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Bulgaria's Petrohan Case: One Victim’s Mother Rejects Suicide Theory, Calls Deaths Professional Killings

Ralitsa Asenova, the mother of 22-year-old Nikolay Zlatkov, whose body was discovered in a camper near Okolchitsa Peak alongside Ivaylo Kalushev and a 15-year-old boy, has publicly challenged the official versions announced so far in the investigation.

Crime | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 10:00

'Genetics Helped': Tervel Zamfirov Returns Home After Historic Olympic Bronze

Tervel Zamfirov returned to Bulgaria a day after winning the country’s first Winter Olympic medal in two decades, a bronze in the parallel giant slalom snowboarding event

Sports | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 09:43

Over 3.5 Million Sexual Extortion Cases Hit Bulgarian Children Online in 2025

In 2025, Bulgarian children faced a sharp rise in online harassment and sexual exploitation, according to data released by the National Center for Safer Internet ahead of International Safer Internet Day

Society | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 09:15

Villages Near Plovdiv Flooded with Nepalese Workers Amid Labor Shortage

Villages surrounding Plovdiv are increasingly hosting Nepalese workers, brought in by local entrepreneurs to address Bulgaria’s persistent labor shortages.

Business » Industry | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 09:00

Winter Weather Tightens Grip on Bulgaria on February 10

Winter conditions are set to reassert themselves across Bulgaria on Tuesday, February 10, with colder air continuing to spread over the country, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology

Society » Environment | February 9, 2026, Monday // 17:07

Bulgarian Authorities Release Shocking Petrohan Footage: The Last Hours Before Six Deaths

Authorities have revealed that Ivaylo Ivanov, Decho Vassilev, and Plamen Stattev were found dead in the Petrohan lodge after setting it on fire. This conclusion, presented by the Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor’s Office, follows the release of thr

Crime | February 9, 2026, Monday // 16:42

Bulgaria’s Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022

Consumer confidence in Bulgaria continued to weaken at the start of 2026, driven entirely by declining sentiment among city residents, according to the latest survey by the National Statistical Institute.

Society | February 9, 2026, Monday // 15:50

France and Germany’s Future Fighter Jet Project on the Brink of Collapse

According to POLITICO, the long-delayed Future Combat Air System (FCAS) being developed by France, Germany and Spain is now widely seen by officials in Paris and Berlin as nearing its end.

World » EU | February 9, 2026, Monday // 15:00

Investigation Launched After Suspected Fake 20-Euro Banknote Used in Pernik

Investigators in the western Bulgarian city of Pernik are examining a case involving an attempted payment with a suspected counterfeit 20-euro banknote, according to the regional spokesperson of the Interior Ministry, Ventsislav Aleksov.

Crime | February 9, 2026, Monday // 14:42

Bulgaria’s Minimum Wage Gains Ground: Purchasing Power Nears EU Average

Since the start of 2026, Bulgaria’s statutory minimum monthly wage has been set at 620 euros, the lowest in the European Union

Society | February 9, 2026, Monday // 13:15

Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Truck in Sofia, Driver Flees Scene

A fatal accident occurred on Shipchenski Prohod Boulevard in Sofia this morning when a truck struck an elderly pedestrian, police confirmed. The collision took place near Ivan Dimitrov-Kuklata Street, close to tram stop No. 20.

Crime | February 9, 2026, Monday // 12:08

Activists Claim Discovery of Russian Paramilitary Site in Bulgarian Village

The civil association BOEC has announced the alleged discovery of a site linked to the Russian private military company Wagner near the Bulgarian village of Kladnitsa in Pernik region.

Politics | February 9, 2026, Monday // 11:12

Bulgaria One Month After the Euro: Inflation Slows, Budget Pressures Remain

The first month following the introduction of the euro and the period of dual circulation with the lev has now ended, providing a clearer picture of how the transition is unfolding.

Business » Finance | February 9, 2026, Monday // 11:00

Hong Kong Jails Pro-Democracy Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai for 20 Years

A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison over national security offences, a move rights groups condemned as “effectively a death sentence” and emblematic of the city’s shrinking press freedoms.

World | February 9, 2026, Monday // 10:21

UK PM Faces Trouble as Top Adviser Quits Over Epstein Link

Keir Starmer is facing a critical moment in his leadership as he seeks to reassert authority over the Labour Party following the resignation of his closest political adviser, Morgan McSweeney.

World | February 9, 2026, Monday // 10:11

The Petrohan Case: Six Deaths, Few Answers and a Week of Silence

For more than a week, public attention in Bulgaria has been focused on an opaque and disturbing criminal case, marked by a near-total lack of official information and an overflow of assumptions, unofficial versions and outright conspiracies circulating in

Crime | February 9, 2026, Monday // 10:00

Elderly Man Critically Injured in Stabbing Attack in Varna

An elderly man is fighting for his life after being attacked late last night in an underpass in Varna’s Sea Garden

Crime | February 9, 2026, Monday // 09:12

Dodik Ally Sinisa Karan Elected Republika Srpska President in Repeat Vote

Sinisa Karan has been confirmed as the new president of Republika Srpska following a repeat early election held to replace the banned Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, according to final results.

World » Southeast Europe | February 9, 2026, Monday // 09:09

Controversial Council of Peace to Hold First Talks as Bulgaria Defends Its Participation

The White House is preparing to convene the first leadership meeting of the newly created “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza, with the summit expected to take place around February 19, according to a US official and diplomats from four countries involved in

Politics » Diplomacy | February 9, 2026, Monday // 09:00

Top Mistakes When Buying a Used Vehicle – and How to Avoid Them According to Auto.bg

Purchasing a second-hand vehicle is often seen as a practical compromise between mobility and budget control.

Lifestyle | February 9, 2026, Monday // 08:15

Rain and Falling Temperatures Expected Across Bulgaria on Monday

Cloud cover will increase across the country on Monday, February 9, marking the start of a colder and wetter day. Morning temperatures will range from 0 to 5 degrees, with around 2 degrees expected in Sofia.

Society » Environment | February 8, 2026, Sunday // 18:18
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