Bulgaria

Bulgaria sees Cyprus as a close partner and ally both within the European Union (EU) and at regional level, National… 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 14:14:00

There are suspects in the arson attack on Starlink communication antennas, acting Interior Ministry Secretary… 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 14:09:39

A total of 11,125 textile items and sports shoes bearing the logos of well-known brands were seized during a customs… 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 13:53:21

Police have conducted 140 operations targeting vote buying and opened two pre-trial proceedings, acting Interior… Police Conduct 140 Operations against Vote Buying, Open Two Pre-Trial Proceedings 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 13:03:38

 
More than half of Bulgarians (53%) believe that various forms of aggression have increased over the past three… Survey: 53% of Bulgarians Say Aggression Has Increased over Past Three Years 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 12:49:39

Radostin Vasilev, the presidential candidate of the Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) party, urged people to vote… 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 12:45:00

The Venice Commission values its cooperation with the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria, which has been longstanding… Venice Commission Values Cooperation with Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court, Vice President Holmoyvik Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 11:44:55

Parliament adopted amendments to the Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Articles Act at second reading… Parliament Adopts Revisions to Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Articles Act at Second Reading 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 11:14:54

POLITICS/NATIONAL SECURITY
Thursday’s news coverage is dominated by the government’s planned increase in the minimum… Media Review: October 15 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 10:50:13

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Thursday he would assess whether he had grounds to appeal Deputy… Justice Minister to Consider Appeal Against Acting Prosecutor General’s Selection 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 10:41:14

In recent weeks, Russia has been losing territory it previously seized in Ukraine. Putin is escalating the war and… Bulgarian Party Says Putin Escalates War in Order to Close Black Sea to Commercial Shipping 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 10:27:00

Parliament approved an updated air defence investment project on Thursday, revising the first stage for one IRIS-T… Parliament Approves Project for Five More Air Defence Systems 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 10:24:32

An international conference marking the 35th anniversary of Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court took place in Sofia on… International Conference on Constitutional Court’s 35th Anniversary Held in Sofia 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 10:01:19

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) Thursday voted 17-2 to elect Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova as acting… Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova Elected Acting Prosecutor General 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 09:52:56

“This unacceptable aggression against civilian vessels in the Black Sea must stop,” Prime Minister Rumen Radev urged… Prime Minister Radev in Brussels: Unacceptable Aggression Against Civilian Ships in Black Sea Must Stop 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 09:50:08

The Hemus Motorway remains less than half complete 52 years after construction began, Vazrazhdane MP Kosta Stoyanov… Vazrazhdane Urges Timetable and Funding to Complete Hemus Motorway 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 09:32:25

Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday conclusively adopted amendments to the Insurance Code allowing third-party liability… Parliament Approves Third-Party Liability Policies of at Least 30 Days for Motorcycles, Motorhomes, Other Vehicles 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 09:21:34

Customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border control checkpoint seized EUR 162,700 in undeclared cash during an… Customs Officers Seize EUR 162,700 in Undeclared Cash at Border with Turkiye 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 08:22:22

National Assembly Chair Michaela Dotsova will attend the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Rome on… Parliament Chair Dotsova to Attend Council of Europe Speakers’ Conference 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 06:08:07

Parliament will vote on Thursday at second reading on amendments to the Insurance Code tabled by Progressive… Parliament to Vote on Insurance Code Changes 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 05:09:20

The Plenum of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is expected to appoint an acting Prosecutor General on… Supreme Judicial Council Expected to Appoint Acting Prosecutor General 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 05:03:00

An international conference marking the 35th anniversary of Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court will take place in Sofia… Conference to Mark 35th Anniversary of Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-15 04:57:46

Bulgaria has received an average score of 3.28 for its care for children over the past 15 years, according to the… Bulgaria Receives Average Score of 3.28 for Its Care for Children over Past 15 Years – National Network for Children 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 20:29:59

Speaking at a campaign event in Burgas on Wednesday, presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said that she want to be… Iotova Says She Wants to Be Bulgaria’s “President of Peace” at Campaign Meeting in Burgas 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 20:24:22

