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BOTAS deal review Vazrazhdane Leader Claims BOTAS Deal Freeze Came at Price, Calls for Full Disclosure
Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov claimed on Tuesday that the 15-month suspension of the gas supply agreement between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkiye's state-owned energy company BOTAS had not been secured "free
Media Review: July 7
NATO SUMMIT Several media outlets report that leaders of the 32 NATO member states are meeting in Ankara for the Alliance's summit, with defence spending, burden-sharing, support for Ukraine and the defence industry topping the agenda. Mediapool
Another Wave of Bomb Threats Targets Institutions аcross Bulgaria
New bomb threats targeting various institutions across Bulgaria have been reported, the Interior Ministry told BTA on Tuesday. Law enforcement authorities are carrying out the required procedures in response to the alerts. On Monday, July 6,
BOTAS deal review Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader: "Serious Economic Breakthrough"
The agreed freezing of the contract with BOTAS is a serious breakthrough from an economic point of view for Bulgaria as said by the Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. Following the meeting of
Economy
New Chief Veterinary Inspector Appointed
Dr. Koicho Koev has been appointed Bulgaria's Chief Veterinary Sanitary Inspector by order of Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) announced on Monday. The announcement says that the appointment "is
Eurostat Bulgaria among EU Member States with Highest Annual Retail Sales Growth in May
Bulgaria was among the European Union Member States with the highest annual retail sales growth in May 2026, recording an increase of 7.9%, according to Eurostat data released on Monday. In May 2026, compared with May 2025, the calendar adjusted
Nearly Three Tonnes of Undocumented Animal Products Seized at Bulgarian-Turkish Border
During an inspection of a bus with Turkish registration entering Bulgaria, inspectors found 1,582 kg of sheep fat and 605 kg of meat products without documents certifying their origin. In separate inspections of another bus and a van with Turkish registration, inspectors discovered an additional 300 kg and 330 kg of sheep fat without the required accompanying documentation. The goods were seized and are to be destroyed.
Deputy Economy Minister Yakimov: Long-Term Investors Key to Government Policy
Long-term investors are central to the Government’s economic policy, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Krasimir Yakimov said at Mihalkovo’s 70th anniversary, the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry’s press service said on Saturday.
Culture
University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geodesy Enrols 120 International Students from 15 Countries in 2026
The University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy in Sofia has 120 international students in 2026, Vice Rector Dr. Petar Nikolov told BTA.
Sofia Has Capacity, Infrastructure and Momentum Needed to Host Eurovision Song Contest, Deputy Mayor Says
Sofia has the capacity, infrastructure and momentum needed to host the Eurovision Song Contest and is the natural choice to stage the event, Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism Irina Dakova said.
Sofia for the Young Festival Brings Culture, Causes to Shishman Street
The Sofia for the Young Festival is bringing music, culture, civic causes, sport and creativity to Tsar Ivan Shishman Street, organizers from Save Sofia said on Saturday. Admission is free.
Nearly 1,000 Students from 57 Countries Enrolled at Trakia University for 2025/2026 Academic Year
A total of 972 foreign students from 57 countries are enrolled at Trakia University in Stara Zagora for the 2025/2026 academic year, the university’s press centre told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).
Balkans
Turkiye Energy Minister Says BOTAS, Bulgargaz to Review Gas Contract
Turkiye's BOTAS and Bulgaria's Bulgargaz will expand cooperation and review their current gas contract, Turkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Monday after meeting Minister of Energy Iva Petrova in Ankara.
Kocani Court Opens Trial against Bulgarian over Road Traffic Safety Case
The trial against Iva Mihaylova, who is charged with a crime related to road traffic safety in North Macedonia, has begun at the Kocani Basic Court.
Greek Authorities Detain Man Suspected of Arson near Thessaloniki
Greek authorities have arrested a 76-year-old man suspected of causing a large fire in the area of the suburb of Oraiokastro near Thessaloniki, the regional news website Voria reported on Monday.
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije Visits Serbian Monasteries in Kosovo with US President's Spiritual Advisor
Serbian Patriarch Porfirije is visiting Serbian monasteries in the former Serbian province of Kosovo together with US President Donald Trump's spiritual advisor Dr. Mark Burns, the Serbian Orthodox Church announced on its website on Monday.