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UPDATED European Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Outside European Parliament, Some 40 Bulgarians Participate
Maritsa East Mines to Collaborate with Scientists in Producing High-Performance Construction Materials
Bulgaria
Foreign Minister: Presidency Turned Out to Be Biggest Taxpayer-Funded Political Base
“We turned out to be right that the Presidency has been the largest political base, funded by taxpayers’ money,” Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told journalists here on Tuesday, commenting on the head of State’s address to the nation on Monday.
CC-DB's Bozhanov: By Entering Party Politics, Rumen Radev Will No Longer Be Able to Avoid Difficult Compromises
Bozhidar Bozhanov, Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) Deputy Floor Leader and co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, which is part of CC-DB, Tuesday said that President Rumen Radev was "apparently stepping onto the party political terrain, leaving behind the comfort of the presidency, where he was able to choose which issues to take a position on and which to avoid."
UPDATED CC Chair Vassilev Says Radev’s Move Forces Choice between Europe and Orban Model
Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev told a press conference here on Tuesday that Rumen Radev's entry into the political arena allows the Bulgarian people to choose whether they want to live in a country that is a part of a strong Europe or in a country that follows the "Orban model".
Acting Prosecutor General Takes Part in NADAL Online Discussion on Justice through High-Level Dialogue
Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov participated in the discussion “Justice through High-Level Dialogue”, organized by the General Secretariat of the NADAL Network, the prosecution service said in a press release on Tuesday. The online
Economy
Eurostat data Bulgaria Registers Third Largest Montly Increase in Construction Production in EU in November
National Bank Governor Radev: ECB Rates Stay Appropriate as Inflation Returns to 2%
The European Central Bank’s current key interest rates are appropriate for returning inflation to the 2% target over the medium term, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview posted on the BNB website on Monday.
Second and Third Pension Pillar Assets Exceed BGN 31.2 Bln at end-2025
By the end of 2025, the total assets of pension funds in the second and third pillars exceeded BGN 31.2 billion (nearly EUR 16 billion), according to preliminary data from pension insurance companies, the Bulgarian Association of Supplementary
1.9% of Children in Bulgaria, 3.2% in EU Had Unmet Needs for Medical Care in 2024
About 1.9% of children in Bulgaria aged 16 or less were reported to have unmet needs for medical care (examination and treatment) in 2024. This compares with 3.2% of children in the EU, the statistical office of the EU (Eurostat) reported on
CITUB Backs Introduction of Multi-Funds in Pension Model, Podkrepa Says Time Is Not Right
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) supports the introduction of multi-funds into the country’s pension model, while the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour believes that now is not the right time for such a move. These
Culture
Culture Minister, UNESCO Chief Sign Agreement Officially Granting Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Sozopol Category 2 Status
Bulgaria’s outgoing Culture Minister Marian Bachev and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany have signed an agreement at UNESCO headquarters in Paris under which the Centre for Underwater Archaeology (CUA) in Sozopol officially acquires the status of a Category 2 Institute under the auspices of UNESCO, the Culture Ministry said Monday.
Painting Exhibition by Artist Tatyana Tomachinska to Be Displayed in Sofia
A painting exhibition by late artist Tatyana Tomachinska will be displayed at the Sofia Press Gallery in the capital. The exhibition will be on view from January 20 to February 13, 2026, according to the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA). The
UPDATED National Roundtable in Panagyurishte Honours 170th Anniversary of Bulgarian Revolutionary Rayna Knyaginya
A national roundtable marking the 170th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian revolutionary and teacher Rayna Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna Knyaginya, was held Saturday at the Historical Museum in Panagyurishte, where Rayna Knyaginya was born, under the theme “Rayna Knyaginya: 170 Years of Inspiration and Cultural Heritage for Panagyurishte.”
Bulgarian Antarctic Base Welcomes Scientists, Medical Team from Spanish Juan Carlos I Base
The St Kliment Ohridski Bulgarian Antarctic Base welcomed scientists, medical staff and logisticians from the neighbouring Spanish Juan Carlos I Antarctic Base on Livingston Island, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute said.
Balkans
Hungary's MOL Group Seals Heads of Agreement to Buy 56.15% of Serbia’s NIS From Gazprom Neft
The Hungarian MOL Group signed the main clauses of a binding Heads of Agreement with Gazprom Neft to acquire a 56.15% stake in Serbia’s oil company NIS, MOL Group said on Monday, according to media outlets in Serbia.
Fire Breaks Out on Roof of Higher Court Building in Belgrade
A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Higher Court building in the Srbian capital Belgrade, Serbian media reported. At around 08:20 local time, employees in the court noticed smoke on the roof. Fire crews responded quickly and extinguished the
Turkiye Pledges Enhanced Support for Syria, President Erdogan Says after Speaking to Syrian Counterpart
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a telephone conversation with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, said that Turkiye's support for Syria will increase in a number of areas. Among them, Erdogan highlighted the fight against terrorism.
Romania Receives Invitation from Donald Trump to Become Member of Board of Peace
Romanian President Nicusor Dan received a letter from his US counterpart Donald Trump inviting Romania to become a member of the Board of Peace for the Gaza Strip, the presidential administration in Bucharest said in a statement sent to BTA.