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North Macedonia FM Mucunski Says It Would Be Mistake to Set Deadlines for Constitutional Changes With Delayed Action
Taxing Banks' Excess Profits Carries Significant Risks for Bulgaria's Financial Stability, BNB Governor Says
Bulgaria
President Meets Newly Elected National Assembly Chair
Head of State Rumen Radev met Friday with National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova, the President's press centre said. Radev congratulated Kiselova on her election as Parliament Chair and wished her success in this highly responsible role.
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills Conference Held in Burgas
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Friday held a local conference in Burgas on the Black Sea as part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project with the support of the European Commission. Participants discussed European investments for better living conditions in Montana Region.
Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills in Burgas Funds Invested in Educational Infrastructure in Burgas Are Increasing, Says Manager of Regional Information Centre
During the local conference held as part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project in Burgas on Friday, Burgas Regional Information Centre Manager Ana Yancheva thanked BTA for its partnership over the years, with which they help each other to be ambassadors of the cohesion policy at the regional and national level.
Parliament Chair Kiselova Convenes Extraordinary Sitting of Parliament on December 10
National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova has convened an extraordinary sitting of Parliament at 1 pm on December 10, Parliament's press office said. The only item on the agenda is a draft resolution for election of an ad hoc committee for drawing
Economy
Bulgaria Ranks Third among EU Member States with Highest Increase in Services Production in September, Y/Y - Eurostat
Eurostat: Total Market Production Up in Bulgaria, Down in EU in September
In September 2024, Bulgaria’s total market production went up by 0.5%, reversing previous monthly and annual declines of 0.3% and 1.2%, respectively, according to the Eurostat data made public on Friday.
Agriculture Minister: Sheep from Velingrad Farm Won't Be Culled
No sheep from a farm in Velingrad, infected with goat plague, will be culled, said Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov at a joint news briefing with Interior Minister Atanas Ilkov in Pazardzhik, Southern Bulgaria.
Bulgaria Expected to Meet Inflation Criterion for Euro Area Membership by End-2024, Deputy Finance Minister Says
Forecasts from Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry and the European Commission suggest that by the end of the year, this country may meet the inflation criterion, the final requirement for entering the euro area.
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.
Culture
Southeast European Culture Ministers Welcome Bulgaria's Proposal to Set Up Fund for Cultural Cooperation among Countries in Region
Bulgaria’s caretaker Culture Minister, Nayden Todorov, took part in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Culture of South East Europe on December 5 and 6 at the invitation of Montenegro’s Minister of Culture and Media, Tamara Vujović, the Bulgarian Culture Ministry’s press service said on Friday.
VP Iotova Highlights Importance of Preserving Richness of National Languages
Speaking at the 10th international conference for Bulgarian Studies students, PhD students and lecturers held in Vienna, Bulgaria’s Vice President Iliana Iotova has highlighted the importance of preserving the richness of national languages, the head of State's Press Secretariat said on Thursday.
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.
Balkans
147 Detained in Operation against Kurdistan Workers' Party in 30 Districts in Turkiye
A total of 147 people were detained during an operation codenamed "GURZ-28" against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), carried out in 30 districts in Turkiye over the past 10 days, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media on
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.