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Rumen Radev's landslide victory in April delivered Bulgaria its first single-party majority government in years. Western media immediately started drawing parallels to Viktor Orban, labeling Radev as Putin's potential "Trojan horse" in the EU. The Financial Times and Washington Post ran pieces suggesting Bulgaria would become the Kremlin's new best friend in Brussels after Orban's defeat in Hungary....

The caretaker cabinet of Andrey Gyurov formally handed over power to Rumen Radev’s newly elected regular government in a ceremony at the Council of Ministers. Gyurov, the outgoing prime minister, described his team’s tenure as a moment when the state rediscovered its spine, telling the incoming ministers, “We are not here by historical coincidence, we all entered this building because Bulgarian citizens took to the squares and refused to tolerate greed, arrogance, and self-forgetfulness.” He urged... Читать дальше...

Overnight conditions across Bulgaria are expected to remain mostly cloudy, with localized rain and thunderstorms developing in parts of northwestern and north-central regions. The weather will remain unstable heading into the weekend. On Saturday morning, minimum temperatures are forecast to range between 9 and 14 degrees Celsius in most areas....

The 2026 edition of the Giro d'Italia officially began in Bulgaria, with the ceremonial start taking place in the Old Town of Nessebar on Friday afternoon. For the first time, one of cycling’s most prestigious races opened on Bulgarian territory, marking the sixteenth occasion in which the Giro has started outside Italy. Shortly before the official launch at 2:00 p....

Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed that Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev will remain in office, while at the same time announcing that a new head of the State Agency for National Security will be proposed soon. Speaking to reporters at the Council of Ministers after formally taking over from caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, Radev said the government intends to respect the principle of institutional mandates. According to him, Kandev is currently carrying out his duties fully and adequately. Читать дальше...

New rules governing remote consultations between patients and general practitioners have come into force in Bulgaria, effectively reshaping how medical advice can be delivered outside traditional clinic visits. The updated telemedicine framework, published shortly before a change in government, introduces the country’s first formal regulation of remote medical services. Under the new system, communication between doctors and patients through phone calls or social media platforms is no longer permitted... Читать дальше...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rumen Radev following his election as Bulgaria’s new prime minister, emphasizing the importance of close cooperation between Sofia and Brussels at a time of major geopolitical challenges. In a public message, von der Leyen pointed to several key areas where Bulgaria and the European Union are expected to work together, including security, defense, economic competitiveness, jobs, and energy independence. She underlined that both sides... Читать дальше...

Newly elected Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared that his cabinet represents the beginning of what he described as stable and strategically focused governance in Bulgaria, during the official handover ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Friday. The event followed the swearing-in of the new government earlier in the day before the 52nd National Assembly. Addressing outgoing and incoming ministers, Radev said his administration’s central mission would be the security, stability, and well-being... Читать дальше...

Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to hold general elections on October 4, marking a key political moment after years of stagnation and institutional paralysis. The Central Election Commission confirmed that voters will choose members of the tripartite presidency, the national parliament, and representatives of the country’s two main entities, as the state continues to grapple with long-running political deadlock and renewed separatist rhetoric. The electoral system reflects the country’s post-war structure established after the 1992-1995 conflict.

A major solar energy project has been inaugurated in the Silistra region of Bulgaria, marking one of the country’s largest installations in the sector, according to BNR correspondent Nezabravka Kirova. The facility, known as the St. George solar park, is situated on the grounds of a former airport near the village of Polkovnik Lambrinovo....