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Bulgaria Eyes OECD Membership by 2027, but Challenges Remain

Bulgaria is on track to potentially join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2027, though significant steps still need to be completed to secure full membership

Politics | February 6, 2026, Friday // 11:00

Killed after Warning a Reckless Driver: Brutal Beating Exposes Cracks in Bulgaria’s Justice System

A 47-year-old resident of the village of Bistritsa has died following a violent altercation with a 20-year-old man in the village center

Crime | February 6, 2026, Friday // 10:12

Rumen Radev Slams Electoral Code Changes Restricting Bulgarians Abroad from Voting

Former president Rumen Radev sharply criticized the amendments to the Electoral Code adopted by parliament, arguing that they amount to a deliberate curtailment of democratic rights for Bulgarians living abroad

Politics | February 6, 2026, Friday // 10:00

Winter Olympics Begin in Italy as Bulgaria Sends 20 Athletes with High Hopes

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games begin on February 6 and will run until February 22, turning northern Italy into the global center of winter sport

Sports | February 6, 2026, Friday // 09:51

11 Hours of Chaos in Parliament End With Vote That Cuts Bulgarians Abroad Out of the Polls

After a marathon sitting lasting more than ten hours, Bulgaria’s National Assembly adopted amendments to the Electoral Code on second reading, significantly reducing the number of polling stations abroad in countries outside the European Union

Politics | February 6, 2026, Friday // 09:42

Bulgaria Loses 15% of Industrial Jobs in Four Years,

Between 2019 and 2023, Bulgaria’s industrial sector has experienced a significant contraction, with roughly 104,557 jobs lost, nearly half of them in the processing industry, amounting to almost 15% of the country’s industrial workforce

Business » Industry | February 6, 2026, Friday // 09:21

Why the Epstein Scandal Is a Crisis for Keir Starmer but Not for Trump

The expanding fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case is threatening political careers on both sides of the Atlantic, but the consequences are unfolding very differently in Britain and the United States.

World | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 17:07

Bulgaria Faces Another Gray and Rainy Day as February 6 Brings Clouds and Precipitation

On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see mild

Society » Environment | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 17:04

Maxim Behar Heads for Astronaut Training at NASA Space Center

The prominent Bulgarian businessman and globally renowned PR Expert Maxim Behar and his wife Veneta will depart for the United States on February 12, where they will undergo an intensive training course at the NASA U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsvill

Society | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 16:46

Bulgaria’s Entry into Trump's "Board of Peace" Raises Concerns Inside EPP, Says MEP

Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev said he raised concerns within the EPP group about Bulgaria’s prime minister signing the so-called Charter of the “Board of Peace,” which he described as a personal international structure linked to Donald Trump.

World » EU | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 16:21

Epstein’s Brussels Connections: New Files Trace Years of Contacts in the EU Capital

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained a long-running network of contacts connected to Brussels, according to documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice

World | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 16:13

The End of Rojava: What Happened with the Kurds in Syria

Between early and late January 2026, Syria witnessed intense military confrontations between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian transitional government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

World | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 16:00

Bulgaria: Gynecologist and Wife Detained After Secret Recordings Surface from Sofia Clinic

Gynecologist Dr. Venelin Ivanov and his wife have been taken into custody for 24 hours following an investigation into secretly recorded videos filmed inside a gynecological office in Sofia, according to information confirmed by several media outlets citi

Crime | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 15:16

EU Demands Repayment as Bulgaria Struggles with Reforms and RRP Deadlines

Bulgaria risks returning 143 million euros previously allocated under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) after the National Assembly voted to dissolve the Anti-Corruption Commission

World » EU | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 14:00

Ukraine and Russia Agree on Exchange of 314 Prisoners During Abu Dhabi Talks

Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States reached an agreement on the exchange of 314 prisoners between Kyiv and Moscow on the second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi

World » Ukraine | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 13:09

Bulgaria’s Black Sea Gas Hunt: Han Asparuh Well Comes Up Dry, Next Drill Planned

The initial drilling effort in the Han Asparuh block (offshore oil and gas exploration area) of the Bulgarian Black Sea, named Vineh-1, did not uncover significant natural gas reserves, according to Offshore-energy

Business » Energy | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 13:03

Zelensky Confirms 55,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed Since February 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in an interview with French television channel France2 that 55,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been killed since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022

World » Ukraine | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 12:00

More Than 300,000 Bulgarians Live with Cancer as Early Detection Programs Stall

Over 300,000 Bulgarians living with cancer were registered in the National Health Information System in 2025, marking an increase of 15,000 cases compared to 2024.

Society » Health | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 11:00

Macron’s Top Diplomat Visits Moscow to Reopen Channels with Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron’s top diplomat, Emmanuel Bonne, traveled to Moscow on Tuesday to meet with Russian officials, aiming to discuss key issues, with Ukraine at the forefront.

Business | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 10:30

No More Park & Ride? Sofia’s Buffer Parking Overhaul Sparks Backlash After 800% Price Hike

The decision to change the operating rules of two major buffer parking facilities in Sofia has triggered strong public backlash and raised doubts about the real motives behind the move.

Society | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 10:00

World Faces Higher Nuclear Risk as Last Major Arms Control Pact Ends

The expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) has brought the world closer to the risk of a renewed nuclear arms race, as the last major nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia officially ended at midnight GM

World | February 5, 2026, Thursday // 09:13
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