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UPDATED Bulgarian Socialist Party Shows "Resilience" in Early Election, Says Chair Zarkov
Wrap-up Bulgarian Politicians Comment on Snap Parliamentary Elections
As she went to cast her vote in the April 19 snap parliamentary elections Sunday, President Iliana Iotova said her vote went "to have a working Parliament soon, and a strong government".
UPDATED Rumen Radev Vows Party Will Do Its Best "Not to Go to Elections Again"
Rumen Radev, the leader of Progressive Bulgaria which leads in Bulgaria's Sunday snap parliamentary elections, vowed that his party will do its best to prevent having to go to the polls again. According to exit polls, Progressive Bulgaria gets over
Voting Machines Operating Normally, Interior Minister Says
Voting machines are largely operating normally, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said on Sunday on Facebook.
Electronic Governance Ministry: No Increased Cyber Activity on Election Day
There has been no increased cyber activity against strategic objects, administrative websites, or denial-of-service attacks since the beginning of election day, the Ministry of Electronic Governance (MEG) said on Sunday.
Economy
Wellness Hotel Bulgaria in Bansko Plans Expansion of Spa Centre with Salt Room, New Relaxation Zone
Aqua Spa Hotel Zlatograd Invests in New Modern Spa Centre
The Aqua Spa Hotel Zlatograd is expanding its tourism facilities with the construction of a new modern spa centre designed to offer enhanced relaxation, recovery and high-end services, the company's owner Velichko Siderov told BTA.
Family Visits Rise at Hot Springs Medical and Spa Hotel After Opening of Kids' Club
The number of families with children visiting the Hot Springs Medical and Spa Hotel in the spa resort of Banya has increased following the opening of the Children's Republic Club, according to the management.
Tourism Minister Takes Part in Shaping Future of European Tourism Meeting in Nicosia
Ministers and representatives from EU member states outlined priorities for the development of European tourism at an informal meeting in Nicosia, the Tourism Ministry announced on Friday.
SPA Complex Alexander Expands Services with Signature Therapy and Summer Packages in Greece
SPA Complex Alexander in Zlatograd is expanding its spa and tourism services by combining balneotherapy, signature treatments, and cultural-historical tourism, the owner and manager Alexander Mitushev told BTA.
Culture
President Iotova Awards Prominent Scientists and Educators with Sts Cyril and Methodius Order
Japanese Ambassador Attends Hanami Celebration at St. Kliment Ohridski Secondary School in Plovdiv
The Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Chikahisa Sumi, attended the Hanami celebration - the arrival of spring, at St. Kliment Ohridski Secondary School in Plovdiv on Thursday.
Cultural Heritage Forum Opens in Sofia
Digitalization is important for cultural heritage, but it can be used in a double way, said architect Petar Petrov, Director of the National Institute for Immovable Cultural Heritage (NIICH), at the opening of the fourth edition of the international
Romanian-Bulgarian Production "Atlas of the Universe" to Participate in Cannes Film Festival
The children’s film “Atlas of the Universe,” a co-production between Romania and Bulgaria, will take part in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Ecrans Juniors 2026 section, the National Film Center (NFC) said on Facebook.
Bulgarian Short Film Featured at Burgas International Film Festival to Receive Special Award
The crew of one of the Bulgarian short films featured at the 11th edition of the Burgas International Film Festival will be presented with the "Provision of Film Production Equipment" special award, the organizers said.
Balkans
Serbian Parliament Once Again Fails to Reach Quorum to Hold Debate on Motion of No Confidence in Duro Macut's Cabinet
The Serbian Parliament has once again failed to reach a quorum to hold a debate on the opposition’s motion of no confidence in the government of Duro Macut, according to the Serbian public broadcaster RTS. On Wednesday, the debate also failed to
Opposition Party SDSM Calls for Investigation into "Financial and Business Links" between Hungary's Orban and PM Mickoski
North Macedonia's opposition party SDSM will demand a detailed investigation into all financial and business interests and connections between former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, SDSM Executive Board member Andrej Zernovski has said at a press conference.
Turkish National Charged with Attempted Smuggling of Gold Casting through Kapitan Andreevo Crossing
A Turkish citizen has been charged with attempting to illegally transport a 1.7-kilogram gold casting worth EUR 128,515 through the Kapitan Andreevo border crossing from Bulgaria to Turkiye, said the Plovdiv Appellate Prosecution Office.
Romania Sends 15 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
Romania is sending 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support the civilian population of Lebanon affected by the security crisis in the Middle East, the government press service reported Wednesday. Food, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows