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Media Review: April 25
Media Review: April 25
Gabriela Naplatanova to Be Acting Head of Council for Electronic Media until October 27
At an extraordinary sitting here on Thursday, the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) adopted a decision whereby Gabriela Naplatanova will be interim head of CEM from April 28 to October 27. The position will then be assumed by Simona Veleva until April 28, 2025.
Five Short Films to Be Shot about Wetlands on Northern Black Sea Coast
Five short films about the wetlands around Durankulak Lake, Shabla-Ezerets Lake, Kazashko village and Yatata Nature Reserve will be made, the Public Environmental Center for Sustainable Development in Varna announced on Tuesday.
Socialist Party Tells Its Municipal Councilors in Sofia to Change the Leader of Their Group, They Refuse
The newly elected leadership of the Sofia chapter of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Thursday elected its executive bureau and decided that its head, Diana Tonova, should take the helm of the BSP group in the Sofia Municipal Council, replacing
Economy
VMZ Sopot Ordnance Factory Posts Record Large Revenue for 2023
The state-owned VMZ Sopot ordnance factory reported a record large net revenue of BGN 828 million for 2023, double that in 2022.
Professional Competition on Detecting Hidden Water Leaks Held in Plovdiv
The 10th edition of the professional competition on detecting hidden water leaks is held in Plovdiv on Thursday. The competition is organized by the Bulgarian Water Association, in partnership with the Union of Water Supply and Sewerage Operators in Bulgaria.
UPDATED Miners, Energy Workers Protest in Sofia Demanding Postponed Liberalisation of Electricity Market
A national protest was held in downtown Sofia on Thursday demanding postponement of the electricity market liberalisation and protection of the rights of energy workers. Participating in the protest were employees of the Maritsa East, Bobov Dol and
Bulgarian National Bank Money in Circulation at End-March 2024 Close to BGN 29 Bln
At the end of March 2024, the money in circulation reached BGN 28.894 billion, the Bulgarian National Bank reported here on Wednesday. Over a period of one year (compared to the end of March 2023), it grew by 9.3%, or BGN 2.458 billion.
Culture
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.
Vidin Sinfonietta to Perform Concerts in Vidin, Sofia, Stara Zagora
Beginning on April 24, the Vidin Symphony will give three consecutive classical concerts in Vidin, Sofia and Stara Zagora, said Symphony Director Miroslav Krastev at a press conference on Tuesday.
Bulgarian-Armenian Cultural Centre Opens in Varna
A Bulgarian-Armenian cultural and information centre was opened in Varna on Tuesday, said its founders. The centre was blessed by Father Dirair Hadavyan, who is the representative of Archbishop Tatev Agopyan of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Holy
The Balkans
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" Conference Presents European Projects in Shumen
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.
BTA exclusive UPDATED Romania's First Cosmonaut Prunariu: If I Had Not Become Cosmonaut, I Would Be Aviator
Prinariu, who is also the only citizen of Romania and another Balkan country, with the exception of forerunner Bulgaria, who has flown into outer space, gave an exclusive interview for BTA just before the official presentation of the new issue of BTA’s LIK magazine, "The Bulgarian Footprint in Space", on April 22.