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The outgoing Cabinet has approved a decision authorizing funding for the Ministry of Innovation and Growth to cover Bulgaria’s first membership contribution to the European Space Agency (ESA) for 2026, the government press service announced.
The approved financing guarantees that Bulgarian companies, research institutions and scientific teams will continue to take part in ESA-led programs, projects and selection procedures. It also secures access for Bulgarian participants to the Agency’s educational, youth, scientific and expert initiatives.
According to the government, sustained cooperation with the European Space Agency plays a key role in strengthening Bulgaria’s emerging space sector. Participation in ESA frameworks opens additional opportunities for domestic businesses and the scientific community, while supporting the development and application of advanced space technologies in the country.
Discussion around the admission of third-country workers to the Bulgarian labor market has intensified, often with emotions running high.
Bulgarians are reminded that annual tax returns must be filed by the end of April, with any additional tax due to be paid in euros
A significant share of Bulgaria’s energy supplies does not pass through the Strait of Hormuz but instead reaches the country via the Black Sea, placing it in a comparatively stable position despite tensions in the Middle East
On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected bacterial contamination and mold in several sandwiches distributed in schools during a series of inspections
Producers of basic food products in Bulgaria are warning that the continuing rise in fuel prices could soon be reflected in the cost of goods on the market.
On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected bacterial contamination and mold in several sandwiches distributed in schools during a series of inspections
Producers of basic food products in Bulgaria are warning that the continuing rise in fuel prices could soon be reflected in the cost of goods on the market.
As of March 16, 2026, Bulgaria’s major and complex dams hold a total of about 4,892.4 million cubic meters of water, which corresponds to roughly 74.85% of their overall storage capacity
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has so far had no substantial effect on the prices of goods and services in Bulgaria
In February 2026, Bulgaria saw its monthly inflation reach 0.4%, while the annual rate slowed slightly to 3.3% compared to February 2025, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
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