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DSB Leader Atanassov Will Ask for Vote of Confidence from Party
Atanas Atanasov, chairman of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), part of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria coalition, will ask for a vote of confidence from the party members and wants a National Council of the formation to be convened. One
Media Review: June 11
NEW CABINET: SCENARIOS, EUROPEAN ELECTIONS
German Scientists Visit State Forestry Plachkovtsi to Study Climate Change Effects
A group of German students, scientists and experts in the field of forestry visited the Plachkovtsi State Forestry Enterprise, said the North Central State Enterprise Gabrovo (NCSE) on Tuesday.
The Weather on June 12
Wednesday will be predominantly sunny. Possible brief showers and thunderstorms and potential for localized intense downpours and hailstorms. Highs: 34C to 39C, with 33C in Sofia.
Economy
Class A Investment Certificate Presented to Chinese Company in Trakia Economic Zone
Bulgarian Deputy Innovation and Growth Minister Krasimir Yakimov presented a Class A certificate to the Chinese company ZS Europe LTD at an official ceremony on Monday.
International Seminar on Energy and Climate Diplomacy Begins in Sofia
The Diplomatic Institute (DI) of the Foreign Ministry opened the 13th edition of its seminar on energy and climate diplomacy. The event will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Sofia from June 10 to 13, informed the DI.
HEMUS 2024 Exhibitors Get Certificates, Diplomas
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Defence Adelina Nikolova awarded here on Saturday certificates and diplomas to participants in the 16th International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition "HEMUS 2024", the Ministry of Defence said.
Balkan-Ukrainian Defence Industries Forum Held in Plovdiv
Balkan-Ukrainian defence industries forum was held in Plovdiv on Friday, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. The event was organized with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria. It was part of the 16th International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition "HEMUS 2024", which is taking place between June 5 and 8 at the International Fair in Plovdiv.
Culture
Blaga Dimitrova Featured in Berlin's Frauen Europas Exhibition
The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin reported on Tuesday that Blaga Dimitrova features among the personalities showcased at the "Frauen Europas" (Women of Europe) exhibition in Berlin.
Head of EP Liasion Office in Bulgaria Stresses Importance of BTA's Initiative to "Show Pan-European Dimension" of 2024 European Elections
The Head of the European Parliament (EP) Liaison Office in Bulgaria, Teodor Stoychev, said on Monday that the European dimension in this election campaign was largely absent, overshadowed by topical issues of national concern.
BTA Director General Valchev Proposes to Restore Political Leaders’ Debates Before Elections
Speaking to journalists on Monday, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev made a proposal to restore the political leaders’ debates before elections, as well as to reestablish the international press centres where all political leaders spoke after election days. Thus, media will be able to have the statements of political leaders altogether. Valchev made his comment shortly before opening a BTA event in which the agency's special correspondents came live from all 27 EU Member States where they covered the 2024 European Parliament elections on site in collaboration with the team of BTA staffers in the newsroom back in Sofia.
Bulgarian Museum Experts, American Experts in Non-Formal Education Meet at National Polytechnic Museum
The National Polytechnic Museum (NPTM) hosted a meeting with museum experts from across Bulgaria organized by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. John Falk and his wife Lynn Dierking, co-founders and co-directors of the Institute for Learning Innovation in Annapolis, Maryland.
The Balkans
Deputy Foreign Minister Kondov Confers with Kosovo Ambassador Bajraktari
Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov conferred with Kosovo Ambassador to Bulgaria Haxhi Bajraktari, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Thursday.
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Hits Southeast Anatolia
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale was registered in the Turkish Adiyaman Province in Southeastern Anatolia at 1:37 pm on Thursday. The Adiyaman Province was one of the most affected and with many victims in the devastating earthquakes on February 6, 2023, reported TRT Haber.
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Registered in Hatay, Southern Turkiye
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 was registered on Wednesday in Hatay Province, Southern TurkiyeTurkish state TV TRT Haber reported.
Europe in the Balkans Conference Operational Programme Human Resources Development Reaches Over 1 Million People in Bulgaria during 2014-2020 Programming Period
The Operational Programme Human Resources Development has reached 1.245 million people in Bulgaria during the programming period 2014-2020, said Desislava Ushkolova, Head of the Programming and Contracting Department at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.