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New firms in Bulgaria down 31% on year, bankruptcies down 22.1%
Bulgaria registered 7,968 new companies in the third quarter of 2026, while 791 entered insolvency proceedings, the National Statistical Institute says.
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Sheep and goat pox found in Haskovo and the village of Ravno Pole
Protection and surveillance zones with restrictions now surround both outbreaks. The surveillance zone around Haskovo extends into towns and villages…
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Kanev: Bulgaria's stance on EU budget is absurd and dangerous
DSB leader Radan Kanev has criticised Bulgaria's position in the talks on the EU budget. Lawmakers from Democratic Bulgaria (DB) say the 2027 deficit…
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CITUB union protests outside parliament for higher incomes in 2027 budget
The union went out in front of the National Assembly in Sofia, and a motorcade is expected at about 12:30 pm. Knyaz Alexander I Square is closed.
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Tug sent to tow Chelsea-3, hit by drones, off Cape Maslen Nos
The tug Aliot has reached the ship, which is at anchor. Chelsea-2 will also help with the tow.
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Dimitrov: ESTI system will raise tourist tax revenue many times over
Putting short-term rentals on the Unified Tourism Information System (ESTI) will raise revenue, the tourism minister said. From next year, half of…
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Vazrazhdane wants ministries to report to parliament on rise in road deaths
MP Petar Petrov insisted that the interior ministry, the regional development ministry and the Road Infrastructure Agency report on the rise in road…
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Bulgaria expects second 8 F-16 jets before 2030
Defence minister Dimitar Stoyanov said the second eight F-16 fighter jets are due before 2030. The three-coordinate radars should arrive in 2028, he…
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PP collects signatures for new emergency session on Atanasov pardon
"We Continue the Change" wants parliament to meet on Tuesday next week over the pardon of Ognyan Atanasov, known as the "Petrich Escobar".
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Unions want pay rises above 5% ahead of talks with minister Donev
The Podkrepa and CITUB unions say the planned 5% rise for public sector workers is not enough. CITUB is protesting in Sofia today, and employers meet…
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Bulgaria's parliament votes on changes to waste law (updated)
MPs agreed to change the agenda. Today they will vote in a second reading on changes to the laws on waste and rail transport. Questions to ministers…
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Bulgaria's 112 emergency line takes 34,469 calls in a week, 17.8% more than a year ago
Calls were up 17.8% on the same week last year. Strong wind on 14 October led to 75 calls in the Stara Zagora and Sliven regions.
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F-16 simulator is the Air Force's most urgent task, its commander said
Maj Gen Nikolay Rusev said that the radars from France will be paid for with SAFE funds, and payments will start by the end of October.
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Yotova to lay wreath at Airman's Monument in Sofia
President Iliana Yotova will review the guard of honour at the ceremony for Aviation and Air Force Day. Today marks 114 years since the first combat…
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Panova: Recalling Constitutional Court and Supreme Judicial Council members would interfere with their independence
Constitutional Court president Pavlina Panova opposes recalling members of the court and of the Supreme Judicial Council. Minister Nikolay Naydenov…