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Greek PM Mitsotakis Says Blockades Do Not Serve Farmers' Demands, Additional Support Measures Under Review
Foreign Minister Georgiev Strongly Condemns "Appalling Act of Violence Against Jewish Community" in Sydney
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
Malyovitsa Is Bulgaria's First Ski Resort to Switch to 100% Green Energy, Officials Say at Winter Season Opening
Wholesale Prices of Some Staple Foods Show Weekly Increase
The wholesale prices of some staple foods in Bulgaria rose in the week ending on December 12, according to the bulletin of the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets. The wholesale food market index increased by 1.11% over
Deputy Minister Calls Tourism in Bansko "A Way of Life" at Winter Season Opening
Deputy Tourism Minister Pavlin Petrov said tourism in Bansko is a way of life passed down through generations. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025/2026 winter season, he said this is reflected in the town's rich calendar of sporting events,
Bulgarians Who Mistake AI-Generated Content for Real Four Times More Likely to Be Tricked by Scammers, Visa Finds
Bulgarians who mistake fake AI-generated content for real are nearly four times more likely to be tricked by scammers than those who don't (58% vs. 16%), according to research from Visa. The research was conducted by Opinium, on behalf of Visa.
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.
Culture
UPDATED The Palace in Balchik: 200,000 Visitors in 2025, Plans for 2026
The State Cultural Institute The Palace in Balchik welcomed around 200,000 visitors from Bulgaria and abroad in 2025, Director Galina Mitkova said.
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.
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.