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CC-DB States that GERB-UDF Written Refusal for Coalition with Delyan Peevski Is "Good Start"
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) stated that the written refusal of GERB-UDF for a coalition with Delyan Peevski is a "good start". In a statement to the media on Tuesday, the leaders of the formation Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, Bozhidar Bozhanov and Atanas Atanasov commented the meetings regarding the legislative programme of the 51st National Assembly that took place earlier in the day and their proposed declaration on creating a "cordon sanitaire" (sanitary cordon) around Delyan Peevski and his MRF-New Beginning. On Tuesfay, CC-DB also sent a meeting invitation to GERB-UDF.
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills Conference Held in Plovdiv
A conference of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project, implemented by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) with the support of the European Commission, took place on Tuesday in BTA's national press club in Plovdiv. Participants discussed the innovations in the cohesion policy in the European Union for the period 2021-2027 and the results achieved in the period 2014-2020. A special emphasis in the discussion was placed on skills as an engine for regional development in Bulgaria.
Defence Minister Warns Parliament of Military Exodus Without Pay Hike Amid Nearby Conflicts, Staffing Crisis
Caretaker Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov urged the 51st National Assembly to implement its decision to increase the salaries of military personnel, focusing on the need for maintaining an army, air force, and land forces, speaking to the media here on Tuesday.
Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills Plovdiv Agrarian University Adapts Curricula in Line with New Realities, Says Vice-Rector
The Plovdiv Agrarian University adapts its curricula and creates new specialties according to the new realities in the world, including increasing food consumption as a result of the growing population, climate changes, demographic problems and depopulating regions, said University Vice-Rector for Scientific and International Activities Prof Dimo Atanasov at the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills conference in Plovdiv on Tuesday.
Economy
Ministry of Regional Development: Over BGN 2 Bln from Just Transition Fund to Support Coal Regions in Bulgaria in 2025
Over than BGN 2 billion will be secured by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works through the Just Transition Fund for investments in the regions of Pernik (Western Bulgaria), Kyustendil (Southwestern Bulgaria), and Stara Zagora (Southern Bulgaria) in 2025, the Ministry said here on Monday.
EIB Survey: Climate Change Ranks Fifth Among Bulgaria's Top Challenges
Climate change ranks as the 5th most significant challenge facing Bulgaria, behind political instability, the cost of living, unemployment, and access to healthcare, as reported in the European Investment Bank's (EIB) 7th climate survey, released to the media here on Monday.
Bansko Named Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort for 12th Year
Bansko has been named Bulgaria’s best ski resort for the 12th consecutive year. The small mountain town earned the cinema equivalent of an Oscar from the World Ski Awards, ranking among the 25 best destinations on the planet. The 16-week online
Fifth Edition of National Mentoring Programme for Women Entrepreneurs to Be Announced in January 2025
The fifth edition of the National Mentoring Programme for Women Entrepreneurs will be announced in the end of January 2025 and on June 5 the Women's Business Arena will take place. This was announced by Petya Belelieva, Chair of the Board of the Women's Business Community (WBC).
Culture
UPDATED University of National and World Economy Hosts Forum on Freedom of Speech in Bulgarian Media
Vice President Iotova Addresses Forum "The Untold Stories of the Bulgarians"
Vice President Iliana Iotova attended Wednesday the forum "The Untold Stories of the Bulgarians"
Prof. Ovcharov Wraps Up Digs Season at Perperikon, Adds New Finds
A stone fortification wall, nearly two meters thick, separated the late 5th century great basilica and the bishop's residence built next to it in the southern quarter of Perperikon from the pagan temples, the head of excavations at the site, Prof.
Bulgarian Naval Research Vessel RSV 421 Passes Strait of Messina
RSV 421 continues on its journey to Antarctica as part of the 33rd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition and its next stop is the Spanish port city of Cartagena, which it is expected to reach at the end of this week.
Wisdom of God Festival of Orthodox Art Opens in Sofia
The Wisdom of God festival of Orthodox art opened Monday at the St. Sophia church in Sofia. In his opening remarks, Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil said that the festival has a role for the spiritual awakening of people. It is the third edition of the
Balkans
Bulgarian Embassy in Serbia's First Secretary: Over a Decade Strong, Belgrade's Sunday School Thrives with Students
Children are enthusiastic and eager to attend the Lyuben Karavelov Bulgarian Sunday School in Belgrade, and they stay dedicated to the school, even though it adds to their workload, First Secretary at the Bulgarian Embassy in Serbia Nedyalko Iliev, responsible for the school’s activities, said on Friday after the unveiling of a commemorative plaque to the Bulgarian journalist, writer and revolutionary Lyuben Karavelov in the Consular Service of the Bulgarian Embassy.
President Erdogan: Partnership Model between Turkiye, US Is Undeniable
Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country worked with Donald Trump during his previous term as US president, adding that although there were occasional differences of opinion, the partnership model between both countries is undeniable.
Sofia Hosts Meeting of National Libraries of Bulgaria and North Macedonia
A delegation of the National and University Library St. Kliment Ohridski in Skopje is taking part in a working meeting with officials from the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia. The forum is part of a series of bilateral meetings on
Talk of Early Elections Emerges in North Macedonia
There is talk of early elections in the Republic of North Macedonia. The topic was opened at the end of last week, when in parliament the country's Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, was answering a question by the leader of the opposition Social