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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.
RSV 421 Heads for Dardanelles on Fifth Antarctic Voyage
RSV 421 left Varna on 4 November as part of the 35th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition. The ship is set to head for the Dardanelles on Friday after passing through the Bosphorus.
Turkey Ratifies Mecca Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
The Turkish parliament has approved the Mecca Defence Agreement, opening the door for military support to Saudi Arabia amid ongoing attacks on the kingdom.
Melania Trump to Speak at White House on Oleshky Humanitarian Operation
The US first lady will address the White House about her role in brokering a local ceasefire that allowed 750 residents to leave the Ukrainian town of Oleshky.
What Bulgaria Can Expect from the Next EU Budget Period
Negotiations over the EU's next long-term budget will shape funding for schools, roads, social programmes and more in Bulgaria after 2027.
Svishtov Court Sentences Two for Animal Cruelty and Pornography
A man and a woman have been given prison sentences by the Svishtov District Court for torturing animals and distributing pornographic videos. The prosecution is appealing for harsher penalties.
MPs to Debate Capital Market Reforms at Second Reading
Bulgaria's National Assembly will begin its Thursday sitting with second-reading debate on changes to the Public Offering of Securities Act, aiming to modernise capital market rules.
Sonya Yoncheva Triumphs in Metropolitan Opera Debut as Medea
Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva received standing ovations in New York as she debuted as Medea at the Metropolitan Opera. Critics hailed her performance as one of the finest in the role since Maria Callas.
Second Edition of Festival 10.11 Explores Bulgaria's Communist Past
The Sofia Platform foundation and New Bulgarian University are behind the event, which asks how the past relates to people today.
Sofia–Pernik Road via Vladaya Closed for 20 Days from 4 November
A 5 km stretch of the busy Sofia–Pernik road through Vladaya is closed from 4 to 22 November for repairs. Cars are diverted through Vladaya village; lorries over 12 tonnes must use the Struma motorway.
Bulgaria moves to recognise 'right to be forgotten' for cancer survivors
Bulgaria’s parliament has passed the first reading of changes that would give cancer survivors the right to be forgotten 10 years after treatment ends, though the ombudsman wants a shorter wait.
Democrats Win Control of Both Chambers of US Congress in Midterm Elections
Democrats secured majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, with historic wins in traditionally Republican states.
Chris Pappas Becomes First Openly Gay Man Elected to US Senate
Democrat Chris Pappas, a congressman from New Hampshire, has won a seat in the US Senate, becoming the first openly gay man to do so, according to The New York Times.
US midterm elections: Americans vote for Congress and governors
Voters across the United States head to the polls on Tuesday 3 November 2026 to decide control of the House, Senate and key governorships, with Europe watching closely.