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Proposed Deferred Constitutional Changes Aim at EU Integration Predictability - North Macedonia Foreign Minister
Bulgaria
Wrap-up of "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Gabrovo BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills Conference Held in Gabrovo
Council of Ministers decisions International Agreement for Acquisition of Javelin Guided Anti-Tank Missiles Approved
The Cabinet Wednesday approved an international agreement for the acquisition of Javelin guided anti-tank missiles under the US Foreign Military Sales programme, the Council of Ministers said.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Extends Community-based Care Scheme in Northwest
The Government has ensured that older people with chronic illnesses and long-term disabilities in northwest Bulgaria will continue to receive health and social services from mobile teams in their homes and remotely via telecare in 2025. For this
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Adopts Memorandum of Understanding with Hungary on Partnership in Defence, Transport Sector
The caretaker Cabinet approved Wednesday draft Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgaria's Ministry Economy and Industry and Ministry of Transport and Communications and Hungary's Ministry of National Economy on the establishment of a long-term strategic partnership in the defence industry and transport sector.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Gabrovo EU Cohesion Policy Has Invested Over EUR 125 Million in Gabrovo Region, Says Head of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria
The European cohesion policy has invested over EUR 55 million in Gabrovo, while investments in the entire Gabrovo Region are over EUR 125 million, said Yordanka Chobanova, Head of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria, at the local conference in Gabrovo on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on the Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
Economy
Varna and Burgas Airports to Build Open Terraced Green Spaces in Early Summer
The seaside airports in Varna and Burgas will aim to improve their passengers' experience by introducing the environmentally sustainable Gate Garden concept in early summer, the concessioner Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, which operates the two airports, reported on Monday.
Industrial Production Up by 2.8% in Bulgaria, Down by 1.7% in EU in November Y/Y
In November 2024, Bulgaria's seasonally adjusted industrial production remained at the same level as in October and increased by 2.8% compared to November 2023, show Eurostat data published on Wednesday.
Delay in Absorption of EU Funds Is Problem - European Court of Auditors' Ivanova
No quantitative errors have been found in the management of EU funds in the area of Natural Resources and Environment for Bulgaria, said Iliana Ivanova, a member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), who presented the ECA's 2023 Annual Report to the caretaker Minister of Agriculture
Health Care Professionals Demand Regulation, Measures to Solve Staffing Problems
The leaderships of the Bulgarian Association of Health Care Professionals (BAHCP), the Bulgarian Association of Assistant Pharmacists (BAAP) and the Bulgarian Association of Physician Assistants and Feldshers (BAPAF) insisted on Tuesday at the BTA National Press Club on the regulation of their professions as well as on urgent measures to solve the staffing problems. Organizations signed an agreement uniting in defense of the professions they represent and expressing readiness for joint action against isolation, inequality in contacts with institutions and against the long-standing lack of adequate and workable solutions in health care to solve the staffing crisis, said BAAP Chair Lilyana Petrova.
Culture
National History Museum Presents Exhibition Following Archaeological Season 2024
The National History Museum (NHM) presents the exhibition "Ancient finds, new discoveries. Archaeological Season 2024". It will be inaugurated by the museum's director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bonni Petrunova on January 23, the organizers said
Exhibition in Kremikovtsi Shows Transformation of Mine Complex
An exhibition entitled Ruda will be opened on the lawn near the abandoned open-pit mine complex in Kremikovtsi, said the organizers on Tuesday.
Academicians Support Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Bulgarian Patriarchate
An opinion in support of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church-Bulgarian Patriarchate (BOC-BP) was adopted by the Assembly of Academicians and Corresponding Members of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), according to information published on the BAS
BSP-United Left Coalition Holds Meeting with BAS President
Representatives of the BSP-United Left Coalition, including Coalition leader Atanas Zafirov and Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV) leader Rumen Petkov, met with Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) President Evelina Slavcheva to express support
Balkans
Pro-Kurdish Mayor Arrested in Southern Turkiye
A pro-Kurdish mayor and five municipal council members from the DEM party were arrested on Friday in Mersin, Southern Turkiye, on charges of propaganda for a terrorist organisation, Anadolu Agency reported.
Smuggled Gold Jewelry Worth over BGN 60,000 Found in Passenger's Underwear at Border with Turkiye
Five packages with a total of 532 grammes of smuggled gold jewelry worth over BGN 60,000 were found by customs officers at the Malko Tarnovo border checkpoint during an inspection of a passenger car with Bulgarian registration entering the country from Turkiye, the Customs Agency said on Friday. Four of the packages were hidden in the upper underwear of a passenger in the car, and the fifth package was hidden in a pocket of clothes.
North Macedonia's SDSM Condemns Position of Vazrazhdane Party Leader Kostadin Kostadinov
The leader of the North Macedonian opposition party Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM), Venko Filipce, condemned the statements made by the leader of the Bulgarian party Vazrazhdane, Kostadin Kostadinov, and called for a response from Sofia and the European Union, SDSM said on Thursday.
Romania Freezes Salaries, Pensions, Raises Taxes as Inflation, Budget Deficit Grow
At the end of 2024, the Romanian Government decided to freeze salaries, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously raising some taxes, increasing the expenditure burden. The prices of cooking oil and bread are expected to rise by at least 10%, and