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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency)</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/</link> <description>Real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news - economic, political and cultural, foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and world news.</description> <language>en</language> <copyright>2001-2025 Novinite Ltd.</copyright> <item> <title>Trump and Putin to Meet in Budapest for New Push to End War in Ukraine</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234947</link> <guid>234947</guid> <category>Russia</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:10:49 +0200</pubDate> <description>U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest as part of renewed diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine....</description> </item> <item> <title>Clouds and Rain Moving into Western Bulgaria on Friday</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234943</link> <guid>234943</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>During the night, clouds will increase and thicken, moving in from the southwest. Over Northeastern Bulgaria, skies will stay mostly clear for a longer period. By morning, areas of fog and low clouds are likely to appear in parts of the Danube Plain and the western stretches of the Upper Thracian Valley....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's Consumer Protection Commission Fines Businesses for Euro Law Violations</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234945</link> <guid>234945</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:43:48 +0200</pubDate> <description>The Consumer Protection Commission (CPCoo) has announced penalties against 70 traders who failed to meet their obligations under the Euro Law, which requires businesses to display the prices of their goods on their websites or provide them through the "How Much Does It Cost" (kolkostruva.bg) online portal. Each violator will face a fine of 30,000 leva (15,340 euro)....</description> </item> <item> <title>Arthur den Hartog is the New Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bulgaria</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234944</link> <guid>234944</guid> <category>Diplomacy</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>H.E. Arthur den Hartog is the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bulgaria....</description> </item> <item> <title>From Farm to Shelf: How Retail Chains Inflate Food Prices in Bulgaria</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234931</link> <guid>234931</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A new analysis by the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions (CITUB) has revealed that food markups in Bulgarian stores often reach between 50 and 90 percent, far exceeding typical European levels. The findings come from a comparative study of over 600 retail outlets across the country, comparing prices of essential goods with those in other EU member states. The results show that Bulgaria ranks among the most expensive in the bloc for basic foods such as milk, flour, cheese, oil, and rice. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>EU Parliament to Debate Bulgaria’s Rule of Law After Varna Mayor’s Arrest</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234940</link> <guid>234940</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The European Parliament is set to hold a debate in Strasbourg next week focusing on the state of the rule of law in Bulgaria, scheduled for October 22. The discussion follows the arrest of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and was prompted by the “Renew Europe” group. Bulgaria is represented within this group by three MEPs: Nikola Minchev and Hristov Petrov from “We Continue the Change” and Ilhan Kuchuk from the DPS....</description> </item> <item> <title>Only One F-16 Ready? Bulgaria’s Air Force Faces Major Delays and Pilot Shortages</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234933</link> <guid>234933</guid> <category>Defense</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgaria has received four F-16 Block 70 fighter jets so far, but only one has completed the official acceptance process, and only two of the six trained Bulgarian pilots are ready to operate the aircraft, according to Air Force Commander Major General Nikolay Rusev. He explained in an interview with BTA that the inclusion of the F-16s in Bulgaria’s airspace defense will depend on both receiving all items under the 2019 contract and ensuring pilot readiness. The current fleet includes two single-seater and two two-seater aircraft....</description> </item> <item> <title>From Rain to Late-October Sunshine: Bulgaria’s Weather Outlook Until Month-End</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234942</link> <guid>234942</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Today, rainfall along the Black Sea coast will gradually taper off, with precipitation ceasing by the afternoon. Meanwhile, western regions, particularly in the mountains, will see light rain, accompanied by increasing cloud cover, an early sign of deteriorating weather, forecaster Petar Yankov explained on “Bulgaria Morning.” ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria on Edge: Peevski Signals Willingness to Govern Amid Leadership Crisis</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234939</link> <guid>234939</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:21:35 +0200</pubDate> <description>Delyan Peevski, speaking outside the National Assembly, indicated that his party remains ready to engage in negotiations and assume responsibility in government matters. He noted that discussions with the Prime Minister are ongoing and that the decision on next steps largely rests with former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, whom Peevski suggested holds the power to determine the state’s political direction. Asked if his negotiating team is prepared, Peevski confirmed that they are always ready to negotiate....