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Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated in Brussels that all institutions in Bulgaria are actively working to secure the release of Bulgarian sailors, though he acknowledged the situation is particularly complex and sensitive, BNT reports. He made these comments while attending a summit of EU leaders alongside the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The Bulgarian sailors, part of the crew of the "Galaxy Leader" ship, have been held captive by Yemeni Houthis since November of the previous year.
When questioned about the progress of discussions with the European Commission concerning the Recovery and Sustainability Plan and the possibility of receiving the second tranche, Glavchev explained that changes in the National Assembly's decisions are necessary for any government to pursue modifications. He noted that while there are existing agreements with the European Commission, they cannot violate the current decisions made by the National Assembly. He expressed hope for positive outcomes if the representatives permit a change.
On the topic of police and prosecutor actions against vote-buying, Glavchev assured that these measures would persist until the conclusion of the election day.
When exchanging Bulgarian leva for euros at post offices, all clients will be required to present a valid identity document
Bulgarian pensioners living abroad must take steps to ensure they continue receiving their pensions without interruption by submitting
In April 2026, Bulgarian high school students will have the opportunity to spend a week in Brussels as part of the From Idea to Law - Youth Academy program
Bulgarian brokerage firms have been implicated in an international investigation into a Russian money-laundering scheme. According to Intelligence Online
Bulgarian racing talent Nikola Tsolov is set to make his Formula 2 debut ahead of schedule this month.
The Bulgarian army has begun the process of retiring the long-serving Soviet Makarov pistol, which has been in service since 1951
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova outlined the reasons behind the projected rise in Bulgaria’s debt for next year, which is set to reach 10.5 billion euros
A Russian media outlet, "Vzglyad," has released a ranking of what it calls "hostile governments," assessing countries according to their perceived antagonism toward Russia through a points-based system
The newly appointed special commercial administrator of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, Rumen Spetsov, moved quickly on his first day in the role
In 2026, Bulgaria will once again take the helm of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), marking its second term in this role
Sudan has called on the European Union to suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, warning that European-made weapons are reaching the country’s warzones
Rumen Spetsov has officially been registered in Bulgaria’s Commercial Register as the special commercial administrator of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas
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