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Observances: September 15
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Yes, Bulgaria Seeks Documents on Pardons of Five People Convicted for Drug-Related Offences
The co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, Bozhidar Bozhanov, has requested documents concerning five people convicted of drug-related offences who were subsequently pardoned, the party's press office said Monday. Bozhanov has submitted two requests for
Wrap-up Tripartite Council Discusses Youth Employment, Poverty Line, Fuel Aid and Maternity Protection
The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) discussed on Monday several proposals concerning employment, social protection and support measures, with social partners failing to reach agreement on two Labour Code amendments. One bill,
560-Plus Non-Residential Buildings Renovated Under Resilience and Recovery Plan
More than 560 non-residential buildings across the country have been renovated by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works with funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). The investment amounts to nearly EUR 346
Economy
Bulgaria Seeks Stronger Cooperation with Germany in Air Traffic Services
Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev met with Arndt Schoenemann, CEO of German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, the Transport Ministry’s press office said on Monday.
Smolyan Municipality Proposes Tourism Development Strategy for 2026-2030
Smolyan Municipality Monday proposed a new Tourism Development Strategy for 2026–2030, published on its website for public consultation.
Bulgaria Prepares Targeted Fuel Aid if Needed, Budget Chair Prodanov Says
Bulgaria is preparing targeted support for those most in need and businesses if fuel prices become unaffordable, Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Chair and Progressive Bulgaria MP Konstantin Prodanov said in a television interview on Saturday.
Seasonal and Short-Term Jobs Dominate Bulgaria’s Non-EU Labour Authorizations
More than half of Bulgaria’s labour-market authorizations for non-EU nationals in 2025 covered seasonal or short-term jobs, while the figures do not show how many people actually started work, according to a Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)
Culture
First Plovdiv Fantasy Week Brings Seven Days of Urban Storytelling from September 21 to 27
The first Plovdiv Fantasy Week will take place from September 21–27, turning the city into an interactive urban storytelling stage, organizers said on Monday.
Archaeologists Uncover Trajan-Era Inscription at Aquae Calidae in Burgas
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Aquae Calidae near Burgas discovered an inscription dating to the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan (98–117 AD), the Regional History Museum in Burgas said on Monday.
President's Administration to Open Applications for Support a Dream Scholarships on September 15
Applications for education grants under the President's Support a Dream initiative will open on September 15, the President's press secretariat said on Sunday.
Online Sales, Vape Seizures and Laboratory Investigations Shape Bulgaria’s Anti-Drug Response
Online sellers, large vape consignments and suspected synthetic-drug laboratories have featured in Bulgaria’s summer anti-drug operations, alongside hundreds of criminal proceedings.
Balkans
Danube Water Levels Continue to Fall, Draught Restrictions Remain
Danube water levels continued to fall slightly over the past 24 hours, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said on Saturday.
Vucic to Step Down as President After His Return from UN General Assembly
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced that he will resign on September 25 or 26, local media reported.
Turkish Police Detain 27 over Alleged Plans for Armed Attacks on Schools
Turkish police have launched an operation across 22 provinces of the country against members of a group found to have been preparing armed attacks on schools, Turkish media reported on Friday, quoting the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
NATO's Joint Force Command Naples Commander Visits North Macedonia
A delegation from NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, led by Commander Admiral George Wikoff, is on a two-day visit to North Macedonia and, together with Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia Major General Sashko Lafchiski, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski, the government press service in Skopje said.