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Defence Minister Says It Is Too Early to Say What NATO Assistance Bulgaria Will Receive
It is too early to say exactly what assistance Bulgaria will receive from NATO, as further discussions are pending. However, Bulgaria's airspace is already protected by its own fighter aircraft and surface-to-air missile systems, although some of
There Are No Lost Generations, Presidential Candidate Iliana Iotova Tells Students
There are no lost generations. Everyone lives in their own time, with the hope, desire and opportunity to give their best, said Iliana Yotova, incumbent President and presidential candidate in the October 25 election, during a discussion with
GERB Leader Borissov Says Black Sea Attacks Have Hurt Tourism, Questions Fuel Price Increases
GERB leader Boyko Borissov said attacks on ships in the Black Sea had severely damaged tourism along Bulgaria’s coast, while describing the recent rise in fuel prices as inexplicable.
Presidential Candidate Andrey Gurov Speaks with Representatives of Bulgarian Expat Organizations in Turkiye
Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov joined via videoconference a meeting of representatives of 15 organizations of Bulgarian Turks in Istanbul at the initiative of nominating committee members Todor Tagarev, Traycho Traykov and Korman Ismailov. More
Economy
EUR 170 Mln State Aid to Support Farmers Hit by Fuel, Fertilizer Price Rises, Agriculture Minister Says
The EUR 170 million in state aid approved by the European Commission for Bulgarian farmers affected by higher fuel and fertilizer prices due to the Middle East crisis will be divided into two schemes, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Saturday.
Five Working Groups Have Two Weeks to Prepare for Private Operator's Entry into Bulgaria's Rail Passenger Market
Five working groups have two weeks to prepare solutions to key issues related to the provision of rail passenger services by state-owned and private operators from December 13, 2026, Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev has said here
Deputy PM Pekanov Urges Gradual Minimum Wage Increases
The minimum wage should rise gradually, as excessive reliance on automatic increases could undermine Bulgaria's economic competitiveness, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov told bTV on Friday.
Employers' Leader Mitrev Urges Balanced Approach to Minimum Wage
Bulgarian Industrial Association President Dobri Mitrev called on Friday for a balanced approach to setting the minimum wage, saying inflation affected businesses as well as employees.
Culture
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Describes Visit to Sofia as Historic Day of Renewed Sanctification of Church Relations
In Sofia, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Says Today’s World Needs Peace and Unity
Today’s world has an absolute need for peace and unity, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew told reporters on Sunday. Together with Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil, he is participating in a solemn hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the
Wrap-up Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil Inaugurate “Mount Athos in Sofia” Exhibition
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil inaugurated the exhibition “Mount Athos in Sofia” on Saturday. The exhibition, showcasing the architecture of the monasteries on Mount Athos and the lives of the monks, is located on
Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy Secretary-General Highlights Mount Athos as Spiritual Bond among Orthodox Peoples
Mount Athos represents a shared spiritual community for Orthodox Christians and a valuable guide for the future, Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy Secretary-General Maximos Charakopoulos said at the presentation of the Bulgarian edition of
GERB MP Bikov Calls for Stronger Ties Among Orthodox Nations
Orthodox nations can uphold their values and remain strong in an unstable world only by standing together, Bulgarian MP Toma Bikov said at the presentation of the Bulgarian edition of the book Mount Athos – Athos and the Orthodox Universe. The book
Balkans
Bulgarian, Romanian Presidents Agree to Push for Stronger Counter-Drone Measures in Black Sea
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and Romanian President Nicusor Dan discussed Black Sea security in a telephone conversation and agreed to work together to strengthen counter-drone measures within the EU and NATO, Dan said in a post on X on
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Approves Draft Agreement on New Border Checkpoint with Turkiye
Bulgaria's government has approved a draft agreement with Turkiye on opening a new border checkpoint, Kapitan Andreevo-Kapikule North.
Yandex Go Taxi Service in Belgrade Disrupted after Drone Attack on Russian Data Centre
The Yandex Go taxi service in the Serbian capital Belgrade has been disrupted following a Ukrainian drone attack on a data centre in Russia on Monday, Serbian media reported on Wednesday.
Vazrazhdane Opposes Iva Mihaylova's Extradition to North Macedonia, Citing Need for Medical Treatment
“It is political hypocrisy on the part of the Republic of North Macedonia to turn a blind eye to Gruevski’s crimes involving millions, while accusing an innocent Bulgarian girl who was hit by a car that crossed into her lane from the oncoming traffic lane, and denying her treatment that she needs to avoid becoming disabled,” the Vazrazhdane MP said.