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
Bulgaria’s President will participate in the EU-ASEAN Meeting
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
@aseanbriefing.com
On December 14 and 15, the head of state Rumen Radev will visit Brussels, reports the press office of the president.
On December 14, Rumen Radev will participate in the annual European Union - Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. The forum, which is held for the first time in the format of presidential and governmental leaders, marks 45 years of diplomatic relations between the EU and ASEAN, which are also strategic partners from 2020.
On December 15, the head of state Rumen Radev will represent Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the European Council.
Among the topics of the European leaders' discussions are expected to be dealing with the consequences of the energy and economic crisis in Europe, the war in Ukraine, security and defense, the Southern Neighborhood, foreign affairs.
Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook
Write to us at editors@novinite.com
Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg
/BGNES
Related Articles:
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Home Ownership with 86% of Households Owning Their Homes
In 2024, about 68% of households across the European Union were owner-occupied, a slight decline from 69% in 2023, according to Eurostat data. The remaining 32% of the EU population lived in rented homes, up from 31% the previous year.
Rumen Radev Slams Electoral Code Changes Restricting Bulgarians Abroad from Voting
Former president Rumen Radev sharply criticized the amendments to the Electoral Code adopted by parliament, arguing that they amount to a deliberate curtailment of democratic rights for Bulgarians living abroad
Politics | February 6, 2026, Friday // 10:00
EU Demands Repayment as Bulgaria Struggles with Reforms and RRP Deadlines
Bulgaria risks returning 143 million euros previously allocated under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) after the National Assembly voted to dissolve the Anti-Corruption Commission
Bulgaria Gets Just 1% of EU Migrants, but Ranks High for Unaccompanied Children
More than four million migrants from non EU countries entered the European Union over the course of a single year, with Bulgaria accounting for just about one percent of that total.
Bulgarians Split on EU Future, Fear Economic Decline and Security Threats
Bulgarians display deep skepticism about the EU’s future, according to the latest Eurobarometer 2025 survey conducted by the European Parliament.
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
Macedonian PM Mickoski: No Constitutional Changes While I’m Prime Minister
Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated in Skopje that there will be no constitutional changes as long as he remains in office, BGNES reported.
Outgoing Foreign Minister to Critics: Next Parliament Will Decide on Bulgaria’s Role in Trump’s Board of Peace
Outgoing Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev defended Sofia’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, emphasizing that the move aligns with national interests and follows all legal procedures
Bulgaria Backs Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Offers National Support
Bulgaria endorses the launch of the second phase of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which is backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803
Trump Appoints Bulgarian Diplomat Nickolay Mladenov as High Representative for Gaza
Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov has been appointed High Representative for Gaza. In this role, he will act as the key on-the-ground link between the Peace Council and the National Committee for the Governance of Gaza (NCAG), coordinating civilian and
Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Urges Country to Support Iranian People Against Tehran
The democratic world must take a clear stand with the Iranian people in the face of Tehran’s crackdown, Israel’s ambassador to Bulgaria, Yosef Levi-Sfari
