Bulgaria’s August 2026 was one of the country’s warmest, driest Augusts since 1930
The month of August 2026 in Bulgaria was among the warmest and driest August months since 1930, the national meteorological
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Deadline for Bulgarians to register to vote abroad in 2026 presidential elections is September 29
The deadline for Bulgarians to register to vote abroad in the autumn 2026 presidential elections is September 29, Central Electoral
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Bulgaria’s former caretaker PM Gyurov confirms candidacy in presidential elections
Former caretaker Prime Minister Andrei Gyurov confirmed on September 1 his candidacy in Bulgaria’s autumn 2026 presidential elections, with former
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Bulgaria’s January – August 2026 road death toll is 311
A total of 311 people died in road accidents in Bulgaria between January 1 and August 31 2026, according to
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Bulgaria receives 489.3 million euro first payment under EU’s SAFE defence instrument
Bulgaria received on August 28 its first payment, adding up to 489.3 million euro, under the Security Action for Europe
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Bulgarian Navy destroys drone found near Sveti Ivan island
A Bulgarian Navy specialist team carried out a reconnaissance and destruction task of an unmanned aerial vehicle, spotted on August
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Controversy over arrest of activist during Radev’s visit to Strumyani
Controversy erupted on August 28 over the arrest a local civic activist during Prime Minister Roumen Radev’s visit to inspect
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Foreign Minister faces questions in Parliament over Bulgaria getting individuals removed from EU sanctions list
Facing questions in Parliament on August 28, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova sought to defend the government’s decision to get
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Increased flights from European cities to Bulgaria’s Black Sea in summer 2027
Increased flights from various European cities to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast are set for summer 2027, a boost resulting mainly
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