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Bulgaria
Presidential Candidate Hristanov Says Reaching Runoff Is Key Battle in Presidential Election
The major battle is to reach the runoff, presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov said at a meeting with voters in Yambol, Southeastern Bulgaria.
Drones strike ships near Bulgarian Black Sea coast Chief of Defence Says Sunken Vessel's Crew Had Three Minutes to React
Speaking on the Bulgarian National Television, Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov said that the crew of a merchant vessel that sank following Tuesday’s drone attack in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone had only three minutes to react, which
Drones strike ships near Bulgarian Black Sea coast Wreckage of Drones That Attacked Merchant Ships in Black Sea Needed to Determine Their Origin - Defence Minister
Interviewed on bTV on Tuesday, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said that wreckage from the drones that attacked the two commercial vessels in the Black Sea needs to be recovered in order to determine who they belonged to. At present, there is no
70,000 Flu Vaccine Doses for Open Market Expected to Be Delivered in November
A delivery of 70,000 doses of flu vaccines for the open market is scheduled for November, the Health Ministry told the Bulgarian News Agency on Tuesday in response to a question about when the vaccines are expected to be delivered and whether there will be a delay.
Economy
Consumer Protection Commission Fines Three Major Retail Chains EUR 95,000 over Unfair Commercial Practices
The Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) imposed fines totalling EUR 95,000 on three major retail chains over unfair commercial practices identified at different outlets, the Commission said on Tuesday. Inspections found that two of the chains
At Inter Drone Expo 2026, PM Highlights Unmanned Systems' Increasing Importance across All Sectors
Addressing the opening of Inter Drone Expo 2026 in Sofia Tuesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that unmanned systems are increasingly being used across a wide range of sectors, from agriculture and medicine to industry, logistics and defence,
Eurostat data Bulgaria Ranks Fourth in EU for Retail Sales Growth in August
Bulgaria recorded the fourth-largest annual increase in retail sales among European Union countries in August 2026, trailing only Sweden, Cyprus and Estonia, according to the latest preliminary seasonally and calendar-adjusted data from
Bulgaria Joins 16 Countries in Endorsing Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science
Bulgaria has joined 16 other countries in endorsing the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science at the 23rd annual meeting of the international Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum) in Kyoto, Japan, the Bulgarian Ministry of Education
Culture
Archaeologists Present New Findings from 20 Years of Research at Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo
The results of 20 years of archaeological research, restoration and preservation at Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo were officially presented on Tuesday.
Sandanski to Host International Archaeology Conference on Middle Struma
The southern town of Sandanski will host an international archaeological conference from October 8–11, focusing on the Middle Struma region from the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages, Prof. Lyudmil Vagalinski of the National Archaeological
More Than 21,000 Birds Observed in Bulgaria during European Birdwatch Days
More than 150 people in Bulgaria took part in the nine events organised over the weekend as part of European Birdwatch Days, observing more than 21,000 birds, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) said on its website on Tuesday.
Sofia DocuMental Presents Awards at Seventh Edition
Awards and honorary certificates were presented at an evening ceremony at Sofia's Cinema House during the seventh Sofia DocuMental festival, which focuses on human rights documentaries. The Best Female Director award went to director Pegah
Balkans
Romanian Parties React Differently to Nomination of Luca Niculescu for Prime Minister
The nomination of diplomat Luca Niculescu as Romania’s prime minister has drawn mixed reactions from the country’s political parties. The first to comment was George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR). “Luca
One Moderate, Two Nationalist Candidates Win Seats on Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency
A moderate and two nationalist candidates will take seats on the three-member Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina following the October 4 elections. The candidates leading after 94.65% of ballots had been counted declared victory in statements.
North Macedonia's PM Cites Bled Agreement in Comments on Tsar Samuel's Remains
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski cited the Bled Agreement on Saturday in his first comments on the transfer of Tsar Samuel's remains to Bulgaria.
Turkiye Seizes Nearly a Tonne of Drugs in Nationwide Raids
Turkish security forces carried out large-scale anti-drug operations in 75 of Turkiye's 81 provinces, state broadcaster TRT Haber said on Saturday, citing an Interior Ministry statement.