Health records for more than 750,000 citizens are now accessible through the eZdrave (eHealth) mobile app,… Over 750,000 Health Records Now Accessible through eHealth Mobile App 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 12:59:32

Labour inspectors identified more than 27,300 violations of labour legislation during over 5,800 inspections carried… Labour Inspectorate Finds More than 27,000 Violations in Construction Sector 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 12:50:22

There are no grounds for declaring Ukrainian Ambassador to Bulgaria Olesia Ilashchuk persona non grata: she was… PM: Ukrainian Ambassador Was Performing Normal Diplomatic Function in Nevzorov Case 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 12:25:00

A national coordination group for the implementation of EU’s restrictive measures against Russia will look for… Authorities to Look into Possible Violations of EU’s Russian Sanctions at Kamchia Resort Facility 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 11:45:53

During Question Time in Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Galab Donev reiterated that his Ministry’s proposal… Draft Amendment on Homemade Rakia to Be Revised to Avoid Ambiguity, Finance Minister Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 11:27:13

During parliamentary question time on Friday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he has ordered the preparation of a… PM Radev Orders Digital Information Map Across State Institutions 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 11:18:46

In an address to Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that his cabinet’s goal is to bring price… PM Radev: We Aim to Halt Upward Trend in Prices, Never Promised to Lower Them 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 11:12:00

During Question Time in Parliament on Friday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev denied having ever said that he would… PM Radev Says He Would Not Suspend Agreement with Ukraine, But Implementation Depends on Cabinet’s Political Will 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 10:44:40

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski accused Prime Minister Rumen Radev for “lying again”… Peevski: Radev Is Lying, I Will Resign as MRF Leader If There Are 36 Invoices for My Flights; If Not, He Should Resign as PM 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 10:39:30

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Trud argues that the Radev cabinet faces three key constraints: time, personnel and money. Time is… Media Review: October 2 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 10:06:37

The Liberty Memorial on Shipka Peak will look exactly the same after the renovation, which is why there are 1,000… Shipka Liberty Memorial Will Look Exactly the Same After Renovation, Prime Minister Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 10:02:37

The authorities in Malta have provided invoices for 36 flights worth a total of EUR 5 million, Prime Minister Rumen… PM: Malta Authorities Provide 36 Invoices for MRF Leader Peevski’s Flights Worth EUR 5 Mln 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 09:50:44

The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the State Agency for Child Protection (SACP) will work to develop an… Labour Ministry, Child Protection Agency Developing Single Information System for Receiving Alerts 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 09:34:12

If the October 25 presidential elections were  held today, the presidential ticket of Iliana Iotova and Kiril… Sova Harris Poll: Iotova-Valchev Presidential Ticket to Get 50.2% of Votes, Gurov-Kandev Second with 23.7% 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 08:52:00

Bulgaria will receive the mortal remains of Tsar Samuel at a state ceremony on Saturday at Knyaz Alexander I Square… Bulgaria to Receive Tsar Samuel’s Mortal Remains at State Ceremony in Sofia on Saturday 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-02 05:41:16

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova described State Agency for Child Protection staff as Bulgaria’s unsung… National Assembly Chair Calls Child Protection Agency Staff Bulgaria’s Unsung Heroes 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 19:54:10

The presidency must act as an independent counterbalance and ensure public money is put to the best possible use,… Presidency Must Act as Independent Counterbalance, Presidential Candidate Gurov Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 18:44:17

The European Commission closed an infringement procedure against Bulgaria, which was launched over delays in… European Commission Closes Cybersecurity Directive Infringement Procedure against Bulgaria 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 17:43:25

The motive behind the killing of a prominent Plovdiv businessman was personal and stemmed from financial dealings,… Financial Dispute Behind Killing of Plovdiv Businessman, Prosecutor Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 16:48:11

The National Assembly’s Committee on Internal Security and Public Order adopted an opinion stating that the European… Parliamentary Committee Rejects Proposal to Allow Europol to Request Investigations in EU Member States 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 16:17:37

President Iliana Iotova conferred the John Atanasoff Award ceremony in the Coat of Arms Hall of the Presidency on… President Iotova: Bulgaria Has Confidently Embarked on High-Tech Journey 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 15:34:34

