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Political reactions to the proposed caretaker cabinet lineup

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Bulgaria Today – 18 February 2026

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Türkiye is joining gas and oil exploration in the “Khan Tervel” block

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Donations, political ties of the victims in “Petrohan” case under investigation

News 〣 Radio Bulgaria in English

Political reactions to the proposed caretaker cabinet lineup

Podcast in English 〣 Radio Bulgaria in English

Bulgaria Today – 18 February 2026

Economy 〣 Radio Bulgaria in English

Türkiye is joining gas and oil exploration in the “Khan Tervel” block

News 〣 Radio Bulgaria in English

Donations, political ties of the victims in “Petrohan” case under investigation

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Wednesday
18 February 2026
Politics〣Andrey Gyurov presents caretaker cabinet ministers to President Iliana Iotova

18.02.26, 12:55

Culture〣Ilia Pashov created art in a “White Room” turned into a sacred cpace

18.02.26, 11:12

News〣Bulgaria’s research vessel sails off from Antarctica

18.02.26, 11:09

News〣ECHR rules that SANS cannot use agents in companies and organizations

18.02.26, 09:26

News〣The issue of the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia has been raised in PACE

18.02.26, 08:56

News〣The interim PM is expected to propose a new cabinet

18.02.26, 07:25

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News

Frosty morning with temperatures rising during the day, no precipitation

18.02.26, 19:25

Political reactions to the proposed caretaker cabinet lineup

18.02.26, 18:03

Fishing vessel that disappeared from radar near Sozopol is being searched for

18.02.26, 16:47

Donations, political ties of the victims in “Petrohan” case under investigation

18.02.26, 16:40

Bulgaria’s research vessel sails off from Antarctica

18.02.26, 11:09

ECHR rules that SANS cannot use agents in companies and organizations

18.02.26, 09:26

The issue of the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia has been raised in PACE

18.02.26, 08:56

The interim PM is expected to propose a new cabinet

18.02.26, 07:25

A yellow and orange code for strong winds has been issued for the entire country

17.02.26, 19:05

Bulgaria to participate in inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington

17.02.26, 18:26

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Politics

Andrey Gyurov presents caretaker cabinet ministers to President Iliana Iotova

18.02.26, 12:55

Survey shows Bulgarians are wary of US stance on EU

13.02.26, 12:55

Daniel Djenev from Chicago: New voting restrictions make no sense

06.02.26, 14:56

Voters are most disappointed by unfulfilled promises

04.02.26, 09:24

Bulgarian citizens in Turkey call for greater political engagement

04.02.26, 08:15

President continues consultations on caretaker PM appointment

04.02.26, 06:35

We Continue the Change rules out governing with GERB or President Radev

27.01.26, 17:54

Déjà vu: Fewer polling stations and more obstacles for Bulgarians voting abroad

23.01.26, 17:05

Iliana Iotova becomes Bulgaria’s first female president

23.01.26, 14:49

President Radev’s resignation comes in response to strong public expectations

20.01.26, 11:35

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Economy

Türkiye is joining gas and oil exploration in the “Khan Tervel” block

18.02.26, 17:05

Economic growth to continue in 2026, inflation is to ease

18.02.26, 12:00

Business gloom deepens as two-thirds of Bulgarian firms brace for 2026 downturn

16.02.26, 17:15

Fiscal Council urges caretaker cabinet to overhaul public sector pay policy

16.02.26, 13:00

Bulgaria ranks fourth in the EU in annual economic growth

13.02.26, 18:47

Euro adoption raised inflation by 0.3–0.4%, says BNB governor

13.02.26, 08:48

Turkish aircraft engine company considers investments in Bulgaria

12.02.26, 16:36

The purchasing power of Bulgaria’s minimum wage approaches the EU average

09.02.26, 11:17

Bulgaria is second in the EU in annual retail sales growth in December

05.02.26, 14:42

BGBizHub proposes ideas for Bulgarian-German business relations

04.02.26, 08:25

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Profiles

Alexandru Drăghici builds a musical bridge between Bulgarians and Romanians

17.02.26, 11:45

From Science to Silk: Bulgarian artist returns from Ireland

11.02.26, 21:46

Japan is discovering Bulgaria – and loving it

10.02.26, 18:08

Not emigration, but an adventure: Slav Smilyanov's life path in Ireland

31.01.26, 06:05

Opera Prima Mariana Pencheva: ‘We Must Preserve Our Spirituality!’

29.01.26, 15:41

Legendary actor Djoko Rosic devoted 17 years to Radio Bulgaria

24.01.26, 07:08

Between two worlds: how Denitsa Ürge builds a home and identity in Hungary

12.01.26, 12:29

We face a challenging year, and its success depends on each of us

01.01.26, 11:30

Veneta and Valentin from Berlin on modern awakening as a path to happiness

01.11.25, 10:05

Kiril Kutin – the first honorary consul of Bulgaria in Norway

30.10.25, 09:20

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Sport

Historic win: Bulgaria takes the gold at the European Badminton Championship

15.02.26, 14:46

Vladmir Zografski achieves historic 10th Olympic finish in the ski jump

15.02.26, 09:35

Albert Popov already training in Bormio for Olympic Slalom

12.02.26, 17:40

Two national records for Bulgaria at Belgrade indoor athletics event

12.02.26, 09:28

Lora Hristova wins Olympic biathlon bronze at Milan–Cortina 2026

11.02.26, 16:48

IOC congratulates Bulgaria on its first winter Olympic medal in 20 years

10.02.26, 17:14

I am extremely grateful for the chance I had, Tervel Zamfirov says in Sofia

10.02.26, 08:50

21-year-old Hristo Iliev rockets to No. 4 on Bulgaria’s all-time 60m list

09.02.26, 14:03

Historic win for Bulgaria: Snowboarder Tervel Zamfirov takes Olympic bronze

08.02.26, 15:55

The Just Play FIFA programme is to be introduced in public schools

06.02.26, 16:49

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Culture

Ilia Pashov created art in a “White Room” turned into a sacred cpace

18.02.26, 11:12

“A Thief of Moments” - Petya Petrova between the brush and the photographic lens

17.02.26, 10:24

Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices performs at Cairo Opera House

13.02.26, 15:33

Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova stars in a new lead role

13.02.26, 11:16

Anthology presents contemporary Bulgarian authors in the United Kingdom

13.02.26, 06:45

President Iotova seeks Patriarch's blessing over International Cyrillic Forum

12.02.26, 16:41

Pop legend Lili Ivanova receives Golden Laurel Branch award

11.02.26, 16:35

“Kinetic-Art Theater” displayed at North Macedonia's Cultural Information Center

09.02.26, 10:03

Swedish director to stage “Fanny and Alexander” at Bulgaria’s National Theatre

07.02.26, 10:15

'Made in EU' wins audience award at Würzburg Film Festival

03.02.26, 13:55

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History and religion

Vassil Levski: The national hero inspiring Bulgarian children around the world

18.02.26, 14:59

Antoaneta Radoslavova: The Radio remembers its people and voices

16.02.26, 04:05

Over 300 archaeological finds from the 2025 season are on display in Sofia

14.02.26, 06:25

The Rogozen Treasure: Forty years illuminating Thracian life

02.02.26, 17:54

The town of Gotse Delchev marks 154th anniversary of its revolutionary namesake

01.02.26, 15:35

QSL No. 2: Commemorating Bulgaria’s first radio signal

01.02.26, 12:05

Ancient vine-growing customs and beliefs intertwine on the day of Saint Trifon

01.02.26, 09:05

Asen and Rivka - an Orthodox family in the Netherlands

30.01.26, 13:20

Bulgaria receives personal archive of Prince Alexander I at ceremony in Vienna

29.01.26, 09:29

Bulgarian National Radio celebrates its 91st anniversary

25.01.26, 07:35

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Folklore

The Dzhamala festival fills the streets of Kyustendil with masked performers

07.02.26, 09:10

Fifty heroes are drinking wine, or about grapes and wine in Bulgarian folklore

01.02.26, 07:05

Ancient kukeri ritual is the focus of January festivities in Trastenik

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Surva begins: 60 years of festival magic in Bulgaria's Pernik

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The Surva tradition is more vibrant than ever in Bulgaria's Pernik region

13.01.26, 11:08

Kukeri Festival in Bulgaria’s Simitli will revive living magic and tradition

10.01.26, 06:05

Babino horo and other Midwives’ Day traditions

08.01.26, 07:35

The Dobarsko grannies preserve a Bulgarian folklore treasure – Vodichni songs

06.01.26, 23:05

“May you be alive and well until next year" - New Year's wishes in Bulgaria

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Survachka - the magic wand of Bulgarians

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