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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
NEK Launches Revolutionary Market for Green Energy Guarantees at BNEB
The National Electric Company is introducing an innovative auction for renewable energy source guarantees of origin, as part of the European clean energy strategy.
The reference rate reaches its lowest level of 1.82% since August 2025
The Bulgarian National Bank announced another reduction of the base interest rate, continuing the downward trend since the peak values at the end of 2023.
The Parliament adopted controversial amendments to the State Property Act
The deputies approved large-scale changes in legislation concerning the sale of state properties and simplification of administrative procedures through electronic auctions and shortened timeframes.
Trade Deal between the US and EU: Hidden Challenges and Unclear Perspectives
The new trade agreement between the US and the European Union raises more questions than answers, with numerous unresolved details and potential economic risks.
Political clash: Portnih exposes an attempt to discredit PP
The former mayor of Varna, Ivan Portnih, rejects the accusations by MPs from PP as unfounded and aimed at diverting attention from internal party problems.
Nadya Petrova: Landscape Poetry between Abstraction and Geometry
The Burgas Gallery "Petko Zadgorski" presents an innovative exhibition by artist Nadya Petrova, who reinterprets the landscape genre through a minimalist and constructive approach.
Digitalization of Cultural Heritage: Failure or Challenge for Bulgarian Libraries
The Ministry of Culture reveals a drastic reduction of a digitization project due to delays that threaten Bulgaria's cultural digital transformation.
Vesislava Delcheva: The Mission of the Ombudsman - Protection of Rights and Social Justice
Newly elected Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva outlines her priorities for protecting vulnerable groups, plans active checks in institutions and support for citizens.
Youth protest forces Zelensky to restore independence of anti-corruption agencies
Ukrainian deputies unanimously repealed a controversial presidential law after mass protests that threatened the country's European integration ambitions.
Breastfeeding in Bulgaria: Hidden Challenges and Support Potential
A national study reveals the critical need for specialized support for mothers, with every third mother discontinuing breastfeeding before the sixth month due to a lack of professional consultations.
Firefighters: 81 Extinguished Fires in 24 Hours - Statistics and Analysis
The National Fire Service reports extensive activity with 81 extinguished fires, of which 21 caused direct material damage, with no human casualties registered.
NATO 2025: Bulgarian Perspective on Security and Defense
Experts and political leaders analyzed NATO's strategic priorities after the meeting in The Hague, emphasizing national defense policy and challenges until 2035.
Education - a key lever for economic development according to an expert analysis by the Economic and Social Council
The Economic and Social Council presents a critical report on the need for radical reform in Bulgarian education, emphasizing the quality, scope, and market applicability of knowledge.
Bulgaria's Budget Deficit: Increase of 750 million leva in June 2025
The Ministry of Finance reports an increase in the budget deficit to 3.353 billion levs by the end of the first half of the year, which represents 1.5% of the projected GDP.
Conor McGregor lost a civil lawsuit for sexual assault in the Dublin court
The famous MMA fighter Conor McGregor failed to appeal the court decision that found him guilty of sexual assault against Niamh Hand in 2018 in Dublin.