Bulgaria

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov opened on Wednesday а Europol conference titled “From Click to Crime: Investigating… Interior Minister Opens Europol Conference on Investigating Intellectual Property Crimes 2025-10-22 09:33:47

First vote on the water supply and sewerage bill submitted by the Council of Ministers is included in the weekly… Parliament to Discuss Separation of Water and Sanitation Services into Separate Entity on Wednesday 2025-10-22 06:28:00

Ten foreign nationals without identification documents were detained near Sofia during a special operation conducted… Border Police Intercept Vehicle Carrying 10 Foreign Nationals without Identity Documents 2025-10-21 16:47:17

Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Dencheva and UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin have signed a new… Bulgarian Ombudsman, UNICEF Sign New Work Plan for 2025–2027 2025-10-21 16:42:16

Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov will open а Europol conference titled “From Click to Crime: Investigating… Sofia to Host Europol Conference Dedicated to Combating Online Crimes 2025-10-21 16:32:21

The Cabinet approved an agreement amending and supplementing the Agreement between the Governments of Bulgaria and… Amendment to Bulgaria-Vietnam Agreement to Lift Visa Requirements for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders 2025-10-21 16:25:00

The Council of Ministers Tuesday approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry… Council of Ministers Approves Draft Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnam on Cybersecurity Cooperation 2025-10-21 16:13:57

All possible versions and motives are being investigated in connection with the beating of prosecutor Ivo Iliev,… All Possible Motives Being Investigated in Beating of Prosecutor Ivo Iliev, Interior Ministry Secretary General Says 2025-10-21 15:42:00

Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev has ordered officers from the Justice Ministry’s General Directorate Security to… Assaulted Prosecutor and His Family to Be Guarded by Justice Ministry’s General Directorate Security 2025-10-21 14:37:32

Endocrinologist Assoc. Prof. Yavor Assyov said on Tuesday that approximately 30% of people over the age of 18 in… Endocrinologist: 30% of Adults in Bulgaria Suffer from Obesity 2025-10-21 12:15:21

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will participate in the Berlin Process Summit 2025, which will take place on… PM Zhelyazkov to Participate in Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit of Western Balkans and European Partners 2025-10-21 12:08:06

The Joint Governance Council has convened in the National Assembly building today, October 21. The consultative body… Joint Governance Council Holds Meeting 2025-10-21 08:08:00

The Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) is hosting the Annual Conference of the Public Broadcasters International (PBI)…. Bulgarian National Radio Hosts Annual Public Broadcasters International Conference in Sofia 2025-10-21 06:00:47

The Council of Ministers will hold its regular weekly meeting later on Tuesday, the Government press service… Cabinet to Approve Financial Aid to Famillies of Flood Victims in Burgas Region 2025-10-21 05:50:21

Following a re-entry of data from tally sheets submitted by the section election commissions for the October 12,… Changes in Pazardzhik Municipal Council After Recount of Tally Sheets 2025-10-20 20:46:05

Professor Nikolay Gabrovski received the 2025 Doctor of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the National History… Professor Nikolay Gabrovski Awarded Doctor of the Year 2025-10-20 19:41:40

Servicemen from the 38th Mechanized Battalion of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade took part in a joint training exercise… Servicemen from Bulgarian Land Forces Take Part in Joint Training Exercise with Hellenic Colleagues in Kilkis 2025-10-20 16:44:00

A draft of a national plan for brain health was the focus of a roundtable discussion titled “National Plan for Brain… Medics Discuss Draft of Bulgaria’s National Brain Health Plan 2025-10-20 15:57:28

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov welcomed the deepening of trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Hungary… PM Welcomes Deepening Bulgaria-Hungary Relations in Trade, Economy 2025-10-20 15:17:00

Citizens protested outside the Sofia Municipality building Monday against real-estate development threatening the… Sofianites Protest Real Estate Projects Threatening Sofia’s Boyana Marsh 2025-10-20 15:06:10

Relations between Bulgaria and Hungary, the countries of the Western Balkans and EU enlargement, energy connectivity… Presidents Radev, Sulyok Emphasize Friendship, Energy Links and Bulgarian Community in Hungary 2025-10-20 15:06:00

