ARCHIVE - 23 January 2026

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Business

Austrian Firms See Progress, but Corruption Continues to Hamper Bulgaria
Slotozilla Launches Local Version for Bulgaria
Bansko Named Europe’s Most Affordable Ski Resort in 2026

Politics

Bulgaria Approved Participation in Trump’s Peace Council in a Secret Government Session
Bulgaria: Radev Leaves the Presidency - 'They Cannot Stop the Wave' as Yotova Takes Over
Peace Council Controversy: Will Bulgaria Gain or Lose from Trump's Initiative?
Revival Leader: Strong US Relations Needed, But Only Under Next Bulgarian Government
Officially: Iliana Yotova Becomes Bulgaria’s First Female President as Rumen Radev Steps Down
From Davos to Domestic Fury: Bulgaria’s Entry into Trump's Peace Council Sparks Backlash
Demerdzhiev Backs Radev, Criticizes Foreign Policy Moves and Eyes Return to Interior Ministry

Society

Bulgaria Moves State and Municipal Payments Fully to Euro: How the Transition Works
Sofia’s Cost of Living: 301st Globally in 2025
Bulgaria’s Weekend and Early Week Weather: Warming Continues with Rain on Monday
UN Association of Bulgaria Welcomes Students from Slovenia and North Macedonia for a Simulation of the European Parliament
'The Avenger' Chronicles Bulgarian Revolutionary Mara Buneva in US Premiere

Lifestyle

How Exploring New GameZone Pinoy Games Improves Your Skills

World

US Cuts Ties with WHO, Citing 'Bloated Bureaucracy' and Pandemic Failures
Trump Warns Iran as Massive US Fleet Heads to the Gulf
Trump Withdraws Canada’s Invitation to His Proposed Global 'Board of Peace'
European Leaders Signal New Era of Independence after the Greenland Crisis
Greece Draws the Line: Only Gaza for Peace Council Participation
'They Won’t Manage Without Us' - Zelensky Calls for European Army Backed by Millions of Ukrainian Troops
'Zelensky Crossed a Line!' - Orban Slams Ukraine, Hungary Refuses Aid
Kremlin Signals No Peace Without Ukraine Ceding Donbas
First US-Ukraine-Russia Talks of the War Open in Abu Dhabi

Business

Austrian Firms See Progress, but Corruption Continues to Hamper Bulgaria

Austrian companies operating in Bulgaria continue to view corruption as one of the country’s most significant economic challenges, alongside crime, bureaucracy, underdeveloped infrastructure, and political instability

Business | January 23, 2026, Friday // 09:26

Slotozilla Launches Local Version for Bulgaria

A new version of Slotozilla for Bulgarian gamblers is being launched to spread trust across the country.

Business | January 23, 2026, Friday // 07:57

Bansko Named Europe’s Most Affordable Ski Resort in 2026

Bansko has been named the most affordable ski destination in Europe, according to the latest EasyJet index, which evaluates costs including lift passes, equipment rental, accommodation

Business » Tourism | January 23, 2026, Friday // 12:05

Politics

Bulgaria Approved Participation in Trump’s Peace Council in a Secret Government Session

Bulgaria’s decision to back the creation of US President Donald Trump’s Peace Council was taken during a confidential session of the Council of Ministers this Wednesday

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 16:48

Bulgaria: Radev Leaves the Presidency - 'They Cannot Stop the Wave' as Yotova Takes Over

After nine years, Rumen Radev officially left the presidency, passing the office to Iliyana Yotova, his former vice president. The handover followed a ceremony at the grand entrance of the presidential building at “Dondukov” 2 street, where Yotova, now of

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 16:38

Peace Council Controversy: Will Bulgaria Gain or Lose from Trump's Initiative?

The launch of the so-called Peace Council caught many in Bulgaria by surprise. Former Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski commented on NOVA NEWS, questioning whether Bulgaria’s participation represents an international agreement requiring ratification or me

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 15:00

Revival Leader: Strong US Relations Needed, But Only Under Next Bulgarian Government

Revival leader Kostadin Kostadinov commented on Bulgaria’s participation in the US-led Council of Peace, emphasizing that while the country should maintain strong ties with US President Donald Trump

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 14:44

Officially: Iliana Yotova Becomes Bulgaria’s First Female President as Rumen Radev Steps Down

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria has formally accepted President Rumen Radev’s resignation, paving the way for Vice President Iliana Yotova to assume the presidency.

