Fentanyl is increasingly replacing heroin in Bulgaria, creating a new and alarming drug trend. Experts describe Bulgaria as a unique phenomenon within the Balkans regarding the spread and dynamics of this potent opioid.

Dnevnik: Fentanyl Replacing Heroin in Bulgaria Amid New Trends

Thousands of doses of fentanyl are appearing in Bulgaria, with local laboratories increasingly producing it, signaling a new trend where fentanyl is replacing heroin. The story also touches upon the blurred line between a dose and an overdose and the speed of fentanyl's effects.

Dnevnik: Expert: Bulgaria a Balkan Phenomenon in Fentanyl Spread

In an interview, expert Tihomir Bezlov discusses the spread of fentanyl, describing Bulgaria as a unique phenomenon within the Balkans regarding its drug market dynamics.

The Ministry of Interior has uncovered a scheme to illegally drain EU subsidies. Separately, the Court of Audit will investigate Delyan Peevski, leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) and Member of the National Assembly, for undeclared flights. Prime Minister Rumen Radev also faces new allegations concerning the 'Botash' case, and a company linked to businesswoman Evgenia Baneva is set to receive 6 million euros in state compensation.

Sega: Ministry of Interior Uncovers Scheme to Drain EU Subsidies

The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior has announced the uncovering of a scheme designed to illegally obtain EU subsidies.

Capital: Court of Audit to Investigate Peevski for Undeclared Flights

Bulgaria's Court of Audit will investigate a prominent political figure, Peevski, for undeclared flights, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

Sega: Radev Hides Behind Commercial Companies for "Botash"

President Radev is accused of using commercial companies as a shield in the "Botash" case.

Mediapool: Budget allocates 6 million euros compensation to company run by Evgenia Baneva

The Bulgarian budget has provided 6 million euros in compensation to a company managed by Evgenia Baneva, a figure linked to controversy.

Sega: Company Linked to Banevi to Receive 6 Million Euros from NS

A company associated with the Banevi family is set to receive 6 million euros from the National Assembly.

A proposal for a large-scale merger and reorganization of health structures has been put forward, drawing strong opposition from the GERB party. Additionally, the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) has announced upcoming changes to insurance policies.

Mediapool: Health structure merger proposed; GERB strongly objects

A proposal for a large-scale merger and reorganization of health structures has been put forth, facing strong opposition from the GERB party.

Sega: NSSI Announces New Insurance Changes

The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) has announced upcoming changes related to insurance policies.

While Aurubis reports record profits and is expanding, Fraport has recorded a loss in the Bulgarian market. The government has lifted its ban on diesel and kerosene exports, and gas transit through Bulgaria increased in 2025. Concerns are also being raised about low water levels in the Danube impacting energy production and navigation, and questions surround Rheinmetall factories in the country.

Mediapool: Fraport reports 2.2 million euro loss from Bulgarian market operations

Fraport has reported a loss of 2.2 million euros from its activities in the Bulgarian market for the first half of the year.

Capital: The Quiet White Danube Is Barely Making Noise

A report on the low water levels of the Danube river, impacting energy production and navigation.

Mediapool: Gas transit through Bulgaria increased by 11% in 2025

The transit of natural gas through Bulgaria has seen an 11% increase in 2025.

Mediapool: Government lifts ban on diesel and kerosene exports

The Bulgarian government has decided to revoke the ban on exporting diesel and kerosene.

Sega: 5 Inconvenient Questions About Rheinmetall Factories in Bulgaria

The article raises five critical questions regarding the operations of Rheinmetall factories within Bulgaria.

A distressing incident saw a driver abandon a child with special needs in extreme heat near Pleven, prompting concern. Separately, teenagers have been detained in connection with a man's death following a brutal beating in Plovdiv. President Iliana Iotova has urged foreigners to behave with decorum and respect locals after an incident in Bansko, while an international drug lord has been detained in Burgas.

OFFNews: Driver Abandons Child with Special Needs in 37-Degree Heat Near Pleven

A driver left a child with special needs in a vehicle during extreme heat of 37 degrees Celsius near Pleven, prompting concern and investigation.

OFFNews: Teenagers Detained After Man Dies from Brutal Beating in Plovdiv

Following a brutal beating that resulted in a man's death in Plovdiv, law enforcement has detained several teenagers in connection with the incident.

Dnevnik: President Radev Urges Foreigners to Respect Bulgarians After Bansko Incident

Following an incident in Bansko, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has called on foreigners to behave with decorum and avoid provoking locals, emphasizing the need for mutual respect.

Mediapool: International drug lord detained in Burgas

An international drug lord has been arrested in the Bulgarian city of Burgas, signaling a significant law enforcement operation against organized crime.

A video story discusses perceptions of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, questioning comparisons between him and Donald Trump.

Sega: Radev Thinks He Is Like Trump. He Is Not!

This video story discusses President Radev's perceived similarity to Donald Trump, questioning the comparison.