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia announced on Monday that it had requested that searches be… EPPO in Bulgaria Conducts Searches in Suspected Procurement Fraud Case Related to Plovdiv’s Green Space Project 2025-10-20 14:46:18

MRF – New Beginning has sent a letter to Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova, calling for urgent measures – in… MRF–New Beginning Urges Emergency Funding for Cars for President’s Staff 2025-10-20 14:01:00

The annual monitoring of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) will take place for a week starting October 21. The survey… Fourteen Camera Traps in Western Rhodopi Mountains to Monitor Bear Behaviour 2025-10-20 12:22:57

Following a one-on-one meeting with Hungary’s President Tamas Sulyok, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that “as… President Radev: Hungary’s Rational Stance Makes Budapest Natural Host for Trump-Putin Meeting 2025-10-20 11:18:27

There is increased police presence in front of the town hall in Plovdiv, according to a BTA reporter.
Access through… Increased Police Presence In Front of Plovdiv Town Hall 2025-10-20 10:26:10

President Rumen Radev welcomed his Hungarian counterpart, Tamas Sulyok, at an official ceremony on St Alexander… President Radev Welcomes Hungarian Counterpart Tamas Sulyok in Sofia 2025-10-20 09:32:00

MRF – New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski spoke with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on Monday morning, the… MRF-New Beginning Leader Peevski Confirms Full Support for Government at Talks with PM 2025-10-20 07:43:00

President Rumen Radev said in Smolyan on Sunday that the Asenovgrad–Smolyan road must be widened to enable the… President Radev: Asenovgrad–Smolyan Road Must Be Widened for Smolyan’s Growth 2025-10-19 18:35:57

Sofia Municipality said in a press-release on Sunday it has achieved 80% on-schedule waste-collection coverage in… Sofia Municipality: 80% of Waste Collection in Lyulin and Krasno Selo Boroughs Now on Schedule 2025-10-19 16:28:04

President Rumen Radev welcomed Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to Smolyan on Sunday to mark Bulgarian-Hungarian… President Radev and Hungary’s President Sulyok Mark Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day in Smolyan 2025-10-19 16:18:00

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev told reporters here on Sunday that his party wants snap parliamentary elections to take… MECh Leader Calls for Snap Parliamentary Elections, Says Borissov and Peevski Should Not Have Power 2025-10-19 14:15:04

Mostly sunny, partly cloudy with high and medium clouds. Mild east-southeasterly wind. Highs: between 14C and 19C,… The Weather on October 20 2025-10-19 11:42:21

Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova congratulated Bulgarian doctors on their professional holiday on Sunday.
In her… Parliament Chair Congratulates Physicians on National Doctors’ Day in Bulgaria 2025-10-19 11:22:52

October 19 is marked as National Doctors’ Day in Bulgaria. Health Minister Silvi Kirilov posted an address to… Bulgaria Marks National Doctors’ Day 2025-10-19 09:15:38

The decision on whether Bulgaria will head to elections or see its government reshaped rests entirely with There Is… Decision on Early Elections or Government Reshuffle Is Up to There Is Such a People, Velichie leader Mihaylov Says 2025-10-18 21:01:39

The public role of lawyers and bar associations in upholding the rule of law was discussed at a conference on… Supreme Bar Council Conference Focuses on Lawyers’ Public Role 2025-10-18 18:50:30

Two additional Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jets landed at the Third Air Base – Graf Ignatievo, the Ministry of… Two More F-16 Block 70 Jets Land in Bulgaria as Part of 2019 Deal 2025-10-18 18:10:42

Chair of the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and BSP – United Left Atanas Zafirov discussed… BSP Chair Atanas Zafirov Discusses European Left’s Agenda at PES Congress in Amsterdam 2025-10-18 16:12:01

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev warned in Gabrovo on Saturday that if the government continues to operate in its… MECh Leader Vasilev Predicts Major Tension If Government Continues Current Course 2025-10-18 16:09:03

