Municipal councilor Simeon Stavrev from PP-DB and Ovcha Kupel mayor Angel Stefanov launched a petition campaign to complete six kilometers of the Sofia Ring Road. The officials sent letters to the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, the Agency for Road Infrastructure, and Sofia Municipality requesting budget allocation for the segment between Lazurna and Kievska streets to the Struma highway. Stavrev stated that state institutions cannot abandon critical infrastructure projects, and he noted the Ring Road connects four highways but remains incomplete while the Hemus highway received advance payments worth tens of millions despite lacking parcel plans and construction permits.
The Court of Auditors reported that...
Velichye party leader Ivelin Mihaylov stated that Bulgaria will not enter military conflict because major powers have determined the nation should avoid war. Mihaylov accused Boyko Borisov of using war threats to distract from domestic issues, and he claimed no tension exists between the United States and Russia, according to news.bg. The politician criticized a Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe report that ends rule of law monitoring, and he cited his accountant developing diabetes from stress as evidence of judicial problems. Mihaylov suggested authorities might eventually prohibit him from purchasing groceries. The party plans to oppose legislation reducing presidential authority over security service appointments.
Bulgaria has reduced illegal border crossing attempts by more than 75 percent compared to 2024, and Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that the nation effectively protects its European frontiers. Zhelyazkov spoke on Wednesday in Copenhagen at the European Political Community Meeting and emphasized efforts to counter smugglers who threaten European security and stability. The Prime Minister highlighted partnerships with Austria, Romania, Greece, and other nations, while noting the importance of return policies, readmission agreements, and the Migration and Asylum Pact. Bulgaria advocates policies that many member states support, and Zhelyazkov stated that European security requires physical border protection through technology...
Bulgaria shares appointment authority for security service chiefs between the government and president, but the government carries political responsibility. Parliamentary Speaker Natalia Kiselova announced changes to address current appointment delays while speaking on Wednesday in Pordim at a monument opening. Two bills will shift appointment power for the State Agency Intelligence and State Agency National Security chairmen. Kiselova stated the Constitution permits these modifications and global political instability makes leadership vacancies problematic.
The legal framework allows proposed adjustments to resolve the leadership gap through legislative amendments. Kiselova addressed the Pleven region water crisis and explained that...
The Bulgarian Embassy in Tel Aviv requested consular access to a Bulgarian citizen detained by Israeli authorities after an operation against the flotilla Sumud. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the embassy maintains contact with Israeli officials and monitors the case while seeking guarantees the detainee's rights will be respected. Bulgaria tracked the Global flotilla Sumud from departure and notified Israeli authorities about the Bulgarian citizen aboard one vessel before the operation occurred. Israeli forces detained citizens from multiple countries and transported them gradually to the port of Ashdod, where local authorities offered medical care if needed. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in Copenhagen that Bulgaria...
The Bulgarian technology sector requires political representation and public recognition to address its complex challenges, Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev said. He opened a forum organized by the Association for Innovation, Business Services, and Technology that gathered industry leaders and international experts in Sofia. Donchev stated that policymakers focus excessively on funding schemes while neglecting the broader political environment these sectors need.
The deputy prime minister questioned why traditional and creative industries receive minimal media coverage compared to agriculture and tourism. He noted that Bulgarian television rarely broadcasts manufacturing content, but workers in production often earn more than...
Novation has launched Novation Play as a free virtual instrument for customers who own Launchkey MK4 keyboard controllers. The software features more than 80 presets built from samples of hardware synthesizers such as the Novation Bass Station II and Sequential Prophet 5. Swedish developer Klevgrand collaborated with Novation to create the plug-in with controls mapped to the Launchkey hardware for operation without a mouse. The drum pads activate four effects while the encoder bank buttons handle preset selection, and the instrument offers delay and reverb alongside a single-knob compressor.
Universal Audio has released the UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp as a native plug-in that replicates a 1960s American tube amplifier used across six decades of rock and surf music. The software models the complete amplifier circuit to produce clean tones and natural distortion alongside tube-driven vibrato effects while offering microphone and cabinet configurations that eliminate the need for physical recording spaces. Artists from Dick Dale to Jack White have used the original hardware throughout its history. The plug-in remains free through on Oct. 31, after which the company will charge $99 or offer access through its UAD Spark subscription service.
Fiedler Audio has launched Mastering Console 2.0, a standalone application approved by Dolby Labs for professional Dolby Atmos ADM/BWF mastering. The software allows engineers to process immersive audio files with the same workflows used for stereo mastering while hosting OBAM plug-ins for final mix enhancement. Users can create complete Dolby Atmos albums with crossfades and loudness measurements through a real-time interface that handles volume fades and editing without interrupting the creative process.
The platform unifies stereo and immersive format workflows so engineers can produce both deliverables simultaneously while maintaining consistency from mixing through mastering. The software supports batch processing of multiple...
