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The Petrohan Case in Bulgaria: Prosecutors Outline Two Murders and One Suicide

The Prosecutor’s Office has released further details regarding the investigation into the deaths of six individuals connected to the incidents at the Petrohan lodge and under Okolchitsa Peak

Crime | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 16:29

Viral Proposal Turns Violent: Queer Referee Targeted Outside Home

German football referee Pascal Kaiser was hospitalized over the weekend after being assaulted outside his Cologne home, his lawyer confirmed to local media on Monday. Kaiser shared a photo of his bruised face on Instagram, highlighting the severity of the

Sports | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 16:14

Bulgaria: Industrial Production Climbs Slightly, Construction Contracts in December 2025

In December 2025, Bulgaria’s industrial sector showed modest growth following two consecutive months of decline, yet on an annual basis, production fell for the 13th month in a row.

Business » Industry | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 15:44

Serbia Records Worst Corruption Score in Two Decades

According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, Serbia has recorded its lowest ranking in 20 years, placing 116th out of 182 countries and territories

World » Southeast Europe | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 15:01

Bulgaria’s Trade Deficit Hits Record in December 2025 Amid Soaring Imports

In December 2025, Bulgaria’s total exports of goods rose by 2.5% compared to the same month a year earlier, reaching 6.7364 billion leva (€3.44 billion), after a contraction of 4% in November.

Business » Industry | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 14:48

Bulgarians Throw a Party for a Six-Month-Old Pothole

In the Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad, citizens marked an unusual milestone by celebrating the “sixth month” of a large pothole in the city with cake, balloons, and festive decorations

Society | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 14:17

President Yotova to Announce Caretaker Prime Minister in Coming Days, Greatness Offers Support

During consultations with President Iliana Yotova, "Greatness" party leader Ivelin Mihaylov emphasized the urgent challenge facing the caretaker government: halting ongoing harmful processes and initiating a positive recovery.

Politics | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 13:43

Bulgaria's Borissov Meets UK Ambassador: GERB Commits to Strong Institutions and Euro-Atlantic Partnership

At a meeting held at GERB’s headquarters, party leader Boyko Borissov met with British Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Nathaniel Copsey, to discuss issues of regional security, the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom, and the import

Politics » Diplomacy | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 13:20

Bulgaria Begins Major Overhaul: Army Weapons Shift to NATO Standards Underway

Outgoing Bulgarian Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirmed that the Bulgarian Army is in the process of transitioning to NATO-standard weapons, a step aimed at modernizing its arsenal.

Politics » Defense | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 13:00

Romania Shifts Gears: Government Pushes for Investment-Led Economy

The Romanian government is moving to reshape the country’s economy by shifting the focus from consumption-driven growth to investment-led development, according to Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare.

World » Southeast Europe | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 12:47

Bulgaria: MECH Withdraws from Consultations, Accuses President Yotova of Oligarchic Ties

During consultations at the presidency, President Iliana Yotova welcomed representatives of the "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) party, including party leader Radostin Vassilev, MECH parliamentary group chairman Kiril Veselinski, and MPs Krasimir Manov and

Politics | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 12:03

Bulgaria: Andrey Gyurov Tipped as Preferred Caretaker PM by APS Amid Electoral Code Concerns

During consultations with President Iliana Yotova on the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) clearly expressed its position that Andrey Gyurov, the agreed deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BN

Politics | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 11:35

Norway Investigates Two Senior Diplomats over Links to Jeffrey Epstein

Norwegian authorities have launched investigations into two senior diplomats in connection with their ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 11:13

Third Metro Line Extension Kicks Off in Sofia, Slatina Link Underway

Construction has officially started on the expansion of Sofia’s third metro line in the area of the G. S. Rakovski Military Academy park.

Society | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 11:08

Japan Moves Closer to NATO With Plan to Back Ukraine Through Non-Lethal Aid

Japan is preparing to deepen its cooperation with NATO by joining an alliance-backed framework aimed at supporting Ukraine

World » Ukraine | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 11:01

Bulgaria Sinks to the Bottom Again: New Corruption Index Exposes Deepening Governance Crisis

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025 paints a bleak picture, showing that corruption remains entrenched worldwide and that attempts to reduce it have largely failed. The latest findings underline that global levels of corrupt

Society | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 10:45

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
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