Employees of the Trigrad State Forestry Enterprise, part of the South Central State Enterprise, on Wednesday… Bear Roaming Streets of Southern Village Captured, Relocated to Ensure Public Safety 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 18:41:13

Bulgaria’s security requires concrete action, not wishful thinking, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said at a… Security Requires Concrete Action, Not Wishful Thinking, Presidential Candidate Gurov Says in Dobrich 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 18:19:29

President Iliana Iotova said in Burgas on Wednesday that it would be best to hold a meeting on Black Sea security… Head of State: It Would Be Good to Hold Meeting on Black Sea Security with All Black Sea Countries, Including Warring Parties 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 18:16:35

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will attend the regular European Council meeting in Brussels on October 15 and 16, 2026,… Prime Minister Radev to Attend European Council Meeting on October 15–16 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 17:15:15

The search and rescue operation for the sailors aboard the sunken vessel HS Dignity in the Black Sea was officially… Bulgaria Abandons Search for Crew of HS Dignity 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 16:26:00

The Cabinet decided on Wednesday to task Bulgarian Posts EAD with paying pensions through post offices across the… Bulgarian Posts to Continue Paying Pensions through Post Offices until End-June 2031 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 16:14:00

The Bulgarian Health Ministry has called on pharmaceutical companies to help improve access to naloxone, a… Health Ministry Calls on Pharmaceutical Companies to Help Improve Access to Naloxone 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 15:31:00

The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday the draft Programme Agreement between the defence ministries of… Cabinet Approves Draft Agreement for Acquisition of Five Surface-to-Air Missile Systems 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 15:24:00

The Council of Ministers said it has approved Bulgaria’s Draft Budgetary Plan for 2027 here on Wednesday.
Under… Government Approves Bulgaria’s Draft Budgetary Plan for 2027 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 14:58:00

Bulgaria’s Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has confirmed an initial outbreak of sheep and goat pox at a farm in the… Sheep and Goat Pox Outbreak Confirmed in Petrovo, Stara Zagora Municipality 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 14:50:04

Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee failed to reach a quorum on Wednesday for an extraordinary sitting to consider… Legal Affairs Committee Fails to Consider Bill Requiring Publication of President’s Pardon Decrees 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 14:14:21

Bulgaria and Switzerland are exchanging experience on how to strengthen business involvement in dual education, with… Bulgaria, Switzerland Exchange Experience on Boosting Business Role in Dual Education 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 13:08:11

A white-tailed eagle found in distress in Lovech Municipality has been rescued and transferred to the Wildlife… Injured White-Tailed Eagle Rescued in Lovech Region 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 12:52:35

Bulgaria’s draft 2027 budget provides for spending restraint, a smaller government deficit and a lower nominal… Bulgaria’s Draft 2027 Budget Targets Lower Deficit, Higher Pensions and Investment 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 11:44:49

The Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Union (BPhU), the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in… Pharmaceutical Sector Organizations Propose Criminalizing Illegal Drug Production and Trade 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 11:42:35

Parliament passed on Wednesday at first reading a bill amending the Veterinary Practices Act, which prohibits the… MPs Amend Veterinary Practices Act at First Reading to Ban Killing Animals for Valuable Furs 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 11:22:45

A future memorandum of understanding on energy, focusing on nuclear power, natural gas supplies and renewable energy… Bulgaria and Slovakia Discuss Energy Cooperation Memorandum 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 11:13:16

Customs officers from the Drug Trafficking Department at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint seized a total of… Customs Seizes Over 220 Kg of Marijuana at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 10:46:58

The Prosecutors’ Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously voted, with nine votes in favour, to… SJC Prosecutors’ Chamber Proposes Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova for Acting Prosecutor General 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 10:40:46

Young people leaving alternative care are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking, experts… European Anti-Trafficking Day Highlights Risks Facing Young People Leaving Alternative Care 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 10:36:00

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) will propose that billions of euro “earmarked for slush funds” be… MRF Leader Calls for “Billions for Slush Funds” to Go for Defence, Compensation Measures 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 10:25:11

HEADLINES
Attacks on merchant ships near Bulgaria dominate Wednesday’s coverage, alongside the fire at a Starlink… Media Review: October 14 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 09:22:52