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's President: 'We Are Witnessing Borissov Capitulating to Peevski and Handing Over Power'</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234938</link> <guid>234938</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:18:36 +0200</pubDate> <description>At a ceremony marking the Day of Aviation and the Bulgarian Air Force in Sofia, President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Rumen Radev addressed both the celebrations and pressing political issues facing the country. Speaking in front of the Monument to the Bulgarian Pilot, Radev voiced sharp criticism of political developments. He accused former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov of yielding to businessman and DPS-New Beginning leader Delyan Peevski, describing the move as a transfer of power carried out illegitimately and without voter consent....</description> </item> <item> <title>Wind and Solar Surpass Coal: A Global Turning Point and What It Means for Bulgaria</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234925</link> <guid>234925</guid> <category>Energy</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>For the first time, solar and wind energy have overtaken coal in global electricity production, a development that marks a historic milestone in the world’s energy transition. According to the new Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 report by the independent think tank Ember, the first half of 2025 saw renewable sources produce more electricity than coal, signaling a decisive shift in how the world meets its growing power needs. Global shift in electricity generation ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria’s Budget Dilemma: Economist Warns of Local Strains, Eurozone Stability Intact</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234918</link> <guid>234918</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Economist Vasil Karaivanov has weighed in on the upcoming discussions over Bulgaria’s 2026 budget, noting that much of the political debate is likely to revolve around promises of increased spending ahead of potential early elections. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, he said, “The fight will be about how to promise more spending if we are going to go to early elections, so as to accumulate political dividends.” He added that it is typical for tensions surrounding the budget to peak at this time of year and subside by January or February. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234936</link> <guid>234936</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced on Wednesday that a temporary ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan for the next 48 hours, following several days of intense cross-border clashes, according to Dawn. The Foreign Office stated, “A temporary ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban regime, with the mutual consent of both parties, for the next 48 hours from 6 pm today, at the request of the Taliban.” ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria’s President to Switch to His Personal Car for Official Duties</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234937</link> <guid>234937</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:09:29 +0200</pubDate> <description>President Rumen Radev has informed the Chief of the National Security Service (NSS), Major General Emil Tonev, that starting October 20, 2025, he will use his personal car for official travel. The decision comes in response to recent legislative changes that affect the presidential administration’s access to NSS vehicles. Radev’s letter explains that the Law on Amendments to the NSS Law, adopted by the 51st National Assembly, removes the provision allowing the presidential administration to use NSS transport, without offering any alternative for official vehicles....</description> </item> <item> <title>Hidden Crisis: Central Bank Reveals How Wage Hikes and Pensions Are Draining Bulgaria’s Finances</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234930</link> <guid>234930</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has identified a clear trend of fiscal deterioration in Bulgaria between 2020 and 2024, primarily due to the sharp rise in expenditures for employee compensation and pensions. These costs, which account for a significant share of the state’s current budget spending, are expected to continue putting pressure on public finances because of the growing use of automatic indexation mechanisms. The findings are part of the BNB’s report titled "Analysis of Bulgaria's Fiscal Position in the Period After 2020," which evaluates the fiscal balance in relation to the country’s broader economic cycle....</description> </item> <item> <title>Trump: India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil, Next Target - China</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234935</link> <guid>234935</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:42:21 +0200</pubDate> <description>US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday (local time) that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would halt purchases of Russian oil, calling it “a big step” in efforts to pressure Moscow internationally. Trump made the remarks during a joint news conference with FBI Director Kash Patel at the Oval Office, where they also discussed steps to curb violent crime. Responding to a question from ANI about India as a reliable partner, Trump said, “Yeah, sure....</description> </item> <item> <title>Shell and TotalEnergies Win LNG Supply Contracts for Bulgaria’s 2025-2026 Deliveries</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234924</link> <guid>234924</guid> <category>Energy</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Energy giants Shell and TotalEnergies will supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bulgaria following a successful tender procedure organized by Bulgargaz. More than ten international companies took part in the competition for deliveries scheduled for October and December 2025, as well as January and March 2026, through the LNG terminal in the Greek port city of Alexandroupolis (Dedeagach). TotalEnergies and Metlen Energy & Metals were awarded the contracts for the October and December 2025 deliveries, while Metlen Energy & Metals and Shell secured the January and March 2026 slots....