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Bulgarian Consumers Hit by Higher Costs: Services Soar, Fuel Follows

Bulgaria is seeing a notable rise in prices, with the latest monthly inflation reported at 0.3% and annual inflation at 3.3%, according to preliminary data for February released by Atanas Atanasov

Society | March 9, 2026, Monday // 13:08

120 Bulgarians Stranded in Maldives Safely Return Home on Charter Flight

Last night, 120 Bulgarians who had been stranded in the Maldives finally returned home aboard a charter flight operated by the Bulgarian airline GullivAir.

Society | March 9, 2026, Monday // 12:29

IMF Warns of “Unthinkable” Global Shock as Middle East War Sparks Energy Crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged governments to prepare for potentially unprecedented economic challenges as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.

World | March 9, 2026, Monday // 12:02

Europe’s Gas Prices Skyrocket 30% as Iran War Threatens Energy Security

Natural gas futures in Europe surged as much as 30% in early trading today, surpassing €69 per megawatt-hour, marking the highest level since January 2023

World » EU | March 9, 2026, Monday // 11:14

Iran War: Turkey Sends F-16s to Northern Cyprus, Macron Visits the Island

Turkey has deployed six F-16 fighter jets along with air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) as tensions in the Middle East intensify

World » EU | March 9, 2026, Monday // 11:11

Bulgarian Fuel Prices Soar Up to 9% in a Week - And It’s Only the Start

Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo.

Business » Energy | March 9, 2026, Monday // 11:01

Bulgarian Politics: Vassilev Signals Possible Partnership with Radev to Push Judicial Reform

Asen Vassilev, leader of We Continue the Change (WCC), did not rule out a potential partnership with Rumen Radev’s political formation to advance judicial reform and elect a new Supreme Judicial Council.

Politics | March 9, 2026, Monday // 10:17

Bulgaria Strikes 620 Million Deal for Advanced U.S. Missile Systems

Bulgaria is set to purchase a coastal defense missile system from the United States valued at approximately USD 620 million, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Politics » Defense | March 9, 2026, Monday // 09:17

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Clarifies: U.S. Planes in Sofia Not Heading to Persian Gulf

Bulgaria is not being used as a logistical base for U.S. operations in Iran, clarified Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in an interview with bTV. He emphasized that Bulgarian territory is not considered a target by Iranian authorities.

Politics » Defense | March 9, 2026, Monday // 09:09

Efforts to Evacuate Bulgarians From the Middle East Continue

The operation to evacuate Bulgarians stranded across the Middle East is ongoing, as authorities work to bring citizens to safety amid rising regional tensions.

Society | March 9, 2026, Monday // 09:03

Bulgarian Posts Workers Protest for Higher Wages Amid Pension Day

Employees of “Bulgarian Posts” staged protests today in several cities, including Sofia, Burgas, and Ruse, temporarily stepping outside post office branches to make their demands known.

Society | March 9, 2026, Monday // 08:51

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Chosen: Who Is Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei?

Iran’s clerical establishment has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Tehran at the start of the war with Iran on 28 February.

World | March 9, 2026, Monday // 08:43

Oil Explodes Past 100 Dollars as War Fears Grip Global Markets

Global oil markets opened the week with an abrupt surge in prices, pushing crude benchmarks above the symbolic USD 100 per barrel mark for the first time since the early stages of the war in Ukraine in 2022

Business » Energy | March 9, 2026, Monday // 08:22

Wow Moment for Bulgaria! Nikola Tsolov Wins His First Formula 2 Race

Bulgarian racing talent Nikola Tsolov opened the 2026 Formula 2 season with a major achievement, taking victory in the main race at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne

Sports | March 8, 2026, Sunday // 09:57

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating Women Around the World on March 8

March 8 is marked around the world as International Women’s Day, a date symbolizing solidarity, strength and unity among women. Over time, the day has become both a celebration and a reminder of the long struggle for equal rights, dignity and recognition

Society » Culture | March 8, 2026, Sunday // 09:49

Bulgaria: Economy Produces 5,216 Euros Per Capita in Q4 2025

Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary figures from the National Statistical Institute. On a quarterly basis, seasonally adjusted data indicate a growth of 0.8% relat

Business » Finance | March 8, 2026, Sunday // 08:53

Fuel Prices Lower in Bulgaria Than in Greece Despite Rising Global Oil Costs

One week after the start of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran, the effects are already visible on global oil markets. The escalation quickly influenced trading on international exchanges, where crude oil prices reacted to the rising uncertainty surr

Business » Energy | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 19:22

Bulgaria Grants Protection to European Prosecutor After Allegations of Pressure from Peevski

The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior has assigned security to European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva after she reported pressure and threats linked to investigations conducted by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Bulgaria

World » EU | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 19:18

Snowboarding World Shows Support for Malena Zamfirova After Slope Crash, Skier Who Hit Her Tests Negative for Alcohol

The skier who struck 16-year-old Bulgarian snowboarder Malena Zamfirova at the Czech resort of Špindlerův Mlýn was not under the influence of alcohol, Czech police confirmed

Sports | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 19:10

Bulgaria: Mystery Drone Forces Brief Closure of Airspace above Sofia Airport

Airspace above Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport was temporarily shut down on Saturday after security systems detected a drone in the vicinity of the capital’s main aviation hub

Society » Incidents | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 19:04

Bulgaria Condemns Politically Motivated Vandalism Against Cultural Club in North Macedonia

The Bulgarian cultural club "Ivan Mihailov" in Bitola has again fallen victim to vandalism, with masked individuals covering the building in graffiti, including the slogan "Macedonia of the Macedonians," alongside obscene imagery.

Politics | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 12:24
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