Bulgaria News

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Prosecutor Collegium of the Supreme Judicial Council Postpones Decision on Temporary Suspension of Emilia Rusinova.

The Prosecutor Collegium of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is expected to hold an extraordinary meeting to consider the request for the temporary suspension of Emilia Rusinova from her position as administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office and as a prosecutor. The request was submitted by the Minister of Justice after disciplinary proceedings.

8 Jul

Legal Committee Begins Debate on Electoral Code Changes.

The parliamentary legal committee starts reviewing bills for changes to the Electoral Code, submitted by several parties. Key topics are the return of machine voting and the fate of the 'Abroad' electoral district.

8 Jul

Interior Minister: Investigation Launched into Whether Delyan Peevski's Plane Is His Own.

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced an investigation into whether the plane used by Delyan Peevski is his own. The probe also examines flight financing and possible links to assets from the collapsed Corporate Commercial Bank (CCB).

8 Jul

Ambulance Driver and Assistant Save Baby Born on Way to Hospital in Ruse.

An emergency medical team in Ruse performed a risky delivery in an ambulance, where the baby was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around its neck. Thanks to the quick reaction of the driver and assistant, the child was stabilized.

8 Jul

Elena Yoncheva and Taner Kabilov Join ECR Group.

MEPs Elena Yoncheva and Taner Kabilov from DPS have joined the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group, announced European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The two were independents after leaving Renew Europe at the end of 2024.

7 Jul

Ekaterina Dafovska Survives Serious Crash on Trakia Highway.

Olympic biathlon champion Ekaterina Dafovska was involved in a serious car accident on the Trakia highway but escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred at the 280-th kilometer near Yambol while she was traveling from Burgas to Sofia.

7 Jul

Bus kills 67-year-old woman on pedestrian crossing in Veliko Tarnovo.

A 67-year-old woman died after being hit by a public transport bus in the center of Veliko Tarnovo. The incident occurred on a pedestrian crossing near the central market, and the woman died at the scene.

7 Jul

New dividing island at Orlov Most sparks controversy.

The newly built dividing island made of plastic bollards at the Orlov Most intersection in Sofia has sparked comments. Drivers claim violations continue, while the Sofia Municipality analyzes the effect.

7 Jul

Payment of Pensions Updated by 7,8% Begins Today.

Starting 7 July, the payment of pensions updated by 7,8% for July 2026 begins. The increase under the Swiss rule covers all labor pensions granted by the end of 2025, as well as a number of supplements.

7 Jul

Ombudsman Delcheva Submits Budget Opinion Focusing on Vulnerable Groups.

Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva submitted to the National Assembly an opinion on the draft state budget and the budget of the National Social Security Institute for 2026, warning of a risk of deteriorating social protection for vulnerable groups. She calls for a real public debate and assessment of social effects.

7 Jul

Budget 2026 Enters Parliament for Review

The draft state budget for 2026, approved by the Council of Ministers, enters parliament for review by the budget and defense committees. The financial framework, with a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, is expected to take effect on 1 August.

7 Jul

Ivaylo Mirchev Asks What Radev Promised Erdogan to Freeze Botas Contract.

MP Ivaylo Mirchev demanded an answer on what Prime Minister Rumen Radev promised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to agree to freeze the contract with Botas for 15 months. He questioned the contract's benefits, which he said lead to billions in losses for Bulgaria.

7 Jul

Prof. Rachev: After 20 July, Bulgaria Enters Hot Summer Mode with Tropical Nights.

After a brief period of more pleasant weather, from the second half of July Bulgaria will enter a hot summer regime with daytime temperatures up to 38 degrees and tropical nights in Southern Bulgaria.

7 Jul

Sofia University Elects Rector for Term Until November 2027.

At the start of the meeting, a vote is expected on whether to allow media to attend the rector election. Initially, it will be decided whether journalists may be present.

7 Jul

Terziev: Care for Small Things Changes Sofia

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev presented the renovated public spaces in the city center. He emphasized that constant care and attention to detail are key to changing the urban environment.

7 Jul

U.S. Military C-17 Aircraft Appears at Sofia Airport.

Air Force military transport aircraft appeared at Sofia’s civilian airport just days after Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said that all U.S. military aircraft had left the country. This became clear from a Facebook post by Anton Balakchiev, which also included several photos.