</description> </item> <item> <title>Trump Warns Putin: 'Stop Killing Ukrainians and Russians' as Ukraine Prepares New Offensive</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234934</link> <guid>234934</guid> <category>Ukraine</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the killing of both Ukrainians and Russians as Ukraine seeks to launch an offensive, according to remarks made during a press conference with FBI Director Kash Patel....</description> </item> <item> <title>Heavy Rain Hits Southern Black Sea Coast: BG-Alert Activated, Residents Urged to Stay Cautious</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234932</link> <guid>234932</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Authorities on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea Coast have issued a BG-Alert warning in anticipation of heavy overnight rainfall. The alert, activated by the Burgas regional governor, covers all municipalities south of Burgas, including the resorts of Sveti Vlas and Elenite, as a preventive measure to ensure public safety. The official warning urges residents to exercise heightened caution and to contact emergency services via 112 if needed....</description> </item> <item> <title>Von der Leyen to North Macedonia: No EU Talks Without Bulgarians in the Constitution</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234929</link> <guid>234929</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:39:51 +0200</pubDate> <description>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed in Skopje that North Macedonia’s path to the European Union depends on the inclusion of Bulgarians in the country’s Constitution. "We continue to fully support North Macedonia on its path to the EU. You can count on us....</description> </item> <item> <title>One in Ten Stores in Bulgaria Found Violating Euro Pricing Rules</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234928</link> <guid>234928</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>About 10 percent of the stores inspected in Bulgaria have been found in violation of the Euro Introduction Act, according to the Consumer Protection Commission (CPCoo). The checks follow the end of the grace period during which businesses were only warned about discrepancies. The main goal of the inspections is to ensure that all traders clearly display prices in both leva and euros, using the official exchange rate of 1 euro = 1....</description> </item> <item> <title>Syria’s New President, Once Al Qaeda Leader, Reaffirms Ties with Russia</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234927</link> <guid>234927</guid> <category>Russia</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:21:08 +0200</pubDate> <description>Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa assured Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that he intends to uphold all prior agreements between Syria and Moscow, signaling that Russia’s key military bases in the country are secure. Sharaa, who led the Syrian branch of al Qaeda and overthrew former president Bashar al-Assad late last year, met with Putin in Moscow for his first official visit since taking office. Speaking in Arabic, Sharaa emphasized the bilateral ties and shared interests binding Syria and Russia, while noting that the nature of these relations is being redefined....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria’s Annual Inflation Slows to 5.6% in September Amid Largest Monthly Drop of the Year</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234926</link> <guid>234926</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:45:06 +0200</pubDate> <description>The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has released the final Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September 2025. According to the figures, annual inflation in Bulgaria, measured as the change compared to September 2024, reached 5.6%....</description> </item> <item> <title>Rain and Clouds Dominate Bulgaria’s Weather on October 16</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234923</link> <guid>234923</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Cloudy skies and scattered rain showers are expected across Bulgaria on Wednesday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Light to moderate easterly winds will prevail throughout the country. Morning temperatures will range between 4°C and 9°C, dipping to around 4°C in Sofia....</description> </item> <item> <title>€75 Million Nuclear Waste Repository Set to Open in Bulgaria by March 2026</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234922</link> <guid>234922</guid> <category>Energy</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The construction of Bulgaria’s National Repository for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste is progressing, with total costs estimated at around 75 million euros. The project is scheduled for completion by March next year, announced Delyan Petrov, Executive Director of the State Enterprise “Radioactive Waste,” which will manage the facility. According to Petrov, once construction is finalized, the enterprise will apply to the Nuclear Regulatory Agency for permission to begin trial operations....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Crew Makes History: Wins European Sailing Championship in Corsica</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234917</link> <guid>234917</guid> <category>Sports</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Historic milestone for Bulgarian sailing: the crew of “Ivana and Alex” clinched the European Championship title in Corsica, marking the first-ever continental victory for Bulgaria in the IRC2 class. Competing from October 7 to 12, 2025, in the emblematic port city of Bonifacio, the Bulgarian team also secured a silver medal in Group A after a grueling 39 hours and 33 minutes of nonstop sailing. The European Sailing Championship under the IRC Rating system drew 31 teams from across Europe and beyond, including France, Italy, the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Bermuda....