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Bulgarian National Radio Director Mitev Re-elected to European Broadcasting Union Executive Board
The Director General of the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Milen Mitev has been unanimously re-elected as a member of the Executive Board of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for the 2025-2026 term, BNR said.
Five Syrians Involved in Migrant Smuggling Ring Detained, Charged
Five Syrian nationals involved in a migrant smuggling ring have been detained for up to 72 hours and charged, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.
Blue Bulgaria to Initiate Negotiations with Democratic Bulgaria, Union of Democratic Forces to Form Right-Wing Alliance
The Blue Bulgaria coalition will initiate negotiations with the Democratic Bulgaria coalition and the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) to form a strong right-wing alliance, Blue Bulgaria representatives Emil Dimitrov, Dimitar Syarov, Dobroslav Ivanov and Nikolay Chistov said at a BTA-hosted news conference in Yambol.
Deputy Foreign Minister Attends Gaza Conference in Egypt
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Anguelieva participated in the Ministerial Conference “A Year Since the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza: Urgent Needs, Lasting Solutions” held in Cairo, Egypt, on December 2, 2024
Economy
Bulgaria Expected to Meet Inflation Criterion for Euro Area Membership by End-2024, Deputy Finance Minister Says
Bulgarian Association of Music Producers Reports over 135 Mln Visits to Pirate Websites in 2023
The Bulgarian Association of Music Producers (BAMP) reports over 135 million visits to pirate websites from Bulgaria for the purpose of unlicensed use of music in 2023, BAMP said on Thursday. The figures are part of a study conducted by the organization.
Business Services Production Index Rises in September 2024
In September 2024, the total production index for business services increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, according to preliminary seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Retail Sales in EU, Euro Area Down in October, Up in Bulgaria, Eurostat Data
In October 2024, compared with September 2024, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published Thursday
Retail Turnover in Bulgaria Continues to Grow in October, NSI Data
In October 2024, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.8% compared to the previous month
Culture
Prominent Figures in Culture, Education and Science Receive President's Badge of Honour
President Rumen Radev awarded the Presidential Badge of Honour to figures in the field of culture, education and science on Thursday at a ceremony in the Coat of Arms Hall in the building of the presidential institution. "On behalf of the entire
Music Sector Mapped under Two-Year Project
An in-depth survey on the infrastructure, performing venues, education, careers and employment in Bulgaria’s music sector was conducted during a two-year large-scale project called "Mapping the Music Sector in Bulgaria," implemented by the Bulgarian Music Association (BMA) with the support of the Prophon collective management organization.
French Teachers from Sofia Participate in Second International Francophone Theatre Festival "All Champions (on Stage)"
The second edition of the International Francophone Theatre Festival for Teachers mottoed "All Champions (on Stage)" took place in the context of International French Teachers' Day.
Laura Pausini Says She Always Felt Bulgarian Fans' Love, Now Wants to Give It Back to Them
Two weeks before her concert in Sofia, Italian singer Laura Pausini said she always felt the love of her Bulgarian fans and but this time wants to give it back to them, the Fest Team organizers said. The Italian singer will perform for the first
Balkans
Will There Be New Migration Wave to Turkiye due to Clashes in Syria?
The heavy clashes in northwestern Syria, with which Turkiye has a 900-kilometer land border, have raised questions among the Turkish public whether there will be a new migration wave to Turkiye similar to that of 2011. This question was debated on
Over 3.6 kg of Investment Gold Seized from Truck at Vidin
Bulgarian customs officers have seized 3.685 kg of investment gold and gold castings from the cabin of a truck at Danube Bridge-2 at Vidin, the Customs Agency said Tuesday.
Romania's Parliamentary Elections Results Reflect Failure of Parties, Presidential Candidate Georgescu Says
This vote reflects the failure of the political parties, far-right independent presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has said in a video message, commenting on the results of Romania's parliamentary elections.
"No Convictions Have Been Handed Down in Hate Crime Cases," Bulgarian MEP Volgin Says Addressing North Macedonia's Foreign Minister
During a debate in the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, Bulgarian MEP Petar Volgin addressed North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister, Timcho Mucunski, saying, "Your country has failed to honour the commitments it made in the 2017 treaty with the Republic of Bulgaria, as well as those under the 2022 European compromise. Instead, you use anti-Bulgarian rhetoric and a confrontational approach".