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Interior Mnistry to Hold National Meeting in Sofia
A national meeting of the Interior Ministry will be held in the building of the National Police General Directorate at 11 a.m., the press centre of the Interior Ministry said. Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov
Today's Observances: September 26
September 26 The world: - European Day of Languages. On this date in Bulgarian history: 1947: Diplomatic relations with the Netherlands are restored. Established June 8, 1909 at legation level, promoted to embassy level April 11, 1968. 1990:
Defence Minister Tagarev Meets NATO Joint Force Command in Naples Chief Admiral Munsch
Министърът на отбраната Тодор Тагарев се срещна с командира на Съвместното командване на силите на НАТО в Неапол адмирал Стюарт Мънч, съобщи Министерството на отбраната. Във фокуса на разговорите бяха въпроси, свързани с изискванията за прилагане на
27 Ukrainians in Bulgaria Have Applied for Social Services, 3,229 Started Work since War in Ukraine Started
Since the start of the war in Ukraine until end-July, 2023, 29 applications for the use of social services have been submitted by 27 Ukrainian citizens with temporary protection status, Social Affairs Minister Ivanka Shalapatova said during Monday's parliamentary control. She was asked about the support Ukrainians receive in Bulgaria.
Economy


Bulgaria Calls for Balance between Air Quality Objectives and Preserving Competitiveness of European Automotive Industry
Household Deposits Up by 9.8%, Loans by 14.2% Y-Y in August
At the end of August 2023, Deposits of Households and NPISHs were BGN 75.485 billion (40.4% of GDP). They increased by 9.8% compared to the same month of 2022, said the Bulgarian National Bank on Monday. Deposits of Non-financial corporations were
Nearly Half of Companies in Bulgaria Expect New Electricity Price Hike in 2023
Many companies in Bulgaria have adapted their plans to meet the challenges posed by rising energy prices. Nearly half of the companies in Bulgaria expect the electricity price to rise yet again in the second half of 2023. They have postponed or redirected their future investments towards cost optimization measures with immediate effect or to increase the prices of goods and services, according to a survey on the effects of thе programme compensating all non-household end users for high electricity prices between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023. The study was organized by the Energy Ministry and Elca.bg - independent electricity offer comparison platform, the Ministry said on Monday.
Deputy Agriculture Ministers Toshev, Georgieva Meet with OECD Representatives
During the OECD mission in Bulgaria, individual meetings will be held with representatives of farmers' organisations and scientists from specialised universities.
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.
Culture


Stefan Nikolaev Presents Solo Exhibition at Newly Opened Dot Sofia Event Space
9th Quill Literary Award Ceremony to Take Place on November 2
The 9th Quill literary award ceremony will take place in Sofia on November 2, the National Book Centre (NBC) said on Monday. The event is jointly organized by NBC and the Peroto Literary Club in Sofia. A jury has already short-listed works to be
Ruse Hosts Custom Cars Show
The Mask Festival supports two causes. One is road safety. The event also raises funds to build a rehabilitation center for children with musculoskeletal and mental problems. It is a project of the Alexander Rusev Foundation.
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.
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