MP Dimo Drenchev from the “Revival” parliamentary group has criticized the government’s draft budget for 2026, arguing that it increases costs for citizens without delivering meaningful reforms, particularly in the transport and social systems. Speaking to journalists in the National Assembly, Drenchev said Bulgaria would end up paying more for road vignette fees than Romania, while receiving returns comparable to the revenues generated by payments to the Turkish gas company “Botas” over a very short period.

Drivers in Bulgaria will face higher road-use charges starting August 1, 2026, under a draft decree published by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works for public…

MP Dimo Drenchev from the “Revival” parliamentary group has criticized the government’s draft budget for 2026, arguing that it increases costs for citizens without delivering…

The government’s draft budget for 2026 foresees a 30% increase in vignette fees for passenger cars starting August 1, 2026, alongside an expansion of the toll system. The proposal…