Новости за 18.11.2025

Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova outlined the reasons behind the projected rise in Bulgaria’s debt for next year, which is set to reach 10.5 billion euros. She detailed the components included in this amount, noting that it covers a deficit of 3....

A significant weather advisory is in effect for Wednesday, November 19th, as overcast conditions and widespread rainfall are forecast across Bulgaria. The precipitation is expected to be most substantial across Southwestern, Central Northern, and Northeastern parts of the country, extending into the southern areas of the Eastern Rhodopes. Less intense and more scattered rainfall is anticipated for the southeastern regions, with northwestern areas seeing a decrease in activity as the day progresses. Читать дальше...

A significant disruption originating from the infrastructure firm Cloudflare has led to widespread accessibility issues for a multitude of websites globally. According to a BBC report, prominent online services, including the social media platform X and the AI chatbot ChatGPT, were among those affected. The problems began manifesting shortly after 13:30 p....

A Russian media outlet, "Vzglyad," has released a ranking of what it calls "hostile governments," assessing countries according to their perceived antagonism toward Russia through a points-based system. According to the publication, the ranking differentiates between states whose authorities actively oppose Russia and those compelled by circumstances to align against Moscow. Bulgaria is among the ten countries with 25 points, placing it in the category of least “hostile” nations. ...

The newly appointed special commercial administrator of Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, Rumen Spetsov, moved quickly on his first day in the role, dismissing Evgeny Manyakhin as chairman of the board and withdrawing his authority to represent the company. The decision, which applies only to Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, has already been submitted to the Commercial Register. Manyakhin will remain on the board, but without his previous representative powers....

A recent survey by the independent Myara agency shows that a large portion of Bulgarians remain skeptical about the state of democracy and the market economy in the country, with many believing that remnants of the former State Security Service (ДС) continue to influence political life. According to the poll, conducted between November 12 and 17, 2025 among 807 adult Bulgarians, 81.2% of respondents feel that democracy in Bulgaria is not yet fully realized, while only 14....

Cloudflare is working to resolve a major outage that briefly knocked out access to parts of the global internet, disrupting platforms such as X, Facebook, Spotify, Canva, and other popular services. The company confirmed it was dealing with a significant network problem affecting multiple customers, with the first alert posted at 11:48 UTC. Cloudflare explained that its support portal was also experiencing errors due to problems with the provider behind it, which meant some users could not view or... Читать дальше...

Greek tax authorities have launched inspections into the operations of thousands of Greek-registered companies operating in Bulgaria. More than 18,000 Greek firms are officially registered in the country, taking advantage of Bulgaria’s favorable tax regime. Early findings indicate that some of these companies are effectively fictitious, with no real business activity, employees, or offices, existing primarily to transfer funds while benefiting from lower taxes....

There’s something going on in Bulgaria that few outside the industry have fully clocked. Over the past few years, the country, particularly its capital, Sofia, has been quietly building a reputation as one of Europe’s most vibrant new destinations for gaming and casino culture. And in 2025, it’s set to host a mix of major events that show just how far things have come. ...

Municipal Councilor Dimitar Petrov from “WCC-DB” has outlined new measures ensuring transparency in how funds from paid parking in Sofia are used. The expansion of paid parking areas across the city has sparked debate, with residents facing higher costs and political opponents questioning the changes. “This report has been under development for the past nine months....

A significant portion of Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts remains vulnerable to flooding during heavy rainfall, according to findings from the Ministry of Environment and Water following the deadly flood in Elenite, which claimed four lives. In the aftermath of the Elenite disaster, authorities launched a comprehensive inspection of coastal resorts. About a month later, results highlighted that Sveti Vlas, Lozenets, Tsarevo, Shabla, and Sunny Beach are particularly prone to flooding in extreme weather conditions. Читать дальше...

The UN Security Council has approved a US-backed resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, authorising the deployment of an international Stabilization force in the territory and outlining a potential path toward a Palestinian state. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained. Moscow had previously circulated a competing draft, but did not block the US proposal. ...

The memory of Naim Süleymanoğlu, recognized worldwide as the greatest weightlifter of all time, was honored at a commemoration program organized in Bulgaria through the cooperation of the Republic of Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), and the Municipality of Momchilgrad (Mestanlı). Held in the Mestanlı district of Kardzhali Province, the "Naim Süleymanoğlu Commemoration Program" brought together numerous distinguished guests, including... Читать дальше...

Bulgaria is preparing to introduce a single electronic ticket that will cover travel by train, bus, plane, and water transport under the new Public Transport Act, currently open for public discussion. The law aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the planning, management, contracting, financing, digitalization, and oversight of public transport, bringing Bulgaria closer to the European model of an integrated transport system. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Grozdan... Читать дальше...

North Korea has criticized the United States' endorsement of South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines, warning that the move could trigger a regional “nuclear domino” effect, according to Pyongyang state media cited by Yonhap. The North condemned the joint fact sheet released on November 14 by Seoul and Washington, which followed two summits between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump in August and last month, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting. Читать дальше...

Residents of Sofia are planning a series of protests this week against the city’s expanding paid parking system and rising fees for the blue and green zones. A Facebook group titled “Against the expansion of the zones and the increase in their prices” has organized the actions, calling attention to what they describe as Sofia becoming a “paid parking lot.” ...

Strong winds disrupted operations at Sofia’s Vasil Levski airport, leading to a series of delays and cancellations that affected passengers throughout the day. Videos posted on social networks captured the situation inside the terminals, where travelers, including well known Bulgarian actors, reacted to the unfolding problems. Ivan Diaskov, Deputy Director General of the State Air Traffic Control, explained on BNT that the intense southerly wind created significant challenges for flight operations....

Vladislav Panev, from the “Acceleration” Club and a former MP with the “Green Movement,” described the appointment of Rumen Spetsov as a special manager of Lukoil Bulgaria as surprising, yet ultimately logical, in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio. Panev suggested that the existing management team of Lukoil is likely to remain in place, with Spetsov’s role focused on supervising financial flows to ensure they do not reach Russia. “The special manager will sign off on matters but probably will not act as a direct manager of operations... Читать дальше...

When exchanging Bulgarian leva for euros at post offices, all clients will be required to present a valid identity document, which will be checked and copied, Alexander Kirilov, head of security at Bulgarian Posts, explained to BNR. "There will be no anonymous transactions. Every person using the service will be properly identified," Kirilov said, noting that security risks have been assessed, including in smaller towns and villages....