Politics
News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
Amendments to the Defense Act: Raising the Service Age, Protection from Drones, and More
Amendments to the Defense Act come into effect, including an increase in the maximum service age, the right to use weapons against drones, the definition of "deterrence," and other provisions. The President imposed a veto, which was overridden.
Caretaker Government: A Dynamic and Complex Year with a High Degree of Consensus
Caretaker Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov reported on a dynamic and complex 2025 for the government, highlighting the difficulties within the coalition, but also the high degree of consensus and trust between partners.
Radev Appoints New Ambassadors to Italy, Portugal, Finland, and Colombia
President Rumen Radev issued decrees appointing new ambassadors to Italy, Portugal, Finland, and Colombia, according to the publication in the "State Gazette."
Caretaker Government Discusses Important Decisions: Aviation, Taxis, Partnership with the US
Today's meeting of the caretaker cabinet includes discussions on an aviation plan, changes to taxi regulations, a partnership with the US for criminal record data, and reports on demographic development.
Bulgaria's National Debt: The Future of Debt and the Impact on Taxes
A new digital tool reveals a worrying trend: Bulgaria's national debt is growing rapidly, threatening to raise taxes. What does this mean for Bulgarian households and how could entering the Eurozone change the situation?
The Armed Forces in 2025: F-16s, New Ships, and Legislative Changes
An overview of key events for the Armed Forces in 2025 – the delivery of F-16s, new ships, legislative changes, and the challenges facing the army.
Yanaki Stoilov: Constitutional Amendments Are Not on the Agenda
Constitutional Judge Yanaki Stoilov stated that constitutional amendments are not on the agenda. He commented on the state of the political system, the problems in forming a caretaker government, and the importance of fair elections.
Bulgaria and Albania Discussed Their Contributions to NATO
The defense ministers of Bulgaria and Albania discussed their cooperation within NATO, emphasizing the development of deterrence and defense capabilities on the Alliance's Eastern Flank.
Iliana Iotova on St. Stephen's Day in Istanbul: Celebration of the Bulgarian Church and 155 Years of the Exarchate
Vice President Iliana Iotova will participate in the celebration of the Bulgarian Church "St. Stephen" in Istanbul, where she will attend the liturgy on St. Stephen's Day and deliver a greeting. 155 years since the establishment of the Bulgarian Exarchate are also being commemorated. Patriarch Daniel is on a visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Politicians Sent Christmas Wishes: Health, Prosperity, and Faith
Leading politicians from different parties sent Christmas wishes to Bulgarian citizens. The messages include wishes for health, happiness, prosperity, faith, and peace in their homes.
Night work pay to be recalculated in euros from 2026.
From January 1, 2026, pay for night work, academic degrees, and on-call time will be recalculated in euros. This is part of the preparations for the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria.
Bozhidar Bozhanov: It's time for GERB to demand the resignation of the head of the CPC Anton Slavchev
Bozhidar Bozhanov from 'Yes, Bulgaria' called on GERB to demand the resignation of the head of the CPC Anton Slavchev, after Boyko Borisov stated that trust in the CPC is exhausted. The scandal is related to the CPC's attempt to remove the mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev.
Radev: The Stability of the State in Conditions of Political Crisis - The Key Question
In an interview with BTA, the Governor of the BNB, Dimitar Radev, discusses the role of institutions in conditions of political instability, the perspective of the Eurozone, and the importance of financial stability. He emphasizes that he would not accept to be a caretaker Prime Minister, and comments on the extension of the budget.
The Constitutional Court opens a case for the parliament's refusal to approve the referendum on the euro
The Constitutional Court is considering a case at the request of 51 MPs regarding the decision of the National Assembly not to accept the proposal for a referendum on the introduction of the euro in 2026.
Rumen Radev: "March the Third Movement" Has Nothing to Do With Me
President Rumen Radev categorically denied any connection to the newly formed "March the Third" party and accused people collecting money in his name of fraud. Back in November, Radev warned about such attempts.