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GERB MP Says Ending Arms Supplies to Ukraine Threatens Bulgaria’s Strategic Positioning, Economic Benefits
Addressing reporters in Parliament's lobby on Wednesday, Georg Georgiev MP of GERB commented on the government’s announcement to end the provision of weapons from the Bulgarian Armed Forces to Ukraine. "We are currently jeopardizing not only Bulgaria’s strategic positioning but also the benefits to our economy," he said.
Motorcyclists to Protest Rising Motor Insurance Costs in Sofia on June 19
Pargov warned that such protests would continue periodically until the Government takes action and freezes third-party liability insurance premiums at their pre-March 2026 levels.
After Lack of Applications, Prosecutors Chamber to Select Acting National Investigative Service Head from Interested Investigators
The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council will ask investigators from the National Investigative Service which of them is willing to serve as acting director, Ognyan Damyanov, who chairs the Commission on Attestation and Competitions
Media Review: June 10
The topics of the Government’s measures to curb rising prices in Bulgaria and handle the budget deficit dominate Wednesday’s news media.
Economy
National Statistical Institute Construction Growth in Bulgaria Slows to 6.6% Y/Y in April, According to Preliminary Data
National Statistical Institute Industrial Production in Bulgaria Declines by Over 4% on Monthly and Annual Basis in April
The index of industrial production in April 2026 decreased by 4.6% compared with the previous month, according to preliminary and seasonally adjusted data released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on Wednesday. The calendar-adjusted
Government Seeks Higher Debt Ceiling to Fund Recovery and Resilience Plan Projects
Resources will be secured to allow the state budget to pre-finance the substantial payments expected in 2026 under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with the aim of ensuring a steady flow of funding, Finance Minister Galab Donev told Parliament.
PM: All Essential State Systems Will Receive Funding, No Cuts to Social Spending
Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that work on the 2026 budget was ongoing. "Despite inheriting an empty treasury, all essential state systems will receive the funding
Food Safety Watchdog Tightens Checks on Dairy Imports
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) will tighten checks on milk and dairy shipments entering Bulgaria from Wednesday, the agency said on Tuesday.
Culture
President Iotova Honours Prof. Ivan Dujcev Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies on Its 40th Anniversary
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova on Tuesday honoured the Prof. Ivan Dujcev Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, praising its contribution to preserving Bulgaria’s historical and cultural heritage.
Three Short Documentaries about Young Roma Leaders Produced as Part of EU-Funded Project
The Roma World – 21st Century Foundation Tuesday presented three short documentary films telling the stories of young Roma community leaders.
Mission Gallery Presents Exhibition Featuring Works by Brazilian Artists
The exhibition Beyond the Surface, part of the international programme of Sofia Paper Art Fest 2026, will open on June 15 at Mission Gallery in Sofia, the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday. The exhibition is part of the Bulgaria-Brazil Art Project and will be on display until August 31.
BNR Finds Its Natural Presence in Antarctica Through Journalist Marina Velikova, Says Director General
The Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) has found a natural way to be present in Antarctica through the work of journalist Marina Velikova, said BNR Director General Milen Mitev at the opening of the photo exhibition Antarctic Echo on Monday in front of
Balkans
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Comments Case Involving Confiscated Documents of Bulgarian Citizen from North Macedonia
North Macedonia’s President Says She Will Meet Bulgarian President during SEECP Summit in Sofia
North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova said in an interview with MRT 1 on Monday that she will meet Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova during the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, to be held in Sofia on June 10.
Bulgarian Stand at Bucharest Book Fair Collects Romanian Books for University Library in Sofia
Romanian books are being collected at the Bulgarian stand at the International Book Fair Bookfest in Bucharest. They will be donated to the Sofia University Library. The initiative is led by the Association of Romanian Publishers and Headsome
Serbian President Vucic Says EU Accession Remains Serbia’s Strategic Goal
Serbia remains on the path to the EU and accession is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, RTS said on Friday.
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Says Price Stability Policies to Continue as Inflation Stands at 32.61% Y/Y
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek wrote on X on Friday that the Ministry will continue implementing policies aimed at achieving lasting price stability. Simsek was commenting on Turkish Statistical Institute data, which showed that the country's annual inflation in May stood at 32.61%, and the monthly - at 1.71%.