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Defence Ministry Invites MiG-29 Engine Repair Bids, Ready to Pay EUR 21 Mln
Bulgaria's Defence Ministry has announced a public procurement procedure for the repair of up to ten engines for MiG-29 aircraft at an estimated cost of slightly over EUR 21 million.
Aging Nurses, Fewer GPs and Patchy Access: Continue the Change Hosts Expert Discussion on Health Care
An expert discussion on the challenges in Bulgarian health care organized by the Continue the Change party Tuesday, drew a picture where medical establishments are understaffed, nurses are ageing, general practitioners are not enough access to
Vazrazhdane Leader on GERB-UDF's Proposal to Choose Caretaker PM Beyond Individuals Touted: Constitution Has Lost Meaning
Approached by journalists on Tuesday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov commented that the proposal by GERB-UDF to elect a caretaker prime minister beyond the officials already touted, including among the other 239 MPs, is something possible in theory but hardly in practice.
Customs Officers Seize Over EUR 85,000 in Undeclared Currency at Kapitan Andreevo
Customs officers seized over EUR 85,000 in undeclared currency during inspections at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the Customs Agency office in Svilengrad said on Tuesday. The banknotes were discovered in four separate cases, with the
Economy
National Statistical Institute National Statistical Institute: January Inflation Up 0.7% from December
Bulgaria’s consumer price inflation was expected to be 0.7% higher than in December and 3.6% year-on-year in January 2026, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Tuesday.
Financial Supervision Commission Sets February 16 Deadline for Crypto Licence Applications
Crypto companies seeking to be licensed in Bulgaria need to submit their licence applications by February 16, 2026, the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) said on its website on Monday.
Vacation & SPA Expo 2026 and Third Spring Auto Retro Salon Open in Sofia on February 12
The international tourism exhibition Vacation & SPA Expo 2026 will take place from February 12 to 14 at Inter Expo Center in Sofia, bringing together exhibitors from several continents, the organizers said. The presence of companies from all
Google Provides USD 500,000 in Further Funding to INSAIT for Advances in Artificial Intelligence
Google, the global technology leader, has supported the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University with an award of USD 500,000. The distinction is given for high results achieved in the
Culture
BTA interview Engineer Ivaylo Nachev: Antarctica Provides Clear Data on Solar Activity
Antarctica is a place where polar astronomical projects can be carried out with much greater precision, says the team led by engineer Ivaylo Nachev. He is currently at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base St. Kliment Ohridski on Livingston Island and has
Commemorative Plaque Unveiled in Sofia for 105th Anniversary of University of National and World Economy
A commemorative plaque marking the 105th anniversary of the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) was unveiled on Monday at 6 Slavyanska Street in Sofia, in front of the building where, on May 21, 1920, the Free University of Political and Economic Sciences - the predecessor of today's UNWE - was established.
Clint Eastwood’s Son Kyle Eastwood to Perform in Sofia
Kyle Eastwood, son of Clint Eastwood, will perform in Sofia on May 8 with the Eastwood by Eastwood project, the organizers from the SoFest festival said Monday.
Latest Film by Jacky Stoev and Nikola Boshnakov, “Aurora”, to Premiere at 30th Sofia Film Fest
The latest film by Jacky Stoev and Nikola Boshnakov, Aurora, will have its gala premiere at the 30th Sofia Film Fest, Art Fest announced on Monday. One of the leading roles is played by Brenno Placido. The co-writer of the screenplay is Hristo
Balkans
Chinese Humanoid Robot, Dressed in Vest Inspired by Traditional Serbian Folk Costume, Presented in Belgrade
SDSM Secretary General Dimitrijevikj: Five-Tonne Marijuana Seizure Raises Border Questions
Opposition SDSM calls on prosecutors to open an investigation after Serbian police seized five tonnes of marijuana linked to Skopje-based Alphapharm, SDSM Secretary General Aleksandar Sasa Dimitrijevikj said on Monday.
Serbian President Vucic Signs Judicial Laws EC Describes as Step Backward for European Integration
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has signed decrees approving a set of judicial reforms which the European Commission has described as "a serious step backwards in Serbia's European integration process", according to reports in the Serbian media. The five laws passed by the ruling majority in the Serbian parliament on January 28 came into force today, according to RTS.
Taxi Drivers Call New Two-day Strike to Protest Electric Transition Timelines
Taxi drivers in Greece will hold a two-day strike starting February 3 to protest electric transition timelines, the online edition of Kathimerini said Friday.
Mandatory Military Service in Serbia to Begin in December 2026 or March 2027, President Vucic Says
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that mandatory military service in the country will start either in December 2026 or in March 2027, Serbian public broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia reported. The decision on when conscription will begin