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Truck Traffic at Ilinden–Exochi and Kulata–Promachonas Border Crossings Blocked by Protesting Greek Farmers
Pasture Shortage and Sheep Pox Are Main Challenges for Livestock Farmers, says Association at Annual Meeting
National Folklore Festival Brings Winter Traditions to Life in Stara Zagora Region
Bulgaria
Without Adopted State Budget, New National Framework Agreement Cannot Be Signed - BMA Chair
In the absence of a budget, a new National Framework Agreement cannot be signed and the previous one will remain in force, said Dr. Nikolay Branzalov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA). He was speaking to
Protesters Rally for Palestinians over Gaza Funding in Downtown Sofia
Citizens rallied in front of the European Commission Representation in Sofia on Friday in support of Palestinians’ rights.
Foreign Ministry Warns of Possible Transport Disruptions in Brussels Due to Union Strike
The Foreign Ministry advises Bulgarian nationals to closely monitor the latest updates on possible transport disruptions in Brussels due to an upcoming strike, the ministry announced on its website on Friday.
BSP-United Left Declares Support for 2026 State Budget, Protection of Social Rights
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) – United Left will consistently advocate for the adoption of a socially oriented budget, whose guiding principle is the protection of the social rights of a wide range of citizens, BSP Chair and outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov said.
Economy
Bulgarians Who Mistake AI-Generated Content for Real Four Times More Likely to Be Tricked by Scammers, Visa Finds
Svetoslav Benchev Re-elected as Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association Chair
The Management Board of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association (BPGA) elected Svetoslav Benchev as its chair for a new three-year term, the organization announced on Friday.
Environment Ministry Ready with Draft Amendments on Introduction of Deposit Refund System
The Ministry of Environment and Water (MEW) has a draft amendment to the Waste Management Act in connection with the introduction of a deposit refund system in Bulgaria, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said during Friday's
BTA interview Bansko Mayor Highlights World Competitions as Great Investment in Resort's Promotion, Development as Tourist Destination
Bansko will again be hosting world competitions, which is one of the strongest investments in the promotion and development of the resort as a tourist destination, Bansko Mayor Stoycho Banenski told the Bulgarian News Agency on the eve of the official start of the 2025/2026 winter season on Friday.
Number of Government Administration Employees Down in Q3 of 2025 Y/Y - Statistics
The number of people employed under labour or civil service contracts in Bulgaria’s executive branch administration reached 98,600 at the end of September 2025, shows data for the third quarter of 2025, published on the National Statistical
Culture
INSAIT Wins Second Place in Prestigious Robotics Challenge in US
The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) is the runner-up in the Multi-Agent Embodied Intelligence Challenge, held as part of the NeurIPS conference last week, the Institute’s press centre said. The
BTA and Sofia Tech Park Sign Cooperation Agreement, Support Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Media Initiative
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and Sofia Tech Park have become official partners following the signing of a cooperation agreement between BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Sofia Tech Park Executive Director Todor Mladenov.
BTA Director General Puts Young Staff Pay in Focus
The updated draft 2026 budget retained the signal to the public media through a pay rise, although their pay continued to lag behind, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev said at a sitting of the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and the Media on Thursday.
Sadeck Berrabah’s Murmuration Dance Show Comes to Bulgaria in 2026
Murmuration, the acclaimed production by French choreographer Sadeck Berrabah, is coming to Bulgaria in 2026. The dance show will be staged at the Ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv with two performances on June 27 and 28.
Balkans
Turkish Law Enforcers Seize Nearly 7 Mln Drug Pills in Istanbul and Izmir
In two separate operations carried out by anti-narcotics and intelligence units in Istanbul and Izmir, a total of 6.958 million drug pills were seized, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, quoted by the Turkish state television TRT
Suspended Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Hearing Set for March 2026
The first hearing in the case against suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of leading an organized criminal group will take place on March 9, 2026, Turkiye’s State broadcaster TRT Haber said on Friday.
Cycling Route along the Sava River to Link Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia
A new cycling route will follow the course of the Sava River, linking Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, as well as three European capitals - Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade, the regional outlet N1 reports.
Greek Farmers Block Promachonas Border Crossing, Main Passenger Entrance to Thessaloniki Port
Protesting Greek farmers have once again blocked the Kulata-Promachonas border crossing on the Bulgarian-Greek border, Greek public broadcaster ERT reported on Friday. No trucks are allowed through in either direction.