The Bulgarian government is planning a significant change in real estate taxation, with property tax assessments potentially doubling by 2029. This move is expected to impact property owners across the country.

Mediapool: Property tax assessments could double by 2029

Property tax assessments in Bulgaria may potentially double by the year 2029, indicating a significant shift in real estate taxation.

Sega: Property Tax Assessments to Double by 2029

The Bulgarian government plans to double property tax assessments by 2029, impacting property owners across the country.

OFFNews: Double increase in property tax valuations planned by 2029

There are plans to double the tax valuations of properties in Bulgaria by the year 2029, which could significantly impact property owners and the real estate market.

New details from the PISA 2025 report reveal that a significant 30% of Bulgarian students consider school a waste of their time, highlighting deep-seated issues in educational engagement. Experts are now coming forward with concrete solutions to address these findings and drive meaningful improvements within the national education system.

Sega: PISA 2025: School is a Waste of Time for 30% of Students

A PISA 2025 report indicates that 30% of Bulgarian students perceive school as a waste of their time, raising concerns about educational engagement.

Dnevnik: PISA 2025: How results can become real change - experts outline solutions

Experts propose concrete solutions to translate the results of the PISA 2025 international education assessment into meaningful improvements within the Bulgarian education system.

Bulgaria's Minister of Justice, Nikolay Naydenov, has stated that there are indications of attempts by members of the judiciary to influence the selection process for the Supreme Judicial Council. This comes as a former European prosecutor has initiated legal action against the Council, further intensifying the debate around judicial integrity and reforms.

Mediapool: Minister of Justice states there are indications of attempts to influence the…

The Minister of Justice has indicated that there are signs of external influence attempts on the selection process for the Supreme Judicial Council by members of the judiciary.

Sega: Former European Prosecutor Sues Supreme Judicial Council

A former European prosecutor has initiated legal action against the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) of Bulgaria.

The political sphere is stirred by a political party recalling President Iliana Iotova's past pardon of a prominent drug trafficker. Concurrently, the differing positions of President Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev regarding the war and peace in Ukraine are being examined, highlighting a political divergence on a key international issue.

Sega: Political Party Recalls President's Pardon of Drug Lord

A political party has brought up the fact that Vice President Yotova previously pardoned a notorious drug trafficker, sparking political controversy.

OFFNews: Who lied about the war and peace in Ukraine: positions of Radev and Yotova…

This article examines the differing stances of Bulgarian President Radev and Vice President Yotova regarding the war and peace in Ukraine, suggesting a political divergence.

Minimum insurance thresholds for certain professions in Bulgaria have seen a substantial 50% increase within a single month. This rapid change is expected to affect employment costs and social security contributions for a segment of the workforce.

OFFNews: Minimum insurance thresholds for some professions jumped by 50% in a month

The minimum insurance thresholds for certain professions in Bulgaria have increased by 50% within a single month, indicating potential changes in employment costs and social security contributions.

A notable financial reallocation has occurred for military purposes, with 100 million Bulgarian leva being converted or equated to 100 million euros. In a separate development concerning national defense, Bulgaria has announced its decision not to participate in NATO's anti-drone initiative, signaling a specific stance on collective defense technology.

Mediapool: For the military, 100 million leva became 100 million euros

A significant financial reallocation or revaluation has occurred where 100 million Bulgarian leva designated for military purposes have been converted or equated to 100 million euros.

OFFNews: Bulgaria will not join NATO's anti-drone initiative

Bulgaria has announced it will not participate in NATO's anti-drone initiative, signaling a specific stance on collective defense technology.

Lukoil Neftochim is facing financial penalties for causing air pollution in the city of Burgas, indicating enforcement action against corporate environmental breaches.

Sega: Lukoil Neftochim to be Fined for Burgas Pollution

Lukoil Neftochim will face financial penalties for causing air pollution in the city of Burgas.

A subtle yet significant competition is unfolding for the control and development of Bulgaria's digital infrastructure, referred to as the country's 'digital highways'.

Mediapool: The quiet war for Bulgaria's digital highways

A subtle but significant competition is underway for control and development of Bulgaria's digital infrastructure, referred to as digital highways.

An elderly man in Krushovets, Bulgaria, has reported being attacked in his home by assailants using metal batons, raising concerns about local crime and safety.

OFFNews: Elderly man attacked in his home in Krushovets: 'They beat me with metal batons'

An elderly man reports being attacked in his home in Krushovets, Bulgaria, with assailants using metal batons, raising concerns about crime and safety.