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Bulgaria remains among the EU countries with the lowest prices, but the gap with average European price levels has gradually narrowed after the period of high inflation.
Doctors at Pirogov performed surgery on both hands of a boy with epidermolysis bullosa, with the participation of Dr Paige Fox from Stanford Medicine.
A father and his 9-year-old child were injured after falling from an amusement ride in Antonovo. Both were taken to hospital in Targovishte and are not in life-threatening condition.
A programme on the Ruse bank of the Danube began with a river parade, air show, daytime fireworks, water battles, an art happening and Bulgarian and Romanian wine tastings.
Former police officer Simona Radeva has been detained and escorted to Sliven Prison, where she will serve her 3-year-and-6-month sentence.
A 44-year-old man has been charged with illegally growing 113 cannabis plants and possessing high-risk narcotic substances near Lilyanovo.
All three mayoral candidates nominated by the MRF won in the first round of partial local elections in the Kardzhali and Razgrad regions.
A roadside assistance vehicle caught fire in Sofia’s Nadezhda district, with the flames spreading to five other cars. No injuries were reported.
The UK economy contracted in April, with a fall in services activity cited as the main driver of negative growth, according to the ONS.
Boyko Rashkov said after a parliamentary hearing with the SANS chair that Oleg Nevzorov was assisted by a well-known Varna resident during his stay in Baba Alino.
Boyko Borisov said in Shumen that GERB, as a systemic party, supports restoring a 100-day tolerance period for the government.
Bulgaria reported a 4.3% drop in foreign tourist arrivals from January to April 2026, while the EU posted average growth of 4.5%, Ilian Dimitrov said.
Stara Zagora Municipality’s Audit Committee is working to strengthen control, transparency and the effective management of public funds for the benefit of citizens.
Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is facing another expected shortage of lifeguards despite a 20% pay increase. The sector is seeking staff and alternative solutions to secure beaches.
Voters in Sofia’s Sredets district are choosing a mayor from six candidates. A total of 28,009 eligible voters can cast their ballots in 43 polling stations.
The Wholesale Market Price Index fell by 2.56% over the past week. Zucchini and tomatoes recorded the sharpest declines among vegetables, while cherries saw the biggest drop among fruits.
