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Iran Conflict Enters Day 3 with Beirut Hit, Rising Civilian Toll and Market Shock

Large numbers of civilians have been leaving Beirut and southern Lebanon as Israeli strikes intensified on the third day of the widening conflict involving Iran and its regional allies.

World | March 2, 2026, Monday // 09:26

Bulgaria Ready to Evacuate Citizens as Middle East Awaits Humanitarian Corridors

Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has said Bulgaria is awaiting the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East and stands ready to evacuate its citizens by air if conditions allow

Politics » Diplomacy | March 2, 2026, Monday // 09:17

87% of Leva Withdrawn as Over €7.5 Billion Circulates in Bulgaria

As of February 27, 2026, the withdrawal of leva banknotes and coins and their replacement with euro cash is proceeding under the established legal framework and operational plans, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) reported.

Business » Finance | March 1, 2026, Sunday // 09:21

Water Prices Rise Across Bulgaria from March 1 After Regulator’s Decision

Water prices in a number of Bulgarian cities are increasing as of March 1, following a decision by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission

Society | March 1, 2026, Sunday // 09:06

DARA to Perform “Bangaranga” for Bulgaria at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna

“Bangaranga” has been chosen as Bulgaria’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, following a combined vote by viewers of the Bulgarian National Television and a professional jury

Society | March 1, 2026, Sunday // 09:03

Power Vacuum in Iran After Khamenei Killed, US Signals Regime Change Push

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for more than three decades, has been killed in a joint Israeli and United States strike, bringing an end to a 36 year rule that defined the Islamic Republic’s domestic repression and regional posture. He was

World | March 1, 2026, Sunday // 08:56

Red, White & Spring: The Magic of Bulgaria's Baba Marta Day

Every year on the 1st of March, Bulgaria bursts into a sea of red and white as the nation celebrates one of its most cherished and uniquely Bulgarian traditions - Baba Marta Day.

Society » Culture | March 1, 2026, Sunday // 08:43

Bulgaria's Borissov Calls for Immediate Halt to Iranian Attacks Amid Tensions in the Middle East

GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the developments in the Middle East as deeply troubling, noting that thousands of Bulgarian citizens reside in the region

Politics | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 23:12

Around 1,000 Bulgarian Tourists Stranded in the Persian Gulf After Israel-US Strikes on Iran

Roughly 1,000 Bulgarian tourists are currently unable to leave the Persian Gulf region after a wave of flight cancellations by Wizz Air and Flydubai

Society » Incidents | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 19:45

Political Reactions in Bulgaria After Joint US-Israel Strikes on Iran

The Bulgarian Presidential Institution has expressed serious concern over the rapidly deteriorating security environment in the Middle East. In an official position distributed to the media, it stated that Bulgaria aligns itself with international initiat

Politics | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 19:24

US Tankers and Cargo Planes Stationed in Sofia Amid Iran-Israel Strikes, Bulgaria Safe

Several US military aircraft remain stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia

Politics » Defense | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 19:17

Tehran Burns, Oil Shocks Loom: How the US-Israel Offensive Is Reshaping the Middle East

The United States has deployed new military capabilities in its latest strikes on Iran, including the first operational use of so-called one-way attack drones.

World | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 16:46

Bulgaria: No Direct Military Threat as Authorities Activate Crisis Measures Amid Middle East Escalation

The Security Council under the Council of Ministers has concluded that there is currently no direct military threat to Bulgaria’s territory following the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Politics | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 16:31

Bulgaria on Alert as Military Conflict Unfolds in the Middle East

Bulgaria has taken proactive security measures in response to the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, according to acting Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev

Politics | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 13:16

Todorovden Celebrated with Horse Races and Name Day Festivities Across Bulgaria

The first Saturday of Great Lent in Bulgaria is devoted to Saint Theodore Tiron, whose memory the Church also honors on February 17.

Society » Culture | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 13:11

Bolivia: At Least 20 Dead as Military Plane Carrying Cash Crashes Near La Paz

At least 20 people lost their lives after a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying newly printed banknotes crashed while attempting to land near La Paz, police confirmed Friday.

World | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 12:17

Defense Minister: Bulgaria Not Involved in Israel-U.S. Strikes on Iran, Security Council to Meet

Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov clarified on Saturday that Bulgaria is not participating in the military operation conducted by Israel and the United States against Iran

Politics » Defense | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 10:34

US Officially at War With Iran After Joint Israel‑US Military Assault

Israel and the United States have launched coordinated military strikes on Iran, marking a formal entry of the U.S. into active conflict with Tehran

World | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 10:15

New Rules Complicate Voting for Bulgarian Citizens in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Bulgarian citizens living in non-EU countries, including Scotland and Northern Ireland, will face new challenges in exercising their right to vote in the early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026

Politics | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 09:28

The Worst Fears Realized: Israel and the US Strike Iran, Explosions Rock Tehran (UPDATED)

Israel has launched what it describes as a preemptive strike against Iran, triggering a rapid escalation in tensions across the region.

World | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 08:48

Young Bulgarians Fear War and Poor Healthcare, Show Little Political Interest

A recent study conducted in 2024 across 12 Southeast European countries by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and IPSOS shows that young people in Bulgaria feel a strong sense of insecurity

Society | February 28, 2026, Saturday // 08:37
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