Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections: Yotova 41.4%, Gyurov 21.9% – Market Links poll
The presidential election ticket of incumbent head of state Iliana Yotova and vice-presidential candidate Kiril Vulchev has 41.4 per cent
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Bulgaria to test early warning system, BG-Alert on October 1
Tests of Bulgaria’s civil defence early warning siren and loudspeaker system and of the BG-Alert – the system to warn
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Arrivals of non-residents for holidays in Bulgaria in August 2026 down 3.9% y/y
There were a total of 1 153 036 arrivals of non-residents for holidays in Bulgaria in August 2026, a decrease
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Greece to transfer remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria
Greece is to transfer the mortal remains of Tsar Samuil – who ruled from 997 to 1014 CE – to
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Bulgaria’s Air Force is hosting a 10-day international flight exercise
The joint flight exercise “European Course for the Improvement of Tactical Training of Military Transport Aviation 2026-3” (ETAR-S 26-3), hosted
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Plovdiv Science Festival 2026: Events in English
The fourth Plovdiv Science Festival is being held from October 22 to 25 2026, and includes events in English. October
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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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