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MRF's Delyan Peevski: "I Want to See Voters' Choice and Then Discuss Options" for Government
Delyan Peevski, one of the two leaders of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), said, that while everybody is speculating on who wants or does not want to be in a coalition with MRF, nobody is asking MRF what it wants. "I would like to see the
Damaged Field Crops after Hailstorm Hits Sliven and Stara Zagora
Field crops and perennial crops in the municipalities of Tvarditsa and Nova Zagora were damaged by hailstorms on April 25, Todor Bratanov, Director of the Regional Directorate Agriculture in Sliven, told BTA on Friday.
Brussels Closes Infringement Procedure after Bulgaria Recultivated All Non-compliant Landfills
The European Commission (EC) has closed an infringement procedure against Bulgaria after it closed and recultivated all old landfills and fulfilled its obligations under the Landfill Directive, said the Environment Ministry. The EC's decision dates
Media Review: April 26
POLITICS - The real reason for Rosen Zhelyazkov to be ousted as Parliament Chair is that Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) is making a crisis PR campaign to shift the focus away from the poodle photos
Economy
Parliament Adopts Legislative Changes to Streamline Process of Hiring Third-country Nationals for Seasonal Work
Parliament adopted at first and second reading on Thursday changes to the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act which optimize the process of hiring citizens of third countries for the purposes of seasonal work. The bill was introduced by Manoil Manev and Temenuzhka Petkova from GERB-UDF.
Caretaker PM: Government Grants BGN 250 Mln to Maritsa Iztok Mines
This morning the caretaker Government granted BGN 250 million a year to Maritsa Iztok Mines EAD. An additional BGN 50 million will be provided in the short term in line with a resolution adopted today by the National Assembly. This became clear after the meeting of caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov with representatives of protesting miners and energy workers, the Cabinet press office said on Thursday.
President Radev Meets with Trade Union Representatives
President Rumen Radev met Thursday with representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions and the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour regarding their requests to postpone the liberalization of the electricity market and to protect those working in the energy and coal mining sectors. The meeting was held at the initiative of the trade union organizations.
BNB Active in Modernizing Payment Services in Country, Says Deputy BNB Governor Petar Chobanov
At the seventh edition of the banking forum Banking Today 2024, organized by the website Investor.bg on Thursday at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgarian National Bank Deputy Governor Petar Chobanov said that in terms of banking policies, financial innovations, the development of the fintech sector, as well as innovations in payment and financial services, with an emphasis on open banking, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) continues to develop its expertise. The Central Bank is also conducting a fruitful dialogue with all interested parties, with the aim of further modernizing financial and payment services and ensuring access to open financial services data.
Culture
Exhibition Dedicated to Urban Landscapes Shows Three Generations of Bulgarian Artists
Minister of Justice Pavlova: Domestic Violence Victims Feel Government Support, Dare To Seek Help
Victims of violence feel more supported and are not afraid to speak up in front of everyone, said caretaker Minister of Justice Maria Pavlova.
BTA Receives Varna Prize for Intensive Coverage of City’s Cultural, Social Life
The team of BTA's correspondent bureau receives the Varna Prize for its intensive coverage of the cultural and social life of the city and on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the agency
30th Japanese Speech Contest Will Be Held on Sunday
The 30th jubilee contest in Japanese speech will be held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) on April 27, said the Japanese Embassy in Bulgaria, which is the organizer of the event, together with the St. St. Cyril and Methodius International
Artworks by Late Bulgarian Artist Stavri Kalinov to Be Displayed at Sredets Gallery
An exhibition of artworks by Bulgarian artist Stavri Kalinov (1944 – 2023) titled "Post Mortem" will be on display at Sofia’s Sredets Gallery from April 30 to May 23.
The Balkans
Over 60% of Romanians Believe Their Country Deserves Full Admission to Schengen, Is Blocked by Some Countries for Economic Reasons
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" Conference Presents European Projects in Shumen
A regional conference on the project "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" took place at the BTA's National Press Club in Shumen on Wednesday.
Romania Shrouded in Saharan Dust
A Saharan dust cloud has once again shrouded Romania.
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference in Targovishte Presents Successful EU-Backed Projects
Participants in the local conference on the "Europe in the Balkans: Common Future" project, which took place on Tuesday at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Targovishte, discussed the impact of EU-funded projects in Targovishte Region in 2014-2020 and new developments for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Court Remands in Custody Bulgarian Wanted in Cyprus for Theft, Illegal Property Possession, Prostitution, Pimping
The Haskovo District Court has remanded in custody a Bulgarian national wanted in Cyprus for theft, illegal property possession, prostitution, and pimping, the Court House said on Tuesday.