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Meeting with Supporters in Varna, Iliana Iotova Speaks of Dialogue, Unity and Negotiated Solution to Ukraine War
Presidential Candidate Gurov Says He Will Work for Bulgaria's Security, Independence at Election Rally in Lovech
At an election rally in Lovech, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said that as such he cannot promise much, but he can make a commitment on a few things. "I will work for Bulgaria’s security and independence," Gurov said.
Bulgarian Wins League of Fire World Chilli-Eating Title
Bulgarian chilli-eating champion Nikolay “Papaworm” Filipov won the League of Fire world title after defeating three-time world champion Stephen “Fiery Redd” Kurgan in a title bout held in Sofia on October 3. The contest took place before an
UPDATED Ten Arrested in Investigation into Fraudulent Receipt of Health Funds, Plovdiv Prosecution Service Says
Ten people have been detained by the police in an investigation under the supervision of the Plovdiv District Prosecution Office. Under investigation is an organized crime group established for the purpose of unlawfully obtaining funds from the budget of the National Health Insurance Fund through fictitious hospital admissions, the prosecution service announced on Monday.
Bulgarian President Should Be a Unifier, Not a Divider, Presidential Candidate Kostadin Kostadinov Says in Haskovo
The Bulgarian president should be a unifier, not a divider, Vazrazhdane presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov said in Haskovo on Monday as he met with supporters in the central city square. “The person who enters the presidential office will be
Economy
Eurostat Bulgaria Has EU's Second-Highest Increase in Owner-Occupied Housing Costs in Second Quarter of 2026
Eurostat Bulgaria Records EU’s Third-Largest Decline in Home Sales in Q2 2026
The number of transacted dwellings in Bulgaria fell by 18.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data from Eurostat. This was the third-largest decline among the EU Member States covered by the survey, after Luxembourg and Croatia.
Consumer Watchdog Flags Suspected Liquefied Petroleum Gas Overpricing
The Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) suspects overpricing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), CCP Chair Maya Manolova said in a television interview on Sunday.
Fruit, Vegetable Wholesale Prices Show Mixed Movement in Bulgaria This Week
Wholesale prices of fruit, vegetables and staple foods in Bulgaria moved in both directions this week, according to the weekly analysis of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets published here on Sunday. The Wholesale Food
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Helps Bulgaria Meet Energy Targets, Expand Renewables and Storage
Support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has helped Bulgaria meet key energy targets under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, the bank said on Friday in a statement emailed to BTA.
Culture
BTA, European Parliament Three-day Training for Young Journalists Concludes
A three-day training programme for young journalists, jointly organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bulgaria, has concluded. The training was held at BTA’s MaxiM Hall.
Neli Nedelcheva Dismissed as Acting Director of National Culture Fund
Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev dismissed Neli Nedelcheva as acting director of the National Culture Fund, the Culture Ministry reported on Friday. Mariana Prodanova-Ilieva, an expert at the fund, will take over Nedelcheva's responsibilities, until a new director gets appointed.
MPs, Experts Discuss Need for Education Reform in Bulgaria
The need for accelerated reform of Bulgaria’s education system to provide students with more effective and practical knowledge was discussed by MPs, institutional representatives and experts on Friday at the National Assembly.
Doza Gallery to Host Exhibition Exploring Image in Age of Visual Abundance
The exhibition “Lies and Video. Though filled in, the field continues to saturate,” featuring works by Aaron Roth, Velizar Dimchev, Mia Novakova, Mitch Brezounek, Strahil Penev, will be on display at Doza Gallery in Sofia from October 6 to 23. The
Balkans
North Macedonia's PM Cites Bled Agreement in Comments on Tsar Samuel's Remains
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski cited the Bled Agreement on Saturday in his first comments on the transfer of Tsar Samuel's remains to Bulgaria.
Turkiye Seizes Nearly a Tonne of Drugs in Nationwide Raids
Turkish security forces carried out large-scale anti-drug operations in 75 of Turkiye's 81 provinces, state broadcaster TRT Haber said on Saturday, citing an Interior Ministry statement.
Slovak Prime Minister to Address Serbian Progressive Party Rally in Belgrade in Serbian
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will address a rally of Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Serbian in Belgrade on Saturday, October 3, former Serbian president and SNS electoral list leader Aleksandar Vucic announced on
Athens Launches Mobile App for Accessing Municipality's Network of EV Charging Stations
The Municipality of Athens has launched a mobile app for accessing the municipality's network of electric vehicle charging stations, the local authorities said.