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National Assembly to Reconsider Defence Act Amendments after Presidential Veto
The National Assembly is scheduled to reconsider amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act, parts of which were vetoed by the President, according to the draft programme published on the legislature’s website on Wednesday.
Parliament Chair Nazaryan to Join Parliamentary Forum for Democracy 2025 in Brussels
National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan is set to take part in the Parliamentary Forum for Democracy 2025, organized by the European Parliament in Brussels, the National Assembly press service said on Wednesday.
Government Falcon Jet to Be Sold at Public Auction
Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov ordered the government’s Falcon aircraft to be sold at a public auction, the Transport Ministry press service said on Wednesday.
Sofia University Among Top 40% of Universities in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026
Sofia University is ranked 1025th in the "Environmental Impact" category, 845th in "Social Impact", 370th in "Governance", 728th in "Environmental Sustainability", 677th in "Gender Equality," 654th in "Knowledge Exchange", and 370th in "Good Governance".
Economy
National Social Security Institute Head: Budget Is Most Feasible in Terms of Revenue and Expenditure Policies
Bulgarian Businesses Cautiously Optimistic for 2026, Shows Survey Conducted before Draft Budget Release
Bulgarian businesses have restrained but positive expectations for economic development in 2026, according to the findings presented by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) from the Eurochambres Economic Survey 2026 (EES2026).
Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents Takes Part in European Travel Agents' Meeting in Rabat
Shaping the future of tourism by addressing evolving challenges, inclusive tourism, and the impact on local communities are among the leading topics that travel agents and tour operators from across Europe discussed on Tuesday, in Rabat, Morocco.
Parliamentary Committee on Labour and Social Policy Approves 2026 Public Social Insurance Bill
The Parliamentary Committee on Labour and Social Policy adopted at first reading the budget of the Public Social Insurance for 2026. Eleven MPs voted in favour, seven against, and there were no abstentions.
Budget Committee Approves at First Reading 2026 National Health Insurance Fund Bill
The National Assembly’s Budget and Finance Committee approved at first reading the 2026 draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Thirteen MPs voted in favour, eight against, and none abstained.
Culture
Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria Condemns News Article on Woman's Murder, Warns against Justification of Femicide in News Media
UPDATED Bulgarian Zograf Monastery Marks Saint George's Autumn Feast with Liturgy and Procession of Miracle-Working Icon
After an all-night vigil and Sunday morning's Divine Liturgy, the Bulgarian Monastery of St George Zograf on Mount Athos marked the autumn feast of St George (November 16, Old Style) with a procession bearing the miracle-working icon of Saint George.
PM Presents St. Paisii Hilendarski State Award to Prof. Hristo Yotsov
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented the St. Paisii Hilendarski State Award to Prof. Hristo Yotsov on Friday for his outstanding contribution to Bulgarian culture, the government said in a press release. The award is presented annually to artists whose work awakens the spirit, preserves traditions, and develops Bulgaria’s cultural identity.
National Library in Sofia Opens Danish, Italian Corners
The National Library Sts Cyril and Methodius in Sofia has expanded its collection of international literary presence with the opening of Danish and Italian corners, the National Library and the Italian Embassy reported. With these, the total number
Ruse Is City of Music, Says Ruse Art Municipal Enterprise Director
Ruse is a city of music, Marian Savov, Director of the Ruse Art Municipal Enterprise, said here on Friday during the presentation of LIK magazine's new issue.
Balkans
Serbian Government Will Take Necessary Measures to Guarantee Country's Energy Security, Foreign Minister Says
No Queues Yet as Serbia Nears Fuel-Supply Crisis
On the eve of a potential fuel-supply crisis, Serbia’s petrol stations remain calm, with no queues and only a slight uptick in prices — which nevertheless remain among the highest in the Balkans, a BTA check showed.
Foreigner with Two Pistols Detained at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint
A foreigner without identity documents and carrying two pistols was detained at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on November 15, the Border Police General Directorate said here on Monday. He was found in a specially adapted hiding place under the front seats of a bus entering Bulgaria, driven by a 49-year-old Turkish citizen.
Thousands of Expats in Turkiye Return to Bulgaria for Inauguration of Naim Suleymanoglu Memorial House
Thousands of Bulgarian expatriates in Turkiye have flocked to Momchilgrad for the opening of the restored childhood home of legendary weightlifter Naim Suleymanoglu, which has been converted into a museum.
More Danube Bridges Needed, But Ferry Links Are an Option Too - PM Zhelyazkov
Bulgaria is trying to convince its Romanian partners of the importance of new bridges across the Danube, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Saturday, as quoted by the government information service. The Prime Minister inspected the site for a