Bulgaria‘s Central Election Commission (CEC) has approved the official schedule for the country’s presidential and vice-presidential election, setting October 25, 2026 as election day and establishing the key deadlines leading up to […]
Category: Politics & Elections
Bulgaria Reports Smooth Euro Transition, Continued Price Controls
Bulgaria‘s transition to the euro has proceeded without major disruption or sharp price shocks, according to the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPCoo), […]
Fuel Prices in Bulgaria Expected to Fall in the Coming Months
Fuel prices in Bulgaria are expected to decline in the coming months as the market moves toward normalization, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Alexander Pulev and […]
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in R&D Growth as Science Budget Surges
Bulgaria has recorded one of the fastest increases in public funding for research and development in the European Union over the past decade, but the country remains far behind the EU average […]
Bulgaria’s National Audit Office Investigates Delyan Peevski Over Conflict of Interest Allegations
The Bulgarian National Audit Office has launched conflict of interest proceedings involving MP Delyan Peevski following a formal complaint alleging a mismatch between his declared assets and his actual lifestyle. The […]
Baba Alino Case: 25 Detained, Including Varna Municipality Employees
An investigation linked to the “Baba Alino” case has led to the detention of 25 individuals, including five employees of Varna Municipality, as authorities expand […]
Bulgaria Says No More Weapons for Ukraine: “They Need People, Not Arms,” Minister Claims
Bulgaria does not intend to provide additional weapons to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced while outlining the priorities of the Ministry of Defense during the current government’s mandate. […]
Bulgaria Faces Risk of Losing Chess Star Nurgyul Salimova Amid Federation Dispute
Bulgaria risks losing its top chess player, Nurgyul Salimova, amid an ongoing institutional dispute in the country’s chess administration. The controversy centers on the existence of two rival federations and the […]
Bulgaria Plans Defence Spending Increase to 5% of GDP by 2035
The Bulgarian government has approved a national plan to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, according to the Council of Ministers. The decision was […]
Why Coffee in Central Sofia Costs More Than in Italy and Cologne
Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In […]