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Nikolay Rashkov resigns as mayor of Gorna Oryahovitsa
The resignation was handed to the chair of the Municipal Election Commission on 20 October. The commission has yet to rule on ending the mayor's term.
Stoyanov tells BNT: Allied aircraft expected to support Bulgaria's defence
The specific forces and equipment are expected to be clarified next week.
Polski Trambesh: election commission declares Rosen Rusanov elected mayor
The election commission declared Rosen Rusanov elected municipal mayor with 1,279 votes and Petranka Marinova mayor of Maslarevo with 131 votes.
Trump waives key new Russia-related sanctions
The 16 October order grants waivers under the Graham Act; existing sanctions under other executive orders remain in force.
Trial machine voting in Pavlikeni continues on Sunday
The demonstration is in the old municipal building foyer on 17–18 October, from 09:00 to 17:30.
European Council welcomes agreement on €6.6 billion for Ukraine
The conclusions of 15–16 October underline continued military support.
Two new drone strikes on ships off Bulgaria, one vessel sinks
Chelsea 3 was hit off Byala, while a second ship sank off Krapets. The first vessel’s crew has been rescued; those responsible have not been identified.
Navi Pillay awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured the South African jurist for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
Polling station commission training in Lyaskovets on 15 October
The training starts at 17:00 at Napredak 1870 Community Centre and will be delivered by the Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission.
Bulgaria requests EU and NATO help with the Black Sea investigation
Bulgaria has requested technical assistance, satellite data and expertise from the EU and NATO. The request does not mean that assistance has already been provided or that responsibility has been established.