Bulgaria is participating in NATO’s Drone Edge initiative and has committed EUR 80 million to it through the… Bulgaria Commits EUR 80 Mln to NATO’s Drone Edge Initiative 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 09:09:26

Not a single employee has been dismissed or transferred from the State Agency for National Security (SANS)… No Staff Dismissed or Transferred from Unit Countering Russian Activities, Says National Security Agency Chief 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 09:01:17

Bulgaria is participating in NATO’s Drone Edge initiative and has committed EUR 80 million to it through the… Bulgaria Has Committed EUR 80 Mln to NATO’s Drone Edge Initiative 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 09:01:00

Bulgaria has shown that it has the ability to act quickly and promptly, that it has the ability to exercise control… PM Radev: Bulgaria Responded Swiftly to Black Sea Ship Attacks; Starlink Fires Investigation Ongoing 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 08:13:00

Parliament will hear from the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs, the Chief of… Parliament to Hear Ministers, Security Officials on Black Sea Ship Attacks and Starlink Antenna Fires 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-14 05:04:06

Bulgaria needs an independent president who can set the direction and act as a check on those in power, presidential… Bulgaria Needs President Who Will Be a Check on Those in Power, Presidential Candidate Gurov Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 17:36:29

Low voter turnout calls the legitimacy of the president into question, presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov told… Lower Voter Turnout Calls Into Question President’s Legitimacy, Presidential Candidate Hristanov Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 16:58:18

A delegation of the Movement of Rights and Freedoms (MRF) in Brussels met with Patryck Jaki, Co-Chair of the… MRF Delegation in Brussels Meets with Leadership of European Conservatives and Reformists Group 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 16:36:42

The Malta-flagged vessel CHELSEA-3 was attacked 17 nautical miles east of Byala in the Black Sea, with all 15 crew… Transport Ministry Provides Details on Two Ships Attacked in Black Sea, Confirms Rescue of 15 Crew Members 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 16:20:10

Bulgaria must defend its national interests and pursue an independent foreign policy, said Kostadin Kostadinov,… Bulgaria Must Defend Its National Interest, Presidential Candidate Kostadinov Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 15:51:59

Haskovo District Court ordered the temporary detention of Russian citizen Anzor Unezhev, 40, for up to 40 days… Russian Citizen Arrested Near Turkish Border Faces Extradition Proceedings 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 15:43:56

The National Council of the Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals (BAPZG) has authorized the… Health Care Professionals Association to Appeal Medical Framework Agreement 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 14:59:20

As of October 13, 2026, large and significant reservoirs were 64.81% full (4,236.1 million cubic metres). Their… Reservoirs Filled to Highest mid-October Level in Last Eight Years – Environment Minister 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 14:21:52

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has sent a letter to the Prosecutors’ Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council… Justice Minister Calls on Supreme Judicial Council Prosecutors’ Chamber to Propose More Than One Acting Prosecutor General 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 14:14:06

A forum focusing on disaster prevention, climate risk preparedness and institutional coordination was held here on… Forum in Albena Highlights Climate Risks, Disaster Preparedness 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 13:32:05

Prime Minister Rumen Radev could have spoken directly with Russian President Putin or his Press Secretary Dmitry… GERB: PM Radev Should Speak to Putin or Peskov, Russian Ambassador Was Below His Level 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 12:21:00

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Tuesday that he suspected Russian involvement in the latest drone attacks… Defence Minister Suspects Russian Involvement in Latest Black Sea Ship Attacks 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 12:16:03

More than 7,200 voting machines have already been repaired, and all 12,800 are expected to be ready by Thursday for… Over 7,200 Voting Machines Repaired, All 12,800 Expected Ready by Thursday for Presidential Election 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 11:34:00

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two… Normal Shipping No Longer Possible, Continue the Change Leader Says, Calls for Emergency Measures to Secure Oil Supplies 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 11:02:00

Government officials and experts discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) could affect human rights at an… AI’s Impact on Human Rights Debated at International Conference in Albena 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:52:28

At a briefing at the National Assembly on Tuesday, in response to a question about the latest drone attacks on two… Normal Shipping No Longer Possible, Opposition Leader Says, Calls for Emergency Measures to Secure Oil Supplies 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:44:00

