Новости за 29.09.2025

On Monday, September 30, the weather across most of Bulgaria will be predominantly sunny. The morning will start off with cooler conditions, with minimum temperatures ranging between 5 and 10 degrees, and around 6 degrees in Sofia. As the day progresses, maximum values will reach between 16 and 21 degrees, while the capital will remain on the lower end with 16 degrees....

The Ministry of Transport has dismissed two long-serving inspectors from the Executive Agency “Automobile Administration” after they were caught extorting truck drivers transporting equipment for Robbie Williams’ concert in Sofia. Minister of Transport Grozdan Karadjov confirmed that the employees, who had been working in the system since 2012, were immediately subjected to disciplinary proceedings and removed from their positions. He stressed that the ministry had fully cooperated with the Ministry... Читать дальше...

Romanian politician and former presidential candidate George Simion, along with Poland’s former Prime Minister (2017–2023) Mateusz Morawiecki, will travel to Bulgaria as special guests of the Bureau of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group in the European Parliament. The ECR Bureau is set to hold an external meeting in Sofia between 1 and 3 October. The gathering will be hosted by Bulgarian MEP Ivaylo Valchev from the party There Is Such a People, who is also a member of the ECR... Читать дальше...

Bulgaria is set to acquire its own anti-drone systems, with the Ministry of Defence planning the purchase through a loan secured under the European SAFE instrument. This was confirmed in a written response from Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov to a query submitted by MP Daniel Lorer. The question had been raised just days prior to the EU’s announcement of a broader initiative to establish a “drone wall” along the bloc’s eastern borders....

Households across the eurozone are now spending roughly a third more on food than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic, a rise that far exceeds increases in the prices of other goods. According to the European Central Bank (ECB), this surge is largely driven by higher labor costs and rising global commodity prices, factors that have made the overall consumer basket significantly more expensive. Despite headline inflation having fallen sharply - from a high of 10....

Wealthy Bulgarians are increasingly acquiring both summer and winter vacation properties, according to real estate brokers. This strategy allows them to spend time in different locations depending on the season, taking full advantage of the country’s diverse holiday offerings. Summer resorts dominate the vacation property market due to their expansive territories and variety of settlements....

China has built the world's largest and most comprehensive water conservancy infrastructure system that benefits the largest population in the world, said Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying in Beijing on Monday.Li made the remarks while briefing the press on the achievements of China's water conservancy infrastructure development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025)."In 2022, investment in water conservancy construction crossed the one-trillion-yuan (about 140 billion U....

In August, Bulgarian authorities approved a draft defense cooperation agreement with Italy, setting the stage for the creation of the largest NATO base in the country. The plan also envisions the acquisition of new weapons and the establishment of military transport corridors to facilitate the movement of troops. This information was highlighted by Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova in an interview with Russian media Izvestia. ...

Bulgaria has emerged as the European Union leader in the growth of new hybrid car sales in 2025, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). The country has also registered notable double-digit increases in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric vehicle (BEV) registrations. From January to August, total new car registrations in Bulgaria rose by 8....

Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of trying to strip him of his security and official privileges, Dhaka Tribune reported. Speaking at a gathering of the party's youth wing, Yuwa Sangh Nepal, in Gundu, Bhaktapur, Oli made it clear he intends to stay and fight politically. "Do you think we will flee by handing over the nation to this groundless government?" he asked supporters.... Читать дальше...

Two employees of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency “Automobile Administration” have been detained after allegedly demanding bribes from truck drivers transporting equipment for Robbie Williams’ concert in Sofia. The operation was carried out by the State Security Service, following reports filed by the drivers. The incident occurred last week as four trucks entered the capital, but the exact sum of the bribe remains unclear. ...

A violent dog attack in Varna left one dog dead and its owner injured after being mauled by three pit bulls. The incident took place last week near Elin Pelin Secondary School but was officially reported only today by the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, BNR reported. The owner of the pit bulls has been taken into custody, and pre-trial proceedings have been opened....

Pleven’s citizens continue to face serious water supply challenges, a situation the city’s mayor, Dr. Valentin Hristov, described as the result of years of inaction. Speaking to BNT on Monday morning, Hristov stressed that while there is no immediate shortage of water, long-standing structural problems remain unresolved. ...

Next week, Bulgaria will experience active weather patterns as atmospheric processes intensify across the Balkan Peninsula. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) forecasts mostly cloudy conditions with widespread precipitation, and by midweek, Mediterranean cyclones moving south of the country are expected to bring significant rainfall in many areas, particularly in the Rila-Rhodope region and the Fore-Balkans, where totals could exceed monthly averages. Over the next 24 hours... Читать дальше...

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov emphasized that Bulgaria is set to become a crucial gateway for American liquefied natural gas to reach Central Europe, highlighting the country’s strategic role as the region shifts away from Russian supplies. Speaking to bTV, he underlined that the decision to phase out Russian gas was not the result of recent political statements but rather part of a long-term European policy framework. Stankov recalled that already in May, European Commissioner Dan Jorgensen introduced... Читать дальше...

At his concert at Sofia’s Vasil Levski National Stadium, British pop icon Robbie Williams paid tribute to Bulgaria’s men’s volleyball team, which had just won silver at the World Championship. From the stage, in front of over 40,000 fans, the singer congratulated the athletes on their remarkable achievement and urged the crowd to give them a round of applause. “Bulgaria in the final....

Denmark has announced a nationwide ban on civilian drone flights this week as Copenhagen prepares to host an EU summit of government leaders. The measure, in effect from Monday through Friday, is intended to strengthen security amid a surge of mysterious drone sightings across the country since September 22. The Danish army reported that drones had again been observed over military installations overnight, the second such incident in as many days....

Moldova’s parliamentary elections delivered a decisive win for President Maia Sandu’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), but questions remain about its ability to govern alone. With over 95 percent of ballots counted, PAS secured close to half of the vote - around 49 percent - placing it well ahead of its main rival, the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc, which finished with just under 25 percent. The center-left Alternative took around 8 percent, while two smaller groups, Our Party and Democracy at Home... Читать дальше...

Right now, Europe faces an unprecedented security challenge as Russian drone incursions into NATO and EU airspace have become increasingly frequent and brazen. The response: EU has launched an ambitious "Drone Wall" initiative that places Bulgaria at the center of a continental defense network stretching from Finland to the Black Sea. The urgency became undeniable after a series of provocative incidents in September 2025....