Latest news in Bulgaria? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
Here are the major news highlights in Bulgaria for September 20, 2026:
Volleyball EuroVolley 2026: Bulgaria’s men’s national volleyball team suffered a painful 2:3 defeat against Germany in the round of 16 in Sofia, after surrendering a 2:0 lead and exiting the tournament.
European Mobility Week in Sofia: Major thoroughfare Tsarigradsko Shose is closed to motor traffic for a large cycling parade led by Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev, marking the capital’s participation in European Mobility Week.
Diplomatic and Corruption Probe: The Bulgarian government recalled its envoy to the United Arab Emirates following an investigation linking a shell company tied to the ambassador’s family to luxury private jet flights used by a sanctioned lawmaker.
Infrastructure Security: Plans were announced to install advanced anti-drone countermeasure systems at critical infrastructure sites across the country.