Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections: The Sofia Globe’s factfile
September 25 marks the start of the official campaign period ahead of Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections on October 25. This
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Finance Minister: Euro cannot be blamed for inflation in Bulgaria
The rise in inflation in Bulgaria coincided with its adoption of the euro but the euro cannot be blamed for
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EC opens five new infringement cases against Bulgaria
The European Commission said on September 25 that it opened five new infringement cases against Bulgaria for failing to notify
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Furore as Yotova distances herself from Bulgaria’s backing for declaration slamming Russia and supporting Ukraine
A political furore erupted on September 25 after President Iliana Yotova and the Foreign Ministry distanced themselves – albeit with
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Sava Tsonev to present a new sculpture exhibition at Plovdiv’s U.P.A.R.K Gallery
An exhibition of new sculptures by Sava Tsonev opens at U.P.A.R.K Gallery in Plovdiv on September 29 and continues until
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We must very consistently support Ukraine, Tusk says as Radev visits Warsaw
We must very consistently support Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on September 24 after talks with Bulgarian Prime
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Bulgaria listed among participants in joint statement at UN in support of Ukraine
Bulgaria is listed as among participants in a joint statement at the United Nations in New York in support of
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Bulgaria’s Parliament scraps temporary ban on fuel exports
In a vote on September 23, Bulgaria’s National Assembly repealed an October 31 2025 decision to introduce a temporary measure
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Eurostat: Bulgaria had EU’s highest increase in fuel prices in August 2026
Bulgaria had the highest increase on annual basis in fuel prices in the European Union in August 2026, at 34.5
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