World
Eurostat: One in Six People in the EU Consume Tobacco Daily
New data shows a slight decline compared to 2022, but differences among member states remain dramatic.
World
Cruise Ship Viking Ullur Runs Aground on Danube, 186 Passengers Evacuated
The ship ran aground due to low water levels near the Romanian town of Salčia, Bulgarian border police began evacuation.
World
US Deploys Aircraft to Bulgaria, Iran Protests Over Bezmer Base
US KC-135 tankers have arrived at Bulgaria's Bezmer military base to support operations in the Middle East. Tehran has sent an official note of protest to Sofia.
Economy
Bulgaria One Step Away from the Euro: EU Publishes Transition Guidelines
The European Commission has published a Q&A document on Bulgaria's euro adoption process, after EU ministers approved entry into the eurozone.