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 13:45

From Davos to Domestic Fury: Bulgaria’s Entry into Trump's Peace Council Sparks Backlash

The debate around Bulgaria’s participation in Donald Trump’s so-called Peace Council has quickly turned into a major political flashpoint, with former foreign minister Nadezhda Neynski questioning both the timing and the diplomatic handling of the issue

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 10:05

Demerdzhiev Backs Radev, Criticizes Foreign Policy Moves and Eyes Return to Interior Ministry

Former caretaker Minister of Justice and Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev has said he would be prepared to once again take over the Interior Ministry in a future caretaker cabinet

Politics | January 23, 2026, Friday // 09:43

Society

Bulgaria Moves State and Municipal Payments Fully to Euro: How the Transition Works

Since January 1, 2026, the introduction of the euro has affected not only trade and banking but also all state and municipal services.

Society | January 23, 2026, Friday // 11:07

Sofia’s Cost of Living: 301st Globally in 2025

In 2025, Sofia ranks 301st globally for the cost of living, according to the latest data from Numbeo, a leading online database on living standards

Society | January 23, 2026, Friday // 09:00

Bulgaria’s Weekend and Early Week Weather: Warming Continues with Rain on Monday

Bulgaria is expected to experience continued warming over the weekend and into the next week, with some areas seeing rain on Monday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH)

Society » Environment | January 23, 2026, Friday // 17:11

UN Association of Bulgaria Welcomes Students from Slovenia and North Macedonia for a Simulation of the European Parliament

One of the oldest local non-governmental organizations, the UN Association of Bulgaria (UNAB), is organizing a simulation model of the European Parliament in Sofia.

Society » Education | January 23, 2026, Friday // 14:18

'The Avenger' Chronicles Bulgarian Revolutionary Mara Buneva in US Premiere

A special screening of the documentary film The Avenger about the life of Mara Buneva is scheduled for January 24 in Troy, Michigan, USA.

Society » Culture | January 23, 2026, Friday // 15:27

Lifestyle

How Exploring New GameZone Pinoy Games Improves Your Skills

Learn how exploring GameZone Pinoy games builds strategy, focus, confidence, and helps players discover their strengths while enjoying authentic Filipino gameplay.

Lifestyle | January 23, 2026, Friday // 07:35

World

US Cuts Ties with WHO, Citing 'Bloated Bureaucracy' and Pandemic Failures

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, citing what it called a “bloated and inefficient bureaucracy” and failures that harmed the American public

World | January 23, 2026, Friday // 13:00

Trump Warns Iran as Massive US Fleet Heads to the Gulf

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, saying the country is under close surveillance and a "massive fleet" is being deployed to the Gulf region

World | January 23, 2026, Friday // 11:01

Trump Withdraws Canada’s Invitation to His Proposed Global 'Board of Peace'

Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canada to take part in his proposed global “board of peace”, an initiative he unveiled as a new mechanism for resolving international conflicts.

World | January 23, 2026, Friday // 10:00

European Leaders Signal New Era of Independence after the Greenland Crisis

European leaders gathered in Brussels yesterday, sending a clear message: there is no turning back

World » EU | January 23, 2026, Friday // 13:36

Greece Draws the Line: Only Gaza for Peace Council Participation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s commitment to a unified European stance while speaking with national media following a leaders’ meeting in Brussels.

World » Southeast Europe | January 23, 2026, Friday // 14:01

'They Won’t Manage Without Us' - Zelensky Calls for European Army Backed by Millions of Ukrainian Troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Ukraine’s army, numbering around one million troops, to serve as the core of a proposed European joint military force, he told journalists on January 23

World » Ukraine | January 23, 2026, Friday // 17:07

'Zelensky Crossed a Line!' - Orban Slams Ukraine, Hungary Refuses Aid

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Orban said that Zelensky had “crossed a line,” targeting Hungary personally and the European Union

World » Ukraine | January 23, 2026, Friday // 16:00

Kremlin Signals No Peace Without Ukraine Ceding Donbas

The Kremlin has reiterated that a lasting peace in Ukraine is unattainable without resolving the territorial disputes in the country’s east, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

World » Ukraine | January 23, 2026, Friday // 11:33

First US-Ukraine-Russia Talks of the War Open in Abu Dhabi

Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia are arriving in Abu Dhabi for the first trilateral talks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

World » Ukraine | January 23, 2026, Friday // 10:28
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