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Court Tosses Case v. Sofia Ex-Deputy Mayor, Citing Faulty Indictment
In a ruling issued on Wednesday, the Sofia City Court (SCC) found material breaches of procedure in an indictment brought against former Sofia deputy mayor Nikola Barbutov and three co-defendants, referred it back to the prosecution for streamlining, and terminated the instant proceedings.
Progressive Bulgaria Leader: Enough with Governments Who Have Become Increasingly Indifferent to People's Problems
At an election campaign rally here on Wednesday, Progressive Bulgaria leader Rumen Radev said: “We have had enough of governments that have become increasingly arrogant and indifferent to your problems and hopes."
TISP Feels “Most at Home” in Pleven, Party Deputy Chair Says During Campaign Opening
There Is Such a People (TISP) Deputy Chair Toshko Yordanov said on Wednesday that he does not think there is another place where the party feels as much at home as in Pleven. Yordanov was in the city for the launch of the party’s campaign for the
CC-DB Requests Yordan Stoev's Disciplinary Dismissal from Supreme Judicial Council
In its reasoning, the CC-DB states that the content of the conversation reveals “a factual situation in which Y. Stoev acts as an informal intermediary between key political figures in the country and the prosecutor general,” including advice on how to resign in exchange for guarantees and possible future appointments as an ambassador.
Economy
Therma Eco Village in Kranevo Takes Advantage of Increased Interest in Health Tourism after COVID-19
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves EU Housing Policy Conference Results
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the caretaker Council of Ministers of Bulgaria approved the results of an informal videoconference of European Union ministers responsible for housing policy, held on February 3, 2026.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Designates Operator of Nuclear Installation Under Vienna Convention
The State Enterprise Radioactive Waste has been designated as “an operator of a nuclear installation” in Bulgaria within the meaning of the Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage by a decision of the Council of Ministers adopted on
Cabinet Has Approved Exemptions for Supply of Original Parts for Kozloduy NPP from Russia - Energy Minister
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved exemptions for the supply of original parts from the Russian Federation under ten procedures related to the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov told reporters after the meeting.
National Palace in Sliven to Further Develop All Elements of Comprehensive Service - from Accommodation and SPA to Winery
The National Palace Hotel in Sliven continues to develop and upgrade its SPA services, turning them into a central highlight of the overall guest experience, owner Radostin Bozukov told BTA. The hotel was awarded Best Four-Star Luxury SPA Hotel with
Culture
Exhibition "The Path of Japan toward the Bulgarian Reader" to Open at Sofia University
The exhibition "The Path of Japan toward the Bulgarian Reader" will open at the Central University Library of St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the university's press centre reported.
Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age forum Bulgaria's National Library Preserves Literary Heritage of our Ancestors' Sacred Language, Library's Head Says
Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library Director Kalina Ivanova said that the National Library of Bulgaria preserves the literary heritage of the sacred language of our ancestors.
Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age forum Younger Generation's Mission Is to Solidify Cyrillic Script as Bulgarian Alphabet - BAS President
The mission of the younger generation of researchers and patriots is to solidify the Cyrillic script as the Bulgarian alphabet.
Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age forum Cyrillic Script Is Key to Bulgaria's Identity and Survival, Says Caretaker Culture Minister Todorov
Addressing the Third International Cyrillic Forum, titled “Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age”, caretaker Culture Minister Nayden Todorov said that without the Cyrillic alphabet and the collective memory it preserves, Bulgaria would not exist
Balkans
Corinth Canal in Southern Greece to Reopen to Light Shipping in July
The Corinth Canal in southern Greece is expected to reopen to light shipping in July, following more than seven months of shoreline reinforcement work and the removal of tonnes of soil and rocks, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper reported on March 20, citing information from officials.
Study Suggests Turkiye Could Split in Two over Millions of Years, No Immediate Risk of Major Earthquake
Turkiye could eventually be split into two due to seismic activity, according to findings from a three-year study led by Prof. Senol Hakan Kutoglu of Bulent Ecevit University in Zonguldak, as cited by the online outlet Haberler. Radar-based data
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Fighter jets, helicopters, and military transport aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force have flown over Athens as part of preparations for the country’s Independence Day parade on March 25. Local media reported that Rafale fighter jets, upgraded F-16
Road to Santorini Ferry Port Closes After Landslide
A landslide closed the road to Athinios, Santorini’s main ferry port, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns ahead of Easter, ERT said on Friday.