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No Constitutional Rights of Bulgarian Citizens Have Been Violated by Election Code Changes, BSP-United Left Deputy Floor Leader Says
Commenting on the adopted amendments to the Election Code, BSP-United Left Deputy Floor Leader Maya Dimitrova said Friday she does not believe that the constitutional rights of any Bulgarian citizen have been violated. Parliament Thursday conclusively
Vazrazhdane Insists that Rights of Bulgarians Voting Abroad Will Not Be Restricted by Legislative Revisions His Party Proposed
The rights of Bulgarians voting in countries outside the European Union (EU) will not be restricted in any way, even following the limitation to 20 polling stations, Vazrazhdane MP Peter Petrov told journalists on Friday. His comments come after
Media Review: February 6
In this issue of BTA's Media Review: Politics; Economy; Winter Olympics; Culture; Crime.
Primary Outbreak of Sheep, Goat Pox Detected in Southern Bulgarian Village
A primary outbreak of sheep and goat pox has been detected in the southern village of Razhevo Konare, Kaloyanovo Municipality, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said on its website on Friday. The disease was detected in a livestock facility
Economy
Joint Efforts of Political Parties Represented in Parliament over Next Two Months Key to Bulgaria's Accession to OECD in 2026
Bulgaria Air to Resume Seasonal Flights from Sofia to Milan from March 3
National carrier Bulgaria Air will resume its seasonal direct flights on the Sofia–Milan–Sofia route, with the first flight to Milan Malpensa Airport scheduled for March 3, the airline’s press centre announced on Friday. According to the
Economic and Social Council Discusses Strategic Reforms with OECD Secretary-General
The Chairpersons’ Council of Bulgaria’s Economic and Social Council (ESC) held a meeting with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and his team as part of their official visit to Bulgaria, the
Retail Trade Turnover Rises 7.7% Year-on-Year in December 2025
In December 2025 the turnover in retail trade, except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles at constant prices increased by 1.6% compared to the previous month and by 7.7% compared to the same month of 2024, the National Statistical Institute
National Statistical Institute Two-room Homes Continue to Dominate New Construction in Bulgaria
In the fourth quarter of 2025 the number of newly built residential buildings was 1,809, and the newly built homes in them were 8,027, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute, published on their website on Friday. In
Culture
BTA to Publish LIK Magazine Issue Dedicated to "130 Years of Higher Education in Fine Arts"
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is working on a special issue of its LIK magazine dedicated to the theme "130 Years of Higher Education in Fine Arts".
RSV 421 Plans Voyage to Antarctic Peninsula
The research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) is scheduled to make a scientific voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula on Friday afternoon. The ship will also carry out cargo operations, including the delivery of fuel and lubricants to the base
Bulgarian Scientists Discover New Remains of Argentine Aircraft Crashed in 1976 on Bernard Point, Livingston Island
Bulgarian scientists traveling aboard the research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV421) discovered new remains of an aircraft belonging to the Argentine Air Force during a disembarkation operation on the shore of Bernard Point, Commanding Officer
Colombian Antarctic Expedition Visits Bulgarian Base on Livingston Island
The tenth Colombian Antarctic expedition visited Bulgaria's St Kliment Ohridski Antarctic base on Thursday. A delegation from the expedition went ashore to tour the Bulgarian base, while Bulgarian scientists and logisticians from the 34th Bulgarian
Balkans
Torrential Rains in Romania Cause Floods and Landslides; Situation Worst in Prahova and Buzau
Torrential rains over the past two days in Romania have affected 21 settlements in five counties, causing floods and landslides, the Department for Emergency Situations said in information sent to BTA. Courtyards of residential buildings have been
Turkiye's President on 2023 Earthquakes Anniversary: "In Short Period of Three Years, We Rebuilt Our Cities"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan published a video message on his official social media accounts marking the third anniversary of the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in southern Turkiye, which claimed more than 53,000 lives.
Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Attends National Prayer Breakfast in US, No Serbian Politician Reports Invitation
Not a single Serbian politician has publicly announced receiving an invitation to this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, which is being held in Washington, D.C., from February 4 to 6, regional television station N1 reported. For years, Serbia’s
Romania and Bulgaria Step Up Joint Action Against Migrant Smugglers
Joint actions by Romania and Bulgaria led to the dismantling of migrant-smuggling groups operating in this part of Europe, Romanian Interior Ministry officials said after a video-conference meeting on Thursday.