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VP Iotova to Attend Bulgarian Opera Concert in Grasse on 145th Anniversary of Bulgarian-French Diplomatic Relations
Bulgaria, Croatia Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties, OECD Membership at Justice Ministers' Meeting
During his visit to Zagreb for a meeting with experts from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the MONEYVAL committee of the Council of Europe, Bulgarian Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev conferred with his Croatian counterpart Damir Habijan on Friday, the Bulgarian Justice Ministry said in a press release.
Vazrazhdane Delegations to Visit US, Russia, Iran, Bosnia, Greece by End of April
A delegation led by Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov left for Bosnia on Friday at the invitation of the President of the Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, the party's press centre said on Friday. After Bosnia, the delegation will visit Greece.
Police Uncover Second-hand Car Parts Shop Trading in Goods Stolen in Italy, Bulgaria
The operation was carried out by officers of the State Police, the Sofia Directorate of Interior, the Kyustendil Regional Directorate of Interior, the National Revenue Agency, the Labour Inspectorate and the Regional Environmental Protection Inspectorate.
Weak to Moderate Earthquakes Registered near Nessebar
Several earthquakes have been registered in the Bulgarian Black Sea area near Nessebar, according to data from the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, published on the Institute's website on Friday.
Economy
Labour and Social Policy Minister Meets Representatives of Trade Unions, Employers
The Labour and Social Policy Ministry has taken concrete measures to increase the control and effectiveness of training with electronic vouchers, which are provided free of charge by the Employment Agency, Labour Minister Borislav Gutsanov said at a meeting with the nationally representative organizations of trade unions and employers, as quoted by the Ministry's press centre on Friday.
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Creche Capacity Reaches 33,480 Places in 2024
As of December 31, 2024, Bulgaria has 839 detached creches and groups within kindergartens, offering a total of 33,480 places, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI) report released on Friday. The number of children accommodated in
Bulgarian National Bank Deposits of Households, NPISHs Rise by 11.4% in March, Loans Increase by 20.7%, Y/Y
In March, deposits of households and NPISHs (Non-profit institutions serving households) increased by 11.4% compared to the same month of 2024, show Bulgarian National Bank data published on Friday. They amounted to BGN 90.836 billion (42.5% of the country's gross domestic product).
Initiative Committee Demands that Agriculture Ministry Presents Agrifood Chain Bill for Public Discussion
An initiative committee to boycott commercial retail chains requested here on Friday that the agrifood chain bill presented by the Agriculture Ministry in March be presented for public debate, then tabled and passed in Parliament. The committee said that if this does not take place, they will consider further action.
Culture
BNB Releases Silver Coin Commemorating 175th Birth Anniversary of Zahari Stoyanov
From April 28, the Bulgarian National Bank will put into circulation a silver commemorative coin themed “175 Years since the Birth of Zahari Stoyanov” from the Bulgarian Revival series, the Central Bank said Friday.
Bulgaria bids farewell to legendary journalist Daniela Kaneva Parliament Leader: Through Her Journalistic Work, People Were Able to Experience the Far East and Discover New Worlds
Parliament Speaker Natalia Kiselova extended her condolences to the family of renowned journalist Daniela Kaneva, said the parliamentary press office. "I, like hundreds of thousands of television viewers, through her journalistic work, was able to
Bulgaria bids farewell to legendary journalist Daniela Kaneva President: She Builds Spiritual Bridges between Bulgaria and the Nations Featured in Her Stories
In a condolence letter to the family and loved ones of the legendary Bulgarian journalist Daniela Kaneva, President Rumen Radev stated that through her powerful reports and films, Kaneva transcended the mission of journalism by building spiritual
TOP 10 Bulgarian Dance Folklore Competition Final to Take Place in Varna on June 22
The final of the TOP 10 Bulgarian Dance Folklore competition will take place in Varna on the Day of Bulgarian Folklore, June 22, the organizers said on Thursday.
Balkans
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans Conference Held in Troyan
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects supported by the EU Cohesion Policy participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Troyan on Friday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Troyan Deputy Mayor: Municipality Implements 17 EU-Funded Projects Worth Over BGN 21 Million
Troyan Municipality administers 17 EU-backed projects worth over BGN 21 million, Troyan Deputy Mayor Nikolay Raykovski said during a local conference held here on Friday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project. He
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Nearly 40 Buildings Were Renovated in Troyan with EU Funding in 2014-2020 Programming Period
In the programming period 2014-2020, 33 residential buildings and six public buildings were renovated in Troyan on EU funding, Vera Dobreva-Sabotinova, Director of the Directorate Analysis, Planning and Projects at Troyan Municipality, said during a
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan European Projects Promote Digital Literacy, Qualifications of Unemployed, Employed People, Says Labor Bureau Director
The Employment Agency is actively involved in the implementation of projects financed under the Human Resources Development Programme and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which promote digital literacy, upskilling and retraining of unemployed and employed people in the dynamically changing economic environment, said Ivelina Radevska-Stoimenova, Director of the Labor Bureau Directorate in Troyan and Apriltsi. She participated at a local conference held here on Friday as part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.