Latest news in Bulgaria? September 3rd, 2026

Here are the key developments and headlines in Bulgaria as of September 3, 2026:

• Holiday Traffic Restrictions Announced: The Road Infrastructure Agency issued heavy-vehicle travel restrictions ahead of the upcoming Unification Day (September 6) long weekend. Trucks over 12 tons face phased movement restrictions across major thoroughfares, including the Trakia, Hemus, and Struma motorways, from September 4 through September 7 to manage peak holiday congestion. The Sofia Globe+ 1
• Parliament Approves Euro Conversion Deadline Extension: Lawmakers in Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted to extend the statutory deadline for domestic enterprises to amend their articles of incorporation and redenominate share capital ahead of ongoing preparations for Eurozone integration. The Sofia Globe
• Presidential Election Preparations Underway: Political activity is ramping up ahead of the upcoming presidential elections following former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov confirming his candidacy ticket. The Central Election Commission confirmed that Bulgarian citizens living abroad have until September 29 to submit registration applications to vote. The Sofia Globe+ 1
• New Terminal Infrastructure at Sofia Airport: Airport operator SOF Connect officially launched a newly automated, high-tech baggage handling system at Vassil Levski Sofia Airport Terminal 2 to increase processing efficiency and passenger throughput. The Sofia Globe
• Record Weather and Drought Reports: The national meteorological bureau reported that August 2026 concluded as one of the hottest and driest Augusts recorded in the country since 1930, resulting in significant agricultural drought and regional wildfire recovery operations across several southern municipalities. The Sofia Globe