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Bulgaria
Health Insurance Fund Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov Resigns
The Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Momchil Mavrov, has tendered his resignation, said the NHIF press office Wednesday. "I resigned because it is unthinkable to work without political trust," he is quoted as saying. He
Nikolay Peltekov Heads Sofia Directorate of Interior
Senior Commissioner Nikolay Peltekov has been appointed to the position of Director of the Sofia Directorate of the Interior, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. Peltekov previously held the position of Deputy Director of Sofia Directorate of
Council of Ministers Approves Amendment to National Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Council of Ministers approved a draft amendment to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) on Wednesday. The proposed amendment is motivated by the approaching deadline for the implementation of the NRRP - August 31, 2026 - and the existing opportunity to make final adjustments to the Plan's investments and reforms in order to ensure their successful completion within the remaining short timeframe.
Council of Ministers decision Interior Ministry Receives Funding for Road Safety
The Council of Ministers approved funding of EUR 9.1 million for the Ministry of Interior in 2026 to support activities under the Road Safety Fund, the government press service said on Wednesday.
Economy
Defence Ministry Plans Restructuring of TEREM Factories Amid Financial and Staffing Crisis
The Government has a vision for restructuring the factories of TEREM - HOLDING, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during his hearing before the parliamentary Defence Committee in response to a question from Movement for Rights and Freedoms MP Nezhdet Shaban regarding the financial condition of the TEREM - Khan Krum plant in Targovishte.
Economic Policy Committee Determines Composition of Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Anti-Monopoly Oversight
The parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy, Investment and Industry approved its internal rules of procedure at its first meeting on Wednesday and determined the size and composition of the standing Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Anti-Monopoly Oversight.
Energy Minister: Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 Separate from Bulgarian Energy Holding
The government has tasked Energy Minister Iva Petrova with preparing the necessary legislative amendments for the restructuring of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) in line with the commitments set out in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Kozloduy Production Costs to Remain Stable in the Next Two to Three Years, Nuclear Power Plant Director Says
The production cost of electricity at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is expected to remain unchanged over the next two to three years because the plant has sufficient nuclear fuel supplies, Executive Director Ivan Andreev told reporters on the sidelines of the Bulgarian Atomic Forum (BULATOM) international nuclear conference near Varna on Wednesday.
Culture
Second Colors of Kyustendil International Graffiti Festival to Take Place from June 12 to 14
The second Colors of Kyustendil International Graffiti Festival will take place from June 12–14, along the retaining wall of the Banshtitsa River near the town centre, the municipal Department of Culture said on Wednesday.
President Iotova Honours Prof. Ivan Dujcev Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies on Its 40th Anniversary
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova on Tuesday honoured the Prof. Ivan Dujcev Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, praising its contribution to preserving Bulgaria’s historical and cultural heritage.
Three Short Documentaries about Young Roma Leaders Produced as Part of EU-Funded Project
The Roma World – 21st Century Foundation Tuesday presented three short documentary films telling the stories of young Roma community leaders.
Mission Gallery Presents Exhibition Featuring Works by Brazilian Artists
The exhibition Beyond the Surface, part of the international programme of Sofia Paper Art Fest 2026, will open on June 15 at Mission Gallery in Sofia, the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. The exhibition is part of the Bulgaria-Brazil Art Project and will be on display until August 31.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decision Cabinet Approves Draft Memorandum with Serbia for Construction of Border Checkpoint
The Council of Ministers has approved a draft Memorandum with the Government of the Republic of Serbia to determine the conditions for opening a joint checkpoint Kalotina 2 (Republic of Bulgaria) and Gradina 2 (Republic of Serbia), the government
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Comments Case Involving Confiscated Documents of Bulgarian Citizen from North Macedonia
The case involving Iva Mihaylova, who holds Bulgarian citizenship and was injured in a road incident in the town of Kocani eight months ago and still awaiting charges, falls under the jurisdiction of North Macedonia’s judiciary, Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski said in Sofia on Wednesday, responding to questions about why authorities in Kocani have not allowed her to travel to Bulgaria for medical treatment.
North Macedonia’s President Says She Will Meet Bulgarian President during SEECP Summit in Sofia
North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said in an interview with MRT 1 on Monday that she will meet Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova during the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, to be held in Sofia on June 10.
Bulgarian Stand at Bucharest Book Fair Collects Romanian Books for University Library in Sofia
Romanian books are being collected at the Bulgarian stand at the International Book Fair Bookfest in Bucharest. They will be donated to the Sofia University Library. The initiative is led by the Association of Romanian Publishers and Headsome