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Bulgaria’s air force reports that the latest batch of F-16 fighter aircraft arrived without onboard self‑protection and warning systems. The shortfall has sparked a demand for additional jet purchases to ensure operational readiness.
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Bulgaria’s Black Sea resort of Burgas will host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest, with the grand final slated for 15 May 2027. The decision follows the country’s first-ever Eurovision victory and is seen as a boost for Bulgaria’s cultural profile and tourism sector.
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A massive seizure of over 1 million illegal cigarettes has taken place at the Lesovo border checkpoint in Bulgaria, highlighting the country's ongoing struggle with cigarette smuggling. The operation is considered one of the largest of its kind in recent years, with authorities working to combat organized crime and tax evasion.
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Authorities say a gay man’s fatal beating in Plovdiv began as a mob‑led search for pedophiles, prompting a homophobia probe. The case emerges as Bulgaria grapples with drug busts, cyber threats and economic volatility.
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The State Police (GDBOP) seized a fentanyl production site in Bulgaria’s capital, arresting several suspects and confiscating chemicals and equipment. The bust underscores Sofia’s growing role as a hub for synthetic opioid trafficking in the EU.
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Two teenagers are in critical condition following a head‑on collision with powerful unregistered motorcycles near Lom, Bulgaria. Police have opened an investigation and the incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and vehicle registration enforcement.
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Sofia officials said the deployment of U.S. planes at Bezmer Air Base is tied to recent fuel‑price unrest, while the foreign minister met Iran’s counterpart to discuss the issue. The explanation comes as Bulgaria enacts election‑law reforms and pursues spare‑parts deals for aging MiG‑29 jets.
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A blaze in the Sofia suburb of Bankya was determined to have been set intentionally, killing businessman Vladimir Yankov. Police have launched an arson investigation as the case dominates national headlines.
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Andrey Gyurov, head of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, said his decision on a presidential bid will be taken with caution. His potential candidacy comes amid budget disputes, intra‑government tensions and heightened regional geopolitics.
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Bulgaria’s Radev cabinet is grappling with funding and logistical setbacks on a joint ammunition‑factory project with Germany’s Rheinmetall while simultaneously seeking to divert Polish MiG‑29 fighters earmarked for Ukraine. The dual challenges test the coalition’s defence ambitions and NATO commitments.