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UPDATED Yes, Bulgaria's Mirchev Says Joint Presidential Candidate of Democratic Bulgaria, GERB Is Out of the Question
Interviewed on bTV on Sunday, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev said that a joint right-wing presidential candidate of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition and GERB is currently out of the question. GERB know this very well, and they are fully
GERB Leader Borissov: GERB to Discuss Presidential Election in September
GERB will discuss the presidential election in September, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Sunday during the party's New Minds Political Academy.
Vazrazhdane Marks 12 Years Since Its Founding
The Vazrazhdane party is marking 12 years since its founding, the party's press office said on Sunday. "On August 2, St Elijah's Day, 12 years ago, the founding congress of Vazrazhdane was held in Pliska," the press release added. "This was the
10th International Vintage Vehicle Parade Held in Vidin
Vidin hosted the 10th international vintage vehicle parade on Saturday, bringing together more than 100 owners of classic cars, motorcycles, and bicycles from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and the United Kingdom. Traditionally, participants took part
Economy
Bulgarian Banks' Profit Rises 7.2% to EUR 1.1 Billion in First Half of 2026
The Bulgarian banking system posted a net profit of EUR 1.1 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier, according to data released by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on Friday.
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.
Culture
Kotel Carpet Festival Celebrates a Decade of Colour and Tradition
The tenth edition of the Ethnicity, Colour and Kotel Carpet Festival opened in Kotel’s Izvorite Park on Saturday.
Borovets Jazz Festival Screens Orchestra of Sofia in Memory of Rosen Elezov
The documentary Orchestra of Sofia by film director Rosen Elezov was screened at the Dr Emil Iliev International Jazz Festival in Borovets on Saturday.
Clarinettist Marinov Charts Eastern Quartet’s Journey from Pandemic to Festival Stage
The Eastern Quartet formed by chance during the COVID-19 pandemic, clarinettist Atanas Marinov said Saturday before its performance at the Dr Emil Iliev International Jazz Festival in Borovets.
Artist Tenev-Gissen Turns Boris Hristov Poem into 36-Work Exhibition
Artist Zhivko Tenev-Gissen’s new exhibition, Graphics - BH, has opened at the Gissen Online Museum, his team said Saturday. The 36 works are based on poet Boris Hristov’s poem Graphics.
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