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Bulgarias Euro Transition: Who Stands to Benefit the Most

Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone is expected to significantly accelerate economic convergence with the euro area and enhance the prosperity of its citizens. According to a recent analysis by the Fiscal Board, cited by Pariteni.bg, the transition to the euro will have the most pronounced positive impact on several key sectors of the Bulgarian economy.

Banking and Financial Services, which repres

Russian woman arrested for leaking military secrets to Ukraine FSB

The suspect faces treason charges for allegedly providing the locations of Black Sea Fleet vessels and air defense sites

A Russian woman suspected of treason has been detained in Novorossiysk, a major port city on the Black Sea in southern Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday. The agency said the suspect had gathered and sent information on Russian military assets to U

Russian woman arrested for leaking military secrets to Ukraine FSB

The suspect faces treason charges for providing the locations of Black Sea Fleet vessels and air defense sites

A Russian woman suspected of treason has been detained in Novorossiysk, a major port city on the Black Sea in southern Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday. The agency said she gathered and sent information on Russian military assets to Ukrainian intelligence.

Bulgaria Considers Showing Producer Prices on Retail Labels

TheConfederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB) is pushing for legal amendments that would change how prices are displayed in stores. The proposal suggests that, alongside the retail price, each product should also carry a label showing the price set by the producer or importer.

As Bulgaria moves toward adopting the euro, the CITUB also plans to begin tracking the prices of essential consumer goo

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-NATIONAL FLAG DAY(4)

(250626) -- BUCHAREST, June 26, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers hold the national flag during a ceremony marking Romania's National Flag Day in Bucharest, capital of Romania, June 26, 2025. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Illegal Nursing Home Uncovered in Sofia: Elderly Residents Evacuated

Bulgarian authorities uncovered an unlicensed nursing home operating in Sofia's Suhodol district during a joint operation by the Sofia Directorate of the Ministry of Interior and the Agency for the Quality of Social Services. The Ministry of Social Affairs announced that the eight residents will be relocated and receive medical evaluations, as many are reported to be in serious condition. Social Affairs Minister Borisl

Health Warnings Issued as Bulgaria Endures Sweltering June Heatwave

A heatwave is gripping much of Bulgaria, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal norms. The maximum values are expected to rise further as the day progresses, pushing parts of the country into potentially hazardous conditions. An orange weather alert has been issued for a significant portion of the country, signaling a risk of temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

By midday, thermometers had already h

Sofia Approves Retroactive Pay Rise for Public Transport Workers

Salaries in Sofia's public transport sector will be increased retroactively from April 1, following a decision by the Sofia Municipal Council. The move comes after the council adopted the Transport Framework, ensuring that employees in municipal transport companies will receive an additional BGN 300 to their monthly wages.

This development follows significant labor unrest in recent months. In May, Sofia's surface

Bulgargaz Proposes July Gas Price of BGN 64.55/MWh

At an open session, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) reviewed a proposal submitted by Bulgargaz EAD on June 10, 2025, for setting the July sale price of natural gas to end suppliers and licensed heating energy producers. The report from the regulator's working group, published in advance for transparency, included detailed calculations and supplier data submitted by Bulgargaz.

Based on the review

Milena Canonero to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

Washington DC [US], June 26 (ANI): The Locarno Film Festival will honour the multi-Oscar-winning Italian costume designer Milena Canonero with a Vision Award for her creative work.

The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to international indie cinema will be feting Canonero with its Vision Award Ticinomoda and screening her most recent collaboration with Francis Ford Coppola 'Megalopolis,' reported Variety.

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Romania to Receive 18 Dutch F-16 Jets for NATO Training Hub

The Netherlands has pledged to donate 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania by the close of 2025 for the symbolic price of just one euro. Romanian Defense Minister Ionu? Mo?teanu made the announcement on June 25 at a press conference in The Hague, held alongside President Nicu?or Dan shortly after the conclusion of the NATO summit.

The aircraft are not destined for combat use, but rather to serve a training purpose. Th

Electricity Price Hike in July Expected to Push Inflation in Bulgaria

The upcoming rise in electricity prices starting in July is expected to influence inflation in Bulgaria, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanas Atanasov, chairman of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), in an interview with BTA marking Bulgarian Statistics Day.

He emphasized that the overall impact on inflation will also depend on other factors such as oil prices, transport expenses, and consumer behavior. The volatil

Macron says EU must prepare to talk to Russia

The bloc has no wish to arm itself endlessly and should negotiate a new security framework with Moscow, the French president has said

EU member states should consider resuming contact with Moscow, which was severed after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron has told reporters.

According to Macron, despite being fully committed to boosting military

EU must prepare to talk to Russia Macron

The bloc has no wish to arm itself endlessly and should negotiate a new security framework with Moscow, the French president has said

EU member states should consider resuming contact with Moscow, which was severed after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron has told reporters.

According to Macron, despite being fully committed to boosting military

Sofias Municipal Cameras to Monitor Speed and Enforce Fines

Speeding drivers in Sofia will soon be sanctioned through the city's existing network of municipal cameras, following newly approved amendments to the Road Traffic Act. The change was backed by the Transport Committee in Parliament and marks a significant shift in how traffic violations are monitored and penalized.

Until now, only cameras owned by the Ministry of Interior were authorized to detect speeding and is