PM Radev calls emergency meeting after drone attacks on two ships in Bulgarian EEZ, with one sunk
Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev convened a meeting on October 6 with representatives of four ministries, the Presidency and security
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Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections: Yotova 44.5%, Gyurov 26.1% – Alpha Research poll
The presidential election ticket of incumbent head of state Iliana Yotova and vice-presidential candidate Kiril Vulchev has 44.5 per cent
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Bulgarian Navy, Air Force locate ship abandoned and adrift after drone hit
Bulgarian Air Force and Navy personnel completed on October 4 a reconnaissance and localisation task of a cargo ship abandoned
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European Commission approves 170M euro in state aid for Bulgarian farmers
The European Commission said on October 2 that it has approved 170 million euro in state aid for Bulgarian farmers,
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Turkish military to transit Bulgaria en route to exercise in Romania
On October 3 and 4, personnel and equipment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Türkiye will travel along
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Bulgaria plans fanfare welcome for remains of mediaeval ruler Tsar Samuil
The Bulgarian government has arranged an elaborate state welcome in Sofia on October 3 for the remains of Tsar Samuil,
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Bulgarian PM Radev tries to blame opposition, euro, for high prices
During Question Time in Parliament on October 2, Bulgarian Prime Minister Roumen Radev sought to blame the parties formerly in
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European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over electricity, hired vehicles rules
The European Commission said on October 1 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice
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Bulgaria’s January – September 2026 road death toll is 367
Bulgaria’s January – September 2026 road death toll is 367, the Interior Ministry said on October 1, citing preliminary data.
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