Interior Ministry Secretary General Lyubomir Nikolov told journalists on Tuesday that a rescue operation was carried… Interior Ministry Secretary General: Sailors Were Rescued from Ship in Distress in Rough Seas 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:43:38

The Bulgarian passport ranks 21st among the passports of the 29 Schengen Area countries and 20th in the global… Bulgarian Passport Ranks 20th Globally, 21st among Schengen Countries 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:25:00

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova strongly condemned the latest drone attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea… President Iotova Condemns Attacks on Commercial Vessels as “Flagrant Violation of International Law” 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:22:00

The drone attack on commercial vessels and the unexpected arrival in Bulgaria of Iva Mihaylova, a woman of dual… Media Review: October 13 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:21:00

During a meeting between Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova that took place on… PM Radev to Russian Ambassador: Ukraine Destroying Its Own Ships Makes No Sense 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:15:55

Bulgaria is facing a security crisis and Parliament should hold an emergency sitting later Tuesday to hear the Prime… Democratic Bulgaria Calls for Emergency Parliament Sitting over Security Situation 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 10:06:53

Hours after Tuesday’s drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea close to the Bulgarian coast, in which Ukrainians were… Ukrainian Foreign Minister Bashes Russia for “Disregard for Civilian Lives and Black Sea Security” 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 09:47:21

A Border Police cutter immediately set out towards the drone-hit ship Chelsea 3 and brought its crew ashore within… Border Police Cutter Brings Crew of Drone-Hit Chelsea 3 Ashore in Two Hours 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 09:45:51

Parliament did not sit on Tuesday due to a lack of quorum. Only 80 members of the 240-seat National Assembly… Parliament Fails to Hold Extraordinary Sitting over Ognyan Atanasov Pardon Due to Lack of Quorum 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 09:31:00

The Varna Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday that a resident of a retirement home… Fire in Varna Retirement Home Kills One, Prompts Evacuation of Residents 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 09:25:24

Vazrazhdane MP Tsontcho Ganev told reporters in the parliamentary lobby that no one should be surprised that “the… Vazrazhdane MP Ganev on Black Sea Attacks: “The War Is Now in Our Yard” 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 09:23:39

Five crew members have been rescued from a ship that was struck and sank in the Blask Sea 17 nautical miles east of… Five Crew Members Rescued, 11 Missing after Ship Sinks off Krapets 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 09:15:27

Speaking to reporters in Parliament on Tuesday, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov commented on the… MP Vitanov Says Bulgaria Adheres to NATO Protocol 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:47:55

Speaking to reporters in Parliament on Tuesday, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov commented on the… Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Vitanov Says Bulgaria Adheres to NATO Protocol 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:46:00

The Interior Ministry has carried out 119 specialized police operations to combat crimes against citizens’ political… Police Carry Out 119 Operations Ahead of Presidential Election 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:45:34

Combating antisemitism, defending democratic values and maintaining the strategic partnership with the United States… GERB Leader Borissov Reaffirms Commitment to Fighting Antisemitism after Meeting with Former American Jewish Committee Head Harris 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:43:59

Three crew members evacuated from the cargo vessel Chelsea 3, which was attacked overnight in the Black Sea near… Three Crew Members Injured in Black Sea Attack Admitted to Hospital in Varna 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:32:28

The Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) strongly condemned Tuesday drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, describing… UDF Condemns Russia’s Black Sea Policy, Calls for NATO Measures 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:24:54

European Commission President (EC) Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned the drone attacks off Bulgaria’s… EC President von der Leyen Condemns Drone Attacks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 08:22:00

An orange alert for heavy rainfall on Tuesday has been issued for parts of eastern and southern Bulgaria, while a… Orange and Yellow Alerts for Heavy Rain on Tuesday Issued in Most of Bulgaria 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-13 04:42:29

The president must give voice to the problems and concerns of Bulgarian citizens, listen to them and amplify their… President Must Amplify the Voice of Bulgarian Citizens, Candidate Gurov Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 19:14:45

