints; Company to Appeal
The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Veliko Tarnovo Friday ordered the suspension of the particleboard production line at the Kronospan wood-processing plant following an unscheduled January 15 inspection prompted by numerous
Up to 20 Polling Stations May Be Opened in Non-EU Countries, Legal Committee Decides
Up to 20 polling stations may be opened outside the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Bulgaria in non-European Union countries, the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs decided on Friday at second reading.
Economy
Bulgarian Producers Seek New Clients, Markets Through Participation in Berlin International Green Week
Agriculture Minister Tahov Participates in 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture
Bulgaria's outgoing Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov participated in the 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin, hosted by German Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Alois Rainer.
Transport Ministry Terminates Biodiesel Trains Tender
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has officially terminated the public procurement contract for the delivery of ten new biodiesel trains, valued at EUR 248 million (BGN 485 million), excluding VAT.
Over 30 Complaints Filed Over Sofia Waste Collection Crisis
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov said here Friday that mayors are responsible for the management of household waste and for preventing risks to public health.
Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce Sets 2026 Focus on Investment, Tourism and New Markets
The Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce held its first annual General Assembly on 15 January, during which the Chamber’s members reviewed their first full year of active operations and outlined the key priorities for the development of Bulgarian-Czech business relations in 2026, the Chamber said here on Friday.
Culture
Surva Turns Pernik into a Two-Weekend Carnival Festival
The Surva International Festival of Masquerade Games opened in Pernik, Mayor Stanislav Vladimirov said on Friday. He described the festival as a symbol of the city and part of its identity, making Pernik recognizable in Bulgaria and abroad.
Outgoing Culture Minister Bachev Reviews His Tenure
Outgoing Culture Minister Marian Bachev reviewed his one-year tenure, noting progress on key priorities despite a complex political and financial environment. “I have always operated on the principle that you take a public office it is to do your
Cross-border Project to Present Historical Craft of Transporting Goods on Maritsa River in Dimitrovgrad
A cross-border project in Dimitrovgrad will aim to present the historical craft of transporting goods and people on the Maritsa River with rafts, canoes and boats, project coordinator Petya Tischeva said on Thursday.
Bulgarian News Agency Announces 2026 Internship Class from National Aprilov School
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has selected 19 students from National Aprilov High School for its 2026 internship program. The names of the future interns were announced by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the school’s patron day
Balkans
Negotiations on Russian Stake in Serbian Oil Company NIS to Be Finalized Shortly - Hungarian Foreign Minister
In an interview with Serbian national television RTS, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto revealed Hungary's plans for developing the regional oil market at a time when the Hungarian oil company MOL is about to take over the majority Russian stake in the Serbian oil company NIS (Naftna industrija Srbije).
US Immigrant Visa Freeze for North Macedonia Sparks Political Debate in Skopje
The inclusion of North Macedonia in the list of 75 countries for which the US has frozen processing of applications for immigrant visas continues to be a major topic in the country.
Fresh Wave of Siberian Cold Heads for Romania, Winter Claims First Victims
A Siberian cold spell is approaching Romania, the National Meteorological Administration has warned. A fresh wave of snow, ice and strong winds is set to grip the country over the weekend.
Serbia’s High Judicial Council Urges Withdrawal of Bills on New Courts and Judges’ Mandates
Serbia’s High Judicial Council (HJC) called for the withdrawal of bills on the judiciary proposing the establishment of new courts and changes to judges’ term rules, Serbian national television RTS reported on Thursday.