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Alliance for Rights and Freedoms MP Candidate Duganov: "We Have Chance to End Oligarchic State"
Borislav Duganov, MP candidate from the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms in Smolyan, told voters in his hometown of Nedelino, Smolyan Region, that "with our vote on April 19, we have the chance to change the government and put an end to this oligarchic state."
Gallup International Balkan Poll: Five Parties Will Enter 52nd Legislature, with Progressive Bulgaria Has Double-Digit Lead
Five political entities are certain to gain parliamentary representation, but there is a high probability that a sixth could also enter. Declared voter readiness during the survey period ranges between 3.1 and 3.2 million voters. This is shown by
7,500 Voting Machines Installed and Validated Over Four Days
A total of 7,500 voting machines have been installed and validated over four days, representing about 80% of the total number used for voting in the country. For the first time, an effort is being made to verify all machines, the Ministry of
Sofia Zoo Expo 2026 Opens with Over 60 Exhibitors, Representing More than 200 Brands
The third Sofia Zoo Expo 2026 opened at the Inter Expo Centre on Friday, bringing together business representatives, animal lovers, and international participants from the pet care sector.
Economy
SPA Complex Alexander Expands Services with Signature Therapy and Summer Packages in Greece
Belchinski Izvor SPA Complex with Nearly 40,000 Guests in 2025, Some 93% Bulgarians
Belchinski Izvor SPA Complex, located near the village of Belchin, hosted 39,486 guests in 2025. Some 93% were from Bulgaria, while the rest were foreigners, the complex told BTA.
Royal Grand Hotel and Spa Introduces Sea Mud Therapies with Calcium and Magnesium
Royal Grand Hotel and Spa in Kavarna has introduced therapies using sea mud enriched with calcium and magnesium, which have anti-stress and restorative effects, the hotel’s marketing manager Teodora Chaneva told BTA.
National Statistical Institute Bankruptcies of Legal Entities Decrease by 5.9% in Q1 of 2026 Y/Y
In the first quarter of 2026, the number of newly registered legal entities in the country was 12,435, and those declared bankrupt - 1,027. Compared to the same quarter of 2025, the total number of newly registered companies increased by 1.9%, while the number of bankruptcies decreased by 5.9%, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Friday.
Toplofikatsiya Sofia Ordered to Compensate 6,197 Customers
Toplofikatsiya Sofia must calculate within a month the compensation due to 6,197 customers left without heating and hot water for more than 48 hours after network failures in December 2025 and January 2026, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) said on Friday.
Culture
President Iotova Awards Prominent Scientists and Educators with Sts Cyril and Methodius Order
Japanese Ambassador Attends Hanami Celebration at St. Kliment Ohridski Secondary School in Plovdiv
The Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Chikahisa Sumi, attended the Hanami celebration - the arrival of spring, at St. Kliment Ohridski Secondary School in Plovdiv on Thursday.
Cultural Heritage Forum Opens in Sofia
Digitalization is important for cultural heritage, but it can be used in a double way, said architect Petar Petrov, Director of the National Institute for Immovable Cultural Heritage (NIICH), at the opening of the fourth edition of the international
Romanian-Bulgarian Production "Atlas of the Universe" to Participate in Cannes Film Festival
The children’s film “Atlas of the Universe,” a co-production between Romania and Bulgaria, will take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2026 section, the National Film Center (NFC) said on Facebook.
Bulgarian Short Film Featured at Burgas International Film Festival to Receive Special Award
The crew of one of the Bulgarian short films featured at the 11th edition of the Burgas International Film Festival will be presented with the "Provision of Film Production Equipment" special award, the organizers said.
Balkans
Serbian Parliament Once Again Fails to Reach Quorum to Hold Debate on Motion of No Confidence in Duro Macut's Cabinet
The Serbian Parliament has once again failed to reach a quorum to hold a debate on the opposition’s motion of no confidence in the government of Duro Macut, according to the Serbian public broadcaster RTS. On Wednesday, the debate also failed to
Opposition Party SDSM Calls for Investigation into "Financial and Business Links" between Hungary's Orban and PM Mickoski
North Macedonia's opposition party SDSM will demand a detailed investigation into all financial and business interests and connections between former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, SDSM Executive Board member Andrej Zernovski has said at a press conference.
Turkish National Charged with Attempted Smuggling of Gold Casting through Kapitan Andreevo Crossing
A Turkish citizen has been charged with attempting to illegally transport a 1.7-kilogram gold casting worth EUR 128,515 through the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing from Bulgaria to Turkiye, said the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecution Office.
Romania Sends 15 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
Romania is sending 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support the civilian population of Lebanon affected by the security crisis in the Middle East, the government press service reported Wednesday. Food, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows