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At-Sea Phase of Bulgarian Navy's Triton 2023 Exercise Begins
The at-sea phase of the Bulgarian Navy's Triton 2023 exercise with international participation has begun, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. Procedures for detecting, classifying, and disposing of unexploded underwater ordnance and sea mines will
BTA Establishes Partnership with Bulgarian-Saudi Chamber of Commerce
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) concluded a partnership agreement with the Bulgarian-Saudi Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) on Tuesday. The agreement was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and BSCC President Dimitar Abadzhiev at the BTA National
European Public Prosecutor's Office Investigates Agricultural Finds Fraud in Bulgaria
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) said that under its supervision Bulgaria’s General Directorate for Combating Organised Crime has arrested three people and carried out searches in six locations on Tuesday, in an investigation into an
Chief of Defence: Noble Blueprint Exercise Demonstrates Unity and Determination for Deterrence and Defence in Black Sea Region
Bulgaria's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, said on Tuesday: "The Noble Blueprint 2023 exercise demonstrates the unity and determination for deterrence and defence in the Black Sea region and our readiness for a collective response."
Economy
President, Economy Minister Meet to Discuss Strategic Investments
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev held a meeting with the Minister of Economy and Industry, Bogdan Bogdanov, at the President's Administration on Tuesday. Radev briefed Bogdanov on recent talks he held at the highest political level on attracting
Transport Ministry: BGN 250-Plus Million for Railroad Projects Redirected to Other Types of Transport
“Over BGN 250 million in financing under the OP Transport and Transport Infrastructure for railroad projects have been redirected to other types of transport. We made the decision in order to avoid the loss of funding under the programme which ends
Wholesalers Defend Vertical Integration in Pharmaceuticals Supply Chain
The Bulgarian Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (BAPW) on Tuesday pointed out in a position paper that vertical integration between wholesalers and pharmacies opens up significant opportunities for Bulgarian patients.
National Revenue Agency Suspends 150-Plus Gambling Websites in September
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) said that it has blocked over 150 gambling websites operating without a licence under the Gambling Act since the beginning of September. The majority have been licenced to operate outsidе the EU. The NRA said that
Culture
Excavations at Orpheus Sanctuary in Tatul Completed
After 20 years of excavations the study of the world’s only known Orpheus’ sanctuary at the village of Tatul, has been completed, head Prof. Nikolai Ovcharov told BTA. He specified that the results of this year’s excavations will be announced on
Stefan Nikolaev Presents Solo Exhibition at Newly Opened Dot Sofia Event Space
Bulgarian-French artist Stefan Nikolaev presents his solo exhibition Home in the newly opened Dot Sofia event space. The exposition will be on from September 29 to November 12, Sarieva Gallery said.
9th Quill Literary Award Ceremony to Take Place on November 2
The 9th Quill literary award ceremony will take place in Sofia on November 2, the National Book Centre (NBC) said on Monday. The event is jointly organized by NBC and the Peroto Literary Club in Sofia. A jury has already short-listed works to be
Ruse Hosts Custom Cars Show
The Mask Festival supports two causes. One is road safety. The event also raises funds to build a rehabilitation center for children with musculoskeletal and mental problems. It is a project of the Alexander Rusev Foundation.
The Balkans
Court Administrators' Strike Further Delays Trial into Assault on Bulgarian Activist in Ohrid
A trial over a January assault against Hristian Pendikov, who served as secretary of the now-deregistered King Boris III Association in Ohrid, was adjourned again. This time, the proceedings were postponed due to court administrators' protests in
Record-high Traffic through Bulgarian-Turkish Border in Last 5 Years
A total of 2,628,291 passengers (646,896 motor vehicles) entered Turkiye through crossings at the border with Bulgaria between June 22 and September 10, according to data of the Thrace Regional Directorate of Customs and Foreign Trade. During the same period, 2,550,161 passengers with 619,499 vehicles left Turkiye through the Bulgarian border.
North Macedonia's PM Kovachevski Confers with EU Commissioner Hahn at Skopje Forum
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Dimitar Kovahcevski conferred with EU Budget and Administration Commissioner Johannes Hahn in Skopje on Friday.
Romania to Take Austria to European Court of Justice, Seek Compensation on Veto to Romania's Accession in Schengen
Romania will take Austria to the European Court of Justice and seek compensation if the Austrian government continues to insist on a veto on Romania's accession to the Schengen area, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Friday in an interview with Der Standard