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Bulgarian presidential election moves to runoff

31 clusters · 135 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Nihal Yuzergan analyzes first-round presidential election results

The Bulgarian presidential election has concluded its first round, moving toward a runoff to determine the new head of state. While specific percentages for the first round were not detailed in the latest reports, politi

GERB leadership restructuring and political tensions

10 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Boyko Borisov criticizes Bulgarian government and unveils party strategy

Boyko Borisov, leader of the GERB party, has initiated internal restructuring and leadership changes following significant electoral losses. In the Yambol region, Borisov replaced Dimitar Ivanov with Nikolay Kostadinov a

Repatriation and scientific study of Tsar Samuel's remains

8 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Defense withholds final costs for Tsar Samuil repatriation

Greece and Bulgaria have finalized a historic agreement for the mutual exchange of cultural and anthropological heritage. During a ceremony at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki, Greek Prime Minister Kyriako

Bulgarian parliamentary inquiry into Ognyan Atanasov pardon

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament fails to convene hearing on drug trafficker pardon

An extraordinary session of the Bulgarian National Assembly failed to convene on October 13, 2026, due to a lack of quorum. The session was requested by the ‘We Continue the Change’ party, supported by GERB and ‘Democrat

Bulgarian 2026 presidential race updates

29 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Iliyana Yotova proposes constitutional reforms for Bulgaria

The 2026 Bulgarian presidential contest has intensified as candidates formalize their runs and party endorsements solidify. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova, who officially announced her candidacy, maintains a strong po

Bulgaria fuel prices and inflation relief measures

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria distributes 50 euro inflation checks to 440,000 citizens

Bulgaria continues to face uncertainty regarding fuel prices, with debates intensifying over market transparency and potential government intervention. While recent drops in crude oil prices below $100 per barrel led to

Bulgarian agricultural financial aid initiatives

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria to begin agricultural payments on October 20

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture has announced several large-scale financial aid packages to support the domestic agricultural sector following farmer protests and market instability. Initially, Minister Plamen Abro