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PABSEC: 66th Session of the General Assembly Head of Bulgarian National Assembly Delegation to PABSEC: Black Sea Region Is Important Hub for Energy and Transport Flows
Bulgaria
MRF - New Beginning to Challenge in Court Expansion of Parking Zones in Sofia
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning will challenge in court the expansion of paid parking zones and the increase of parking fees in Sofia, the party’s press centre said on Monday.
Sofia University Roundtable: Bulgaria Needs Modern and Humane System to Protect and Integrate Migrant Children
Bulgaria must build a sustainable, modern and humane system for the protection and integration of migrant children and those seeking international protection, according to the shared view of experts participating in a roundtable on policies for
Vazrazhdane Youth Organization Stands against Expansion of Paid Parking Zones in Sofia
The youth organization of Vazrazhdane is against expanding the paid parking zones and increasing the fees for parking in Sofia, chair Aleksandar Aleksiev said at a press conference here on Monday.
Wrap-up Sofia Faces Protests as Paid Parking Zones Expand
Sofia residents protested over the weekend against amendments to the city’s Ordinance on Traffic Organization, which expand paid parking zones and increase parking fees and subscription rates. The demonstrations highlighted ongoing tensions between the municipality and local citizens over urban mobility and infrastructure.
Economy
Angel Ivanov Appointed Acting Executive Director of the InvestBulgaria Agency
Angel Ivanov is taking over as acting Executive Director of the InvestBulgaria Agency from Mila Nenova who headed the Agency since 2023, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth announced on Monday.
PM Appoints Kalina Milusheva as Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Executive Director
Със заповед на министър-председателя Росен Желязков на длъжността изпълнителен директор на Българската агенция по безопасност на храните (БАБХ) е назначена д-р Калина Милушева, съобщиха от Министерския съвет. От 2024 г. до момента Милушева е
Bulgaria’s Social Policy Minister Calls 2026 Budget Balanced and Socially Focused
Bulgaria’s Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov described the 2026 budget as balanced and more socially oriented in a Sunday interview on bTV. He emphasized that there is no indiscriminate distribution of funds and that citizens should feel secure knowing a social state supports them.
BSE CEO: 95% of Listed Companies Are SMEs, Market Offers Growth Opportunities for Investors
Associate Professor Manyu Moravenov, CEO of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE), stated that 95% of the companies trading on the BSE are small and medium-sized enterprises. He spoke at the BenchMark financial forum, organized by investment intermediary BenchMark Finance and held Saturday at Sofia’s Inter Expo Center.
Culture
Stefan Komandarev’s Made in EU Wins Audience Grand Prize at Gijon International Film Festival
The film Made in EU by director Stefan Komandarev has won the Audience Grand Prize at the 63rd Gijon International Film Festival in Spain. The feature triumphed over 95 competing titles, the organizers said.
BTA to Provide Its LIK Typeface to St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will provide its LIK typeface to St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia on November 25, following the academic ceremony marking the University’s patron saint’s day. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and Sofia
National Library Joins European Cyril and Methodius Cultural Route
The Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library will become full member of the Association of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the National Library reported on Thursday. The Association’s General Assembly unanimously approved
Bulgaria joins European wine route Great Recognition for Bulgaria, Wine Tourism Organization Chair Minkova Says on Country's Accession to Iter Vitis Route
Bulgaria is now part of the large family of European wine routes, which is a great recognition, Bulgarian Organization for Wine Tourism (BOWT) Chair Petya Minkova said at a BTA-hosted event in Sofia on Thursday.
Balkans
Turkiye Exporters Assembly, Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Istanbul
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Istanbul on Friday between the Turkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM) and the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTCCI). The ceremony took place during a business forum that also included B2B
Serbian PM Pushes for Opening of Cluster 3 at Western Balkans Leaders Summit in Tirana
Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut Friday said that during a summit of Western Balkans leaders in Tirana, he had pushed for the opening of Cluster 3 and other chapters of Serbia’s EU accession process, which have been stalled for more than three
Turkiye Rejects New Greek Maritime Spatial Planning Map
Turkiye does not recognize the updated Maritime Spatial Planning Map published by Greece as part of the European Union's map of the same name as announced by Yoncu Keceli, spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a published statement on the institution's website. According to the Ministry, the map published by Greece is unilateral and the indicates areas overlap with those of Turkiye.
Heavy Rainfall in North Macedonia Causes Increased River Levels, Disrupts Roads
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has created difficult road conditions across the Republic of North Macedonia.