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Finance Minister Petkova: Full Accountability for Appointing Former Finance Minister to Lead Public Financial Inspection Agency
Interior Minister Holds Working Meeting with German Ambassador Plank
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov held a working meeting with Germany Ambassador to Bulgaria Irene Maria Plank here on Tuesday, his ministry said in a press release. Minister Mitov thanked for Germany's support for Bulgaria's accession to Schengen.
First Sod Turned for New School Building in Sofia
The sod-turning ceremony was held within the territory of Sofia Tech Park, where the First Private High School of Mathematics and the Archimedes Private Primary School will have a new building.
Deputy Foreign Minister Angelieva Receives Credentials from New South Korean Ambassador Kim, Explores Expanded Bilateral Cooperation
Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Angelieva met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bulgaria, Dong-Bae Kim, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to receive copies of his credentials, the Foreign Ministry's press service said here on Tuesday.
PM Zhelyazkov: With INSAIT, Bulgaria Poised to Tap Europe’s EUR 200 Bln AI Funding
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that Bulgaria should fully capitalize on the EUR 200 billion allocated for the development of artificial intelligence in Europe, the government press service said on Tuesday.
Economy
Bulgaria's North-Central Region Ranks Second in EU in Annual Real GDP Growth in 2023, Eurostat Says
Real gross domestic product (GDP) adjusted for consumer prices increased in 154 regions in the European Union in 2023 on an annual basis, according to the latest data by Eurostat, published Tuesday. Real GDP decreases were registered in 85 other European regions.
Average Monthly Contributory Income for December 2024 Set at BGN 1666.05
The average monthly contributory income in Bulgaria for December 2024 was BGN 1,768.47, according to the National Social Security Institute.
Over BGN 1 Bln to Be Invested in Bulgaria's Water and Sewerage Infrastructure
More than BGN 1 billion will be used for the construction and reconstruction of water and sewerage infrastructure in the country. The contracts under the procedure for the construction of water and sewerage infrastructure for seven water and sewerage operators under the Environment Programme 2021-2027 were signed by the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov, the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov and the directors of the water and sewerage operators in Gabrovo, Pleven, Targovishte, Yovkovtsi - Veliko Tarnovo, Haskovo, Sofia region and Dobrich.
Finance Ministry Reopens Issue of 3-year Government Securities
The Finance Ministry has reopened an issue of 3-year Government Securities which was launched at an auction held on January 20, 2025. The issue is BGN-denominated, maturing on January 22, 2028, with an interest coupon of 2.75%.
Culture
Balkanton Building to Be Preserved, Says Sofia Municipality
The Balkanton building will be preserved, Sofia Municipality said in a press release on Monday following a meeting between Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and the property owner.
Flutist Luisa Sello to Perform in Sofia
On February 13, the Bulgaria Hall will host a concert featuring virtuoso flutist Luisa Sello and maestro Orhan Sallel, who will perform classical works, the Sofia Philharmonic said.
100 Paintings by Stoyan Vasilev to Be Displayed in Sofia
One hundred paintings by Stoyan Vasilev (1904-1977) will be displayed in Sofia for the first time. The exhibition can be viewed between February 12 and February 28 at the capital's Artmark gallery, the organizers said.
Cartoons by Zhivko Tenev - Gissen to Participate in International Exhibition in Turkiye
Cartoons by Zhivko Tenev - Gissen have been selected to participate in the international Boyabat Academy Sports Club International Cartoon Competition in Turkiye, the Gissen team said on Wednesday.
Balkans


"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Samokov EU Funding in Sofia Region Increased to over BGN 1.4 Bln in 2024, Says Regional Information Centre
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Resigns
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday that he is stepping down from office.
Romania's Party for Nature, People and Animals Intends to Back Nicusor Dan in May's Presidential Elections
Romania’s Party for Nature, People and Animals (NOA) has announced that it will endorse incumbent Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan in the presidential elections in May, according to Agerpres.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Samokov BGN 129 Mln in EU Funds Invested in Samokov Municipality, Says Head of European Commission Representation in Bulgaria
Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria, said BGN 129 million in EU funds have been invested in Samokov Municipality in over 380 projects. She addressed a local conference within BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Samokov Samokov among First to Accept New Trends from Europe, Says BTA Director General
For centuries, Samokov has been among the first to accept and develop the new from other places in Europe, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev at the opening of a local conference within BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project. The conference is taking place at the BTA National Press Club here on Monday.