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Bulgaria is approaching a period of political uncertainty as early elections are set to take place, with the main questions now focused on the exact dates for voting and who will serve as the acting prime minister.
The Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs has approved, at second reading, a provision allowing up to 20 polling stations to be opened outside Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions in countries outside the European Union
Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov has been appointed High Representative for Gaza. In this role, he will act as the key on-the-ground link between the Peace Council and the National Committee for the Governance of Gaza (NCAG), coordinating civilian and
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today concluded a five-day Cyber Incident Investigations and Response Training (CIIRT) workshop for Bulgaria’s law enforcement and judicial officials in Sofia
The European Commission has given the green light to the national defense plans of eight EU member states, including Bulgaria, marking a key step in Europe’s ongoing effort to boost collective security
Political reactions continued after it became clear that the country is heading toward another early parliamentary election, with parties in the National Assembly outlining their expectations and proposed timelines for the vote.
Politics | January 16, 2026, Friday // 16:02
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Rumen Hristov, leader of the Union of Democratic Foces (SDS) and deputy chairman of the GERB-SDS parliamentary group, stated on NOVA NEWS that GERB-SDS will remain the leading political force unless a new contender emerges
Politics | January 16, 2026, Friday // 14:00
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President Rumen Radev handed over the third exploratory mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) as part of the ongoing effort to form a government
Politics | January 16, 2026, Friday // 11:00
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The Bulgarian Air Force has kicked off the year with an impressive display of aerial activity, taking to the skies for the first flights of 2026. For the first time, newly acquired F-16 Block 70 fighters from the United States flew alongside Bulgaria’s Mi
In a controversial move just months ahead of the parliamentary elections, Bulgaria’s parliamentary majority is pushing through sweeping changes to the voting system that would eliminate machine voting and replace electronic vote counting with manual scann
Politics | January 16, 2026, Friday // 10:05
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Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change and MP from the WCC-DB parliamentary group, said President Rumen Radev’s decision to hand the third exploratory mandate to the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) sent an unambiguous political message
Politics | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 15:21
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Bozhidar Bozhanov and Elisaveta Belobradova from the WCC-DB parliamentary group voiced strong concerns about proposed changes to Bulgaria’s Electoral Code, particularly the introduction of new scanners and the closure of the Central Election Commission (C
Politics | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 13:54
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The parliamentary group "Greatness" launched today’s plenary session with a direct critique of the current constitutional rules governing caretaker governments. Speaking from the rostrum, Juliana Mateeva called for a full “return to normality,” a phrase t
Politics | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 12:30
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On Friday, January 16, at 10:00 AM, in accordance with the Constitution, President Rumen Radev will hand the third exploratory mandate for forming a government to the parliamentary group of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS), instructing them to n
Politics | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 12:00
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The democratic world must take a clear stand with the Iranian people in the face of Tehran’s crackdown, Israel’s ambassador to Bulgaria, Yosef Levi-Sfari
Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov has personally selected the members of a 14-member committee of Palestinian technocrats set to take over the governance of the Gaza Strip
President Rumen Radev said there is clearly a political force that represents what he described as an "anti-mafia consensus", stressing that its core demand is the holding of fair elections in Bulgaria
Politics | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 10:18
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A large public demonstration in central Sofia demanded the introduction of fully machine-based voting for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with organisers warning that any return to paper-based elements would open the door to manipulation
Politics | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 08:57
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The new political season in Bulgaria began with a striking and controversial proposal from the leader of the pro-Russian anti-EU party "Revival," Kostadin Kostadinov.
Politics | January 14, 2026, Wednesday // 16:54
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Bulgaria has finalized a contract to acquire seven minehunter ships, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s naval capabilities. The announcement came after a government meeting, with outgoing Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirming t
Bulgaria’s National Assembly on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have removed National Security Service (NSS) security from members of parliament.
Politics | January 14, 2026, Wednesday // 16:18
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