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Outbreak of Sheep and Goat Pox Confirmed in Plovdiv Region Village
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency confirmed an outbreak of smallpox in sheep and goats at two epidemiologically connected livestock farms in the village of Vasil Levski, Karlovo Municipality, Plovdiv Region, the Agency announced.
Bird Flu Outbreak Detected in Plovdiv Region
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected an outbreak of influenza A (avian flu) at a livestock facility in the village of Momino Selo, Rakovski Municipality, Plovdiv Region. Around 8,000 mule ducks are raised at the facility, the agency said. A
GERB Should Return to Its Right-Wing, Conservative Roots, Leader Borissov Says
“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Burgas, adding
Kardzhali Deputy Mayor, Municipal Secretary Detained
The Deputy Mayor and Secretary of the Municipality of Kardzhali have been detained for up to 24 hours, Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun told BTA, adding that the detentions took place on Friday and, according to information available to him, were still
Economy
A1 Brings High-Speed Internet to More Than 181,000 People in 64 Municipalities in Northwestern, North Central Bulgaria
Commission for Consumer Protection Chair: We Reached European Average in Prices, but Lag Behind in Terms of Purchasing Power
In an interview for Bulgarian National Television on Saturday, the newly elected chair of the Commission for Consumer Protection, Maya Manolova, said that as far as prices are concerned, Bulgaria has reached the average levels in EU countries, but when it comes to purchasing power, Bulgarians are still far behind.
Agriculture Minister: Bulgarian Farmers Should Be Able to Join Cooperatives
Bulgarian agricultural producers should have the opportunity to join cooperatives that can receive funding to develop and expand their activities, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said in the village of Elenovo, near Nova Zagora, where
Tourism Minister Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Tourism Management
The Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov stated during the Parliamentary Question Time that a management program for the development of the tourism sector not only exists but is already being implemented and is publicly available. He was responding to a question from GERB-UDF MP Krasimir Terziev.
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Air Travel Share in 2024
Bulgaria had one of the highest shares of air travel in passenger transport among EU Member States in 2024, measured in passenger-kilometres, Eurostat said.
Culture
Black Sea Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Discuss AI Impact on Media
The impact of artificial intelligence on the creation, moderation and distribution of media content, as well as the future of media regulation in the context of the rapid development of AI, were among the main topics discussed at the 13th annual meeting of the Black Sea of Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum.
LIK Magazine's September Issue In 1934-1944 Sofia Insisted on Having Finest, Most Luxurious Trams, Journalist Stanislav Kolev Says
During the tenure of sofia mayor Ivan Ivanov (1934-1944), Sofia insisted on having the finest and most luxurious trams, journalist Stanislav Kolev said at the presentation of the September issue of LIK magazine on Thursday.
LIK Magazine's September Issue LIK Managing Editor Yanitsa Hristova Talks About Sofia’s Iconic Landmarks
Yanitsa Hristova, Managing Editor of LIK magazine, spoke about Sofia’s iconic landmarks at the presentation of the magazine’s new issue. The September issue of LIK, titled "Sofia from its First Tram to Nowadays", was presented at the Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) MaxiM Hall.
LIK Magazine's September Issue Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov Presents Three Faces of Sofia at Launch of LIK Issue Dedicated to City's History
In his article, Lozanov has outlined “Sofia of three cities”, the first being bourgeois Sofia, which developed during the Third Bulgarian Kingdom. The second city is the socialist one, while the third is post-communist Sofia, which continues to develop to this day.
Balkans
Bulgarian Chefs Demonstrate Bulgarian Style Baked Cheese at International Gastronomy Festival in Edirne
March Held in Athens in Memory of Murdered Rapper Pavlos Fyssas
A march in memory of Greek left-wing rapper Pavlos Fyssas, who was murdered on September 18, 2013, by Golden Dawn member Giorgos Roupakias, is taking place in Keratsini in the Athens metropolitan area on Friday evening. The march began
Bulgaria, Montenegro to Work for Better Connectivity and More Business Contacts, Foreign Minister Says
Bulgaria will continue to support Montenegro in its European Union accession process, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said during a meeting with Montenegro’s Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanovic, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said.
Nearly Half of Turkish Police Province Directorates Heads Replaced by Presidential Decree
Nearly half of the heads of police province directorates in Turkiye have been replaced by a decree issued by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and published in the Official Gazette, according to Turkish media reports on Friday.
Croatia Launches Project to Cut Food Waste in Schools
Croatia will launch a project in October to reduce food waste in schools, initially involving three primary schools in Zagreb, Daruvar and Opatija, the country's national broadcaster HRT reported on Monday. Croatia's Deputy Prime Minister and