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Bulgaria’s Overseas Voting: Middle East Likely Excluded in April's Snap Election

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has reported that, as of March 15, approximately 20,800 Bulgarians living abroad had submitted applications to vote in the upcoming elections.

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From Champions to Ministers: Radev’s Coalition Unveils High-Profile Lineup Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

Rumen Radev, the former president of Bulgaria, will spearhead the electoral lists of “Progressive Bulgaria” in the 2nd MIR (Multi-member constituency) of Burgas and the 25th MIR in Sofia, as confirmed by the party

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Bulgaria’s Elections Poised for High Turnout: Six Parties Likely to Enter Parliament, Survey Shows

A recent survey by the Sova Harris Agency, conducted between March 7 and 12, 2026 and commissioned by Bulgarian media Trud, indicates a potential surge in voter turnout for Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections

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“The Truth Today”: Protesters in Sofia Demand Transparency Over Petrohan-Okolchitsa Case

A protest demanding transparency and answers about the so-called "Petrohan-Okolchitsa" case took place in central Sofia yesterday, where citizens gathered in front of the Palace of Justice.

Politics | March 14, 2026, Saturday // 09:17 | Viewed: 2189

Peevski Push Prevails: Bulgarian Parliament Backs Move Toward Trump’s Board of Peace

A decision obliging the Bulgarian Council of Ministers to submit a law for the ratification of the country’s accession to Donald Trump’s so-called "Board of Peace" was adopted in parliament after a vote marked by significant absences and abstentions among

Politics | March 13, 2026, Friday // 16:11 | Viewed: 3361

Bulgaria Bolsters Arsenal with 12 Advanced MARS 3 Rocket Launchers from German-Israeli Deal

Bulgaria is set to purchase 12 MARS 3 multiple rocket launcher systems as part of a broader European procurement initiative.

Politics » Defense | March 13, 2026, Friday // 15:13 | Viewed: 2926

Bulgaria's Interim PM Honors MFA Team for Historic Evacuation Operation of 2,600 Bulgarians from the Middle East

Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commend the staff of the Crisis Headquarters for their role in the recent evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East and Iran.

Politics | March 13, 2026, Friday // 13:30 | Viewed: 2812

Defense Committee Clears Way for Bulgaria to Join Trump’s "Board of Peace"

Bulgaria’s Defense Committee has moved forward with the ratification process for the country’s potential membership in U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace"

Politics » Defense | March 13, 2026, Friday // 09:24 | Viewed: 2796

Bulgaria Prepares Support for Households and Businesses as Fuel Prices Rise

Bulgaria’s caretaker government is preparing measures aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel prices on both households and businesses.

Politics | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 17:02 | Viewed: 2362

Bulgaria to Increase Public Service Subsidies by 5%, Totaling 31 Million Euros

The Bulgarian government will approve a 5% increase in subsidies for several public service organizations, including BDZ-Passenger Transport (Bulgarian State Railways), NRIC (National Company Railway Infrastructure), the Bulgarian Posts, and municipal urb

Politics | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 16:02 | Viewed: 1816

Bulgaria Prepares 9,354 Machine-Equipped Polling Stations for April 19 Early Vote

Bulgaria has announced that a total of 11,836 polling stations will be open for the April elections, with 9,354 of them equipped with voting machines for the early voting scheduled on April 19.

Politics | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 14:12 | Viewed: 1905

Bulgaria's Zapryanov and Greece's Dendias Highlight Patriot Missile Support and Joint Defense Projects

Bulgaria and Greece see significant potential to deepen cooperation in defense innovation, according to Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, following talks with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in Sofia

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2651

British Embassy in Sofia Opens “Ambassador for a Day” Contest for Bulgarian Girls

The British Embassy in Sofia has announced the launch of its “Ambassador for a Day” initiative, which will take place under the patronage of Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova

Politics » Diplomacy | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 1475

Bulgaria's Interim Defense Minister: No American Deployment Planned

Bulgaria’s caretaker Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov assured that the United States will not seek to use Bulgarian military bases for operations in Iran, unlike the situation in Romania.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:19 | Viewed: 2441

Bulgaria’s Air Defenses Fully Deployed Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Bulgaria has raised its air defense to combat readiness despite the overall threat level being assessed as low.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:13 | Viewed: 6331

Greek Patriot Shield Active: Bulgaria’s Skies Now Fully Covered

Acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov announced that the Patriot air defense system provided by Greece is already on duty and that Bulgaria currently has full air defense coverage

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:00 | Viewed: 3603

Bulgaria and Greece Hold Joint F-16 Training Flights in Bulgarian Airspace

Joint training flights involving the Bulgarian and Greek Air Forces will take place in the airspace of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Ministry of Defense announced.

Politics » Defense | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 09:28 | Viewed: 2131

Bulgaria Cancels MiG-29 Engine Repair Tender

A public procurement procedure aimed at repairing up to ten engines for Bulgaria’s MiG-29 fighter jets has been cancelled after no companies submitted applications to participate

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 16:05 | Viewed: 3731

Bulgaria Will Not Open Polling Stations in Middle East for the April 19 Snap-Elections

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky announced that for the upcoming parliamentary elections on April 19, Bulgaria will not open polling stations in countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

Politics | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 1813

Two Ukrainians Detained in Bulgaria Accused of Espionage

Two Ukrainian nationals have been accused of espionage in Bulgaria after being detained earlier this year near a military facility, the Sofia City Court was informed during a hearing on the amendment of their detention measures.

Politics » Defense | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 11:24 | Viewed: 3835

Bulgaria: “People Shop” Closes 2025 with €145K Loss Amid Peevski Links

State-owned company “People Shop” EAD (Магазин за хората) closed 2025 with a reported loss of 284 thousand leva (€145,200), according to preliminary annual financial data

Politics | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 2142
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