Новости за 07.04.2026

Meteorologists from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences have issued a yellow code warning for strong and potentially hazardous winds across all of Bulgaria on Wednesday. During the night leading into Wednesday, rainfall is expected in some areas, mainly in the eastern parts of the country. Elsewhere, cloud cover will gradually decrease....

Bulgaria recorded only a limited and one-off increase in inflation after joining the euro on January 1, with the impact estimated at 0.3% to 0.4%, Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev said in an interview with Reuters....

The United States has carried out new strikes on Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, a strategic hub for the country’s oil exports, according to American officials. The operation deliberately avoided oil infrastructure, despite the island’s central role in Iran’s energy sector. US Vice President JD Vance described the action as part of ongoing operations rather than a shift in overall strategy, coming just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Читать дальше...

Specialists in the real estate and tourism sectors are forecasting a notable rise in the prices of vacation properties in Bulgaria, with estimates pointing to an increase of between 25% and 30%. According to Rosina Baneva, who manages a company specializing in holiday apartment operations, this growth is not expected to be driven artificially, but rather by the gradual reduction of the informal segment of the market. The anticipated shift is linked to upcoming changes in the European regulatory... Читать дальше...

The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Bulgaria, H.E. Elmar Mammadyarov, has officially begun his diplomatic mission after presenting copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister Radi Naydenov at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the Azerbaijani embassy. ...

Grigor Dimitrov recorded another early exit, losing in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters and continuing a difficult start to the season. The Bulgarian has now suffered seven defeats in his first nine matches this year, and the result will push him out of the world’s top 100 for the first time in 14 years. Dimitrov was defeated 4:6, 6:2, 3:6 by Tomas Martin Etcheverry after nearly two hours on court....

Bulgarian folk music has lost one of its most emblematic voices. Yanka Rupkina has died at the age of 87 after weeks in hospital, where doctors fought to save her following a severe stroke suffered in early March. Rupkina leaves behind a lasting legacy as a key figure in promoting Bulgarian folklore worldwide, particularly through her interpretations of songs from the Strandzha region....

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is expected to push inflation higher while simultaneously slowing global economic growth, according to remarks given in an interview with Reuters. She said the conflict has already triggered a major disruption in global energy flows, including a significant reduction in oil supplies following constraints on transport routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, through which a substantial share of the world’s oil and gas passes. Читать дальше...

Turkish authorities have launched a full-scale investigation after a shooting outside a building hosting the Israeli consulate in Istanbul left two attackers dead, one wounded, and several police officers injured. The incident took place on Tuesday in the Levent district, triggering a large security response and the closure of major roads in the area, including Büyükdere Street. According to Turkish media reports, police engaged the suspects after they opened fire near the consulate premises....

Fuel prices in Germany have recently reached new highs, with diesel briefly exceeding 2.40 euros per litre during the Easter holiday period before easing slightly afterward. The development was discussed on Nova TV by Hristo Dingozov, a Bulgarian resident in Cologne, who noted that prices have since fallen to around 2....

Fares for the Bucharest metro system are set to increase by 40 percent starting May 1, according to a draft regulation published by Romania’s Ministry of Transport and reported by Agerpres. Under the new pricing structure, a single journey will rise from 5 to 7 lei (approximately €0.98 to €1....

The Bulgarian Medical Union (BLS) has issued a warning that the country’s healthcare system is approaching a critical point, calling for urgent state intervention to prevent further deterioration. In a statement by its National Council, the organization says the situation requires immediate measures and insists that the Minister of Health take action as a mediator between the union and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). A key demand is the urgent signing of an annex to the National Framework Contract... Читать дальше...

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike near a school sheltering displaced civilians in central Gaza Strip, according to local health officials. The strike took place east of the Maghazi refugee camp following clashes between residents and members of an Israeli-backed militia, whom locals accused of attempting to abduct individuals from the area. Witnesses said the situation escalated quickly, with armed confrontations preceding the arrival of Israeli drones... Читать дальше...

The crew of Artemis II has set a new milestone in human spaceflight, traveling farther from Earth than any astronauts before them. During their journey, the spacecraft reached a distance of more than 252,700 miles (over 406,700 km), surpassing the previous record established by Apollo 13 in 1970. Earlier in the mission, the Orion capsule entered the Moon’s sphere of influence, where lunar gravity overtakes Earth’s pull, marking the beginning of a historic flyby. ...

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the illegal export of hazardous waste to Eastern Europe, with five Bulgarian nationals among those under scrutiny. The case centers on an Italian company accused of mislabeling waste shipments bound for Bulgaria and Greece in order to cut costs and increase profits, according to reporting by BNT. The materials in question were officially declared as “mixed plastics,” but investigators say the contents often included... Читать дальше...

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran entered its 39th day amid intensified rhetoric, ongoing strikes and mounting international concern. US President Donald Trump said he was “not at all” worried about potential war crimes as he reiterated his ultimatum to Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. He warned that failure to comply could result in widespread destruction of Iran’s infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, stating that the country could be... Читать дальше...

The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters. The resort will operate at full capacity, with all slopes and lifts open, offering favorable conditions for both skiers and snowboarders despite the spring calendar. Daily maintenance of the pistes continues, ensuring good quality terrain for beginners and experienced winter sports enthusiasts alike....

The leadership of “We Continue the Change” (PP), including Asen Vassilev and deputy chairman Nikolai Denkov, met with Bulgarian emigrants in Istanbul, alongside PP-DB list leaders from Shumen and Kardzhali, Aylin Pehlivanova and Sebahatin Gökçe. The gathering drew a large audience, with the hall reportedly filled with hundreds of Bulgarians living in Turkey. According to the party’s press service, the discussion focused on the difficulties faced by Bulgarians abroad, with PP representatives pledging... Читать дальше...

Data released by the Ministry of Finance, covering budget execution for February 2026 and preliminary estimates for March 2026, indicate a marked deterioration in Bulgaria’s fiscal position. Additional comparative analysis published by the Fiscal Council highlights the figures in the context of an extended budget framework, described as an atypical financial situation. According to the report, the cumulative budget deficit for March reaches 1....