site.home
Водещи новини (EN)
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Police Detains 25, Targets Illegal KYB Settlement
A total of 25 people have been arrested so far in a police operation in Varna’s Primorski borough, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told reporters near Veliko Tarnovo on Friday. Five of those arrested are municipal employees, with the identities
Democratic Bulgaria Urges Government to Withdraw Draft Budget, Find Common Solutions
The budget presented by Progressive Bulgaria is one of the worst and most alarming in recent years, as there has not been a 5.7% deficit since the Zhan Videnov government in 1995-1997, MP Martin Dimitrov of Democratic Bulgaria said.
Parliament Reshuffles Membership of Standing Committees
Parliament approved member changes in several standing parliamentary committees on Friday.
Cardiovascular Disease Is Leading Cause of Death in Bulgarians in 2025
The main causes of death among Bulgaria’s population in 2025 are diseases of the circulatory system, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Friday. These account for 60.9% of all deaths. The mortality rate is 942.2 per 100,000
Economy
Budget Allocation for Agriculture Will Be Sufficient, Agriculture Minister Says
Funds for agriculture in the 2026 budget will be sufficient, and the resources for an aid scheme, intended to compensate up to 70% of the difference in prices of fertilizers and fuels, have been secured, Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski told
Weightlifter Karlos Nasar Joins Tourism Ministry Campaign to Promote Bulgaria
Olympic, world, and European weightlifting champion Karlos Nasar has accepted an invitation by Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov to take part in a campaign promoting Bulgaria internationally. Along with Eurovision 2026 winner, Dara, he is the next
AmChams Regional Economic Summit 2026 Public-Private Partnerships Succeed when Government and Private Sector Complement Each Other, IFC's Saporiti
Public-private partnerships can be successful when the government and private operators bring complementary strengths, International Finance Corporation Senior Investment Officer Nicola Saporiti said at Plenary 6 of the 3rd AmChams Regional Economic Summit (ARES 2026), held in Sofia on Thursday.
AmChams Regional Economic Summit 2026 Supply Chain, Logistics, and Manufacturing Challenges Addressed at AmChams Regional Economic Summit Panel
Business, transport and tax sector representatives took part in Plenary 4 of the 3rd AmChams Regional Economic Summit (ARES 2026), held in Sofia on Thursday. They discussed challenges facing logistics, supply chain and manufacturing, and the competitiveness of European industry.
Culture
Polar Research Is Strategic Investment in Europe’s Future, European Polar Board Executive Secretary Says
Dr. Maria Grigoratou, Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board (EPB), said that polar research represents a strategic investment in Europe’s future. Grigoratou was speaking at a lecture at the National Centre for Polar Studies on Thursday,
BTA's 2025 report: reactions GERB Backs BTA Strategy to Expand Regional Correspondent Network
GERB will support the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) vision for further developing its regional offices and correspondent network across the country, MP Yordanka Fandakova (GERB-UDF) said during a meeting of Parliament's Culture and Media Committee on
BTA's 2025 report: reactions Democratic Bulgaria Commends BTA Director General's Managerial Approach after Presentation of 2025 Report
Democratic Bulgaria MP Chilo Popov praised the management of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and its Director General Kiril Valchev during a parliamentary hearing on the agency's 2025 activity report, saying the institution demonstrated a
UPDATED Parliamentary Culture and Media Committee Unanimously Approves BTA's Annual Report for 2025
At its meeting on Thursday, the parliamentary Committee on Culture and Media unanimously approved by 17 votes the Bulgarian News Agency’s (BTA) 2025 annual report. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev presented the report, which outlines the agency’s
Balkans
Turkish National Charged with Attempting to Smuggle Combat Pistols through Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint
The Haskovo District Prosecution Office has charged a Turkish national with attempting to smuggle 73 combat pistols into Bulgaria after the weapons were discovered during a customs inspection at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the
On June 24, Romanians Celebrate Traditional Embroidered Blouse Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
June 24 marks the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, celebrating the ia - the traditional embroidered garment that has inspired international fashion designers and even made an appearance in an Indiana Jones film. The day is observed in more than
Airshow Between Ruse, Giurgiu to Feature Elite Romanian Aerobatics Team
An airshow by the Hawks of Romania will be visible from the riverbanks over Ruse and Giurgiu on June 27 during the Two Flags – One River parade, Ruse Municipality said on Wednesday.
Tensions Rising between Ruling Party, Student Movement in Serbia, Two Opposing Rallies Planned for St. Vitus Day
Tensions are rising between the ruling party and supporters of the student movement in Serbia, who are organizing a rally and a counter-rally over the weekend, when the national holiday of Vidovdan (St. Vitus Day) will be celebrated, local media reported on Tuesday.