Bulgaria will call for joint European action to ensure security in the Black Sea and end attacks on commercial… Bulgaria to Call for Joint European Action to Ensure Security in Black Sea, End Attacks on Commercial Vessels 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 18:25:18

Eleven antennas used to communicate with Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite communications system, were deliberately set… MP Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria Reports Deliberate Arson Attack on 11 Starlink Communication Antennas near Sofia 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 18:02:53

The Archives State Agency marked its 75th anniversary with an official celebration here on Monday. The event… Archives State Agency Marks 75th Anniversary 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 17:24:46

According to data from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), 26,758 cases of stroke were recorded in Bulgaria… Number of Stroke Cases in Bulgaria Declines over Past 10 Years, Expert Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 17:12:00

Bulgaria has requested technical assistance from the European Union and NATO to continue the investigation into the… Bulgaria Requests Assistance from EU, NATO to Investigate Black Sea Ship Attacks 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 16:51:00

Bulgarian MEP Ivaylo Valchev (There Is Such a People/European Conservatives and Reformists Group) has sent a letter… MEP Ivaylo Valchev Alerts European External Action Service over Denied Entry to Bulgarian Representatives in Serbia 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 15:36:52

Bulgaria’s “polluter pays” principle has increased household waste collection fees but distributed costs more… Bulgaria’s New Waste Fee System Shifts More Costs to Households, Say Mayors 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 15:13:00

The Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies (BAIT) participated in the regular annual General Meeting of… Bulgarian IT Association Calls for Changes in Information Services AD Management for Greater Transparency 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 14:23:00

Delayed payments, tight project preparation deadlines and uncertainty over available funding are hampering municipal… Delayed Payments, Unclear Funding Hinder Municipal Investments 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 13:45:20

Between September 21 and October 9, experts from the Sofia Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water carried… Environmental Authority Identifies Violations at Toplofikatsya Pernik 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 13:34:37

President Iliana Iotova, government ministers, diplomats, academics, technology experts and business representatives… President, Ministers, Diplomats, Experts Discuss Black Sea Security at Sofia Conference 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 13:00:01

In an address to students at the Youth Economic Forum 2026 at the University of National and World Economy on… National Assembly Chair Dotsova: Bulgaria Must Never Doubt Its European Orientation 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 11:08:06

During the international conference The Black Sea and Eastern Europe: Key to European Security in Sofia on Monday,… Defence Minister: Bulgaria Seeks Underwater Drone to Survey Sunken Ship in Black Sea Zone 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 10:51:44

POLITICS
Bulgaria is satisfied with the downscaled proposal for the EU’s multiannual budget in 2028-2034 insofar as… Media Review: October 12 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 10:32:53

Varna Municipality is preparing changes to its master development plan and other measures to regulate construction,… Varna Considers Master Plan Changes to Regulate Construction 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 10:22:00

The cargo ship EMIL, which was left adrift after being struck by a drone near Odesa, is being towed towards the… Drone-Damaged Cargo Ship EMIL Being Towed towards Bosphorus, Transport Minister Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 10:16:46

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told The Black Sea and Eastern Europe: Key to European Security forum on Monday… Interior Minister Expects Black Sea Security Threats to Persist After Ukraine War Ends 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 10:05:21

Ensuring freedom and safety of navigation in the Black Sea must be Bulgaria’s first and foremost priority, President… President Iotova Calls for Safe Navigation in Black Sea, Highlights Proposed European Security Framework 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 09:57:21

“Many of the principles on which our education system currently operates need to change,” Education and Science… Education Minister Valchev: Many Principles Underpinning Current Education System Need to Change 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 09:22:00

A political solution is needed to stop attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, Bulgarian Foreign Minister… Foreign Minister Calls for Political Solution to Halt Attacks on Merchant Ships in Black Sea 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 08:23:24

Bulgaria will send a diplomatic note once evidence has been established identifying those behind the drone attack… Bulgaria Will Issue Diplomatic Note Once Evidence of Black Sea Attacks Has Been Established, President Iotova Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 08:03:00

In connection with allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, Movement for Rights and Freedoms Chair… Movement for Rights and Freedoms Leader Peevski Refers Interior Minister Allegations to Prosecution 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 07:17:12

