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Bulgaria’s Early Elections: Dates Set and Who Could Become Caretaker Prime Minister

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.

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Bulgaria Allows Up to 20 Polling Stations Outside EU Countries Under Election Code Changes

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

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Trump Appoints Bulgarian Diplomat Nickolay Mladenov as High Representative for Gaza

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

Politics » Diplomacy | 9 hours ago | Viewed: 929

United States and Bulgaria Deepen Cooperation in Cybersecurity Realm

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

Politics » Defense | 9 hours ago | Viewed: 766

Bulgaria Secures Over €3 Billion as EU Approves National Defense Plan Under SAFE Program

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

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2026, Friday // 16:18 | Viewed: 1244

Bulgaria: Political Leaders Outline Dates and Demands Ahead of Snap Vote

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 | Viewed: 1337

Bulgaria: GERB-SDS Set to Remain Leading Force Unless New Political Contender Emerges

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 | Viewed: 1373

Bulgaria Officially Moves Toward Early Elections After APS Returns Third Mandate

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 | Viewed: 1560

Finally in the Skies: F-16s Join MiG-29s for Bulgaria’s First Flights of the Year

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

Politics » Defense | January 16, 2026, Friday // 10:20 | Viewed: 1460

Bulgaria’s Parliament Moves to Scrap Machines, Raising Fears of Election Manipulation

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 | Viewed: 1316

Bulgaria: Vassilev Says President Sent Clear Signal Against Peevski with Third Mandate Decision

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 | Viewed: 1767

WCC-DB Warns New Scanners in Bulgaria’s Electoral Code Could Jeopardize Fair Voting

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 | Viewed: 1556

Bulgarian Party Pushes to Restore Full Presidential Powers in Caretaker Government Debate

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 | Viewed: 1576

President Hands Third Mandate to Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Amid Bulgaria’s Political Deadlock

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 | Viewed: 1576

Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Urges Country to Support Iranian People Against Tehran

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

Politics » Diplomacy | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 11:34 | Viewed: 1379

Bulgarian Diplomat Nickolay Mladenov Picks Gaza Leadership Ahead of Trump Peace Plan

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

Politics » Diplomacy | January 15, 2026, Thursday // 11:04 | Viewed: 1516

Bulgaria's President: Anti-Mafia Consensus Party Emerges Around Demand for Fair Elections

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 | Viewed: 1492

Thousands Rally in Sofia Demanding 100% Machine Voting to Block Election Fraud

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 | Viewed: 1648

MP Sparks Outrage: Bulgaria Should Annex Southern Bessarabia from Ukraine

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 | Viewed: 3782

Free but Priceless: Bulgaria to Receive Seven New Minehunters

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

Politics » Defense | January 14, 2026, Wednesday // 16:35 | Viewed: 2787

Scandalous Turn in Parliament: MPs Keep State Security for Peevski and Borissov, Opposition Sounds Alarm

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 | Viewed: 2059
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