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Progressive Bulgaria Launches Election Campaign in Varna
The election campaign of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition was officially launched at the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral Church in Varna, the political formation said in a press release on Monday. The event brought together supporters and
Reservoir Water Levels Remain Stable at Over 74% Capacity, Heavy Rain Expected in SE Bulgaria - Environment Ministry
Water resource levels in Bulgaria’s reservoirs remain stable. As of March 23, the total stored volume in the country’s complex and significant reservoirs amounts to 4,845.6 million cubic metres, representing 74.14% of their total capacity, the Ministry of Environment and Water (MOEW) said through its press centre here on Monday.
Varna Court Enforces Romanian Order to Seize EUR 21.6 Million from Three Bulgarians
The Varna Appellate Court in Bulgaria has recognized and accepted for enforcement a judgment issued by the authorities in Constanta, Romania, ordering the confiscation of more than EUR 21.6 million from three Bulgarian nationals, the press office of
Bulgaria Urges Citizens to Leave Middle East as Security Risks Near Critical Levels
The risks facing Bulgarian citizens in conflict-affected countries in the Middle East are close to turning into a direct threat, Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raykov told reporters on Monday, commenting on the elevated security risk levels in the
Economy
Tomatoes, Apples Drive Up Wholesale Food Prices
Wholesale prices of most staple foods, fruit and vegetables rose this week, the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets said on Sunday.
Wrap-up Meeting Addresses Surge in Complaints over High Household Electricity Bills
A meeting on Monday discussed measures to address complaints about high household electricity bills for December and January, which triggered protests in several major cities, alongside demands for compensation. It was hosted by the Ombudsman and
Eurostat Forest Growth in EU Outpaces Harvesting
For forests to grow healthily, the amount of wood harvested or removed in a given year should be lower than the forest's natural growth rate (net annual increment). The difference between these 2 variables can serve as a proxy for sustainably
Bulgaria to Mark International Day of Forests with Its Timber Reserves on the Rise
March 21 marks the International Day of Forests. This year, the global focus is on the link between forests and the economy, highlighting their vital role in economic growth, job creation, and the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy, according to
Culture
Graduating Class of Cadets from National Military University to Be Named April in Honour of April Uprising
The graduating class of cadets of the National Military University in 2026 will bear the name "April" in honor of the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, Brigadier General Stancho Kaykov, Commandant of the Vasil Levski National Military University, said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Bulgarians Need Their Heroes So They Compare Themselves with Them, Says Sofia University Rector
Bulgarians need their heroes so that they can compare themselves with them, Sofia University Rector Prof. Georgi Valchev said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
BTA Conference on 150th Anniversary of April Uprising in Veliko Tarnovo Turns into Conversation about Today's Bulgaria, Says Moderator
This discussion turned into a conversation about today's Bulgaria, noted journalist Boyko Vassilev, who moderated a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Sunday.
Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Recalls Historical Reason for Town Holiday on March 22
Veliko Tarnovo celebrates its holiday on March 22, as that is when Tsar Ivan Asen II won the Battle of Klokotnitsa, after which the the Holy Forty Martyrs Church was constructed, Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Balkans
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Road to Santorini Ferry Port Closes After Landslide
A landslide closed the road to Athinios, Santorini’s main ferry port, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns ahead of Easter, ERT said on Friday.
Greek Road Approaching Bulgarian Border Closed Due to Landslides
Traffic on the main Komotini–Nymfaia road (A-23) in Northeastern Greece, which runs towards the border with Bulgaria, is currently closed in both directions due to serious damage to the road surface caused by heavy rainfall, landslides, and
Ombudsman Meets with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva held a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik, the Ombudsman’s press office announced on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Launches Border Checks Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus, Sheep Pox in Greece
All shipments of large and small ruminants, other cloven-hoofed animals, and pigs crossing Bulgaria’s southern border will undergo mandatory health inspections by order of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Executive Director (BFSA) Angel Mavrovski, BFSA