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Council of Ministers decisions Caretaker Government Approves Additional Funding for Budgets of Nine Ministries
The caretaker Government approved Friday additional funding in the budgets of seven ministries to address pay disparities, including salary increases for staff in the respective systems.
Council of Ministers decisions 22 National Education Development Programmes Approved
Twenty-two national education development programmes with a total budget of BGN 230,963,400 were approved by the Government on Friday, the Government Information Service said.
Council of Ministers decisions Deputy Prime Minister Petkova Appointed National Council for Prevention and Protection against Domestic Violence Chair
The caretaker Government appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova as National Council for Prevention and Protection against Domestic Violence Chair here on Friday. In order to underline the public commitment of the State to the problems of domestic violence and to ensure effective interaction between the competent authorities, the National Council will be chaired by a Deputy Prime Minister.
Council of Ministers decisions Classification of Service Members' Positions at Defence Ministry Revised
The Classification of Positions of Service Members at the Ministry of Defence and the Structures Directly Subordinated to the Minister of Defence and the Bulgarian Armed Forces was revised by Government decree.
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Posts to Provide Universal Postal Service for Five More Years
Tourism Minister Confers with Tour Guides’ Organizations in Bulgaria
Caretaker Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev Thursday held a meeting with the Association of Bulgarian Tour Guides, Mountains and People - Bulgarian Association of Mountain Leaders, the Union of Bulgarian Tourist Guides, and the Vanya Raycheva Southeastern Union of Tour Guides.
2024 Whiskey, Rum & Wine Festival to Take Place in Sofia on April 19 and 20
The 2024 Whiskey, Rum & Wine Festival will take place in the Marinela Hotel in Sofia on April 19 and 20, showcasing over 500 premium class whiskey and rum labels and a selection of over 300 wines from around the world.
Parliament Amends Agricultural Producers Support Act on First Reading
The National Assembly adopted on first reading amendments to the Agricultural Producers Support Act here on Thursday. The bill sponsor, Desislava Taneva of GERB-UDF, said that this bill is necessary in order to proceed with the very late campaign for the submission of applications for direct payments.
Eurostat Bulgaria’s Production in Construction Rises by 2.3% in February, M/M
Bulgaria’s seasonally adjusted production in construction increased by 2.3% in February compared to the previous month and 3.3% on an annual basis, show Eurostat data published on Thursday.
Culture
Forthcoming LIK Magazine April Issue Themed on "Bulgarian Footprint in Space"
"The Bulgarian Footprint in Space" is the theme of the April issue of BTA's LIK magazine, which will be launched at a special event at the news agency on April 22, with video links from BTA national press clubs countrywide.
”Unfinished Symphony” by Albanian Writer Grigor Banushi Released in Bulgarian
The Albanian writer Grigor Banushi presented his book Unfinished Symphony at Sofia University on Thursday.
Bulgarian Icon Painter Dian Kostov to Transform Brussels's Largest Basilica
Bulgarian artist and icon painter Dian Kostov will be transforming the largest basilica in Brussels with his exhibition/installation titled "Crossroad - the Price of Choice", his team said.
Bulgarian Colibri Publishers Receives Italy's National Translation Prize
The Colibri Publishers, headquartered in Sofia, has been awarded one of the four major National Translation Prize for 2023 of the Italian Ministry of Culture.
The Balkans
Parties in North Macedonia Sign Code for Fair Elections Ahead of May 8 Parliamentary Vote
Representatives of the parties, contesting the general elections in North Macedonia on May 8 have signed a Code for Fair and Democratic Elections. Two political parties refused to sign the code. Speaking to the media, the President of the country's
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference Expert Stanislav Grozdanov: South-West University Has Worked on over 15 Cross-border Projects in Last 15 Years
Stanislav Grozdanov, expert at the International Educational Activities and Cooperation Department of the Neofit Rilski South–West University, said here on Tuesday that in the last 15 years, the university has worked on over 15 cross-border
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference South-Western Municipalities Association Presents Project Providing Support for Social Enterprises
The project “Providing Support for Social Enterprises” focuses on the impact of social enterprises, said here on Tuesday the coordinator of the Association of South-Western Municipalities (ASWM), Iliana Tsvetanova.
Bulgaria-Greece cross-border conference Cross-border Cultural Projects between Bulgaria and Greece Are Significant for Entire Region, Says Project Manager Katya Stoyanova
The cross-border project, titled "Creation of a cultural dipole in the cross border area" between Bulgaria and Greece is very important not only for Petrich, Southwestern Bulgaria, but also for the entire region, said Katya Stoyanova, project manager in the Municipality of Petrich on Tuesday.