Новости за 05.02.2026

The expanding fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein case is threatening political careers on both sides of the Atlantic, but the consequences are unfolding very differently in Britain and the United States. While UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer now faces the most serious crisis of his leadership despite having no personal connection to Epstein, US President Donald Trump appears largely insulated from the scandal, even though his name appears in parts of the released investigative files. As political pressure intensifies in London... Читать дальше...

On Friday, February 6, persistent low cloud cover will dominate the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Lowland. Morning temperatures will range from minus 2 to 0 degrees Celsius in northwestern parts of the country, while southeastern areas will see milder values of 5 to 7 degrees. In Sofia, minimum temperatures will be around 1 degree. ...

His wife Veneta will also take part in this unique space adventure as part of the "Hello, Space!" project  The prominent Bulgarian businessman and globally renowned PR Expert  Maxim Behar and his wife Veneta will depart for the United States on February 12, where they will undergo an intensive training course at the NASA U.S....

Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev said he raised concerns within the EPP group about Bulgaria’s prime minister signing the so-called Charter of the “Board of Peace,” which he described as a personal international structure linked to Donald Trump. Writing on Facebook, the MEP explained that he warned colleagues the move poses a reputational and political risk for the EPP, noting that only two EU heads of government had signed the document: Hungary’s Viktor Orban and Bulgaria’s Rosen Zhelyazkov. Kanev underlined... Читать дальше...

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained a long-running network of contacts connected to Brussels, according to documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, writes POLITICO....

Between early and late January 2026, Syria witnessed intense military confrontations between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian transitional government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The conflict, which escalated rapidly, ultimately concluded with a comprehensive integration agreement that effectively ended Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria - a dramatic conclusion to a complex story of survival, alliance, and betrayal. The Kurdish Backstory: Stateless and MarginalizedSyria's Kurds... Читать дальше...

Gynecologist Dr. Venelin Ivanov and his wife have been taken into custody for 24 hours following an investigation into secretly recorded videos filmed inside a gynecological office in Sofia, according to information confirmed by several media outlets citing their own sources. The case escalated on Wednesday after reports surfaced that explicit footage, later distributed on adult websites, had been recorded in a medical office in the capital....

Bulgaria risks returning 143 million euros previously allocated under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) after the National Assembly voted to dissolve the Anti-Corruption Commission, OFFNews reported. Sources from the European Commission confirmed that the closure has triggered a demand for repayment, following consultations with members of the Bulgarian government and parliament. Experts in Brussels also noted that seven draft laws, technically ready for adoption, are essential for the country... Читать дальше...

The initial drilling effort in the Han Asparuh block (offshore oil and gas exploration area) of the Bulgarian Black Sea, named Vineh-1, did not uncover significant natural gas reserves, according to Offshore-energy, citing updates from OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan. The two companies jointly operate in the block, which falls within Bulgaria’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The operation, executed by Noble Corporation using the drilling vessel Globetrotter I, reached a depth of approximately 3,230... Читать дальше...

Over 300,000 Bulgarians living with cancer were registered in the National Health Information System in 2025, marking an increase of 15,000 cases compared to 2024. The most frequently diagnosed cancers include breast, colorectal, prostate, and cervical cancer. Authorities have yet to release official figures for newly diagnosed cases, as the National Cancer Registry is still being finalized, and programs for early detection of colorectal and cervical cancers are facing delays. ...

The decision to change the operating rules of two major buffer parking facilities in Sofia has triggered strong public backlash and raised doubts about the real motives behind the move. The parking lots next to the James Boucher and Vasil Levski Stadium metro stations will no longer function under the Park and Ride model, instead shifting to a standard paid system with hourly rates and monthly subscriptions. According to the municipality, the change follows findings of widespread misuse....

The expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) has brought the world closer to the risk of a renewed nuclear arms race, as the last major nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia officially ended at midnight GMT on Thursday. The treaty, along with its predecessors, had for decades placed limits on the nuclear arsenals of the world’s two largest powers. With the lapse of New START, neither the United States nor Russia is bound by numerical caps on their... Читать дальше...

The Washington Post has confirmed a major round of layoffs that will eliminate roughly one-third of its workforce, a move that will significantly shrink coverage in areas such as sports, local reporting and foreign news. The decision, announced to staff on Wednesday, affects employees across nearly all departments and represents one of the most dramatic restructurings in the paper’s modern history. Executive Editor Matt Murray told newsroom staff that the cuts were necessary to restore long-term stability... Читать дальше...

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church today commemorates Saint Agatha the Martyr. On this day, people bearing the names Dobrin, Dobromir, Dobri, as well as women with related female names, mark their name day. The name Agatha originates from ancient Greek and translates as “good,” a meaning closely associated with the life and legacy of the saint honored on this date. ...

The investigation into the deaths of three men found near the former “Petrohan” mountain lodge is ongoing, with authorities continuing to search for three individuals linked to the case. Among those still being sought is Ivaylo Kalushev, the owner of the lodge, whom investigators now consider a key suspect in what is being treated as a triple homicide. According to information cited by BNT, investigators have obtained a message Kalushev sent to his mother on Sunday evening....

From February 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially completes its transition to the euro, which now serves as the country’s sole legal currency. The dual circulation of levs and euros has ended, and all transactions must now be conducted exclusively in euros. Merchants are no longer permitted to accept levs and are required to provide change only in euros. ...

More than four million migrants from non EU countries entered the European Union over the course of a single year, with Bulgaria accounting for just about one percent of that total. Despite the relatively small share, Bulgaria ranks among the leading EU states in terms of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum, with around 2,600 children arriving without parents or guardians. During the same period, roughly 1....