President Iliana Iotova welcomed participants and creators of the Bench of Generations initiative to the President’s… President Iotova Welcomes Bench of Generations Initiative on International Day of Older Persons 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 15:22:03

The Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) referred the case concerning the registration of the Old Calendar Orthodox… Supreme Court Refers Old Calendar Church Registration Case for New Hearing 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 14:54:04

Bulgaria and Germany discussed judicial cooperation, justice reforms and digitalization at a meeting between… Bulgaria, Germany Discuss Judicial Cooperation, Justice Reforms, Digitalization 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 14:42:12

Police uncovered a laboratory producing synthetic drugs and arrested four people during a specialized police… Methamphetamine Lab Uncovered in Sliven, Four Arrested 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 14:35:02

Around 750 Interior Ministry officers will provide security and maintain public order during the state ceremony for… Some 750 Police Officers to Provide Security for Tsar Samuel Remains Ceremony in Sofia 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 14:33:31

From October 1, Plovdiv Municipality introduces its first low-emission zone for road traffic, with restrictions in… Plovdiv Bans Old Cars in City Centre 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 14:20:09

Food safety inspectors in Haskovo uncovered an illegal slaughterhouse at a private property in Simeonovgrad, the… Food Inspectors Shut Down Illegal Slaughterhouse in Simeonovgrad 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 13:34:26

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov discussed with residents of Targovishte on… Vazrazhdane Leader Expects Surprise Result in Upcoming Presidential Election 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 13:34:23

Work on legislative changes in the areas of combating corruption and financial crime, confiscation of illegally… Justice Minister Naydenov, IMF Mission Chief Borhnorst Discuss Legislative Changes to Combat Corruption, Financial Crime 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 12:56:00

Bulgaria’s cancer registry is not operational and the national anti-cancer plan is not being implemented,… Oncologists Say Bulgaria’s Cancer Registry and National Anti-Cancer Plan Don’t Work 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 12:47:26

The sixth edition of the Svetilnik (Candlelight) initiative began on Thursday, October 1, International Music Day…. Candlelight Initiative Launches Sixth Edition, Inviting Schools to Create Their Own Anthems 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 12:46:13

Sofia Zoo will hold an educational programme on October 4 to mark World Animal Day and Zookeepers’ Day, featuring… Sofia Zoo to Hold Demonstration Feedings and Talks for World Animal Day 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 12:41:39

More than 170 services for elderly people, including day centres and residential care homes, have been built with… Over 170 Services for Elderly People Built under Recovery and Resilience Plan, Minister Efremova Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 11:56:00

MRF has raised questions about possible links between a major crash barrier contractor and government officials,… MRF Calls for Probe of Possible Links Between Crash Barrier Contractor and Government Officials 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 11:38:05

Parliament adopted at first and second reading in one sitting a Bill on Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to the… Parliament Ratifies Amendment to Agreement with Lockheed Martin to Build F-16 Generator Repair Capabilities in Bulgaria 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 11:15:45

The Sofia City Court on Thursday handed a Chinese national a three-year suspended prison sentence with a five-year… Chinese National Given Suspended Sentence in Bulgaria on Espionage Charges 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 10:58:23

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has detected a primary outbreak of sheep pox and goat pox at a livestock… Sheep, Goat Pox Outbreak Detected in Haskovo Region Village 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 10:37:20

News and comments on businessman Ilian Filipov’s murder, which occurred in the night between Tuesday and Wednesday,… Media Review: October 1 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 10:33:49

Armed Forces Capabilities Demonstration Day, the Thracian Winner school tournament and a stage of the State Military… Armed Forces Capabilities Demonstration Day, Sport Competition Held in Stara Zagora 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 10:15:21

Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski Thursday stated that the Government aims to help consolidate Bulgaria’s wine… Government Seeks Stronger, More Competitive Bulgarian Wine Sector, Says Agriculture Minister 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 10:03:18

Artificial intelligence (AI) should be approached neither with fear nor with boundless admiration, but with the… President Iotova: AI Should Be Assessed by Benefits It Brings to Society 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 09:17:47

