Latest news in Bulgaria? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
- Presidential Election Preparations: President Iliana Yotova officially announced Kiril Valchev, the Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), as her vice-presidential running mate for the upcoming autumn presidential elections. This follows earlier campaign confirmations from other candidates, including former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. Azərtac+ 1
- Maritime Security: The Bulgarian Navy responded to several drone incidents near its Black Sea territorial waters, continuing heightened surveillance measures in the region.
- European Diplomacy: The President of the European Council visited Sofia for bilateral talks with the Bulgarian Prime Minister as part of the ongoing “Tour des capitales” consultations focusing on regional defense and EU strategic priorities. The Sofia Globe
- Unification Day Preparations: Authorities implemented heavy freight and lorry traffic restrictions on major motorways ahead of the September 6 Unification Day three-day national holiday weekend, alongside increased border control coordination. The Sofia Globe
- Domestic & Infrastructure Updates: Sofia Airport’s Terminal 2 completed the initial operations phase of its upgraded automated baggage handling system, while parliament advanced debates on key amendments to the Higher Education Act. The Sofia Globe