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Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Expands AFCOS Directorate’s Powers in Fight Against EU Funds Fraud
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 18 of February 4, 2003, which established the Council for Coordination in Combating Offences Affecting the Financial Interests of
UPDATED PM Radev, President Iotova Hold Separate Regional Security Talks with NATO Intelligence Official
Prime Minister Rumen Radev met NATO Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security Scott Bray on Wednesday, the government press service said.
Parliamentary Committee on Direct Participation of Citizens Adopts Ombudsman's 2025 Annual Report
The parliamentary Committee on Direct Participation of Citizens, Citizens' Complaints and Interaction with Civil Society presented on Wednesday the Annual Report on the activities of the Ombudsman in 2025. The Ombudsman’s activity report was adopted unanimously, with 13 votes in favour.
Plovdiv Imposes Drone Ban, Security Restrictions for Unification Day Celebrations
Flights by drones, other unmanned aircraft and piloted aircraft will be banned around the Unification Monument in Plovdiv from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on September 6, Plovdiv Municipality’s press service said on Wednesday.
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Grants Derogation for Belene NPP Equipment Preservation Contract
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Grants Kozloduy NPP Derogation to Import Russian Steel Products
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers authorized a derogation from the restrictive measures imposed in response to Russia’s actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, the government said in a press release. The
Council of Ministers decisions UPDATED Bulgarian Government Approves Draft Memorandum on Investment Cooperation with China
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Bulgarian government approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria’s Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry and the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China on
Bulgarian Energy Minister Calls for Regional Coordination Over Low Danube Levels
Bulgaria's Energy Minister Iva Petrova on Wednesday called for regional coordination in situations related to low water levels on the Danube. Petrova told the National Assembly Energy Committee that countries have taken measures individually, but
Tourism Minister Unveils Reform Package for 2027
Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov on Wednesday presented a package of reforms for 2027 in six key areas, aimed at promoting the sustainable development, greater transparency, and improved competitiveness of Bulgaria’s tourism sector. The main focus is
Culture
Archaeologists Continue Excavations of Roman Baths at Ancient Ratiaria
Archaeologists are continuing excavations of the Roman baths of the ancient city of Ratiaria near Archar in Vidin Region (Northwestern Bulgaria), Dr. Zdravko Dimitrov, head of the archaeological research from the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM-BAS), told BTA on Wednesday.
Exhibition Celebrating 35 Years of Bulgaria's Constitution Opens in Montana
An exhibition, titled “35 Years of the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria”, will be on display in Montana from Tuesday until September 11. It has been arranged in the foyer of the Geo Milev Regional Library, where it is open to visitors. The
Varna Summer International Music Festival’s Symposium to Focus on Slavic Music
An academic symposium is being held in the Varna City Art Gallery as part of the Varna Summer International Music Festival. The symposium is dedicated to the traditions and contemporary trends in the music of the Slavic countries. The programme
Wrap-up BTA Presents LIK Magazine at Apollonia Festival
The longstanding partnership between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Apollonia Festival of Arts was highlighted in Sozopol on Tuesday, as this year’s festival dedicated its “Price of Success” series to BTA and its cultural magazine LIK. As part of the series, BTA presented the 12 issues of LIK published between last year’s festival and this year’s edition. The presentation brought together representatives of BTA, LIK and the festival to showcase the magazine’s latest editions and highlight its role in preserving and exploring Bulgaria’s cultural heritage.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Approves World Bank Advisory Services Addendum for SME Development
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece Prepare Joint Projects Under Connecting Europe Facility
The transport ministries of Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece will apply jointly under the 2026 call for project proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Transport sector, 2021–2027. The call is open until October 6, 2026, and covers two
New Traffic Management System Using Cameras and AI Goes into Operation in Athens
A new traffic management system came into operation on Tuesday in Greece’s Attica region, which includes the capital Athens, public broadcaster ERT reported.
Truck Drivers Protest in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica and Skopje over Schengen Stay Rules, Threaten New Blockades from September 14
Several hundred truck drivers held protests on Monday in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica and Skopje outside the European Union delegation buildings in those cities over the strict rules governing stays in the Schengen Area. They threatened to stage
Progressive Bulgaria MP: North Macedonia Prosecution Attempting to Distort Facts in Iva Mihaylova Case
Despite the opinion expressed by medical specialists, it seems that the priority at the moment is not to allow Iva Mihaylova to leave for medical treatment, but rather to prove that she is guilty by any means possible, Progressive Bulgaria MP Boyko Mladenov said Monday.