Новости за 17.11.2025

Germany’s defense minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russia could regain enough military strength to target a NATO member state before 2029, noting that some analysts now suggest the timeline could shift even earlier. Speaking to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, he said experts who once pointed to 2029 are increasingly mentioning 2028, while others argue that last summer might have been the final “quiet” one in Europe. Despite these projections, Pistorius stressed that NATO maintains strong deterrence capabilities... Читать дальше...

Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has confirmed that the United States has not imposed any additional conditions for the temporary exemption from sanctions targeting Lukoil. Speaking to BNT, Stankov stated that the current derogation can be extended if circumstances require, and emphasized that the easing of tensions following the granted reprieve has provided significant reassurance. “The way in which the derogation was implemented ensures that financial institutions in Bulgaria can continue... Читать дальше...

A customs inspector in Bulgaria has been detained following the discovery of cash totaling over 110,000 leva (around 50,000 euros) in his residence, authorities announced during a briefing by the Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Interior. The case came to light last Thursday at the Dragoman border checkpoint when a metal trader, importing goods from China via Turkey with all required documentation, attempted to expedite customs clearance by offering the officer a bribe of roughly 1,000 leva (about 511 euros). Читать дальше...

Marilyn Manson, the provocateur and cultural icon known for constantly pushing the limits of alternative culture, will be the third headliner at HILLS OF ROCK 2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Known for blending high art, grotesque imagery, and chaotic energy, Manson’s stage persona has earned him the nickname “The God of F*ck” among his fans. He will perform on the first day of the festival, July 24, bringing his signature theatrical intensity to Plovdiv. ...

Bulgaria is set to experience significant weather changes on Tuesday, November 18, as authorities issued yellow warnings for precipitation and strong winds in multiple regions. A yellow alert for heavy rainfall applies to 13 regions, including Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Sofia city and region, Pernik, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, Smolyan, and Kardzhali. Meanwhile, gusty and strong winds are expected in Varna, Burgas, Yambol, Sliven, Haskovo, and Kardzhali. ...

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The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has released data on inflation and consumer prices in Bulgaria for October 2025, showing a monthly increase of 0.9% and an annual inflation rate of 5.3%....

A new census of homelessness in Sofia indicates that the number of people living without shelter in the Bulgarian capital is far lower than in many major European cities. The findings were presented by Deputy Mayor for Social Activities and Integration of People with Disabilities Nadezhda Bacheva and Assoc. Prof....

The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Bulgarian economy, projecting a slowdown in growth over the next few years. According to the Commission’s annual autumn economic forecast, Bulgaria’s GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% in 2026 and further slow to just 2....

Wizz Air has inaugurated direct flights from Plovdiv and Varna to Bratislava, expanding its Bulgarian network and enhancing connectivity with Central Europe. The first flight from Bratislava to Plovdiv landed on November 15 and was welcomed with a small ceremony at Plovdiv Airport. A passenger on the inaugural flight received a voucher for a future trip....

The price of Bulgaria’s wholesale consumer basket has risen to 101 leva (€51.6) this week, marking an increase of 1 leva (€0.5) compared to last week....

In 2026, Bulgaria will once again take the helm of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), marking its second term in this role. The symbolic handover occurred at the 14th Annual Forum of the EUSDR in Sarajevo, where Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister, Elmedin Konaković, formally transferred responsibilities to Bulgaria’s Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Ivanov. Bosnia and Herzegovina currently holds the presidency until the end of 2025. ...

Sudan has called on the European Union to suspend arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, warning that European-made weapons are reaching the country’s warzones and fueling atrocities in its ongoing civil conflict, POLITICO writes. Abdelbagi Kabeir, Sudan’s ambassador to the EU, told POLITICO that weapons sold to the UAE are allegedly ending up in the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused by the United Nations and rights organizations of ethnic massacres, mass displacement, and systematic sexual violence. Читать дальше...

Rumen Spetsov has officially been registered in Bulgaria’s Commercial Register as the special commercial administrator of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas. Together with Swiss citizen Evgeni Manyakhin, Spetsov now serves as one of the legal representatives of the company. Before taking on this role, he was the Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA)....

