Libya appealed to the authorities in Sofia not to interfere in the trial against the six Bulgarian medics charged with deliberately infecting of 393 children with the HIV virus, France Press announced. Spokesman for the Libyan Foreign Ministry Hassouna Chaouch said that Tripoli is surprised by the statement of Bulgarian PM Ivan Kostov for unfairness of the trial and it could hinder the legal procedure. PM Kostov made this statement after the medics pleaded not guilty on Saturday and said they had made their confessions under physical and psychological violence. The Libyan court scheduled the next sitting for June 16 - a day before the Bulgarian general elections. Then Bulgarian lawyers - Osman Byzanti and Vladimir Sheitanov, should be ready with their defense speeches and present the list of witnesses. They also require and international expertise.
The first month following the introduction of the euro and the period of dual circulation with the lev has now ended, providing a clearer picture of how the transition is unfolding.
The Bulgarian National Bank reported that as of February 6, 2026, the withdrawal of lev banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is progressing in line with the applicable legislation and the operational plans approved for the transition.
In 2024, about 68% of households across the European Union were owner-occupied, a slight decline from 69% in 2023, according to Eurostat data. The remaining 32% of the EU population lived in rented homes, up from 31% the previous year.
Retail trade in Bulgaria continued its strong momentum at the end of 2025, standing out among European Union countries as one of the top performers, according to Eurostat data.
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