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Turkiye, Bulgaria Agree on New Border Crossing for Trucks North of Kapikule, Turkish Trade Minister Says
Bulgaria
White Alpaca Born in Rhodope Mountains
A white baby alpaca was born at the Borovitsa zoo near Kardzhali Reservoir in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. Just a few days old, Bambi is the first alpaca born at the small zoo.
UPDATED Bulgarian Police Mark Professional Holiday
November 8 is celebrated as Bulgarian Police Day. The celebration on the feast day of St Michael the Archangel was introduced in 1924 on the initiative of Sofia's chief of police.
Varna Prosecutors Investigate Human Remains Found on Drone-Damaged Ship
An investigation is under way in Varna after human remains were found aboard a ship struck by a drone off the coast of Romania and later taken to a local shipyard for repairs, the Appellate Prosecution Office said.
Reactions to 2027 State Budget Continue the Change Label Proposed 2027 State Budget as One of Poverty and Recession
In a statement made in the National Assembly on Friday, Continue the Change (CC) described the government's proposed 2027 state budget as one of "poverty and recession".
Economy
UPDATED Over EUR 100 Mln a Month Taken Out of People's Pockets, GERB Leader Says
Vazrazhdane: 2027 Budget Hits Bulgarian Families with Billions in New Debt, Less Money to Live On
The 2027 state budget will hit Bulgarian families hard, bringing billions in new debt and leaving people with less money to live on, Vazrazhdane said in a statement to the media on Sunday. The government is accumulating EUR 8.6 billion in new debt
Yes, Bulgaria Says Finance Minister’s Letter to EC Concerning Second Pension Pillar Has Two Versions
There are two versions of a letter from Finance Minister Galab Donev to the European Commission (EC), both dated November 2, 2026, bearing the same reference number (37-01-66) and addressed to Maarten Verwey, the EC's Director-General for Economic
Outbreak of Sheep Pox or Goat Pox Identified in Village of Koriten
An outbreak of sheep pox or goat pox was identified in the village of Koriten, Northeastern Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency reported on Saturday. The livestock farm had 120 sheep in it.
Deputy PM Pekanov Says Budget Draft Strikes a Balance
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said the budget draft presented on Friday strikes a balance. Interviewed by Bulgarian National Television, he said Bulgaria is facing significant fiscal difficulties and challenges, which means that spending has outpaced revenue in recent years.
Culture
School Scholarships to Rise by 20% in 2027 after No Increase since 2017
School scholarships have not been increased since 2017 and are due to rise by 20% in 2027, with priority being given to raising the minimum amount, Education and Science Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev said on Friday in response to a parliamentary question from Angel Yanchev of Vazrazhdane. It concerned an increase in funding for school scholarships and their minimum amount in 2027.
Day 3 Naval Academy Cadets Receive Practical Training Aboard RSV 421
The voyage of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) to Antarctica and back takes about five months, and every member of its crew is specially selected. In the past four years, in addition to providing logistical
Later today Sofia Education Conference to Discuss Teaching Pupils to Use AI
The Skills for Innovation in Education national conference will open in Sofia to discuss how schools can teach children to use artificial intelligence (AI), the Centre for Creative Training said on Friday.
Day 3 RSV 421 to Head for Dardanelles on Fifth Antarctic Voyage
The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) will leave the Bosphorus area for the Dardanelles on Friday.
Balkans
Bulgaria, Greece and Romania Need Joint Projects to Improve Transport Connectivity, Minister Says
Book on Bulgarian Tsar Samuel Presented in Serbian Translation at Bulgarian Embassy in Belgrade
A book about Bulgarian Tsar Samuel, translated into Serbian, was presented at the Bulgarian Embassy in Belgrade on Thursday evening.
Tensions Surrounding Alta Banka AD Bitola Remain Major Topic in North Macedonia
Tensions surrounding Alta Banka AD Bitola, sparked by the revocation of Alta Banka AD Belgrade's licence, have risen further after the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia announced that customers without bank cards could withdraw up to
Bulgarian MP Urges Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner to Address Pendikov Case in North Macedonia
GERB MP Stefan Arsov has sent a letter to Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty concerning the recent acquittal of the two defendants in a trial over a severe beating inflicted in 2023 on Hristijan Pendikov, a Bulgarian
Romanian AUR Party Reports Meetings with Diplomats from Several Countries, Including Bulgaria, Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest Denies It
Romania's far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party issued a statement to the media claiming that its leadership had held a series of meetings with the ambassadors to Romania of the United States, China, India, Turkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Argentina and Bulgaria, as well as with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka.