Latest news in Bulgaria? September 29th, 2026

Here are the latest news updates regarding Bulgaria as of September 29, 2026:

• Greece has announced plans to transfer the mortal remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuil back to Bulgaria.

  The Sofia Globe

• The European Union is funding upgrades to strategic gas storage infrastructure in Bulgaria, specifically focusing on the Chiren underground gas storage facility to enhance regional energy security.

  European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency – European Union

• Bulgarian defense company Optix and Poland’s WB Group have signed a technology transfer framework agreement to establish a local center for defense systems assembly, installation, and support in Bulgaria.

  Defensehere

• Authorities announced that Bulgaria’s national early warning system, BG-Alert, is scheduled to undergo testing on October 1.

  The Sofia Globe

• Patriarch Daniil, Patriarch of All Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, met with King Abdullah II during an official visit.