Starting today, thousands of Bulgarians face increased insurance contributions, higher prices for road vignettes, and elevated excise taxes on certain goods. These new regulations coincide with the release of a detailed analysis of the 2026 state budget, outlining the government's economic and spending plans.

Sega: Thousands of Bulgarians to Pay Higher Insurance Contributions Starting Today

Starting from today, a significant number of Bulgarian citizens will be subjected to higher insurance contribution payments, impacting their personal finances.

Capital: Budget 2026 in Ten Figures

An analysis of the 2026 budget presented in ten key figures, likely detailing economic projections and government spending plans for Bulgaria.

Sega: Higher Prices for Vignettes and Cigarettes Take Effect

New regulations are now in force, leading to increased prices for road vignettes and cigarettes in Bulgaria.

Dnevnik: Higher Insurance, Vignettes, Excise Taxes: What Takes Effect August 1st

Several new regulations, including higher insurance premiums, vignette costs, and excise taxes, are coming into effect in Bulgaria starting August 1st.

The European Commission has transferred 896 million euros to Bulgaria as part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. This positive financial injection comes as the country reports a continued decline in inflation, reaching 4.4% in July.

Mediapool: EC Transfers 896 Million Euros to Bulgaria Under RRF

The European Commission has disbursed 896 million euros to Bulgaria as part of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) program.

Capital: Inflation Continues to Decline, Reaching 4.4% in July

Reports on the latest inflation figures for July, indicating a downward trend and reaching 4.4%.

The head of the state-owned gas transmission operator, Bulgartransgaz, has been replaced. In the judiciary, significant legislative changes concerning salaries and work seniority have been submitted to the Constitutional Court for review, while Judge Ivaylo Yosifov is disputing his non-election to an anti-corruption body. Prime Minister Rumen Radev has also commented on the perceived harm caused by the prosecution service.

Mediapool: Bulgartransgaz Head Replaced

The head of the state-owned gas transmission operator, Bulgartransgaz, has been replaced amidst ongoing developments and future plans for the company, including hydrogen ambitions.

Capital: Prime Minister Radev Saw the Harm from the Prosecution

Commentary on Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev's assessment of the damage caused by the prosecution service, suggesting a need for reform and a clear concept from 'Progressive Bulgaria'.

Mediapool: Purge or 'Soft Vetting': How the Presidency Aims to Change the Judiciary

An analysis explores whether the recent actions concerning the judiciary are a 'purge' or a 'soft vetting' process initiated by the Presidency to reform the judicial system.

Sega: Most Important Changes for Salaries and Seniority Go to Constitutional Court

Key legislative changes concerning salaries and work seniority have been submitted to the Constitutional Court for review.

Capital: Judge Ivaylo Yosifov Disputes Refusal to be Elected to Anti-Corruption…

Reports on a legal dispute where Judge Ivaylo Yosifov challenges his non-election to a key anti-corruption body in Bulgaria.

The official date for Bulgaria's upcoming presidential elections has been formally set for October 25th.

Sega: Presidential Elections to Be Held on October 25

The official date for the upcoming presidential elections in Bulgaria has been set for October 25th.

Bulgaria has appointed a fully-fledged ambassador to Ukraine after a four-year gap, signaling strengthened diplomatic ties. In military news, the first of eight anticipated American military aircraft has landed at the Bezmer airbase.

OFFNews: Bulgaria finally has an ambassador to Ukraine after 4-year gap

After a four-year hiatus, Bulgaria has appointed a fully-fledged ambassador to Ukraine, strengthening diplomatic ties.

OFFNews: First of 8 expected US aircraft lands in Bezmer

The first of eight anticipated American military aircraft has successfully landed at the Bezmer airbase.

The city of Sofia is proposing to secure a substantial loan of 367 million euros to finance critical transportation projects and boulevard development. Additionally, the central Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard will become a pedestrian zone every weekend throughout August to enhance public spaces.

Mediapool: Sofia Seeks 367 Million Euro Loan for Transport and Boulevards

The city of Sofia is proposing to take out a substantial loan of 367 million euros to fund crucial transportation projects and boulevard development.

Sega: Sofia's Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard to Become Pedestrian Zone Weekends in August

The central Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard in Sofia will be closed to traffic and become a pedestrian zone every weekend throughout August, aiming to enhance public space.

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has announced a new political direction, stating its aim to challenge and overcome capitalism.

OFFNews: BSP adopts course to 'overcome capitalism'

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has announced a new political direction aimed at challenging and overcoming capitalism.