In connection with allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF)… MRF Leader Peevski Refers Interior Minister Allegations to Prosecution 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 07:01:00

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow code warning for heavy rainfall across… Yellow Code Warning Issued for Heavy Rainfall Across Bulgaria 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-12 05:21:13

Commenting on the recent drone attacks on two merchant ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, Progressive… Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader: Logic Suggests October 6 Drone Strikes Were Russian, But No Irrefutable Evidence Yet 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 19:07:00

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev does not have enhanced security over the personal threats against him, he said in… Interior Minister Sees Link between Personal Threats against Him, Data He Made Public 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 17:30:00

The team of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) will insist on the… Association of Municipalities Insists on National Programme for Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity of Municipalities 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 15:29:00

Transavia France will launch flights between Paris-Orly Airport and Burgas on May 10, 2027, Burgas Airport said.
The… Transavia France to Launch Paris-Burgas Flights in May 2027 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 14:19:54

Presidential candidate Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of the Vazrazhdane party, said Bulgaria’s president must… Presidential Candidate Kostadinov: Bulgarian President Needs Character to Defend National Interest 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 13:47:59

The Annual Meeting of Local Authorities in Bulgaria opened here on Sunday with a discussion on “Local Policies in… Annual Meeting of Local Authorities Opens with Focus on Policies for Children and Families 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 13:20:00

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said that oversight of government must be in safe hands and that an independent… Presidential Candidate Gurov: Oversight of Government Must Be in Safe Hands to Ensure It Does Its Job 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 11:39:48

Interviewed on Nova TV, Vladimir Dimitrov, head of the Bulgarian Cyber Police said that threats have been made… Interior Minister Targeted in Latest Wave of Bomb Threat Emails, Cyber Police Head Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 10:13:00

The Annual Meeting of Local Authorities, organized by the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of… Annual Meeting of Local Authorities to Open in Albena Resort 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-11 07:20:28

Presidential candidate Iliana Iotova said that solving Bulgaria’s major problems starts with restoring statehood in… Presidential Candidate Iotova: Solving Bulgaria’s Major Problems Starts with Restoring Statehood 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 19:30:49

Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov said he imagined that in 20 years Stara Zagora would once again be the country’s… Presidential Candidate Gurov: Stara Zagora Will Be Country’s Energy Heart Again in 20 Years 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 19:07:00

The facts surrounding the incidents involving two ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone point to an escalation… Incidents Involving Two Ships in Bulgaria’s Economic Zone Point to Conflict Spreading into Black Sea – Foreign Minister 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 18:55:00

The facts surrounding the incidents involving two ships in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone point to an escalation… Incidents Involving Two Ships in Bulgaria’ Economic Zone Point to Conflict Spreading into Black Sea – Foreign Minister 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 18:27:49

Voting machines have no internet connection, making outside interference with the results impossible, Central… Voting Machines Have No Internet Connection, Outside Interference with Results Impossible – Election Commission 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 16:55:48

Commenting on Thursday’s visit to Bulgaria of Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr… GERB Leader: Budanov-Radev Meeting So Conspiratorial that Security Services, President Did Not Know about It 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 14:30:38

Meeting with citizens here on Saturday, presidential candidate of Vazrazhdane Kostadin Kostadinov said that Bulgaria… Presidential Candidate Kostadinov in Montana: Bulgaria Should Finally Have President Who Puts Nation’s Interests First 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 14:28:00

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Bulgarian citizens in California, Arizona and Nevada to monitor… Foreign Ministry Advises Bulgarians in California, Arizona, Nevada to Monitor Weather Forecasts 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 14:21:59

Following the news of a diesel deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin,… Bulgarian Politicians React to News of Trump-Putin Diesel Deal 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 12:45:10

Commenting on Friday’s news of a diesel deal between the Presidents of the US and Russia, Progressive Bulgaria MP… Progressive Bulgaria’s Angelov: Bulgaria Should See what Concrete Steps Are Taken Before Analyzing Situation 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 11:46:00

GERB leader Boyko Borissov Saturday commented on US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia had agreed to… GERB’s Borissov Says Bulgaria Allows Fuel Exports While Other Countries Secure Supplies for Their Economies 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 11:21:00

