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Defence Repairs Group TEREM Expected to Submit Structural Adjustment Plan by August 10
State-owned defence repairs group TEREM Holding has been asked to draw up a restructuring and optimization plan and submit it to Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov by August 10. During question time in the National Assembly on Friday, Stoyanov
Health Minister Orders Inspection of Lovech Hospital
Bulgaria's Health Minister Katya Ivkova has ordered an inspection of the state hospital in Lovech after finding serious financial problems and property mismanagement during a site visit on Friday.
Wrap-up Opposition Forces Criticize Radev Cabinet over Foreign Policy Concerning Iran, Call for Security Council Meeting
Opposition parliamentary groups voiced concern on Friday over Bulgaria’s foreign policy surrounding the decision to temporarily allow the allied US forces to use Bezmer Air Base, which was followed by a stern response by the West Asian country. On
Regional Development Minister Shishkov Updates Parliament on Black Sea Motorway, Petrohan Tunnel Plans
A second bridge over Varna Lake will form part of the Black Sea Motorway, while preparations are under way for a Sofia-Montana expressway with a tunnel beneath Petrohan Pass, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov told Parliament on Friday.
Economy
Eurostat New EV Registrations in EU Up by Nearly 30% in 2025
In 2025, 1.89 million new battery-only electric passenger cars were registered in the EU, marking a strong rebound of 29.7% compared with 2024, Eurostat said on Friday. This came after a decline in 2024, when new registrations fell by 6% compared
Government "Remains Focused" on Recovery Plan Reforms and Investments
Bulgaria will continue implementing its national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), focusing on completing the remaining reforms and investments to secure the full amount of EU funding and deliver long-term benefits for citizens and businesses, the
Bulgaria's Annual Inflation Slows to 4.1% in July, Remains Second Highest in Euro Area
Bulgaria's annual inflation slowed to 4.1% in July, as measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), according to Eurostat's flash estimate.
Economy Minister, Meiji Food Segment Operating Officer Discuss Completion of Joint Laboratory by Year-End
Deputy Prime Minister and Economy, Investment and Industry Minister Alexander Poulev met with Bunjiro Yao, Chief Operating Officer of the Food Segment at Japanese food manufacturer Meiji Corporation, the Economy Ministry said on Thursday.
Culture
International Initiative Balkan Open Door – Business, Fashion and Art Established in Sofia
Paleontologists Unearth Crocodile Tooth, Dinosaur Bone at Tran Fossil Site
A crocodile tooth and a dinosaur bone are among the latest fossils uncovered during the 9th paleontological expedition to Bulgaria’s Tran dinosaur fossil site, the National Museum of Natural History said on Thursday.
UPDATED Mammoth Remains Discovered near Ruse Village Due to Low Danube Water Level
Specialists from the Regional History Museum in Ruse began recovering and transporting here on Thursday the ancient mammoth remains discovered on the bank of the Danube River near the village of Ryahovo, Ruse Region. The discovery was made possible by the river's low water level. Once the fieldwork is completed, the remains will be conserved and examined at the museum.
Tigran Hamasyan Launches Plovdiv Jazz Fest Summer Edition
The summer edition of Plovdiv Jazz Fest opened with a concert by pianist Tigran Hamasyan and his band at Orpheus Summer Cinema on Tuesday. The Plovdiv performance was part of Hamasyan’s European tour.
RSV 421 Draws Strong Public Interest, Retired Flotilla Admiral Mednikarov Says
The Bulgarian research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) continues to draw strong public interest, Retired Flotilla Admiral Boyan Mednikarov said in Nessebar on Tuesday.
Balkans
Traffic Builds Up on North Macedonia-Greece Border Routes as Summer Season Peaks
Local media in North Macedonia again reported increased traffic toward Greece on Wednesday. The summer holiday season, the traditional routes used by Serbian travellers heading to the Greek coast via North Macedonia, and the introduction of the
All 186 Passengers Evacuated from Cruise Ship Stranded on Danube near Vidin
Bulgarian border police completed the evacuation of all 186 passengers from the Swiss-flagged cruise ship Viking Ullur after it ran aground on the Danube near Vidin, Border Police told BTA on Tuesday.
Four Areas on Greek Island of Paros Evacuated as Wildfire Breaks Out
Four areas on the Greek island of Paros have been evacuated because of a wildfire, Greek news outlet Proto Thema reported on Tuesday.
Brussels Voices Concern Over Reciprocal Media Representatives Entry Bans by Serbia and Montenegro
The European Union has expressed concern over reciprocal entry bans imposed on journalists by Serbia and Montenegro, stating that measures restricting media work are not in line with the values expected of EU candidate countries. The European