Bulgarian pensioners living abroad must take steps to ensure they continue receiving their pensions without interruption by submitting a so-called “life declaration,” formally known as a Declaration for the continuation of receiving a pension from Bulgaria. For those who receive their pension while residing outside Bulgaria, the declaration must be submitted each year between November 1 and December 31. The certification by an official authority abroad should be dated after November 1 of the current year to be valid. Читать дальше...

As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro on January 1, operators of vending machines for coffee, snacks, and other goods are negotiating a possible one-month extension to reprogram their devices. Without this adjustment period, there is a real risk that residents in small towns, hospitals, and transit hubs could be left without access to these machines during the first days of 2026, BNT reports. Current law prevents machines from being updated to accept euros before the official adoption date....

Poland’s prime minister Donald Tusk has described the recent explosion on a key railway route between Warsaw and Lublin as “an unprecedented act of sabotage aimed at the security of the Polish state and its citizens.” The incident, which occurred near the village of Mika, was confirmed to have been caused by an explosive device placed on the track, destroying a section of the railway. Tusk emphasized that emergency services and the prosecutor’s office are actively working at the site. ...

Major app distributors are revising their verification frameworks after new global security standards came into effect this quarter. The updated protocols require stronger identity validation for developers and stricter user-data safeguards. Industry analysts note that while these adjustments may slow down initial approvals, they aim to curb fraud, unauthorized data collection, and cloned software....

Today, Bulgaria will experience another strong geomagnetic storm, according to data from the specialized website Meteo Agent. The disturbance is linked to a solar flare and is expected to reach a Kp index of 5 with a class of C7. Last week, the country faced daily geomagnetic activity of a similar intensity. ...

Bulgaria can expect unusually warm weather through the end of November, with snow unlikely below 1400 meters, according to Anastasia Stoycheva from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Temperatures currently remain 4 to 5 degrees above the seasonal average. Stoycheva noted that two cold snaps are expected in the coming days, as a cold atmospheric front moves across the country from the northwest....

The Bulgarian National Bank plans to release a 2-euro commemorative coin titled “Bulgarian Alphabet” in the second half of 2026, highlighting one of the nation’s most significant cultural and spiritual symbols. The coin is expected to attract strong interest in the region due to its rich cultural significance and its role in presenting Bulgaria within a European context. This announcement is part of the BNB’s coin program for next year. ...

A recent nationwide survey conducted by the TREND agency on behalf of the Technology Industry Alliance shows that Bulgarians hold a very positive view of the telecommunications sector in the country. Respondents rated telecom services at an average of 8 out of 10, with nearly 90% stating that these services meet European standards. Satisfaction and trust in the industry are high, with 84% expressing contentment with mobile services and home internet, while 82% were satisfied with pay TV offerings....

US President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to support the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, dismissing the controversy as a “Democrat hoax” and accusing his political opponents of using the issue to divert attention from Republican accomplishments. In a lengthy message posted on Truth Social, Trump said the party “has nothing to hide” and should approve the vote expected this week. He recalled comments he made aboard Air Force One, urging Republicans to release the documents and... Читать дальше...

Nataliia Khodemchuk, widow of Valerii Khodemchuk - the first person to die in the 1986 Chornobyl catastrophe - has been confirmed as one of the victims of the large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv during the night of November 14–15. The State Agency for Exclusion Zone Management reported that the 73-year-old suffered critical injuries after a drone slammed into a residential block in the Troieshchyna neighborhood, igniting her apartment and destroying it completely. She was urgently transported to... Читать дальше...

Residents of Sofia’s "Reduta" district are increasingly unsettled after a string of shooting incidents in the area around Pogledec and Petar Mitov streets. According to reports from Nova, an unidentified individual has repeatedly fired at trees, a security camera and stray cats in the neighbourhood. Locals say the attacks take place in a small garden where families frequently gather, heightening concerns for their children and pets. ...