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Friday Weather in Bulgaria: Heavy Snow in the Mountains and Rain in the West

Bulgaria is set for a day of unsettled weather on Friday, with significant rainfall expected across much of the western half of the country, particularly in the southwest

Society » Environment | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 18:12

Fatal Stabbing Highlights Rising Tensions Over Mobilization in Ukraine

A draft officer in Lviv has died after being stabbed during a routine document inspection

World » Ukraine | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 17:46

Bulgaria Prepares for Euro Transition: Expert Warns of Counterfeit Risk and Change Challenges

Financial expert Max Baklayan has warned that the main risk in Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is not the exchange rate, but the increased likelihood of counterfeit currency

Business » Finance | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 16:17

New Russian Gains Reported on Ukraine's Eastern Front

Russian forces have recorded new advances in parts of Donetsk and Kharkiv oblasts

World » Ukraine | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 16:13

New Book Explores Atatürk’s 14 Months in Bulgaria

Bulgarian History Publishing House has released a new book, 440 Days. Atatürk in Bulgaria

Society » Culture | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 16:07

Bulgaria's Opposition Targets Government with No-Confidence Motion

“We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) confirmed that on Friday the coalition will introduce a vote of no confidence against the government

Politics | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 15:41

Majority of Bulgarians Support the Protests, Call for Government Resignation

Support for the ongoing protests in Bulgaria remains strong, according to the latest data from the independent sociological program of the “Myara” agency

Society | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 15:20

Migrant Entrepreneurs Call for Smarter Policies to Boost Bulgaria’s Economy

On the occasion of International Migrants’ Day on December 18, migrant business owners in Sofia released a Manifesto of Foreign Entrepreneurs in Bulgaria

Business | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 15:10

Last Call for Entries: European Press Prize 2026 Invites Journalists Across Europe

The deadline for submitting entries to the European Press Prize is approaching, with the window remaining open until 23:59 CET on December 14

World » EU | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 15:08

HAUSER Brings World Tour Finale to Sofia with Cello-Inspired Stage

Sofia is set to host a major cultural event on December 23 with the grand finale of HAUSER’s world tour

Society | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 14:12

Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania Stress Black Sea’s Role in European Security

The Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey: Georg Georgiev, Oana Coișu, and Hakan Fidan - convened a trilateral meeting focused on Black Sea security and support for Ukraine

Politics » Defense | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 14:07

Bulgaria Sees Record Euro Demand Ahead of January 2026 Currency Transition

Tavex has reported unprecedented demand for euros in Bulgaria at the end of 2025, with transactions surging over 120% compared to the same period last year and exceeding June’s peak by 15%

Society | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 14:00

Peevski Confronts WCC-DB Over Past Governance Ties

On the sidelines of the National Assembly, Delyan Peevski, leader of “DPS-New Beginning,” addressed the recent tensions with “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB)

Politics | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 13:39

Interior Minister Blames Protest Organizers for Post-Demonstration Vandalism in Sofia

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has accused the organizers of the massive protest in Sofia of failing to prevent vandalism carried out by provocateurs after the official conclusion of the demonstration

Politics | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 13:31

Bulgarian-American Credit Bank Cleared to Acquire Majority Stake in Tokuda Bank

The Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has granted preliminary approval to Bulgarian-American Credit Bank AD (BACB) to acquire a controlling stake in Tokuda Bank EAD

Business » Finance | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 13:17

Bulgaria Faces Upcoming Flu Wave as Mutated Subvariant K Spreads

In Bulgaria, flu activity is currently low, with only isolated cases detected

Society » Health | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 12:06

Bulgaria to Host 2028 UEFA European Under-19 Championship

Bulgaria has been selected to host the 2028 UEFA European Under-19 Championship

Sports | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 11:27

Bulgaria Faces Structural Budget Deficit, Economist Warns

Economist Dimitar Chobanov has warned that the current policies are pushing Bulgaria’s budget toward a structural deficit that is already becoming apparent

Business » Finance | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 11:00

Survey: Europeans Increasingly View Trump as a Direct Threat to the Continent

Nearly half of Europeans now regard Donald Trump as a direct adversary

World » EU | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 10:37

Technical Update on December 31 Halts Bulgarian Banking System Ahead of Euro Transition

Bulgaria’s banking system will undergo a brief technical shutdown on New Year’s Eve

Business » Finance | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 10:09

Opposition Party Calls for Permanent Removal of Borissov and Peevski from Power

Radostin Vassilev, leader of the "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) party, told the Bulgarian National Radio that the party’s central goal remains the removal of Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski from power

Politics | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 10:06
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