Eighteen cadets from the third class of the Military Doctor Programme were commissioned as lieutenants at a ceremony… Third Class of Doctors Receive Officer Insignia at Military Medical Academy 2025-10-18 15:37:00

An international interdisciplinary academic conference on combating human trafficking, sexual exploitation and… On EU Anti-Trafficking Day, International Conference at Plovdiv University Focuses on Combating Human Trafficking 2025-10-18 14:46:09

National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova told the media on Saturday she expected stability to be restored next… Parliament Chair Expects Stability to Be Restored Next Week 2025-10-18 13:37:21

Major General Ventsislav Mutafchiyski, Director of the Military Medical Academy, said that nine years have passed… Military Medical Academy Director Notes Nine Years Since Launch of Military Doctors’ Programme 2025-10-18 13:04:00

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov signed a letter to the European Commission (EC), supported by 20 EU and Schengen… Bulgaria Backs Push for Stronger EU Return Mechanism for Illegal Migrants from Afghanistan 2025-10-18 12:33:03

Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov Saturday addressed the cadets of the Class of 2025, specializing in Medical… Armed Forces Development Set as Government Priority – Defence Minister 2025-10-18 11:47:00

Paratroopers Day and the 81st anniversary of the first combat day of the Parachute Druzhina was marked in Sofia on… Paratroopers Day Marked in Sofia with Laying Wreaths 2025-10-18 08:11:00

Paratroopers Day and the 81st anniversary of the first combat day of the Parachute Druzhina will be marked in Sofia… Paratroopers Day to Be Marked in Sofia with Laying Wreaths 2025-10-18 07:46:13

Gotse Delchev marked the 113th anniversary of the liberation of the town and the Nevrokop region from Ottoman rule… Gotse Delchev Marks 113 Years Since Liberation with Day-long Programme 2025-10-17 21:29:14

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev received U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Martin McDowell at the Foreign… U.S. Confirms Commitment to Deliver Two More F-16 Fighters to Bulgaria Within Days, Foreign Ministry Says 2025-10-17 19:43:00

Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev received U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Martin McDowell at the Foreign Ministry on… Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister, U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Discuss Defence Cooperation, F-16 Fighter Deliveries 2025-10-17 19:36:21

Sofia Municipality will conduct a trial run of a scheduled service for waste collection in Sofia’s Lyulin and Krasno… Sofia Municipality to Test Regular Waste Collection Schedule in Lyulin and Krasno Selo Boroughs 2025-10-17 16:41:45

Following a meeting of the party top leadership with the participation of ministers, MPs, and mayors, GERB leader… GERB Does not Want Early Elections, Seeks Talks with MRF-New Beginning on “Government Reformatting” on Condition that TISP and BSP Are Involved 2025-10-17 16:30:00

The leader of the opposition Vazrazhdane party, Kostadin Kostadinov, commented Friday that MRF – New Beginning… Vazrazhdane Leader: “Peevski Has Just Sent Borissov into Retirement” 2025-10-17 16:16:35

The leader of the opposition Continue the Change party, Assen Vassilev, commented Friday that GERB Chair Boyko… Continue the Change: “Boyko Borissov Capitulated to Delyan Peevski” 2025-10-17 14:42:00

The leader of the opposition Continue the Change party, Assen Vassilev, commented Friday that GERB Chair Boyko… Continue the Change: “Borissov Caved In to Peevski” 2025-10-17 14:34:00

Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev Friday told a news briefing that Bulgaria is in huge danger, because “we are… Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Mirchev: State Heading towards MRF-New Beginning Finally Taking Full Control 2025-10-17 13:53:00

Bulgaria’s fourth helicopter for air emergency medical assistance arrived here on Friday, the Health Ministry… Fourth Air Ambulance Lands in Bulgaria 2025-10-17 13:01:50

October 18
Mostly cloudy, rain in many places. Temporary cloud scatter during the day in the southern parts of the… The Weather on October 18-19 2025-10-17 12:17:51

Sofia’s urban mobility data is now open and accessible to everyone, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev announced on Facebook… Sofia Mayor: Data on Urban Mobility in Sofia Now Accessible to Everyone 2025-10-17 10:11:45

