Bulgarian Dispatch

English-language news and tweets about politics, economy, culture and social developments in #Bulgaria. Curated by @franckelbers. #news #politics #България

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The Transport Ministry is preparing 31 measures to improve road safety following the crashes on the Trakia motorway that killed 12 people and injured 50, Transport Minister Georgi Peev said. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/FqBGfGndu8

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Bulgaria and Croatia have failed to create workable conditions for renewable energy communities despite their obligations under EU law: ClientEarth. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #energy https://t.co/ldGMSwOsD1

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Sofia mayor Vasil Terziev signed a contract for 282 million euro in European grant funding for the modernisation of public transport and the construction and renovation of streets and boulevards in Bulgaria’s capital. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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The European Parliament observed a minute’s silence for victims of several incidents in Europe, including the Trakia motorway crash in Bulgaria, at the opening of its two-day plenary session in Brussels. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/u6dJxV2azc

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A complete ban on advertising gambling activities, gambling operators and their associated logos and other distinctive signs is envisaged in amendments to the Gambling Act approved by the Council of Ministers. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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The National Assembly adopted the changes to the Energy from Renewable Sources Act. Aim is to encourage use of renewables while preserving environmental requirements and procedures, according to the relevant ministry. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #energy https://t.co/VeX49aG9pF

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A Romanian truck driver was detained on Tuesday by Bulgarian authorities following the chain accident on the Trakia highway, in which 12 people lost their lives and dozens were injured. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #romania https://t.co/ecmmH1uHiR

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Bulgaria will not participate in providing an additional €70 billion in aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said following a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Varna. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #politics https://t.co/cAHAjkE4lP

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At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in a series of crashes caused by thick fog. Police, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the scene for the rescue operation. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/s6ixY1DUMk

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Retail sales volume excluding automobiles increased by 5.7% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, slowing from 7.7% growth in the first half, according to data published by the NSI. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #retail https://t.co/IjfJ5GdSbu

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The known death toll in the November 10 double chain crashes near Yambol on the Trakia Motorway is 12, with 48 people seriously injured; Health Ministry cautioned this may not be the final figure for the death toll. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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Twelve people were killed in two pile-ups that closed the Trakia Motorway in both directions near the Zimnitsa junction this morning. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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In Bucharest Ursula von der Leyen emphasised importance of Black Sea security for Europe’s eastern flank, announcing additional funding for Romania and the maritime security hub set to be developed in Constanța and Varna. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/lznCAnW4vO

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At least seven cargo ships and tankers were hit off Bulgaria and Romania in October. The strikes are driving up insurance costs, impeding grain exports and worrying coastal towns that depend on tourism. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #blacksea https://t.co/8VVTLlepWw

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The Consumer Protection Commission said on November 9 that it fined supermarket chain Kaufland Bulgaria 75.7 million euro, citing “unfair trade practices towards Bulgarian food producers.” #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/4vyA5W7ywz

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Turkey and Bulgaria have agreed to open a fourth land border crossing, north of Kapıkule–Kapitan Andreevo, exclusively for heavy goods vehicles. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #transportation #türkiye https://t.co/wjm187poHE

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Romania today as part of a tour of the Black Sea region. She will visit Bulgaria tomorrow. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #politics
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Andrey Gurov said in an interview for Nova TV Sunday night that at this point, he has no plans to launch his own political project, as such a move could lead to further division. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #Избори2026
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Bulgaria's draft budget for 2027 projects a deficit of 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP), or 4.91 billion euro, in line with the country's commitments to lower the budget gap to under 3% of GDP by 2029. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/uCQmahoqTy

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More than half of all employees earn less than the amount needed to cover their living costs, according to CITUB survey. The survey findings point to mounting price pressures on both households and businesses. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/ltTkQPgSOy