The 2027 budget plan projects a deficit of 4.3% of GDP.

Lachezar Bogdanov: Without public-sector optimization, the deficit will grow

More effective collection could raise revenues without another tax increase.

18 Oct. 2026 | 16:45

Tehran is maintaining its seven-day plan to reopen the strait.

Iran keeps proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the table

The strait’s security remains linked to negotiations and the wider regional conflict.

18 Oct. 2026 | 16:45

The pope led Sunday prayers after undergoing lung surgery.

Pope Leo XIV makes first major public appearance after lung cancer surgery

His planned Latin American visit will proceed against the background of his medical recovery.

18 Oct. 2026 | 16:42

The remains of 75 Palestinians were buried in Gaza.

Remains of 75 Palestinians buried after being found beneath Gaza rubble

Recovery teams continue searching for bodies among Gaza’s destroyed buildings.

18 Oct. 2026 | 16:34

Moscow and Riyadh will continue coordination within OPEC+.

Russia and Saudi Arabia reaffirm importance of cooperation within OPEC+

The talks covered political, economic and humanitarian ties between the two countries.

18 Oct. 2026 | 16:32

Meglena Kuneva called for a joint Bulgarian-Romanian response.

Meglena Kuneva: Bulgaria and Romania should demand a stronger response over the Black Sea

Kuneva urged Europe to defend its interests and Black Sea security more clearly.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:18

The key waterway remains open to commercial shipping.

Most Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz unsuccessful, US says

Washington says shipping and oil deliveries continue through the strait.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:13

The pope was discharged after lung surgery.

Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital and returns to the Vatican

After recovering, the pope plans to lead Sunday’s prayer from the Vatican.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:13

Kirill Dmitriev called the situation around Ukraine “checkmate.”

Kirill Dmitriev describes situation around Ukraine as “checkmate”

The comment followed an assessment of Washington’s changing approach to the conflict.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:11

Russian forces struck Ukrainian drone crews near Dobropolye.

Russian forces destroy half of nearly 500 Ukrainian drone crews near Dobropolye

The strikes affected positions in the town and its surrounding areas.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:07

Trump said he is preparing a decision on sanctions against Russia.

Trump promises a “very good decision” on anti-Russian sanctions

The final decision will follow an assessment of the measures’ economic consequences.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:05

Iran reported two tankers burning in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz

Disruptions in the waterway are already affecting oil markets and inflation.

18 Oct. 2026 | 11:05

Russia and Ukraine reported large-scale overnight drone attacks.

Russia reports 610 Ukrainian drones downed, Ukraine says 289 Russian drones destroyed

The overnight air attacks affected areas on both sides of the front.

17 Oct. 2026 | 11:27

Russia is creating a security zone along the Ukrainian border.

Putin: A security zone is being created along Ukraine’s border

Moscow describes the proposed buffer zone as a response to Kyiv’s actions.

17 Oct. 2026 | 11:25

EU leaders ended their Brussels meeting without a budget compromise.

EU leaders leave Brussels without a budget deal, set end-2026 deadline

The next negotiations will address the budget, energy and support for Ukraine.

17 Oct. 2026 | 11:20