Новости за 13.03.2026

Atmospheric pressure across Bulgaria is expected to decrease slightly and will remain below the typical levels for this time of year. Overnight conditions will be mostly clear and calm in many areas. During the early morning hours, reduced visibility is likely in parts of the plains and lowlands due to localized fog....

Bulgaria recorded a decline in exports to European Union countries in 2025, while imports from the bloc continued to rise, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). Over the year, Bulgarian exports to EU member states fell by 3.8 percent compared to 2024, reaching a total value of 27....

A decision obliging the Bulgarian Council of Ministers to submit a law for the ratification of the country’s accession to Donald Trump’s so-called "Board of Peace" was adopted in parliament after a vote marked by significant absences and abstentions among MPs. The resolution passed with 100 votes in favor, 54 against and three abstentions. Support came from GERB, “DPS-New Beginning” led by Delyan Peevski, “There Is Such a People” (TISP) and several independent deputies associated with the Movement....

The ongoing war in the Middle East is beginning to cast a shadow over Bulgaria’s tourism sector, with early signs already visible in reservations for the upcoming summer season, BGNES reported. According to representatives of the industry on the Southern Black Sea coast, the first effects are being felt through canceled bookings and growing uncertainty among international travelers. The Israeli market has been hit the hardest so far....

After last year’s record-breaking edition, which drew over 27,000 enthusiasts of cinema, anime, manga, gaming, comics, and cosplay, Aniventure Comic Con is returning to the Inter Expo Center on July 11 and 12, promising another weekend of excitement for fans. The festival has become a tradition for attendees, offering a shared space for people united by their passion for pop culture to create unforgettable memories. The first headline guest announced for 2026 is Christopher Judge, best known for... Читать дальше...

In the final quarter of 2025, farm gate prices for agricultural products across the European Union declined by nearly 1.9% compared to the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat. This follows a period of steady increases in the first three quarters of the year....

Bulgaria is set to purchase 12 MARS 3 multiple rocket launcher systems as part of a broader European procurement initiative. The acquisition falls under a German-Israeli deal, which plans to produce a total of 500 rocket launchers for the German Bundeswehr, with half of these systems designated for other European partners. The MARS 3, also referred to as EuroPULS, is built under German license by KNDS and is based on the Israeli PULS platform, a system comparable in capability to the American HIMARS....

Fuel prices at wholesale bases, which supply both gas stations and agricultural producers, continue to rise steadily, prompting increased activity at fuel outlets across Bulgaria. Distributors report that customers are lining up and waiting for extended periods to fill their tanks, trying to take advantage of current prices. Representatives of the Association of Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers, and Transporters confirmed that there is no shortage of fuel....

Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to commend the staff of the Crisis Headquarters for their role in the recent evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East and Iran. The operation, described as unprecedented in both scale and complexity, successfully relocated over 2,600 Bulgarians by air and land across multiple borders in a short period. Gyurov highlighted that the achievement reflects not only logistics and planning but also the professionalism... Читать дальше...

OMV Petrom has announced that it will join the consortium exploring the offshore Khan Tervel gas block in the Bulgarian sector of the Black Sea, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in a region of growing strategic importance for Europe’s energy security. The Romanian oil and gas company, controlled by Austria’s OMV, is among Southeastern Europe’s largest energy producers. Under the agreement, OMV Petrom will acquire a 25% stake in the project, pending regulatory approval from Bulgarian... Читать дальше...

For this Easter, the price of lamb in Bulgaria is expected to range between 14 and 16 euros per kilogram, according to Simeon Karakolev, chairman of the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Association, speaking on BNT. He noted that farm-level prices for live lambs are currently between 5 and 7 euros per kilogram, a cost that directly impacts retail prices. Karakolev highlighted that the domestic supply of lamb has declined sharply, affecting availability for consumers....

Earlier this month, Croatia welcomed its first group of conscripts at the Eugen Kvaternik military training center near Slunj, marking the return of compulsory military service, which had been suspended since 2007. Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić, alongside Lieutenant General Tihomir Kundid, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Croatia (OSRH), greeted the recruits. This year, 4,000 young men spanning five age cohorts will serve in the Croatian Armed Forces. Читать дальше...

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued to rise sharply over the past week, according to data from the Fuelo platform, as reported by BTA. The most popular A95 gasoline increased by 0.06 euros per liter, or 4....

Turkish air defenses shot down a third missile targeting Incirlik Air Base, near Adana, reportedly fired from Iran, according to Cumhuriyet. The missile was intercepted after entering Turkish airspace, with sirens heard across Adana overnight. While social media videos show fragments burning in the atmosphere, authorities have not officially commented. ...

In Bulgaria, energy experts are calling for greater transparency in fuel pricing, focusing on the role of Lukoil Neftochim, which dominates the country’s oil market. Speaking on Nova TV, Elenko Bozhkov and Ivan Hinovski highlighted the monopoly’s influence and the distortions it creates in fuel costs. Ivan Hinovski, representing the Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum, emphasized that Lukoil Neftochim has controlled Bulgaria’s fuel sector for two decades, holding around 90% of the country’s reserves....

Bulgaria’s Defense Committee has moved forward with the ratification process for the country’s potential membership in U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace", following a proposal by Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movenet for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party. ...

The United States has temporarily eased restrictions on the purchase of certain Russian oil shipments currently stranded at sea, as global energy markets face growing strain due to the ongoing war involving Iran. The decision was announced Thursday by the U.S....

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday while taking part in Operation Epic Fury, the name given by the Pentagon to American military operations connected to the war with Iran....

The widening conflict linked to the war with Iran has claimed the life of a French soldier in Iraq, while drone attacks and missile launches continued to shake the Middle East on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that a member of the French armed forces was killed during an attack in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, marking the first French military fatality connected to the current regional war. Macron said the soldier died in the Erbil area and that several other French servicemen... Читать дальше...

Air raid sirens were heard early Friday morning at Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey, a strategic NATO facility hosting U.S. troops near the city of Adana....