Two male leopard cubs are the newest residents of the Stara Zagora Zoo. They were born on July 28, 2026, and are in… Two Leopard Cubs Welcomed at Stara Zagora Zoo 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 09:12:00

Modernization is a top priority for the Ministry of Defence and is related to both the fulfillment of Bulgaria’s… Modernization Top Priority for Defence Ministry, Says Deputy Minister 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 09:03:24

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Thursday that police had undoubtedly detained the person who carried out… Interior Minister “Has No Doubt” Police Detained Perpetrator of Ilian Filipov Murder 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 08:34:32

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously appointed judge Vanya Ancheva as acting President of… Judge Vanya Ancheva Appointed Acting President of Supreme Administrative Court 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 08:12:00

Parliament will hear Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on Thursday about the murder of the Botev Plovdiv football… Parliament to Hear Interior Minister over Murder of Botev Plovdiv Football Club President 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 08:02:41

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was recorded near Topolovgrad at 7:24 a.m. on Thursday, reported… 3.0-Magnitude Quake Registered near Topolovgrad 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 07:14:50

Parliament will hear Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev on reports of corrupt practices related to public… Parliament to Hear Interior Minister on Alleged Corruption in Guardrail Contracts 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-01 05:53:16

Presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that, above all, Bulgaria’s president should… Bulgaria’s President Must Put National Interests Above All Else 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 19:21:07

President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday welcomed the agreement between Bulgaria and Greece for the return of the… President Iotova Welcomes Agreement on Return of Tsar Samuel’s Remains to Bulgaria 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 18:18:00

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin discussed judicial reform and… Justice Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Judicial Reform, Future Legislative and Constitutional Changes 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 18:05:35

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said in Sopot, South Central Bulgaria, on Wednesday that nothing could be more… Culture Minister: What Could Be More Moving Than Tsar Samuel Returning to Bulgaria After 1,000 Years 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 17:32:01

President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday that she would sign the decree recalling Bulgaria’s ambassador to the… Iotova to Sign Decree Recalling Bulgarian Ambassador to UAE 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 17:09:51

Presidential candidates Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev have the support of 41.4% of voters who intend to cast a… Iotova, Valchev with 41.4% Support among Decided Voters, Gurov, Kandev 21.9% – Market Links Poll 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 16:08:16

The Interior Ministry’s official registers contain no information about reports, complaints or alerts submitted by… Interior Ministry Has No Reports from Businessman Ilian Filipov Raising Safety Concerns, Minister Orders Check 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 16:03:45

Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev told reporters in Sopot on Wednesday that he would instruct the Inspectorate… Culture Minister to Order Monthly Inspections of Shipka Peak’s Liberty Memorial Restoration 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 15:49:00

Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) remains a key political… Bulgaria’s OECD Accession Remains Key Political Priority, Foreign Minister Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 15:25:00

Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov has submitted a report requesting his release from military service with three… Chief of Defence Eftimov Submits Three-Month Notice to Leave Military Service 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 15:15:00

The Sofia City Court heard three witnesses in the case against former Varna mayor Ivan Portnih on Wednesday. He is… Court Hears Witnesses in Port Fraud Case against Former Varna Mayor 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 14:32:28

Vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev opened an election campaign office of the Andrey Gurov-Georgi Kandev… Vice-Presidential Candidate Kandev: Bulgaria Needs Unity, Not Division 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 14:26:32

The parliamentary Committee on Innovation and Digital Transformation ratified Amendment No. 1 to the Framework… Innovation, Digital Transformation Committee Ratifies Amendment for Establishment of Fighter Aircraft Generator Repair Facility at Avionams 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 14:25:04

The parliamentary Committee on Innovation and Digital Transformation ratified Amendment No. 1 to the Framework… Innovation Committee Ratifies Amendment for Establishment of Fighter Aircraft Generator Repair Facility at Avionams 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 13:28:00

The defence ministers of Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia, Dimitar Stoyanov and Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al… Defence Cooperation Discussed by Bulgarian and Saudi Defence Ministers 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 12:12:48

Bulgaria’s Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva Wednesday called on the government to pay heating assistance to all eligible… Ombudsman Urges Government to Pay Heating Aid Upfront 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-09-30 12:10:14