Asen Vassilev: After Borisov reached retirement age, he realized that it was good to raise pensions
„You all heard Boyko Borisov's statement today. Apparently, after he reached retirement age, he finally realized that it was good to raise pensions and to comply with the law and the Swiss rule.“ This was stated at a briefing in the National Assembly by the leader of the “We Continue the Change” and MP from the PP-DB PG Asen Vassilev.
On the eve of the Day of the Awakeners: The President awarded a badge of honor to cultural figures
On the eve of the Day of the Awakeners, President Rumen Radev awarded the Badge of Honor of the President to prominent Bulgarian cultural figures in the field of stage, musical and visual arts and community center and academic work.
Petar Dilov: There is no shortage of fuel in Bulgaria
Petar Dilov, Minister of Economy and Industry, commented on the entry of the "Rheinmetall" concern into Bulgaria.
Georgi Vuldjev: This budget is preparing treats for some, and mischief for others
This budget is preparing treats for some, and mischief for others. The treats are for the state administration, and the mischief is for those working in the private sector.
Lyubomir Stefanov: Borisov is doing a risky pirouette, it could turn out to be a somersault
In Bulgaria, it has already become accepted that the state "haircuts" the private sector in order to hand out salaries, pensions and benefits, he said on the show "Osche ot dne" on BNT, political observer Kristiyan Shkvarek in connection with the announced parameters of the draft budget for next year.
Forecast Petar Yankov for November: Snow is coming! The gypsy summer is going away
Forecast on duty at TV-MET Petar Yankov revealed to "Trud" what kind of weather should we prepare for with the arrival of November?
Dobromir Ivanov: 2.2 million people in the private sector support the entire state
Only 2.2 million workers in the private sector provide the income of the entire Bulgarian state, said Dobromir Ivanov, executive director of the Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association. In the program "The Day Live" on NOVA, he sharply criticized the country's fiscal policy, calling it "taking from the workers to give to others – of the administration".
Catastrophe near the “Russian Monument” blocks tram traffic
A car crashed and blocked the tram lines near the “Russian Monument“, BGNES reported.
Hristo Mutafchiev asked 7 pointed questions to Marian Bachev
The Chairman of the Union of Artists in Bulgaria Hristo Mutafchiev asked seven specific questions to the Minister of Culture Marian Bachev and invited him to a public debate. The statement comes in response to Bachev's claims that the guild's accusations are "unfounded and unacceptable", according to bTV.
Kalfin: No major reforms are seen in the 2026 budget
Can the state afford the social payments planned for next year? The topic was commented on by former Deputy Prime Minister Ivaylo Kalfin in the show “Crossroads”.
Delan Peevski attacks the court for releasing a murderer on the road
The leader of the DPS-New BeginningDelan Peevski announced today that he will refer the Inspectorate to the Supreme Judicial Council after the scandalous decision of the Vratsa District Court. Magistrates released on bail of 3,000 leva a driver accused of killing a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of the accident.
Precedent for the Prosecutor General: Pre-trial proceedings initiated against Borislav Sarafov
Special Prosecutor Daniela Taleva initiated pre-trial proceedings against the acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov. This was announced today by the civil association BOEC, referring to an official summons for questioning at the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime.
The participation of the DPS and Delyan Peevski in the government is now fully legitimized, and political stability has been achieved. It may not be exactly what Boyko Borisov wanted, but it gives him great security, a sense of stability.
Krasen Stanchev: "Lukoil" will be the biggest problem for the budget
A colleague described today's dialogue in parliament on the draft budget for 2026 as a roller coaster - this is the so-called increase in social security contributions. But the biggest problem for the budget will be the case with "Lukoil". He said this on the show "Face to Face" on BTV Krasen Stanchev, founder of the Institute for Market Economics.
„Vazrajdane”: If „Lukoil” closes, there will be no fuel in days
If „Lukoil” closes, there will be no fuel in days. Bulgaria is left to its own devices. The rulers do not protect the national interest. Our country is facing a serious and unprecedented situation that could lead to a fuel shortage and a sharp increase in prices.
Scandal over an accident: Man hits woman in the center of Sofia
An accident in the center of Sofia led to a fight. The signal was received at 2:50 p.m. today. It is about a minor accident between two cars on the capital's "Bulgaria" Blvd. next to the National Palace of Culture in the direction of the "Boyana" district. After the impact, the two drivers - a man and a woman - get out of their cars and get into a conflict.
Simeon II talks with the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam
On October 23, 2025, Simeon II received the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CCVP) To Lam, his wife Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation at the “Vrana“ Palace.
In August 1957, President Ho Chi Minh stayed at the “Vrana“ Palace during his visit to Bulgaria, which marks the beginning of a new chapter in the traditional and multilateral relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria.
Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the palace has witnessed many important events in the history of Bulgaria, as well as in its international relations.
With his special attachment to history, the King proposed that all the statesmen who visited the palace during the years of communism be commemorated in a special way in "Vrana". The first on this list is President Ho Chi Minh. King Simeon hopes that the memorial plaque will serve as a symbol of the traditional friendship between the two countries.
During his visit, Secretary General Lam presented the plaque, which will be placed in the palace. Along with it, an impressive statuette of Ho Chi Minh.
The Secretary-General expressed hope that the plaque will be a lasting symbol of friendship between the two nations and a special sign for all generations of Vietnamese and Bulgarians who will visit the site.
He affirmed that Vietnam will never forget the significant contribution of His Majesty to the good relations between the two countries.
During the time when the King was Prime Minister, the two countries signed an economic cooperation agreement and granted each other most-favored-nation status, which helped facilitate bilateral trade and investment. An agreement on cooperation in education was also signed, reviving the tradition of student and expert exchanges between the two nations.
These achievements have contributed to deepening the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Bulgaria and laid the foundation for expanding cooperation in many sectors today, said Secretary General Lam.
Informing His Majesty about his talks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and the adoption of a joint declaration establishing a strategic partnership, the leader said he believed that relations between Vietnam and Bulgaria would continue to consolidate and expand in various fields, including economy, trade and investment, as well as culture, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.
His Majesty shared with the guests his memories of President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Bulgaria.
He said he follows Vietnam’s development with great interest and expressed his admiration for the country’s comprehensive progress in recent years. The Tsar confirmed that Bulgaria and he personally have always felt deep affection and have provided strong support to Vietnam's efforts for development and international integration.
Days before the final presentation of the draft budget for next year, tensions between unions, employers and the state are growing. The Minister of Finance has not yet officially commented on the parameters, but it is already clear that there will be changes in social security contributions, pensions and the minimum wage. On Nova TV, the President of the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions Plamen Dimitrov and the Chairman of the General Assembly of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria Vasil Velev presented their views on the expected effects of the draft budget.
Yavor Kuumdjiev: Bulgaria has no say in the sale of "Lukoil"
Bulgaria has no say in the sale of "Lukoil", as does Romania. This was stated to the Bulgarian National Radio by Yavor Kuyumdzhiev, former Minister of Economy and Energy.
No documents have been found in the archives of the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) for the coordination of construction in the holiday village of “Elenite“. This was announced by the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov in response to questions from journalists in Sozopol, after the forum “Blue Future for the Black Sea“.
Pensioner Unions to Borisov: The Promised 1 Billion Leva “More“ is Not a Charity, but an Obligation
The United Pensioner Unions express their categorical disagreement with the statement of the GERB leader that in Budget 2026 “we will give one billion leva on top of pensioners...“ The truth is completely different. The promised one billion leva “More“ is not alms, but an obligation of the state under the current legislation. This is what the United Pensioners' Unions wrote to the media.
Here is what else the organization shared:
According to the so-called Swiss rule, pensions are indexed every year, in accordance with the increase in the average insured income and inflation. This is not a “increase“, but compensation for the increase in the cost of living.
However, the real injustice remains. For years, the state has refused to recalculate pensions so that pensioners with the same work and insurance experience and the same positions receive equal pensions, regardless of when they retired.
Today, a person who retired five years ago receives a significantly lower income than his colleague who retired this year - in the same profession, at the same workplace and with equal insurance contributions. This is social discrimination and a violation of the principles of equality enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Deputies adopted amendments to the Consumer Protection Act on first reading
The Parliament adopted amendments to the Consumer Protection Act on first reading. The bill submitted by the Council of Ministers was supported by 124 MPs, two were against and 45 abstained, reports BTA.
We have submitted a proposal for an urgent hearing of the Minister of Economy, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Energy and the head of the National Security Agency, so that they can inform us at a closed session of the National Assembly about the real situation on the fuel market, as this is extremely important for national security. This was announced at a briefing by the leader of “Yes, Bulgaria“ and MP from the PG of “We continue the change – Democratic Bulgaria“ (PP-DB) Ivaylo Mirchev.
MECH attacks the signature of a MP from “Velichie“
MECH Party with a question about the legitimacy of a MP from “Velichie“. According to Radostin Vassilev's formation, MP Maria Ilieva from Ivelin Mihaylov's party did not fill out her documents correctly and her signature was put by her party colleague.
338,000 families receive 606 leva each for heating this winter
The Social Assistance Agency has issued an order to grant heating assistance to 337,945 people and families. Their number is nearly 13,000 more than last year.