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European Commission Statement Chinese Rolling Stock Manufacturer Withdraws from Public Procurement amid EU Commission Investigation
President Radev, Romanian Counterpart Discuss Security Challenges in Black Sea Region, Economic Impact in View of War in Ukraine
Bulgaria
Wrap-up GERB’s Mandate Fails, CC-DB’s Final Proposal Turned Down, President Goes Ahead with Next Step in Constitutional Procedure as Snap Elections Near
On Tuesday, Bulgaria took the next step in the constitutional procedure for government formation, getting even closer to early elections. Possible early national elections will be this country's sixth since April 2021. After April, it was July
President Radev Discusses Construction of National Concert Hall with Sofia Mayor, Heads of Music Organizations
Bulgarian artists deserve a national concert hall that matches the excellence of their talent - a functional and aesthetically pleasing building that provides excellent conditions for both artists and audiences, President Rumen Radev said at a working meeting here on Monday with the leadership of Sofia Municipality and three music organizations, Radev's Press Secretariat reported.
UPDATED Workers in Child, School Healthcare in Sofia Protesting for Pay Rise
Another demand is for the money for work clothing to be increased by BGN 50 to BGN 500 a year. The compensation for retirement should be increased to 9 gross wages.
Media Review: March 26
The efforts to form a government strongly dominate the Tuesday press and electronic media. Mediapool.bg writes that after GERB failed in their first mandate to form a government, it seems increasingly certain that the country is headed to new early
Economy
Housing Loans Increase by 22%, Consumer Loans by 13.1% at End-February Y/Y
Housing loans increased by 22% and consumer loans by 13.15 at the end of February on an annual basis, shows Bulgarian National Bank data for February 2024, published on the website of the central bank on Tuesday.
Upcoming Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, China International Trade Council to Have Joint Conference in Sofia
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) are organizing a joint conference on trade and investment cooperation between the two countries here on April 2, the BCCI reported on its website.
Outgoing Tourism Minister Dinkova Attends First National Meeting with Tour Guides’ Organizations in Bulgaria
Addressing the first National Meeting with organizations of tour guides in Bulgaria, outgoing Tourism Minister Zaritza Dinkova said that tour guides are ambassadors of Bulgaria as a destination, and they are the people who make this country reach the heart of every tourist. Dinkova was cited in a press release of her ministry on Tuesday.
Executive Agency Automobile Administration Workers to Stage Protest
Starting March 27, workers in the regional departments of the Executive Agency Automobile Administration (EAAA) and members of the Podkrepa Labor Confederation will stage protests in different cities across Bulgaria. Stoycho Stoychev of the strike committee told BTA.
Culture
Sofia Philharmonic to Perform Berlioz and Prokofiev Conducted by Bremen Philharmonic's Marko Letonja
The Sofia Philharmonic will perform the Le carnaval romain Overture and the Les nuits d'été song cycle by Hector Berlioz and excerpts from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet ballet under the baton of Marko Letonja at the Bulgaria Concert Hall on April 4.
Bulgarian Comic Book Authors on Need to Promote, Finance This Art Form
The lack of Bulgarian comic books is an obstacle for a better perception of this art in Bulgaria, said comic book creators Petar Stanimirov, Veselin Chakarov, Ivan Berov and Marin Troshanov on Friday at the Literary Spotlight Festival in Varna.
Bulgarian Polar Research Centre Director Meets with French Ambassador
At the National Centre for Polar Research (NCPR) with the Sofia University of St. Kliment Ohridski", NCPR Director Dr. Christo Pimpirev met with French Ambassador Joël Meyer at the latter's request, the NCPR said. The two sides discussed joint
Symphonic Metal Band Leaves’ Eyes Postpones Sofia Concert
The German-Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes is postponing half of its tour dates, including Sofia, organizers Sofia Music Enterprise reported. The concert, which was originally scheduled for April 5, is re-scheduled for March 17, 2025, while the venue remains Joy Station Club.
The Balkans
UPDATED Kyustendil Hosts BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference
A conference "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" is taking place at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Kyustendil on Thursday.
Over 210,000 Turkish Voters Registered for Local Elections Were Born in Bulgaria
Against the backdrop of the upcoming local elections in Turkiye on March 31, the number and profile of voters were presented by the opposition newspaper "Sozcu"
Diplomatic Institutes of Bulgaria, Romania Sign Cooperation Agreement in Bucharest
The diplomatic institutes of Bulgaria and Romania signed a cooperation agreement in Bucharest on Thursday.
Over 75% of Romanians Believe that War in Ukraine Is Dangerous for Their Country
More than three-quarters of Romanians, or 76%, believe that the war in Ukraine is dangerous for Romania, 21.7% are of the opposite opinion, and 2.3% did not know or did not answer, according to the latest poll by the INSCOP polling agency commissioned by News.ro.