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Bulgaria's pursuit of full Schengen area entry hangs in the balance as negotiations with Austria continue "until the last moment," stated Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov. Addressing press inquiries, Denkov emphasized ongoing negotiations with Austria, highlighting the country's readiness for Schengen air and sea border accession.
Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov affirmed Bulgaria's immediate readiness to restructure airport checks upon potential Schengen admission in January. Stoyanov underscored Bulgaria's compliance with Schengen criteria, citing a recent positive evaluation received by the country.
Despite Austria's reservations on Schengen enlargement, Stoyanov stressed Bulgaria's continued efforts, noting active engagement across all levels. Additionally, the Interior Ministry is set to introduce new techniques for testing drivers' alcohol and drug use while reinforcing forensic structures at the Military Medical Academy, eliminating prolonged waiting times for forensic examinations.
Healthcare costs in Bulgaria are rising at a significantly faster pace than overall inflation, with price growth in the sector in 2026 roughly twice the national average compared to 2025
Around half a million Bulgarians chose to spend Easter inside the country, while roughly 120,000 traveled abroad
Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov said Bulgaria should not tap into its 90-day fuel reserves to ease prices, stressing that they must remain a safeguard in case of an actual supply disruption
Annual inflation in Bulgaria accelerated in March to 4.1% on a yearly basis, up from 3.3% in February, according to National Statistical Institute data
Wednesday, April 15 will bring mostly calm spring weather across Bulgaria, with sunshine dominating large parts of the country
Bulgaria has secured a six-month extension of the Lukoil waiver, following a decision by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Political analysts suggest that the outcome of Hungary’s recent elections could resonate in Bulgaria ahead of its own vote, potentially shaping voter behavior and political positioning
Speaking at a public meeting in Pazardzhik, “We Continue the Change” leader Asen Vassilev warned that a new external shock linked to Iran could trigger another major economic crisis, with direct effects on energy prices, food costs and vulnerable househol
Speaking in Asenovgrad, the leader of “Progressive Bulgaria” Rumen Radev said that a high voter turnout could fundamentally reshape the political landscape, arguing that mass participation would lead to the removal of Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski fro
Europe is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it approaches defense, moving beyond increased spending toward the creation of an entirely new industrial ecosystem
A leading global research center on democratic systems has issued a stark warning about political trends in several countries, concluding in its latest annual report that Bulgaria is now among those showing clear signs of democratic backsliding
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19
Aniventure Comic Con Returns to Bulgaria with Star Guest Christopher Judge!
Global Fuel Shock: Oil Jumps Over 40% Since Iran War Began
