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Lamb Prices in Bulgaria Expected to Rise 10% Ahead of Easter Amid Supply Concerns

Livestock breeders in Bulgaria are expecting lamb prices to rise by around 10 percent ahead of the Easter holidays, driven by higher production costs and the impact of disease outbreaks among sheep.

Society | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 09:49

Sofia Heating Price Hike Near 30% Sparks Backlash Over Household Costs

The Ombudswoman institution has voiced strong opposition to the proposed increase in heating prices in Sofia, which is expected to approach nearly 30 percent

Business » Energy | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 09:43

Parliament Unanimously Declares Feb. 14 Bulgarian-Polish Friendship Day

The Bulgarian Parliament has adopted a decision establishing February 14 as the official Day of Bulgarian–Polish Friendship and Cooperation. The measure passed unanimously, receiving 165 votes in favor.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 09:00

Bulgaria's FM Rejects “Threat” Claims Over Iran Note, Calls It Routine Diplomacy

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski said that the diplomatic note sent by Iran to Bulgaria should be viewed as standard communication in a period of heightened international tension, stressing that it does not constitute a threat but rather a formal

Politics » Diplomacy | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 08:40

Trump on Ukraine: “We Shouldn’t Have Got Involved”

US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States should not have become involved in the war in Ukraine, arguing that the conflict is geographically distant and does not directly concern American interests

World » Ukraine | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 08:36

Bulgaria Defense Warning: 2% of GDP Not Enough to Fix Army Gaps

The Council of Ministers has adopted the Report on the State of Defense and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2025, which was submitted to both the National Assembly and the public, outlining an overall assessment of military readiness and

Politics » Defense | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 08:32

Putin to Armenia: EU Membership Is "Impossible" For You

Vladimir Putin stated that Armenia cannot realistically pursue membership in the European Union while remaining part of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union, arguing that the two frameworks are fundamentally incompatible

World » Russia | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 08:24

Child Left Alone on 8th Floor: Dramatic Rescue in Yambol Ends Without Tragedy (VIDEO)

A young child was saved in a high-risk rescue operation in Yambol after being spotted hanging from the outside of a balcony railing on the eighth floor of a residential building in the “Golden Horn” district

Society » Incidents | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 07:49

Iran War Day 34: Trump Says End is Near, Threatens Final Blow

On day 34 of the war, U.S. President Donald Trump declared in a televised address that the conflict with Iran is approaching its final phase, suggesting that American involvement could last another two to three weeks

World | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 07:43

Strong 7.4 Earthquake Rocks Indonesia, Casualties Reported and Buildings Damaged

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea, Indonesia, near Ternate early Thursday morning, resulting in at least one fatality and triggering widespread alarm across the region

World | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 07:36

Artemis II Lifts Off: NASA Spacecraft Enters Orbit Ahead of Moon Mission

NASA successfully launched its Artemis II mission, with the spacecraft now circling Earth after a powerful and highly anticipated liftoff

World | April 2, 2026, Thursday // 07:33

Storm Warning: Southern Bulgaria Braces for Intense Rainfall and Wind

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued an orange warning for heavy rainfall in five regions on Thursday, pointing to deteriorating weather conditions across much of the country.

Society » Environment | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 21:21

Restaurants and Hotels in Bulgaria Seek Tax Relief to Curb Price Hikes and Protect Business

Representatives of the hotel and restaurant sector in Bulgaria are calling for a reduced VAT rate of 9%, arguing that rising fuel prices are putting serious pressure on their businesses.

Business | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 21:10

Bulgaria Equips All Emergency Centers with Fentanyl Antidote amid Rising Overdose Risks

All emergency medical centers across Bulgaria have now been equipped with the opioid antidote Naloxone, a development confirmed by the Ministry of Health. The drug is used in cases of overdose and is considered critical for saving lives in emergencies inv

Society » Health | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 21:07

What Bulgaria and Ukraine Actually Signed in Kyiv

The political noise around the agreement signed by Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov and President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 30 in Kyiv has largely drowned out what the document actually says

Politics | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 21:03

Ukraine-Bulgaria Rail Link Set for Summer Launch, Boosting Tourism and Ties

A new direct railway connection between Ukraine and Bulgaria is expected to be launched this summer, marking a significant step in regional transport integration and strengthening bilateral relations

Society | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 20:24

Bulgarian Central Bank Warns Geopolitics Now Shapes Inflation Outlook

Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev has warned that inflation risks are increasingly driven by geopolitical developments, stressing that Bulgaria remains firmly anchored within the European institutional and political framework

Business » Finance | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 20:23

Bulgaria Mourns: Beloved Musician Kiril Ampov Passes Away

The family announced with deep sorrow the passing of one of Bulgaria’s most beloved musicians, singers and songwriters, Kiril Ampov.

Society » Obituaries | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 15:40

WSJ: Trump Could Request War Declaration, First Since US Declared War on Bulgaria in 1942

A Wall Street Journal analysis suggests that US President Donald Trump could, in the event of an escalating conflict with Iran, seek a formal declaration of war from Congress - a move not made since 1942, when the United States declared war on Bulgaria, H

World | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 14:45

Tesla Owners in Bulgaria Lose Premium Connectivity Access

Tesla has stopped Premium Connectivity services for vehicles in Bulgaria, leaving owners without access to several core online functions

Business | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 14:01

US Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad

American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Baghdad, with U.S. authorities saying she was abducted on Tuesday by a suspected armed group amid worsening security conditions in Iraq following recent regional escalations involving st

World | April 1, 2026, Wednesday // 13:24
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