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No New Voting Machines for Local Elections, Existing Ones Will Be Used - Central Election Commission
Interior Ministry Set to Prevent Election Crimes Ahead of October 29 Local Elections
Ahead of Bulgaria's October 29 local elections, Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov told a hearing in Parliament on Monday that his Ministry had put in place measures to prevent election crimes.
The Weather on September 26
September 26: Mostly sunny. Wind northeasterly, light to moderate; temporarily strong in the east. Lows: 14 C to 19 C, in Sofia 15 C. Highs: 25 C to 30 C, in Sofia 25 C. The coast: Mostly sunny, with low cloud or fog in isolated areas in the
UPDATED President Radev: Vietnam Trusted and Important Partner in SE Asia
The visit is an important step in strengthening the traditionally friendly relations between Bulgaria and Vietnam in the direction of building a strategic partnership by reinforcing dialogue at a high political level, Radev said.
Number of Pharmacies in Bulgaria Almost Twice the European Average
А problem noted by the Union is the so-called vertical integration in the drug supply chain, meaning that the owners of pharmacy chains, warehouses and even manufacturers are the same.
Economy
Government, Tourism Industry to Work Towards Transparency
The government and the tourism industry are launching an active dialogue to make the sector more transparent, the government press office said on Thursday. The Tourism Ministry, together with industry representatives and the Finance Ministry, will work out concrete measures to ensure that hotel and restaurant owners, who are building Bulgaria's image as a tourist destination, do not suffer unfair competition due to unfair practices.
Legal Revisions Passed on First Reading Enable Appointment of Special Commercial Administrator of Lukoil Neftochim
Bulgaria's National Assembly on Thursday voted, 122-43, to pass on first reading legal revisions that empower the State to appoint its own special commercial administrator at the Russian-controlled Lukoil Neftochim oil refinery if national security is at risk.
Germany Has Been Bulgaria's No. 1 Trade Partner Since 2009, GBCIC Chief Executive Mitko Vassilev Says
Since 2009, Germany has been Bulgaria's number one trade partner and one of its most important strategic investors, German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GBCIC) Chief Executive Mitko Vassilev said at a forum in Sofia Tech Park on Wednesday. The event marked 30 years of official representation of the German economy in Bulgaria.
Bilateral Trade between Bulgaria, Korea Reaches USD 163.4 Mln
In the first half of 2023, bilateral trade between Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea reached USD 163.4 million, an increase of 10%, year on year, Deputy Economy and Industry Minister Nikolay Pavlov said at a meeting of the Bulgarian-Korean Business Club on Wednesday, as quoted by his Ministry.
Culture
Arte Gallery Exhibition to Pay Tribute to Bulgarian Artist Dimitar Kazakov-Neron
Artist Dimitar Kazakov-Neron’s 90th anniversary will be marked with a chamber exhibition at the Arte Gallery from September 28 to October 10, the gallery said.
Teen Pianist Can Saraç to Gives Recital in Sofia
Teen pianist Can Saraç will give a recital in Sofia on September 25, said the Polish Institute. It is hosting the event and organizing it together with the Piano Extravaganza International Festival.
500 Pupils Start New School Year in Sofia's Lebanese School
The school teaches in Arabic, Bulgarian and English. Special attention will be paid to the smaller classes, with children being taught in a variety of subjects. A special vegetable garden will be built where students will be shown how to grow different vegetables. In the near future, football, volleyball and basketball courts will be built in the schoolyard, tennis tables will be installed, as well as equipment for street fitness.
UPDATED BTA's LIK Magazine Puts out Special Issue on Varna Summer Festival
BTA's LIK magazine for art and culture has put out a special issue dedicated to the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival. Speaking at an event in Varna where the new LIK was presented, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the festival
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