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IMF Managing Director Georgieva Talks to BTA on Her Second-Term Priorities, US Economy, Bulgaria in Eurozone and Tax Reform
Bulgaria
Proposal Tabled in Parliament for No Sittings during Election Campaign
The draft amendments to the Rules of Organization and Activity of the National Assembly were tabled by MPs of GERB-UDF and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, it transpires from Parliament's website.
Media Review: April 16
Early parliamentary elections, politics, economy, energy, tourism, healthcare, science, religion
Foreign Ministry Invites International Observers for 2-in-1 Elections
In fulfillment of its commitments under the Election Code, and to ensure the highest international standards for the conduct of fair, free and democratic elections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued invitations for international observation of the early elections to the National Assembly of Bulgaria and the elections to the European Parliament scheduled for June 9
The Weather on April 17
Wednesday will have cloudy weather, with showers in many parts.
Economy
BTA interview with NBBG Executive Director Miriana Alexandrova Bulgaria’s Innovative Companies Should Be Its "Ambassadors" Abroad
Energy Minister Malinov: Building New Nuclear Capacities Is Key for Energy Security of Bulgaria, Region
The project for the construction of Units 7 and 8 of Kozloduy N-plant is among the key priorities in the work of the current government, caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov was quoted as saying by his Ministry on Monday.
Bulgaria Loses over BGN 1 Bln Annually due to Non-Admission to Schengen by Land
The Bulgarian economy loses over BGN 1 billion (over EUR 530,000) annually due to the fact that the country remains outside the Schengen area by land and trucks are held up in long lines at internal EU borders, representatives of the Plovdiv-based Union of International Hauliers (UIH) said.
Eurostat Bulgaria’s Industrial Production Down by 8.4%, 3rd Largest Largest Decrease in EU, Y/Y
An 8.4% decline in seasonally adjusted industrial production was reported in Bulgaria in February 2024 year-on-year, according to first estimates from Eurostat.
Sofia Medical University to Host Annual Meeting of 54 European Medical Faculties
The Medical University in Sofia will host the annual meeting of the International Association of Medical Faculties (ECTS Medicine Association), which starts on April 18. The event will bring together more than 90 delegates from 53 leading medical
Culture
National Library Unveils Exhibition about Bulgarian Catholics
An, exhibition "Catholics in Bulgaria XVII-XX Centuries" - literary and documentary evidence in the collection of the National Library will be opened on April 17, the library said. The display contains extremely valuable documents about the
Spring Exhibition of Minerals, Gems and Fossils Opens at Earth and Man National Museum
A Spring Exhibition of Minerals, Gems and Fossils is underway at the Earth and Man National Museum in Sofia between April 12 and 14, the management said on Friday.Sixty-five exhibitors, including companies, private collectors and artists, are contributing to the show.
Exhibition Presenting Bulgarian Contribution to Space Exploration Unveiled at Aviation Museum in Krumovo
The exhibition tells the story of Bulgaria's participation in the Interkosmos Soviet space programme through photos and documents about the life of Georgi Ivanov and the training he went through.
Sofia University's Faculty of History Hosts Scientific Conference on Ancient Thrace
Sofia University's Faculty of History is hosting an international conference dedicated to ancient Thrace, ogrnized by the Ancient Thrace in Numbers project, the university said.
The Balkans
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference Blagoevgrad Regional Administration Expert Krumova: Greece-Bulgaria CBC Programme among Most Successful Instruments for Achieving EU's Priorities
Bulgaria - Greece cross-border conference Aphroditi Lioliou from Greek Managing Authority Presents Best Practices under ECT Programmes
Aphroditi Lioliou from the Managing Authority of Greece's European Territorial Cooperation Programmes spoke about the results and best practices achieved under the programmes within European territorial cooperation in the 2014-2020 period.
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference "The Smile of the Child" Northern Greece Coordinator: INTERSYC II Project Aims to Protect Children in Danger, Improve Level of Social Care
The main objective of the Integrated Territorial Synergies for Children Health and Protection II project (INTERSYC II) is the development of methods to protect children in danger, as well as to improve the level of health and social care, said "The Smile of the Child" Northern Greece Coordinator Ioanna Makri at the 5th cross-border conference of the project "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future", implemented by the Bulgarian News Agency on Tuesday in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference EGNATIA ODOS Project Planning Director Mentizi: Rudozem-Xanthi Border Crossing Expected to Be Ready by End of May
The Rudozem-Xanthi border control checkpoint between Greece and Bulgaria is expected to be completed by the end of May 2024, Egnatia Odos Motorway Project Funding and Planning Director Petroula Mentizi said here on Tuesday.
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference Interreg Programme Solves Neighbouring Countries' Problems Faster and Easier, Says Head of Programme's Managing Authority
The main idea of the Cooperation Programme Interreg VI-A "Greece-Bulgaria 2021-2027" is that the problems of neighbouring countries can be solved faster and easier in the framework of joint cooperation, said the head of the Managing Authority “Interreg 2021-2027”, Maria Nezeriti, at the 5th cross-border conference of the project "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future", implemented by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) n Thessaloniki on Tuesday.