Speaking to reporters in the corridors of Parliament on Friday, MRF–New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski said that… There Will Be No Elections, MRF-New Beginning Leader Peevski Says 2025-10-17 08:54:46

The National Assembly will make its third attempt this week to hold a plenary sitting after two previous failed… Parliament to Make Third Attempt to Convene Amid Lack of Quorum 2025-10-17 06:23:27

The Sofia Appellate Court on Thursday left in custody Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who is charged with corruption… Court Refuses to Release Varna Mayor from Custody for Sixth Time 2025-10-16 19:25:00

Nessebar Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov has lifted the state of emergency in the Elenite resort. The mayor’s order states… State of Emergency Lifted in Elenite Resort 2025-10-16 18:27:47

Mira Raycheva-Shekerdzhieva is Bulgaria’s candidate for half-time judge at the United Nations Dispute Tribunal… Mira Raycheva-Shekerdzhieva is Bulgaria’s Candidate for Half-Time Judge at UN Dispute Tribunal in 2026-2033 2025-10-16 17:39:00

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that, as of October 7, 2025, holders of ordinary… South Africa Lifts Visa Requirement for Bulgarian Citizens on Short-Term Visits 2025-10-16 17:08:53

An operation conducted by the General Directorate for Combating Organised Crime (GDCOC) and the Sofia City… Police Crack Down on Group Allegedly Linked to BGN 30-Mln Treasure Losses 2025-10-16 13:36:59

Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) submitted an opinion on Wednesday to the members of the Supreme… CC-DB Calls on Supreme Judicial Council to Implement Judiciary Act Amendments as Adopted 2025-10-16 11:10:39

The F-16 fighter jets will support the protection of Bulgaria’s airspace once the pilots are ready to assume duty… F-16s to Assume Combat Duty Once Pilots Are Ready, All Equipment under Contract with US Is Delivered – Air Force Commander 2025-10-16 10:25:08

Parliament has once again failed to convene due to a lack of quorum. “A total of 71 MPs have registered. There is no… Parliament Fails to Convene Again on Thursday 2025-10-16 08:23:47

As of October 20, Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev will use his personal vehicle when travelling with administration… President Radev to Use Personal Vehicle when Travelling with Administration Staff as of Oct. 20 2025-10-16 07:09:33

On Tuesday, GERB-UDF floor leader Boyko Borissov said that he sees no place for GERB in the current government… Reactions to Leader Borissov’s Statement that GERB Will Withdraw from Government 2025-10-15 19:34:00

The Green Bridge flight training took place in Bulgarian and Greek airspace on October 14, the Defence Ministry said… Green Bridge 2025 Air Exercise Held over Bulgaria and Greece 2025-10-15 14:34:58

Rumen Radev, the head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, awarded the Presidential Medal of Honour… President Awards Three Air Force Officers for Contribution to National Security 2025-10-15 13:10:01

Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov welcomed Giurgiu Mayor Adrian Anghelescu in Ruse on Wednesday for a cross-border meeting… Ruse, Giurgiu Mayors Discuss Construction Plans for Incinerator in Giurgiu 2025-10-15 10:49:40

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev called for the government’s resignation and for all recent developments in Bulgaria to… MECh Leader Vasilev Urges Government to Step Down, Rules Out Backing Parliamentary Quorum 2025-10-15 09:58:06

The creation of a Tourism Guarantee Fund to protect consumer rights is included in Parliament’s weekly legislative… Tourism Guarantee Fund to Protect Consumer Rights Proposed in Parliament’s Programme 2025-10-15 07:07:08

Residents of Varna…

Movement for Rights…

Bilateral political consultations between the Foreign Ministry of Bulgaria and the Federal Ministry for European and… Political Consultations Held Between Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria, Austria 2025-10-14 17:14:14

GERB leader Boyko…

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has called off Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Council of Ministers, the… PM Zhelyazkov Calls Off Wednesday’s Cabinet Meeting 2025-10-14 16:20:00

A new toll system…

Minister of Health…

Continue the Change –…

Parliamentary Health…

The Education…

The Movement for…