</description> </item> <item> <title>Three Prime Ministers, One Real Boss: Mirchev Points to Peevski</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234921</link> <guid>234921</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Ivaylo Mirchev, MP from "We Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), identified GERB and Boyko Borissov as the main architects of the current political turmoil in Bulgaria. Speaking to journalists after the WCC-DB coalition council, Mirchev argued that Borissov avoided confronting Delyan Peevski by refusing to join the so-called "sanitary cordon", allowing the latter to exert influence over state institutions. According to Mirchev, “the country has an unlimited center of power, the institutions, services, and the judicial system are captured,” which undermines the possibility of conducting fair and free elections. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Ukrainians Benefiting from Bulgaria’s Humanitarian Accommodation Program Have Been Halved</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234916</link> <guid>234916</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The number of Ukrainian refugees housed in Bulgaria under the government’s humanitarian initiative has been reduced by half, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, who chairs the National Operational Headquarters for the thematic program, announced. The update came during a recent meeting reviewing the implementation of the Program for Humanitarian Support and Integration of Displaced Persons from Ukraine with Temporary Protection in Bulgaria, which has been active since May 1, 2025. “At the start of the new Integration Program, 5,647 Ukrainian citizens were registered in accommodation facilities....</description> </item> <item> <title>EU Backs Bulgaria-Serbia Gas Link, Urges Serbia to Deliver on Reforms</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234920</link> <guid>234920</guid> <category>Energy</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the European Union’s commitment to further investment in the Bulgaria-Serbia gas interconnection, highlighting ongoing projects in the region aimed at strengthening energy security and integration. Speaking after her meeting in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, von der Leyen emphasized the strategic importance of the Trans-Balkan Energy Corridor, which links Serbia’s electricity network to neighbouring countries and the EU, and reiterated the EU’s readiness to finance additional developments in this area. Von der Leyen stressed that the EU remains firmly engaged with Serbia and the wider Western Balkans, underlining the role of democratic governance, economic integration, and energy cooperation....</description> </item> <item> <title>Absurdity: One-Third of Your Groceries in Bulgaria Among Europe’s Costliest!</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234915</link> <guid>234915</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A new analysis by the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions (CITUB) reveals that Bulgarian consumers continue to pay some of the highest prices for basic goods in the EU, with fresh milk topping the list. Data collected in September shows that while some prices have slightly decreased, others have risen, highlighting persistent imbalances in the local market. Among the 21 products in the so-called “small basket” tracked by CITUB - 20 food items plus gasoline - six saw price drops in September compared to August....</description> </item> <item> <title>Zelensky Appoints Head of Odesa Military Administration, Russians Advance in Kupiansk</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234919</link> <guid>234919</guid> <category>Ukraine</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:47:50 +0200</pubDate> <description>President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to appoint Serhii Lysak, the current head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, as the new head of the Odesa City Military Administration, reports Ukrainska Pravda. Both the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne and the national 24/7 newscast have independently confirmed the appointment, citing their sources. The official decrees establishing the Odesa City Military Administration and naming Lysak as its head were published on the website of the President on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 15....</description> </item> <item> <title>Heavy Fighting Along Durand Line: Afghan and Pakistani Forces Locked in Escalating Conflict</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234914</link> <guid>234914</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Tensions along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border have flared into some of the fiercest fighting in recent months, with heavy clashes spreading across multiple provinces. The violence, which began in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province, has now reached Paktika, where Afghan and Pakistani forces are exchanging intense fire across several contested border points. According to Afghan media citing security sources, Afghan troops have taken control of the Spin Boldak Gate, a strategic crossing between Kandahar and Pakistan’s Balochistan province, following a morning operation that reportedly inflicted heavy losses on Pakistani troops....</description> </item> <item> <title>Flu Season May Hit Bulgaria Early</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234910</link> <guid>234910</guid> <category>Health</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev, Bulgaria’s Chief State Health Inspector, warned that this year’s flu wave could arrive earlier than usual....</description> </item> <item> <title>Political Drama in Bulgaria Escalates: Early Elections Loom as Coalition Cracks Widen</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234913</link> <guid>234913</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:29:43 +0200</pubDate> <description>The political landscape in Bulgaria is showing signs of increasing instability, with early parliamentary elections increasingly seen as inevitable. Radostin Vassilev, leader of "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH), emphasized that elections could realistically take place in spring, though a government resignation at any moment could accelerate the timeline. He added that, technically, elections could even be scheduled for December if the authorities wished to “make a Christmas present” for citizens....