The modernisation of Bulgaria's railways will come to a halt after Stadler Polska, the leading manufacturer that won contracts for seven double-decker locomotives and thirty-five regional locomotives, cancelled the agreement

An imported case of cholera has been confirmed in Bulgaria, the first reported in 103 years

From 2029, wood and coal heating will be completely banned in Sofia and the entire municipality will be designated as a low-emission zone

Protesters in Sofia staged a new demonstration against an amendment banning 'propaganda' for LGBTQ+ issues in schools; nationalists held a counter-demonstration, demanding even stricter measures

The Bulgarian parliament adopted a law banning the 'propaganda' of 'non-traditional sexual orientations' in schools, sparking outrage and calls for protest; drafted by the pro-Russian Revival party, it also won the support of pro-Western factions