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Bulgaria
Plovdiv Appellate Court Confirms Custody Against Bulgarian, Turkish Citizens Accused of Cross-Border Drug Trafficking
Middle East conflict Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky Reports Evacuation of Over 2,600 Bulgarians From Middle East
More than 2,600 Bulgarians have been evacuated from the Middle East, caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky told a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sofia on Tuesday.
Holocaust Remembrance Day TISP Floor Leader Defends Bulgaria’s Record on Rescue of Jews During WWII
Bulgaria, as a practical ally of Germany, was the only country that saved its Jews during World War II at a national level and on such a large scale, said Toshko Yordanov, Floor Leader of the There Is Such a People (TISP) parliamentary group, in a
Two Ukrainian Ex-Servicemen Charged with Espionage in Bulgaria
Two Ukrainian ex-servicemen were detained in Bulgaria near a military installation on January 12 and have been charged with espionage.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Calls BSP-United Left Floor Leader Kiselova's Declaration Treason
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov called BSP-United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova's March 10 Holocaust Remembrance Day declaration an act of very grave treason on Tuesday.
Economy
Wrap-up Bulgaria Introduces Monitoring Measures as Authorities Assess Fuel Market amid Hormuz Strait Tensions
Bulgarian institutions have stepped up monitoring and coordination on the fuel market as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns about global energy supplies. Authorities say the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves while new
Energy market under pressure Interministerial Commission Set Up to Monitor Fuel Prices, Prepare Response Measures amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
By order of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, an interministerial commission under the Council of Ministers was established on Tuesday to monitor fuel prices and prepare response measures amid the energy market pressure created by the blockade
Energy market under pressure Customs Agency Introduces Daily Fuel Price Monitoring Amid Hormuz Strait Crisis
The Customs Agency, under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, has begun implementing daily monitoring of developments on international crude oil markets and fuel prices on the domestic market as of Tuesday. In the event of significant price changes or disruptions in supply chains, concrete actions and measures will be taken to limit negative impacts on businesses and households, the Agency’s director Georgi Dimov said during an extraordinary parliamentary sitting.
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Industrial Production Down by 8.6% in January, Y/Y
Bulgaria's Industrial Production Index decreased by 2.6% in January 2026 compared to the previous month, show preliminary and seasonally adjusted data published by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on Tuesday.
Culture
Gabrovo to Host 10th Solo Act International Festival of Monodrama
The 10th Solo Act International Festival of Monodrama will be held from April 21 to 26 in Gabrovo. The programme of the festival was presented by Gabrovo Drama Theatre Director Petko Koychev and the playwright and festival selector Emilia Ilieva at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in Gabrovo on Thursday.
French Sculptor Mateo Mornar Presents First Exhibition in Bulgaria
French sculptor Mateo Mornar is visiting Bulgaria for the first time, presenting an exhibition of bronze sculptures at Gallery 33 in Varna. The exhibition, titled “Monaco in Varna”, will be on display until March 14. Mornar was born in Croatia and
Sozopol Signs Memorandum of Cooperation for Protection, Promotion of Local Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sozopol Municipality signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the Protection and Promotion of Local Intangible Cultural Heritage with the Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO Association, the municipal press centre said on Thursday.
Anna Prancheva Receives 2026 Young Researcher Award for Polymer Science
Anna Prancheva, a researcher of the Institute of Polymers at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has received the 2026 Prof. Ivan Shopov Award for outstanding young scientist in polymers, the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria announced Thursday. It was
Balkans
Courtroom Dispute Halts Opening Hearing in Suspended Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Trial
The trial of suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of leading a criminal group and corruption opened in Silivri but was quickly adjourned after tensions erupted in the courtroom, TRT Haber said on Monday.
Aristotle University First in Greece to Roll Out Digital European Student Card
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki became the first university in Greece to roll out the digital European Student Card, Greek public broadcaster ERT said on Monday. More than 4,500 students have already obtained it.
Antalya Exports 80 Mln Flowers for March 8 to 35 Countries, Bulgaria Among Top Five Destinations
For International Women’s Day on March 8, 80 million flower stems have been exported from Antalya to 35 countries, including Bulgaria. The largest share of the exports goes to the European countries the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, followed
Turkiye Blocks Dozens of Social Media Accounts over “Provocative and Disinformation Content”, Mainly Linked to War in Iran
Authorities in Turkiye have blocked access to 41 social media accounts on platforms including X, Facebook and Instagram after determining that they contained “disinformation and provocative content”, the Head of the Communications Directorate at the