</description> </item> <item> <title>Slovak President Pellegrini Criticizes EU and Bulgaria for Blocking North Macedonia’s Accession</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234911</link> <guid>234911</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Slovak President Peter Pellegrini criticized the European Union and indirectly targeted Bulgaria for blocking North Macedonia’s EU accession, saying that the enlargement process should depend solely on the fulfillment of membership criteria and not be used by individual states to resolve bilateral disputes. Speaking during his official visit to Skopje, following talks with North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Pellegrini said that no country should hold another “hostage” by imposing additional political conditions outside the agreed EU framework. He emphasized that North Macedonia has already gone through nearly two decades of negotiations, made numerous difficult concessions, yet still faces uncertainty regarding its European future. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>'BRICS Was an Attack on the Dollar', Says Trump</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234912</link> <guid>234912</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:21:54 +0200</pubDate> <description>US President Donald Trump claimed that BRICS represents an attack on the US dollar and emphasized that countries choosing to trade in dollars hold a significant "advantage" over those that do not. He added that the United States would impose tariffs on nations that attempt to join the ten-member bloc. Trump made the remarks during a bilateral lunch with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's Socialist Party Urges Coalition Dialogue, Warns Destabilization Could Trigger Economic Crisis</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234909</link> <guid>234909</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has declared that it continues to act in the public interest, setting aside narrow partisan and political ambitions amid growing tensions within the ruling coalition. In an official statement, the party’s Executive Bureau responded to remarks made by GERB leader Boyko Borissov, who said he no longer sees a place for his party in the current government. Further reading: Bulgaria's Borissov Pulls GERB MPs from Parliament, Demands Interior Ministry Shake-Up After Pazardzhik Loss ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Quorum Failure Deepens Political Turmoil in Bulgaria</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234908</link> <guid>234908</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:26:35 +0200</pubDate> <description>The National Assembly failed to gather a quorum today, forcing the postponement of its session to tomorrow morning. Only 61 MPs registered for attendance, far below the required 121, leaving the hall largely empty of deputies from GERB and DPS-New Beginning. Speaker Natalia Kiselova announced that the next sitting will take place on Wednesday, October 16, at 9:00 a....</description> </item> <item> <title>Wizz Air CFO Ian Malin on the Company's Commitment to Bulgaria and the Sofia Marathon</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234907</link> <guid>234907</guid> <category>Tourism</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Wizz Air continues to strengthen its presence in Bulgaria, not only as a leading airline but also as a supporter of health, sports, and tourism. Ahead of the official opening of the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon 2025 in Sofia on 12 October, Novinite spoke with Ian Malin, Chief Financial Officer of Wizz Air. In the interview, Malin discusses the airline’s long-term commitment to Bulgaria, its strategy for growth and sustainability, and how his personal passion for running mirrors the dedication and discipline required in business leadership. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Commission Reviews Key Sectors as Preparations for Eurozone Entry Intensify</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234901</link> <guid>234901</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The upcoming introduction of the euro has prompted the Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) to launch sectoral analyses across several key areas of the Bulgarian economy. Assoc. Prof....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's Weightlifting Fed Backed by Peevski Faces Backlash as World Champion Nasar Denies Its Role in His Success</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234904</link> <guid>234904</guid> <category>Sports</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Tensions between Bulgaria’s weightlifting champion Karlos Nasar and the leadership of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation (BFWT) have come to the surface following his third world title. The dispute, which has played out publicly in recent days, centers on the federation’s alleged lack of support and its ties to political figures. A Champion Without Institutional Support According to both Nasar and federation chairman Stefan Botev, the BFWT did not contribute financially to the athlete’s success....</description> </item> <item> <title>Owners of Apartments in Elenite Demand Answers After Flooding Prompts Demolition Orders</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=234900</link> <guid>234900</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The decision to demolish the Negresco hotel in “Elenite” following recent flooding has sparked outrage among apartment owners, who plan to challenge the ruling. More than a hundred people are directly affected, and so far, the state has not indicated any plans for compensation. Authorities have argued that the building, constructed on a former riverbed, poses a danger and must be removed. ...</description> </item></channel></rss>
