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Bulgaria’s 2026 A to JazZ on from July 2 to 5 in Sofia’s South Park II
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s 2026 A to JazZ on from July 2 to 5 in Sofia’s South Park II

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approves 2026 Budget package with 5.7% deficit
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Cabinet approves 2026 Budget package with 5.7% deficit

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria regulator approves 3.05% hike in electricity prices for household consumers
Business 

Bulgaria regulator approves 3.05% hike in electricity prices for household consumers

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria records 2.51 billion euro Budget deficit in January-May 2026
Business 

Bulgaria records 2.51 billion euro Budget deficit in January-May 2026

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye to strengthen protection of critical underwater infrastructure in Black Sea
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye to strengthen protection of critical underwater infrastructure in Black Sea

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
BNB: Close to 95% of leva banknotes and coins exchanged for euro
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BNB: Close to 95% of leva banknotes and coins exchanged for euro

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s 2026 A to JazZ on from July 2 to 5 in Sofia’s South Park II
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s 2026 A to JazZ on from July 2 to 5 in Sofia’s South Park II

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

The 15th A to JazZ is being held in Sofia’s South Park II from July 2 to 5 2026. This

Bulgaria’s Cabinet approves 2026 Budget package with 5.7% deficit
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Cabinet approves 2026 Budget package with 5.7% deficit

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye to strengthen protection of critical underwater infrastructure in Black Sea
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye to strengthen protection of critical underwater infrastructure in Black Sea

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Eurobarometer poll: 57% of Bulgarians see country as benefitting from EU membership
Bulgaria 

Eurobarometer poll: 57% of Bulgarians see country as benefitting from EU membership

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Business

Bulgaria regulator approves 3.05% hike in electricity prices for household consumers
Business 

Bulgaria regulator approves 3.05% hike in electricity prices for household consumers

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved an increase in electricity prices by an average of 3.05 per

Bulgaria records 2.51 billion euro Budget deficit in January-May 2026
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Bulgaria records 2.51 billion euro Budget deficit in January-May 2026

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
BNB: Close to 95% of leva banknotes and coins exchanged for euro
Business 

BNB: Close to 95% of leva banknotes and coins exchanged for euro

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria utilities regulator raises gas prices by 5.8% for July 2026
Business 

Bulgaria utilities regulator raises gas prices by 5.8% for July 2026

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Europe

EU’s Copernicus: Above-average sea surface temperatures across European seas at the end of June 2026
Europe 

EU’s Copernicus: Above-average sea surface temperatures across European seas at the end of June 2026

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

After the marine heatwave of the end of May 2026, the intense temperatures which affected western and central Europe during

EC pays out 3.9B euro for drones under 90B euro Ukraine Support Loan
Europe 

EC pays out 3.9B euro for drones under 90B euro Ukraine Support Loan

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
EC proposes to extend temporary protection of people fleeing Ukraine for an additional year
Europe 

EC proposes to extend temporary protection of people fleeing Ukraine for an additional year

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU ministers extend economic sanctions for a further year
Europe 

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU ministers extend economic sanctions for a further year

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Perspectives

Ireland’s Presidency will work to support all Europeans
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Ireland’s Presidency will work to support all Europeans

July 1, 2026June 30, 2026 Micheal Martin

By Taoiseach Micheál Martin When Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 for

Australia’s ambassador to Bulgaria: ‘A new epoch for Australia and Europe’
Perspectives 

Australia’s ambassador to Bulgaria: ‘A new epoch for Australia and Europe’

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Alison Duncan
How Bulgaria became Europe’s most prepared nation
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How Bulgaria became Europe’s most prepared nation

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 ADJ
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The AI Dividend of Labour and UBA

November 16, 2025June 16, 2026 ADJ
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