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National Statistical Institute Bulgaria’s Exports to Third Countries Down 4.5%, Imports Up 7.3% in January - May 2025
Bulgaria
Parliament Adopts Amendments at First Reading to Insurance Code Concerning Civil Liability Insurance
On Thursday, Parliament adopted at first reading amendments to the Insurance Code submitted by the Council of Ministers. The amendments were supported by 106 MPs, five were against, and 34 abstained. Some of the proposed amendments are related to
Continue the Change Will Support No-Confidence Motions If They Do Not Move Bulgaria Away from Europe
From now on, Continue the Change will support votes of no confidence that do not move Bulgaria away from Europe, the party's Chair, Assen Vassilev, told journalists on the sidelines of the Parliament when asked what their approach will be when voting Friday on the no-confidence motion for "failure in the environment and water sector".
Counter-Corruption Act Amended Conclusively
Bulgaria's Parliament on Wednesday passed conclusively revisions to the Counter-Corruption Act, replacing the vote by which the National Assembly elects the members of the Counter-Corruption Commission from qualified to simple majority.
Syrian National Charged over Knife Attack in Central Sofia
The Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office has charged and detained a Syrian citizen accused of stabbing another man, also a Syrian national, the prosecution service announced on Thursday. The incident took place on July 6, around 8:00 p.m. near the
Economy


Bulgaria Among EU Countries with Lowest Share of Internet Users Watching TV or Videos Online in 2024
Eurostat 4.8 Mln Ukrainians Have Temporary Protection Status in EU Countries in May 2025, Their Number Dropped the Most in Bulgaria
As of May 31, 2025, 4.28 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU, Eurostat reported on Friday. The EU countries hosting the highest number of beneficiaries of
Health Minister Says Eight Helicopters to Provide Emergency Medical Services in Bulgaria
Health Minister Silvi Kirilov Thursday said eight helicopters will provide emergency medical services in Bulgaria. Kirilov, Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev and European Commission representatives.
Revenue from Overnight Stays in Bulgaria Up by 15.7% in May, Y/Y
Revenue from overnight stays at accommodation establishments in Bulgaria went up by 15.7% in May compared to the same month in 2024, reaching BGN 134.2 million, the National Statistical Institute said on Thursday. Of these, BGN 68.8 million came
Industrial Production Index Down by 6.6% in May, Y/Y
The Industrial Production Index decreased by 6.6% in May 2025, year-on-year, according to preliminary and seasonally adjusted data released by the National Statistical Institute on Thursday. This marks the sixth consecutive month of annual decline in the calendar-adjusted industrial production index. Over the past 25 months, the index has recorded year-on-year decreases in 23 of them.
Culture
Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language, Culture from July 14 to August 3
Veliko Tarnovo University will host the 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture from July 14 to August 3, the university's press centre said on Thursday.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Isperih Museum of History Director Vasileva: Sveshtari Tomb Preserves Thracian and Hellenistic Achievements
The Thracian royal tomb near the village of Sveshtari, Isperih, is celebrated not only for its exceptional state of preservation but also for the distinctive Hellenistic artistic achievements introduced into the Thracian environment, Director of Isperih Museum of History and archaeologist Teodora Vasileva said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Iskra Museum Deputy Director Petkov: Electrical and Climate Upgrade Planned for Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
A project to replace the electrical installation and renew the climate-control system of the Kazanlak Thracian Tomb is being drafted, Iskra Historical Museum Deputy Director Radoslav Petkov said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO Listing Brings Major Gains for Pirin National Park’s Conservation, Expert Angelinina Says
The inclusion of Pirin National Park on UNESCO’s World Heritage List delivers significant benefits for the preservation and sustainable development of the protected area, chief expert at the Pirin National Park Directorate Nikolina Angelinina said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
Balkans
EP resolution on North Macedonia Bulgaria's Foreign Policy Committee Chair Urges North Macedonia to Honour Commitments Assumed on Path to EU
Bulgaria’s National Assembly Foreign Policy Committee Chair Yordanka Fandakova on Wednesday urged North Macedonia to heed the European Parliament (EP) call for the country to honour the commitments it has assumed on the path of European
EP resolution on North Macedonia Vazrazhdane Leader Says North Macedonia Issue Has Required and Will Always Require National Unity
Commenting on the European Parliament's resolution on North Macedonia's progress towards accession, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament: "There are not many moments when we can demonstrate unity, but this is one of them.
EP resolution on North Macedonia GERB Leader Borissov: When Bulgaria Is United, We Can Achieve Results
"When Bulgaria is united, we can achieve results," GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on Facebook, following the adoption of the European Parliament’s annual report on North Macedonia’s progress toward EU accession.
EP resolution on North Macedonia TISP: Bulgaria Has Achieved Rare Geopolitical Victory for First Time
Bulgaria has achieved a significant geopolitical victory by defending its national interest and blocking a backdoor attempt to include contested language in the European Parliament's annual report on North Macedonia’s EU accession progress, MP Stanislav Balabanov from There Is Such a People (TISP) told journalists in Parliament.