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Bulgarian Judges Elect Representatives to Supreme Judicial Council
A general assembly of judges held over the weekend has chosen its members for the Supreme Judicial Council, with Maria Kirilova Terziyska among those elected.
Bulgaria to Offer €100 Million in New 10-Year Government Bonds
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance will hold an auction for 10-year government securities with a 3.50% annual coupon, according to the Bulgarian National Bank.
Ilse Aigner to Be Nominated as Germany's Next President on Monday
Ilse Aigner will be nominated on Monday as Germany's next president, according to Bulgarian news site Dnevnik. She is the candidate of the ruling coalition.
ApisGPT Launched as AI Legal Assistant in Bulgaria
Dnevnik.bg reports on a new tool that lets users research legal cases and analyse documents using plain-language questions.
Phone Spoofing: When a Familiar Number Isn't Proof of Who's Calling
Scammers are using a technique called spoofing to make their calls appear as if they're coming from someone you know and trust.
Bulgarian Folk Groups Abroad Mark 10th Anniversary with Sofia Concert
Dancers and singers from Bulgarian communities across 21 countries came together at Joy Station on Saturday, as the Association of Bulgarian Folk Groups Abroad celebrated a decade of promoting Bulgarian culture.
Israeli President Taps Gadi Eisenkot to Form New Government
Israel's president has asked former army chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after he received the most recommendations from party leaders.
Sunday in Bulgaria: Sunny Weather, a Religious Holiday, and Judicial Elections
Bulgaria wakes up to sunny and mild weather, as Orthodox Christians celebrate the Archangel Michael and judges elect representatives to the Supreme Judicial Council.
Bulgaria's School Principals Ageing, Overworked and Under-Supported, Study Finds
A new comparative analysis reveals that school directors in Bulgaria are getting older, stressed by administrative burdens, and lack adequate management training, with women dominating the profession.
Child Justice Expert: We Must Understand Why Children Break the Law
In an interview with Dnevnik, Prof. Ton Liefaard argues that society should focus on understanding the reasons behind children’s offences rather than simply punishing them, highlighting the often-overlooked right to play.
Fighter Jets Escort Flights in Europe as Threats Force Landings
Hundreds of passengers were surprised by military escorts this week as flights were forced to land in different countries, according to Dnevnik.
Sunny but Windy Saturday, All Souls' Day in Bulgaria
Sunny skies are forecast for most of Bulgaria on Saturday, but a yellow code for strong north wind has been issued for Dobrich. It is also Archangel All Souls' Day, a major Orthodox Christian day for honouring the dead.
Historian: Bulgaria's Place in EU and NATO Is What Makes It Useful to Russia
Bulgaria's current geopolitical position is precisely what serves Russia's interests, historian Alexander Stoyanov argued in an interview with Dnevnik.
New Balkan Transport Corridors and Continued Support for Ukraine
Bulgaria, Greece and Romania have signed an action plan for 25 transport projects worth nearly €23 billion. Meanwhile, the EU sends additional funds to Ukraine and international figures remain engaged in humanitarian efforts.
Bulgaria's Judges Vote for Six Supreme Judicial Council Members
More than 2,200 judges are casting ballots today to fill six seats on the Supreme Judicial Council from the judges' quota.
Radev Government to Present First 'Own' Budget at UNSS
The government of Rumen Radev will present its draft budget for 2027 in the auditorium of the University of National and World Economy, marking the first budget fully crafted by the current administration.
Pope Leo XIV Begins 12-Day Tour of Latin America
Pope Leo XIV has departed on a 12-day pastoral visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, his first major trip since undergoing cancer surgery.
Bulgaria's 2027 Budget Expected to Raise Social Security Ceiling
The draft state budget for 2027 is set to include a higher maximum social security income, with the ceiling rising to €2,400. The plan will be discussed next week at a tripartite council before cabinet approval.