EC pays out 896 million euro to Bulgaria under NextGenerationEU
The European Commission (EC) said on July 31 that it had paid out 896 million euro to Bulgaria under its
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Bulgarian MPs approve October 25 date for presidential elections
In a vote on its final sitting day before the summer recess, Bulgaria’s Parliament approved October 25 as the date
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Bulgaria’s Parliament ratifies agreements on 3.27B euro SAFE loan, 3D radars
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on July 30 to ratify two agreements related to the loan under the European Union’s Security
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Bulgaria’s Parliament approves changes to election law
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on July 30 to approve the second and final reading of amendments to the Electoral Code.
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Bulgarian Foreign Minister holds talks with Iranian counterpart about US aircraft
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova held a telephone conversation on July 30 with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign
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Alpha Research: Radev’s government has 42% approval, 33% disapproval ratings
The approval rating of Prime Minister Roumen Radev’s government is 42 per cent, with a 33 per cent disapproval rating
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Bulgaria’s Radev government hikes electronic road tax fees by 30% from August 1
Bulgaria’s government headed by Prime Minister Roumen Radev decided on July 29 to hike electronic road tax fees – known
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Bulgarian President Yotova rejects calls to veto Budget 2026
Bulgarian head of state President Iliana Yotova announced on July 29 that she was promulgating Budget 2026, turning down calls
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NSI: Visits by non-residents to Bulgaria for holidays in June 2026 down 0.5% y/y
There were a total of 744 469 visits to Bulgaria by non-residents for holidays in June 2026, a decrease of
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