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Bulgaria
Interior Ministry Reports Results of Nationwide Special Police Operation
Fentanyl, other high-risk narcotic substances, and precursors for their production were seized by police during a special operation ordered by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev a week ago, the Ministry said on Wednesday. Seized items included 1.78
DB Files Complaint with General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime on Peevski's Trips to Dubai, Public Procurement Influence
Democratic Bulgaria (DB) filed a complaint with the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), providing information that raises reasonable suspicion of possible improper influence in the awarding and execution of public contracts.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Draft EU-Mexico Strategic Partnership Agreement
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers endorsed the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA), officially known as the Strategic Partnership Agreement on Political Affairs, Economic Relations and Cooperation.
Former Agriculture Minister Reports Suspected Illegal Logging in Smolyan
The Smolyan District Prosecutor’s Office has received an alert for illegal logging within the municipality’s territory, spokesperson Stancho Stanchev told BTA on Wednesday. The complaint was submitted by former acting Agriculture Minister Ivan
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions State-Owned Enterprises, Companies Must Remit 100% of Profit to Exchequer by May 29, 2026
Transport Minister Orders Stricter Control over Water Attractions during Summer Season
Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev has ordered stricter oversight of water attractions during the summer season, the primary priority remaining the safety of tourists using facilities along the Black Sea coast.
Ilin Dimitrov Found "Daunting Legacy" at Tourism Ministry, Describes It as "Deinstitutionalized"
At a news conference here on Wednesday, Bulgarian Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov described the legacy he found at the Ministry as "daunting" and the institution as a "deinstitutionalized body with a significantly reduced administrative capacity".
Council of Ministers decisions Ordinance Amendments to Stop Holiday-Caused Delay in Pension Payments
Pension payments will be expedited, and no delays will be permitted when the payment date falls on a non-working day. Amendments to this end were adopted by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the Government Information Service
Podkrepa Administrative Employees' Trade Union Speaks Out against Administrative Costs Cut Plan
The Administrative Employees' Trade Union within the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour expressed its strong indignation and unconditional disagreement with the Finance Ministry’s announced plans for an automatic 10% cut in administrative spending.
Culture
Bulgarian Artist Ruth Koleva among Five EU Musicians Selected for EU-US Cultural Diplomacy Programme
Artists in All Fields Honoured at Golden Quill Award Ceremony
The Golden Quill Awards were presented on Tuesday at a ceremony at the City Mark Art Center in Sofia. The award, established in 1996 by the Cantus Firmus agency and the Makta gallery, is presented to artists and institutions in the fields of
"Intellectuals' Voice Will Guide Us," President Iotova Says at Book Launch
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova attended the launch of the book Mak by Ilya Velchev at Sofia's Sredets Gallery.
BTA Launches Bulgarian Museums Interactive Map, News Platform
On the occasion of May 18 - International Museum Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) launched an interactive map and a news platform for the museums in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Project Uses Palaeogenetics to Trace Proto-Bulgarian, South Slav Origins
Palaeogenetics is invaluable for studying periods with limited historical or archaeological evidence, Associate Professor Todor Chobanov, head of a Bulgarian Academy of Sciences project integrating genetic methods into historical research, said at the BTA National Press Club on Tuesday.
Balkans
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Discusses Strategic Relations with Greek Ambassador
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria Alexios Marios Liberopoulos discussed the strategic relations between the two countries and their shared strive to additionally upgrade those relations, the ministry announced.
Customs Officers at Lesovo Checkpoint on Border with Turkiye Seize 198 Smuggled Guns
Customs officers at the Lesovo checkpoint on the border with Turkiye seized 198 smuggled guns and 120 magazines for ammunition hidden in a truck, the Customs Agency said on Tuesday.
German, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Conflict, EU Membership, Ukraine War
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed tensions in the Persian Gulf, Turkiye’s European Union aspirations, the war in Ukraine and NATO cooperation during talks in Berlin on Monday. A major focus of
Serbian President Vucic and Kenyan President Ruto Discuss Economic Cooperation and Kosovo Issue at Meeting in Baku
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met Kenyan President William Ruto in Baku on Monday during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, Serbian media reported.