Новости за 10.03.2026

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has highlighted a troubling disparity in Bulgaria’s dairy sector: consumers face some of the highest prices for dairy products in the European Union, while local producers and processors struggle to survive. On Tuesday, the CPC convened a meeting in Plovdiv with dairy producers and processors from across the country, hosted by the Agricultural University - Plovdiv. This marked the first external meeting held by the Commission as part of its... Читать дальше...

On Wednesday, March 11, Bulgaria can expect mostly sunny weather with daytime temperatures reaching up to 18 degrees, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). Mornings will be colder, and in parts of Eastern Bulgaria, fog and low clouds are likely. The night before Wednesday will be largely clear and calm....

Nikola Tsolov has emerged as a top contender in the 2026 Formula 2 season, following his victory in the opening race in Melbourne, Australia. Driving for Campos Racing, the 19-year-old Bulgarian leads the standings with 25 points, quickly becoming a focal point in season previews and expert analyses. Further reading: Wow Moment for Bulgaria! Nikola Tsolov Wins His First Formula 2 Race ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called the European Union’s decision to reduce its reliance on nuclear energy a strategic misstep, highlighting the bloc’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. Speaking at the Second International Nuclear Energy Summit in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, she emphasized that turning away from nuclear power meant losing a reliable, low-carbon, and cost-effective source of electricity. Bulgaria was represented at the summit by caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov... Читать дальше...

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, authorities have taken a closer look at Bulgaria’s bomb shelters, focusing on their availability and condition. Nationwide, there are 247 shelters that could be used in an emergency, according to the fire department. However, only 18 of these are in good technical condition and ready for immediate use....

Electricity and natural gas prices in Bulgaria remain among the lowest in the European Union, according to the latest figures published by the European statistics agency Eurostat for the first half of 2025. The data show that Bulgarian households pay significantly less for electricity compared to the EU average. Across the Union, the average household electricity price stood at 28....

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris, focusing on Bulgaria’s progress under the Recovery and Resilience Plan and the upcoming payments expected from the European Union. According to the government press service, Gyurov assured the Commission chief that the caretaker cabinet is making every effort to ensure that the country meets the required milestones so that the next tranches of funding can be received on schedule. He... Читать дальше...

Bulgaria currently has sufficient reserves of motor fuels and raw materials to cover normal domestic consumption for more than three months, Deputy Finance Minister Stanimir Mihaylov told lawmakers during an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly on March 10. The hearing was convened to assess the country’s preparedness after the crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has raised concerns about global energy supplies. According to Mihaylov, as of that date the available quantities of gasoline... Читать дальше...

The Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office has issued a detailed institutional statement responding to what it described as political attacks against both the national prosecution service and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The reaction follows the removal of Bulgarian European prosecutor Teodora Georgieva from her position for violations confirmed by the EPPO. According to the prosecution, the actions of Acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov have harmed the... Читать дальше...

Former President Rumen Radev, who is leading the Progressive Bulgaria coalition in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19, criticized the caretaker government for underestimating the risks facing the country following the strikes against Iran. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and his economic team, Radev said that households and small businesses are already feeling the strain from rising bills during the first two months of the year. Читать дальше...

Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. According to Kacharov, Bulgaria’s long-term agreement with the Turkish company Botas, signed to reserve capacity for gas transport, has added about 15% to the country’s energy bill without any gas consumption. He stressed that this cost alone surpasses... Читать дальше...

The Greek government is preparing a set of support measures to help households and businesses cope with rapidly rising fuel and food prices. Members of the ruling conservative party have confirmed that fuel vouchers are in the works, with media reports suggesting the payments could be worth somewhere between €50 and €100 per person. The scheme is aimed specifically at lower-income households, while businesses in the production sector are set to receive relief in the form of tax reductions rather than direct payments. Читать дальше...

In Sofia, President Iliana Yotova participated in official commemorations at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews next to the St. Sophia Cathedral and at the Monument of Salvation in the St. Kliment Ohridski Garden....

Turkey has begun deploying a Patriot missile defense system in the central part of the country following a new incident involving an Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace. The move comes a day after NATO forces intercepted a second missile launched from Iran, raising concerns about the security of the country’s borders and airspace. In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of Defense said that Ankara is working closely with NATO and allied partners to strengthen protective measures....

Natural gas prices across Europe fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping 16% to around €47 per megawatt-hour after spiking to a three-year high above €69/MWh the previous day. The retreat came on the back of Trump's comments that the war with Iran would end soon and that the US military campaign was moving considerably faster than originally planned. It marks the steepest single-day decline since 2023. ...

Bulgarian F-16s carried out training flights over Sofia on Tuesday, March 10, as part of a planned exercise organized by the Ministry of Defense. The activity took place at Vasil Levski Airport and involved low-level flights both individually and in pairs, designed to prepare crews for landing approaches at civilian airports across Bulgaria. The Ministry emphasized that the flights were strictly for training purposes within the Bulgarian Air Force and bear no connection to the ongoing situation... Читать дальше...

U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end “very soon,” though he stopped short of providing a clear timeline and warned that the fighting could escalate if Tehran interferes with global oil supplies....

Bulgaria’s leading snowboard athlete Malena Zamfirova has undergone a major surgical procedure in a hospital in Graz, Austria. The intervention lasted more than six hours and was completed around 3 p.m....

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reached out to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by phone to address a growing diplomatic tension, asserting that Iran bore no responsibility for the ballistic missiles that entered Turkish airspace. According to an official statement from Turkey's Presidential Communications Directorate, Pezeshkian also pledged that a thorough investigation into the incidents would be conducted. The call was initiated at Iran's request. ...

European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis signaled that the EU is prepared to release its strategic oil reserves should the deteriorating situation in the Middle East demand it. The statement came after a meeting of EU finance and economy ministers, where the steep climb in global energy prices dominated much of the discussion. Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis described the current state of affairs as deeply worrying....

Energy Minister Traycho Traykov has held talks with representatives of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association to discuss developments on international energy markets and their impact on fuel prices in Bulgaria. The meeting focused on fluctuations on global exchanges and the need for institutions to receive timely and reliable data about the state of the market. According to Traykov, in a rapidly changing international environment the state must have clear information about maintained fuel reserves... Читать дальше...

Hungary's government has moved to ban the export of crude oil, diesel, and 95-octane gasoline. Alongside this prohibition, the state plans to release fuel reserves sufficient to cover 45 days of domestic needs. The announcement was made by Economy Minister Márton Nagy through a Facebook post, as reported by Reuters. ...

Bulgaria has effectively completed its transition to the euro, with the bulk of the leva already withdrawn from circulation. Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets and head of the Coordination Center for the Euro Introduction Mechanism, confirmed at a briefing that roughly 88% of the national currency has been collected, leaving about 3.7 billion leva still in use....