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Bulgaria
Danube Water Levels Continue to Fall, Draught Restrictions Remain
Danube water levels continued to fall slightly over the past 24 hours, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said on Saturday.
Bulgaria Secures 560,000 Flu Vaccine Doses
Bulgaria has secured 560,000 flu vaccine doses for this year, including nasal vaccines for children, Minister of Health Katya Ivkova told Nova TV on Saturday.
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria Backs Andrey Gurov for President, Georgi Kandev for Vice President
The Executive Council of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) has decided to support the candidacies of Andrey Gurov for president and Georgi Kandev for vice president, the party said on Friday. DSB said it sees Gurov and Kandev as candidates
Presidency Says 2022 Pardon Granted by Then-Vice President Iotova Followed Medical Assessment, Pardon Commission Recommendation
The Presidency said on Friday that a pardon granted by Iliana Iotova in late 2022, when she was Vice President, followed a recommendation from the presidential Pardon Commission and an expert assessment of the prisoner's health. The presidential
Economy
Bulgaria Prepares Targeted Fuel Aid if Needed, Budget Chair Prodanov Says
Bulgaria is preparing targeted support for those most in need and businesses if fuel prices become unaffordable, Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Chair and Progressive Bulgaria MP Konstantin Prodanov said in a television interview on Saturday.
Seasonal and Short-Term Jobs Dominate Bulgaria’s Non-EU Labour Authorizations
More than half of Bulgaria’s labour-market authorizations for non-EU nationals in 2025 covered seasonal or short-term jobs, while the figures do not show how many people actually started work, according to a Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA)
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Appoints New Sofia Tech Park Supervisory Board
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev, acting on behalf of the State in exercising its shareholder rights in Sofia Tech Park, has appointed three members of the company’s Supervisory Board. The appointees are Ivan Mihaylov,
Bulgaria Seeks to Strengthen Position on Polish Tourist Market during Industry Forum
Bulgaria will use an upcoming tourism business forum to strengthen its position on the Polish market and develop new partnerships with Polish tour operators and travel agencies. This transpired in remarks by Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov ahead of
Culture
Bulgaria’s Learning Gaps Put Early Support and School Funding in Focus
More than half of Bulgaria’s 15-year-old pupils fall below minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics, according to the National Network for Children.
Goncourt Winner Jean-Baptiste Andrea to Meet Readers in Sofia
French writer and 2023 Prix Goncourt winner Jean-Baptiste Andrea will meet readers in Sofia on September 28, the organizers said on Saturday.
National Gallery to Host Exhibition of Japanese Prints Spanning 18th to 20th Centuries
An exhibition titled "Japanese Prints, 18th–20th Centuries” will open at The Palace branch of the National Gallery in Sofia on September 17 at 6 p.m. The exhibition is organized by the gallery and the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria and will run
Haskovo Jazz Festival Marks 30th Anniversary from September 21 to 26
Over six evenings and across three venues, musicians from Bulgaria, Hungary, Austria, Turkiye and other countries will present contemporary jazz and improvisations on classical pieces.
Balkans
Turkish Police Detain 27 over Alleged Plans for Armed Attacks on Schools
Turkish police have launched an operation across 22 provinces of the country against members of a group found to have been preparing armed attacks on schools, Turkish media reported on Friday, quoting the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
NATO's Joint Force Command Naples Commander Visits North Macedonia
A delegation from NATO’s Joint Force Command Naples, led by Commander Admiral George Wikoff, is on a two-day visit to North Macedonia and, together with Chief of the General Staff of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia Major General Sashko Lafchiski, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski, the government press service in Skopje said.
Greek State Minister Skertsos Rejects Comparison between Salaries in Greece and Bulgaria
Greek Minister of State Responsible for the Coordination of Government Policies Akis Skertsos rejected comparisons between Greece and Bulgaria in terms of salaries, arguing that they are based on a misinterpretation of Eurostat statistics.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Zagreb against Illegal Waste Dump near Gospic
Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Zagreb on Saturday to protest the illegal dumping of thousands of tonnes of waste near the central Croatian town of Gospic.