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Defence Ministry Releases One-Year Report: Personnel Shortage Down to 20.1%, Recruitment Temporarily Suspended
The Ministry of Defence released a report on one year of governance, noting that the personnel shortfall in the Bulgarian Armed Forces has been reduced to 20.1%, while the recruitment of military personnel has been temporarily suspended due to the domestic political crisis and the extended budget framework. The report was published on the Ministry’s website on Tuesday.
President Continues Consultations with Parliamentary Groups for Caretaker Prime Minister on Wednesday
President Iliana Iotova continues consultations with the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister, the press secretariat of the head of State said on Tuesday. On Wednesday,
Ruse Municipality to Purchase Buffer Parking Lot for Heavy Trucks Near Danube Bridge If State Budget Provides Funds
Ruse Municipality will purchase a buffer parking lot for heavy trucks near the Danube Bridge border crossing checkpoint for EUR 10 million if the funds are provided by the state budget.
UPDATED President Discusses Caretaker PM Appointment Procedure with CC-DB
Prior to the consultations on the caretaker prime minister appointment procedure with Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) here on Tuesday, President Iliana Iotova said that the public's expectations of fair and transparent elections need to be covered.
Economy
Tourism Ministry Supports Bulgaria’s Bid to Inscribe Rose Valley on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Bulgaria Records Lowest Share of Enterprises Using Paid Cloud Computing Services in EU in 2025
Bulgaria recorded the lowest share of enterprises using paid cloud computing services among European Union Member States last year, Eurostat reported on Tuesday. In 2025, 52.7% of EU enterprises used paid cloud computing services (i.e. online
National Statistical Institute Residential Building Permits in Bulgaria Up 26.6% in Q4 2025
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the municipal authorities issued building permits for the construction of 2,425 residential buildings with 15,642 dwellings and 1,797,318 sq. m gross building area, 14 administrative buildings/offices with 13,516 sq. m
National Statistical Institute National Statistical Institute: January Inflation Up 0.7% from December
Bulgaria’s consumer price inflation was expected to be 0.7% higher than in December and 3.6% year-on-year in January 2026, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Tuesday.
Financial Supervision Commission Sets February 16 Deadline for Crypto Licence Applications
Crypto companies seeking to be licensed in Bulgaria need to submit their licence applications by February 16, 2026, the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) said on its website on Monday.
Culture
Plovdiv Fair Street Food Fest to Be Part of 11th Agra, Vinaria, Foodtech Exhibitions
Concerts, a street food zone with dishes from all over the world, culinary demonstrations, games and awards are planned for the guests. The programme includes performances from folklore singer Savina, the Bulgarian Rhythms ensemble, the Kristijan Azirovic Orchestra from Serbia, Dimitris Band from Greece and the Amor Mio Latino Band.
BTA interview Engineer Ivaylo Nachev: Antarctica Provides Clear Data on Solar Activity
Antarctica is a place where polar astronomical projects can be carried out with much greater precision, says the team led by engineer Ivaylo Nachev. He is currently at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base St. Kliment Ohridski on Livingston Island and has
Commemorative Plaque Unveiled in Sofia for 105th Anniversary of University of National and World Economy
A commemorative plaque marking the 105th anniversary of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) was unveiled on Monday at 6 Slavyanska Street in Sofia, in front of the building where, on May 21, 1920, the Free University of Political and Economic Sciences - the predecessor of today's UNWE - was established.
Clint Eastwood’s Son Kyle Eastwood to Perform in Sofia
Kyle Eastwood, son of Clint Eastwood, will perform in Sofia on May 8 with the Eastwood by Eastwood project, the organizers from the SoFest festival said Monday.
Balkans
Chinese Humanoid Robot, Dressed in Vest Inspired by Traditional Serbian Folk Costume, Presented in Belgrade
Chinese company Agibot's humanoid robot named Luka - a popular Serbian name - was presented at the China Cultural Center in Belgrade, the Tanjug news agency reported. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended the presentation, during which the
SDSM Secretary General Dimitrijevikj: Five-Tonne Marijuana Seizure Raises Border Questions
Opposition SDSM calls on prosecutors to open an investigation after Serbian police seized five tonnes of marijuana linked to Skopje-based Alphapharm, SDSM Secretary General Aleksandar Sasa Dimitrijevikj said on Monday.
Serbian President Vucic Signs Judicial Laws EC Describes as Step Backward for European Integration
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has signed decrees approving a set of judicial reforms which the European Commission has described as "a serious step backwards in Serbia's European integration process", according to reports in the Serbian media. The five laws passed by the ruling majority in the Serbian parliament on January 28 came into force today, according to RTS.
Taxi Drivers Call New Two-day Strike to Protest Electric Transition Timelines
Taxi drivers in Greece will hold a two-day strike starting February 3 to protest electric transition timelines, the online edition of Kathimerini said Friday.