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Media Review: March 29
Caretaker Government and Early Elections President Rumen Radev's meetings with candidates for caretaker prime minister position and the forthcoming early parliamentary elections dominate the media on Friday. Trud features an article covering
20 years of Bulgaria in NATO NATO Provides Security to Countries Not Only in Europe, but Across World, Prof. Ognyan Gerdzhikov Says
Attending the exhibition "75 years of NATO and 20 years of Bulgaria in NATO" at the national press club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Sofia on Friday, lawyer Prof. Ognyan Gerdzhikov, a former Parliament chairperson (2001-2005), congratulated BTA Director General Kiril Valchev for the initiative as Bulgaria's entry in NATO is one of the significant events in this country’s history over the past 100 years, he underscored. On March 18, 2004, Gerdzhikov handed over to Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov (2002-2012) the ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Caretaker PM wanted UPDATED Options for Choosing Caretaker PM Extremely Narrow - President Radev
The options are extremely narrow, President Rumen Radev told journalists here on Friday, commenting the appointment of a caretaker prime minister.
20 years of Bulgaria in NATO NATO Not Only Strategic Goal for Bulgaria, but Incentive for Democratic Values, Socio-Economic Progress, Outgoing Foreign Minister Says
For Bulgaria, NATO is not only a strategic and foreign policy goal, but an incentive to consolidate democratic values and socio-economic progress, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel said at a national conference "20 years of Bulgaria in NATO: Because We Are Stronger Together" on Friday. The forum is held under the auspices of the outgoing government. It is organized by the Diplomatic Institute under the Foreign Minister, together with the Information Centre of the Ministry of Defence, the Atlantic Club of Bulgaria and the Sofia Security Forum.
Economy
Procedural Changes Regarding Checks of Cruise and Commercial Ships Arriving by Sea in Force from March 31
Some 53% of Bulgarian Internet Users Shop Online, Survey Shows
Some 83% of Bulgarians are online users, of which 53% (over 2.8 million people) are shopping online, Bulgarian E-Commerce Association Board Chair Janet Naidenova said during a forum on responsible production and trade held on Thursday in Sofia. “In 2018-2019, online users were one-third of that figure. Then in 2020, the COVID pandemic gave a big boost to the digitalization of companies and e-commerce was the only channel for some goods and services,” she added.
Protesters in Sofia Demand Increase in State Funding for Emergency Medical Services
With a motorcade in the centre of Sofia on Thursday, protesters demanded an increase in state funding for emergency aid. The protest began in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). The organisers are from the Zashtita Trade Union. The protesters marched in front of the Council of Ministers, then in front of the presidency, as well as in front of the Health Ministry. Police officers guarded the protest.
Trips Abroad at 499,000 in February 2024, Up by 10.7% Y/Y
In February 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 499,000 or 10.7% more compared with February 2023, said the National Statistical Institute on Thursday. An increase was registered in the trips with other purpose - by 22.9%,
Employment Level of People with Disabilities in Bulgaria at 10%
Bulgaria does not have accurate statistics on the number of people with disabilities in the country, said Ivelin Georgiev, Chair of the Management Board of the National Association of Socially Responsible Employers, in Burgas on Wednesday.
Culture
Dimitar Karatonev to Exhibit Paintings at Art Gallery Paris in Sofia
An exhibition titled At Home will present 30 paintings by Bulgarian artist Dimitar Karatonev at Art Gallery Paris in Sofia.
Odeon Cinema to Present Films Featuring Roma as Authors, Active Participants
Feature films and documentaries, in which Roma are authors or active participants, will be screened at the Odeon Cinema in Sofia. The screenings will take place on April 11-15 and will be part of an international selection of cinematic narratives against stereotypes, the organizers said.
Ikar Performing Arts Awards Presented at Official Ceremony in Sofia
The Ikar Performing Arts Awards were presented at an official ceremony at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Wednesday evening. The most prestigious performing arts awards in Bulgaria were handed out for the 50th time.
Last Group of Researchers from 32nd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Returns Home Wednesday
The last group of researchers from the 32nd Bulgarian Antarctic expedition is coming home on Wednesday, said the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute Tuesday. They are expected on a flight from Rome. The group includes National Center for Polar Research
The Balkans
Samokov Hosts BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference
A conference, part of the "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" project, took place at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Samokov on Thursday. Representatives of the state and local authorities, public figures and the media discussed the impact of EU-funded projects in the Samokov region in 2014-2020 and new developments for the period 2021-2027.
North Macedonia Marks Fourth Anniversary of NATO Membership
The integration of the Republic of North Macedonia into NATO and the EU is the best response to Russia's imperial ambitions, North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said at the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the country's NATO membership.
Vice President Visits Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday School in Bucharest
Vice President Iliana Iotova visited the Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday school with the Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest on the first day of her visit to Romania. She met with ten of the children studying there and their parents and got acquainted with the teachers. Some of the children recited poems and Iliana Iotova told them about the Bulgarian Martenitsa tradition.
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.