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Bulgarian Socialist Party elects Krum Zarkov as its new leader

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) elected lawyer Krum Zarkov as its new leader on February 7, following the resignation from

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Zafirov resigns as leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Close to a year after being elected to the post, Atanas Zafirov announced on February 7 his resignation as leader

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Bulgaria’s Parliament votes to slash polling stations in non-EU countries

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on February 5 to approve amendments to the Electoral Code that will slash the number of

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‘Connected’ exhibition of works by Tzonev and Artamontzev to open at Sofia’s Mission Gallery

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

A joint exhibition of works by sculptor Sava Tzonev and painter Mihael Artamontzev will be on at the Mission Gallery

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Bulgaria’s President: Aim is to hold parliamentary elections on first possible date after Easter

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

Bulgarian head of state President Iliyana Yotova said on February 4 that she would do everything possible to schedule the

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Bulgaria issues Code Red weather warnings for two districts because of forecast heavy rain

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Red warning of very dangerous weather for the districts of Kurdhzali and

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Eurobarometer poll: Fewer Bulgarians expect their standard of living to increase

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Just 15 per cent of Bulgarians believe that their standard of living will increase in the next five years, according

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Bulgaria’s National Gallery to present video installation solo exhibition by Albania’s Zeneli

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

A solo exhibition by Albania’s Driant Zeneli, a video installation entitled ” If I Don’t Know What Will Happen Tomorrow,

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Bulgarian President Yotova begins talks with parties ahead of naming caretaker PM

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

Bulgarian head of state President Iliyana Yotova began on February 3 a series of consultations with parliamentary groups ahead of

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