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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In its latest Regional Economic Prospects report, released on June 3, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development projects economic growth in Bulgaria at 2.7%, the same figure as in the EBRD’s February report. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #economy
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In a June 3 decision, Prime Minister Roumen Radev’s Cabinet dismissed Roumen Spetsov as special administrator of Lukoil’s assets in Bulgaria, replacing him with Evgeni Simeonov. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #sanctions
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Bulgaria will be the guest of honour at the Bookfest International Book Fair, which opens in Bucharest on Wednesday under the auspices of Romanian President Nicușor Dan. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #culture https://t.co/YzYMXg59yq

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Bulgaria recorded the highest annual inflation rate under the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) among eurozone member states in May, at an estimated 6.3%, Eurostat said on Tuesday. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #inflation https://t.co/liWJFueFgy

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The number of pensioners in Bulgaria continued to grow during the first quarter of the year despite the gradual increase in the retirement age. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/NjZWFS4rvq

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Bulgaria is the EU country where employers face the greatest difficulties in finding qualified staff, with 40% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) describing the process as "very difficult". #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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Flu incidence in Bulgaria is highest among children aged 0–4 and 5–14 - hospitalisation rates have increased. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #health https://t.co/FGp6deQKwE

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The United States intends selling Bulgaria missiles for the Air Force’s F-16 fighter jets for an estimated $957 million. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #defence
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According to recent reports, including from the Financial Times, Bulgaria is on track to trigger the EU’s excessive deficit procedure shortly after joining the eurozone on 1 January 2026. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #politics
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A new Market Links survey shows President Rumen Radev with a record 56% level of public trust, positioning him as the only political figure with a positive balance between trust and distrust, at 56% versus 22%. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #politics https://t.co/LcJ1R1tiKF

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Radev halts refuelling arrangement after Trump declines to lift visa requirements for Bulgarian visitors to US. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #politics
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Parliament on May 29 approved a bill on combating corruption among persons holding public positions, which envisages the establishment of a five-member anti-corruption commission. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #anticorruption https://t.co/1OCbiE2YDk

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“Congratulations on your win in the parliamentary elections. It can bring much-needed stability to the Bulgarian people and to the region”, said @vonderleyen following her meeting in Brussels with Prime Minister Rumen Radev. #bulgaria #bulgarianidispatch https://t.co/lQCyvUDuPi

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Companies in the Trakia Economic Zone will welcome visitors this evening as part of the 'Night of Industry' initiative, which aims to encourage young people to pursue careers in Bulgaria. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #industry https://t.co/WJOC6rMA4Z

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Progress made on anti-corruption measures will allow the unlocking of almost 370 million euro of suspended funding for Bulgaria, @vonderleyen said at a joint briefing with Prime Minister Roumen Radev in Brussels yesterday. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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PM Rumen Radev said on May 27 that Europe should reconsider its overall approach to the war in #Ukraine and signalled Sofia may limit future military and financial support, citing security risks, domestic budget pressures. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/EZwdEysEcA

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Hybrid power plant Maglizh in Bulgaria officially launched operations. The solar park has a peak capacity of 161 MW, while its two-hour battery energy storage system has an operating power of 36 MW. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #energy https://t.co/KJ1qo0epBk

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Parliament is expected to discuss at first reading an amendment to the budget extension law, which envisages, starting from July 1, the minimum pension for service and old age to increase from EUR 322.37 to EUR 347.51. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch
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Interest in Bulgaria as the future host of Eurovision 2027 is already beginning to affect the tourism sector, with the first reservations reportedly appearing only minutes after DARA won this year’s contest with “Bangaranga.” #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch https://t.co/nJOyKbvnVz

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Operating power of battery energy storage systems in Bulgaria climbed to more than 16% of the electricity system. The share of the technology is much higher than anywhere else in the world in multiple categories. #bulgaria #bulgariandispatch #energy https://t.co/7enwBjunRv