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Forum on Women’s Social Role Names Eurovision Contest Winner Dara an Example for Overcoming Self-Limitations
Bulgarian Foster Care Initiative Highlights Urgent Need for More Families in Pernik
Representatives of local institutions, social services, clergy, non-governmental organizations and foster parents gathered at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency in Pernik for a discussion focused on foster care and support for
Customs Officers Seize 48 Kg of Cocaine in Haskovo
The drugs were found in a truck travelling from Belgium through Bulgaria to Turkiye. The gross weight of the seized cocaine is 47.910 kg, valued at EUR 4,409,278.92 based on prices used for judicial purposes.
Media Review: May 18
HEADLINES Bulgarian media on Monday are dominated by the victory of Dara at the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, with newspapers and broadcasters extensively covering the singer’s success and public reactions in
Government Won't Adjust Prices for Road Construction Contracts under Methodology Adopted by Zhelyazkov Cabinet
Bulgaria’s Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov said the current government won't be paying inflation indexation for road construction contracts under a controversial methodology approved by the previous administration, arguing that the
Economy
Democratic Bulgaria Insists This Year’s Deficit To Be Limited to 3%
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) insists that the budget deficit should be limited to 3% already this year and to no more than 2.5% next year, MP Martin Dimitrov told journalists on Monday. His comment was prompted by Monday’s statement of Finance Minister
Bulgaria Air Resumes Seasonal Sofia–Burgas Service From June 5
Bulgaria Air is resuming its seasonal route between Sofia and Burgas, with the first flights starting on June 5 and operating up to four times a week. From June 30, the route will be operated daily, the airline announced. The flights will operate
Bulgarian Retail Association Calls for Urgent Changes in Rules for Hiring Third-Country Workers
The Bulgarian Retail Association (BRA) Monday expressed concern over the difficulties in hiring workers from third countries and called for urgent changes to the administrative procedures. In a statement on the matter, they say that businesses are
Bulgaria's Water Reservoirs Are 80% Full
As of May 18, the amount of available stored volumes in complex and significant reservoirs is 5,178.0 million cubic meters, which represents 79.22% of their total volume, said Monday the Ministry of Environment and Water, which manages water resources in 52 significant and complex dams.
Culture
INSAIT Selects 15 Students from Three Continents for Summer Fellowship
Fifteen students from three continents have been selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) in Sofia, the Education and Science Ministry’s press service said Monday. More than 2,800 applicants worldwide competed for the slots.
The World Is Talking About Bulgaria, Says Bulgarian National Television Director
Returning to Sofia from Vienna together with Dara, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, Bulgarian National Television Director General Milena Milotinova said the whole world is talking about Bulgaria.
Reactions to Bulgaria's Eurovision win BNT Director General to European Audience after Bulgaria's Eurovision Win: "Welcome to Sofia Next Year"
Bulgarian National Television Director General Milena Milotinova welcomed the European audience to Sofia next year and congratulated the broadcaster’s team after Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday evening. The
Bulgarian Ambassador to Japan and Hokkaido University Leadership Talk Bulgarian Studies Development
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Japan Marieta Arabadjieva held meetings with the administration of Hokkaido University during a visit to Hokkaido Prefecture on May 13, the Embassy of Bulgaria in Japan reported on its Facebook page on Friday.
Balkans
Serbian President Vucic and Kenyan President Ruto Discuss Economic Cooperation and Kosovo Issue at Meeting in Baku
Two Turkish Citizens Detained for People Smuggling
A Turkish citizen has been detained by Bulgarian authorities after allegedly smuggling 15 citizens of Afghanistan, Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia across Bulgaria’s maritime border, the Burgas district prosecutor’s office said Monday. The man has been
Serbian Foreign Ministry Claims Montenegro Inflicting Unnecessary Blow to Bilateral Relations
Serbia’s Foreign Ministry said here on Friday that Montenegro’s Foreign Ministry, “without any real reason or need,” was creating a pretext for a public attack against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic over his statement that he would not participate in the celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Montenegro’s separation from Serbia, RTS reported.
Serbia and Hungary Hold First Joint Aviation Exercise
Activities as part of the CROSS LANDING 2026 aviation exercise between Serbia and Hungary were conducted at the Bikovo sports airport on the outskirts of Subotica and in Sombor, northwestern Serbia. The exercise is taking place this week in the
Turkiye, Armenia Ready for Direct Trade, Turkiye Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says
Turkiye and Armenia are ready to start direct trade, Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Oncu Keceli said on X on Wednesday.