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Burgas and Old Town of Bratislava to Sign Partnership Agreement
Burgas Municipal Council on Tuesday supported a proposal for signing a cooperation agreement with the Old town of Bratislava, called Stare mesto.
343 Russians Applying for Bulgarian Citizenship Found to Have Used Fake Documents
In three or four years, there were 343 files of candidates from the Russian Federation, who were subsequently found to have used false documents, said Atanas Atanassov, chair of the ad hoc committee investigating the activities of Gleb Myshin. He was speaking after a meeting of the committee on the acquisition of Bulgarian citizenship by Russian citizens.
Kyustendil Presents Concepts for Integrated Territorial Investments
A public discussion in connection with the Integrated concept for territorial investments (ITI) was held in Kyustendil Municipality on Tuesday. Lyubomira Velinova, Manager of the Regional Information Center, presented four integrated concepts for the region, which have passed administrative compliance and compatibility, and the respective projects in each ITI, which are planned to be implemented.
European Middle Class Party Leaves Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Coalition
The European Middle Class (EMC) Party announced Tuesday that it is leaving the Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition. In a post on their website, they say that they decided part ways with CC-DB "with full awareness of their
Economy
Union of Bread Makers Expects 0% VAT to Remain in Force
Mariana Kukusheva, the chair of the National Union of Bakers and Confectioners expects that the zero VAT on bread will stay. She was among the speakers at a Sofia forum titled "Brand Bulgaria - protection of Bulgarian agriculture and food",
Some 100 Bulgarian, Foreign Companies to Participate in Furnitute Fair in Sofia
Some 100 companies from Bulgaria, Turkiye, Romania, and other countries will present the trends in wood processing and furniture production at the 9th Technomebel fair in Sofia. The fair will take place at Inter Expo Center from April 23 to 26.
Georgi Yordanov Appointed Public Financial Inspection Agency Head
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova has appointed Georgi Yordanov as head of the Public financial Inspection Agency. He is replacing Ilka Dimova-Mazgaleva. Yordanov has a vast record in expert and senior positions. Since
Economy Ministers of Bulgaria, Kosovo Discuss Opportunities for Economic Cooperation Enhancement
Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Economy and Industry Petko Nikolov and Kosovo’s Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli here on Monday discussed opportunities for enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries, the Bulgarian Ministry’s press centre said.
Culture
Programme of 27th Bansko Jazz Festival Announced
An Alley of Fame, eight evenings with musicians from 18 countries and a stage for young talents feature on the programme of the 27th Bansko Jazz Festival, which will take place from August 3 to 10.
100-Plus STEM Centres to Be Developed in Bulgarian Schools, Education Minister Says
The caretaker Minister of Education and Science Galin Tsokov reported here on Monday that the nationwide programme for the development of STEM centres is in its second phase, with more than 2,200 projects and concepts under review
Paul and Remy Hogarth Participate in International Sand Sculpture Festival with Work Inspired by Burgas Cats
The cats of Burgas are the main inspiration for sculptors Paul and Remy Hogarth, who participated in an international festival of sand sculptures in Texas, said the pair on their Facebook page on Monday. The sculpture by the two artists is titled Sand Cats, with the composition consisting of a total of 18 cats. The artists worked for nearly five days to shape them.
Events Dedicated to Thracian Culture to Be Held All Year in Kazanlak
Numerous events dedicated to Thracian culture are coming up in Kazanlak in 2024, Dr. Momchil Marinov, Director of the local Iskra Historical Museum, told BTA on Monday.
The Balkans
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference in Targovishte Presents Successful EU-Backed Projects
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.
Over 60% of Romanians Remain Pessimistic about Country's Future, but Share of Optimists Is Increasing
A total 62.5% of Romanians are pessimistic about the country's future (compared to 70.6% in March and 69.7% in January). Some 30.8% believe that Romania is moving in the right direction (compared to 25.5% in March and 24.8% in January), shows data from the latest survey of the sociological agency INSCOP sent to BTA on Monday.
Four Foreign Tourists Rescued After Being Stranded On Mountain In Northern Turkiye
Turkish rescue teams have carried out a successful operation to rescue four foreign tourists, including from Bulgaria, who were stranded in the Soganlı Mountains, Bayburt province, northern Turkiye, the Anadolu news agency said.