Continue the Change (CC) Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov sees the deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian… CC Floor Leader Denkov Says Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Is Driven by Trump’s Domestic Political Problems 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 11:08:00

Approximately 16.4% of Bulgaria’s population lives with a mental disorder, equivalent to around one in six people,… About 16% of Bulgaria’s Population Lives with Mental Disorder, Ministry Says on World Mental Health Day 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-10 08:15:55

No seawater pollution linked to the drone attacks on two ships has been detected along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast,… No Seawater Pollution Linked to Black Sea Ship Incident, Environment Ministry Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 16:45:43

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has detected a secondary outbreak of sheep and goat pox at a livestock farm… Sheep and Goat Pox Outbreak Detected in Village in Haskovo Region 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 16:20:53

“Logical assumptions point towards one country, but we have no evidence to say it with certainty,” Prime Minister… Prime Minister: Still No Evidence as to Origin of Drones in Black Sea Attacks Despite Assumptions 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 15:18:20

No one can yet say whether the drone-damaged ship “Able” will sink, Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril… Fate of Drone-Damaged Ship “Able” Remains Uncertain, Navy Commander Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 15:17:51

A second voting machine will be provided in 2,434 voting sections with more than 780 voters for the October 25… Over 2,400 Voting Sections in Bulgaria to Have Two Voting Machines 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 15:12:09

Bulgaria is developing a unified tourism information system portal entitled Discover Your Bulgaria to help tourists… Bulgaria Launches Unified Tourism Information Platform 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 14:59:46

More than 73 online platforms have been identified as offering medicines illegally, including over 30 websites… Over 73 Online Platforms Offer Medicines Illegally, Health Minister Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 14:34:00

A moratorium on military hostilities in the Black Sea and an agreement among its six coastal countries would help… Moratorium on Military Hostilities in Black Sea Would Help Ensure Safe Shipping, Presidential Candidate Iotova Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 13:41:00

Continue the Change (CC) has collected the signatures needed to convene an extraordinary Legal Affairs Committee… Continue the Change Secures Signatures for Committee Meeting on Publication of Pardon Decrees 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 13:38:03

The third wave of a Myara survey on mental health problems shows a return to previous levels of visibility,… Survey Looks into Public Awareness of Mental Health Problems in Bulgaria 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 13:35:14

No drone debris had been found near the ship sunk in the Black Sea, Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov said at a… No Drone Debris Found near Sunken Black Sea Ship, Defence Minister Says 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 13:23:00

It makes sense to have an active, strong, and transparent presidential institution that would keep the Executive in… Presidential Candidate Gurov Calls for Strong, Transparent Presidential Institution Keeping Executive in Check 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 13:21:09

Violations and unjustified payments exceeding EUR 1 million have been identified at 21 pharmacies in 12 regions in… Health Insurance Fund Identifies Over EUR 1 Million in Unjustified Payments Following Pharmacy Inspections 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 12:25:20

Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with Ukrainian Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov on October 8, the… Prime Minister Radev Meets with Ukraine’s President’s Head of the Office Budanov 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 12:04:26

Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with Ukrainian Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov on October 8, the… Prime Minister Radev Meets with Ukrainian President’s Chief of Staff Budanov 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 11:35:00

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov is awaiting a response from Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova before… Justice Minister Awaits Reply before Deciding on Acting Prosecutor General Nomination 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 11:24:49

President Iliana Iotova had remarks to the joint statement on Ukraine issued by 51 countries at the United Nations… President Iotova Had Remarks to Joint UN Statement on Ukraine, but Amendments Were Not Possible – Foreign Minister 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 11:13:12

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov is awaiting a response from Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova before… Justice Minister Awaits Acting Prosecutor General’s Reply before Deciding on Nomination 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 11:01:00

Bulgarian customs officials seized nearly 25 million cigarettes worth an estimated EUR 5 million in a 24-hour… Custom Officials Seize Cigarettes Worth EUR 5 Mln 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 10:47:57

OVERVIEW
Discussions of the current risks and threats to Bulgaria in the context of the war in Ukraine, after two… Media Review: October 9 2026 Bulgarian News balgarianovinite.com 2026-10-09 09:48:47