Latest news in Bulgaria? September 12th, 2026

Domestic Politics & Elections Campaign developments for the upcoming presidential election are accelerating. Former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov has confirmed his candidacy, securing political backing from parties including Democrats for Strong Bulgaria, while the Central Election Commission (CEC) continues rollout preparations. NewsNowSecurity & Domestic Affairs

• Arms Facility Incident: Authorities and the Ministry of Interior are investigating another fire at an Emco arms production facility, with officials assessing industrial compliance and company safety protocols.
• Wildfire Response: Emergency services have responded to late-summer wildfires across south-central regions of the country, where fires damaged farmland and outbuildings before being contained. NewsNow
• Border Modernization: The Ministry of Interior announced accelerated timelines for developing and upgrading border infrastructure at the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint along the southern border.

Economy, Trade & Infrastructure

• Foreign Investment Drive: Following economic delegation talks in Beijing, the Ministry of Economy is pursuing bilateral cooperation agreements to attract foreign manufacturing investments, particularly targeting electric vehicle production and battery component facilities.
• Macroeconomic Outlook: The National Statistical Institute and economic analysts reported modest second-quarter GDP growth alongside cooling food prices, though broader inflation trends and fiscal deficit management continue to drive budget debates. NewsNow
• Sofia Transit Investment: The Sofia Municipal Council authorized borrowing plans of up to €367 million dedicated to upgrading the capital’s public transportation fleet and rehabilitating major tram and road infrastructure. SeeNews