What are the latest news in Bulgaria? September 1st, 2026
- Energy & Utilities: The national energy regulator approved a 5.5% increase in wholesale natural gas prices for September 2026. Meanwhile, Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant restored output levels at Unit 5 as water levels in the Danube River improved following late-summer lows. SeeNews
- Economy & Banking: The Bulgarian banking sector posted an 8.9% year-on-year rise in net profit for the January–July period, while Ministry of Finance data placed the state budget deficit at €2.2 billion over the first seven months of the year. SeeNews
- Defence & Maritime Security: The Bulgarian Navy neutralized an uncrewed aerial vehicle discovered drifting near Sveti Ivan island in the Black Sea. This follows Parliament’s ratification of an agreement to acquire seven minehunter vessels from Belgium and the Netherlands, alongside the receipt of €489.3 million in initial funding under the EU’s SAFE defence mechanism. The Sofia Globe+ 1
- Transport & Infrastructure: The Ministry of Transport announced that the first two trains out of 35 new Alstom electric multiple-unit sets are entering regular passenger service this month. In public safety statistics, traffic authorities reported a nationwide road death toll of 311 between January 1 and August 31, 2026. The Sofia Globe+ 1