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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Satirical protest: Yes Bulgaria and DSB Youth ‘donate’ Moskvich to Defence Minister
In a satirical protest stunt on July 29, members of opposition Yes Bulgaria’s and Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria’s youth
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Bulgaria sets October 25 date for 2026 presidential elections
Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections will be held on October 25, it was decided at a July 29 meeting of the
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Greenpeace’s Arctic Sunrise vessel to visit Bulgaria’s Varna
Greenpeace’s iconic icebreaker Arctic Sunrise is to visit Bulgaria’s port of Varna as part of the organization’s efforts to protect
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