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Bulgarian drug trafficking and fentanyl epidemic

25 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgarian police seize drug-laced gummy bears in Kazichene and Sofia

Bulgarian law enforcement has intensified operations against drug trafficking, production, and corruption. In the Burgas region, the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP) previously dismantled an unde

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [BG]

Bulgarian minimum wage and security sector salary disputes

22 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgarian Labor Minister announces minimum wage and pension updates

Bulgaria has approved amendments to the Labor Code to determine the minimum wage based on purchasing power, growth rates, and productivity, with a long-term goal of reaching 60% of the median wage. The government set the

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Bulgarian municipal waste management developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Blagoevgrad Municipality initiates waste management equipment modernization

Local municipalities in Bulgaria are implementing various strategies to improve waste management services. In Popovo, officials have drafted regulations to establish a new municipal enterprise for waste collection and cl

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Balkans and Italy: Extreme storms, heat, and seasonal shifts

327 clusters · 890 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria weather forecast: Warm spell followed by cold front

Weather patterns across the Balkans and Central Europe have transitioned through cycles of extreme heat, severe storms, and seasonal shifts. Following the extreme heat and drought of August 2026, the region entered Septe

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Bulgaria judicial council reforms and prosecutor selection

28 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgarian judges elect six new members to High Judicial Council

In August 2026, the selection process for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) intensified. For the prosecutor quota, candidates included Ivaylo Iliev, Siyka Mileva, and Marina Nenkova. For the judicial quota, Krasiemira M

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Bulgarian economic pressures and retail price scrutiny

35 clusters · 202 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria inflation reaches 6.1% in October

Bulgarian households face intensifying financial pressure from rising costs for utilities, fuel, and food. Following the transition to the euro on January 1, 2026, inflationary pressures remained high. In September 2026,

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Iliana Yotova wins Bulgarian presidential runoff

43 clusters · 665 sources · last updated

Latest: Andrey Gyurov election results spark debate over Bulgarian right-wing leadership

Iliana Yotova has won the Bulgarian presidential runoff, becoming the first woman to be directly elected to the presidency in the country’s history. Yotova, who has served as acting president since January 2026 following

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Bulgaria 2026 presidential election runoff results

59 clusters · 80 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria faces political division ahead of presidential runoff

The runoff of the 25 October 2026 presidential election has concluded, with official results confirming a victory for incumbent acting President Iliana Yotova and her running mate Kiril Valchev. The pair secured 57.58% o

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Crime and law enforcement operations in Bulgaria

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Haskovo police conduct specialized operation resulting in 13 arrests

Law enforcement agencies in Bulgaria continue to conduct operations targeting narcotics, smuggling, and various criminal activities. In the Blagoevgrad region, police seized over 190 grams of amphetamine, cannabis, and c

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Increased bear activity in Balkan regions

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgarian authorities deploy traps to capture bear near Kresna

Reports indicate rising bear activity in parts of the Balkans, causing concern for human safety and livestock. In Serbia, increased sightings have been noted near Tara National Park and the village of Bioska. In the Bios

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Bulgarian election misconduct allegations

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Election official removed from commission in Bolyartsi

Reports of misconduct have emerged involving election officials in different regions of Bulgaria. In the Burgas region, the Regional Election Commission removed the chairperson of a local commission in the village of Izg

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Blagoevgrad lung hospital financial and legal crisis

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Blagoevgrad lung hospital faces financial and legal crisis

The St. Ivan Rilski Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Pneumo-Phthisiatric Diseases in Blagoevgrad is facing severe threats to its continued operation due to financial mismanagement, legal disputes, and potenti

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