Latest news in Bulgaria? September 30th, 2026
30-09-2026
Key developments and headlines from Bulgaria for September 30, 2026:
Parliament Passes Anti-SLAPP Legislation: The Bulgarian National Assembly approved final amendments to the Civil Procedure Code aimed at curbing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), introducing new legal safeguards to protect journalists, civic activists, and media organizations from retaliatory lawsuits.
The Sofia GlobeForeign Policy & OECD Priority: Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister reiterated that accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) remains a top national strategic objective as negotiations continue.
БТАMilitary Leadership Transition: Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov submitted a three-month notice to conclude his military service.
БТАEconomy and Finance: Bulgaria successfully placed 150 million euro in five-year treasury notes at a 4.02% yield. Meanwhile, monthly business survey data released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) pointed to a slight contraction in overall domestic business sentiment.
SeeNews+ 1Presidential Election Polling: Ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, polling indicated the ticket led by incumbent Iliana Yotova holding a lead at approximately 41.4% of voter support.
The Sofia GlobePublic Safety Alert Scheduled: Authorities finalized preparations for nationwide testing of the BG-Alert mobile emergency warning system, set for October 1.
The Sofia Globe