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Bulgarian, Chinese Organizations Sign 17 Cooperation Agreements on 10th Anniversary of Bulgaria’s Accession to Belt and Road Initiative
Bulgarian and Chinese organizations, including NGOs, universities and associations, signed seventeen cooperation agreements covering education, healthcare and economic partnership, the Council of Ministers reported on Monday. The signing marked the
GERB Leader Borissov: Relations Between Bulgaria and China Have Deep Historical Roots
Relations between Bulgaria and China have deep historical roots and are based on mutual respect, trust and long-standing friendship wrote GERB leader Boyko Borissov on Facebook on Monday.
Media Review: November 24
VARNA MAYOR CASE 24 Chasa has an article on the case of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev who is going to trial for corruption, bribery and malfeasance in office - in what he and his supporters say is a politically-motivated case. The story says that he
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.
Economy
Eurostat Bulgaria Records Highest Share of People at Risk of Poverty in EU in 2024
The share of the population at risk of poverty in Bulgaria in 2024 was 21.7%, show Eurostat data published on Monday. This share was once again the highest in the European Union, after Bulgaria ranked fourth in 2023, behind Estonia, Latvia and Romania.
Export Ban on Insulin, Certain Antibiotics Has Been Extended
The export ban on insulin, its analogues, and certain antibiotics has been extended until January 23, 2026 by an order of Health Minister Silvi Kirilov, published on the Ministry’s website on Monday.
Consumer Basket Price Dropped by BGN 1 to BGN 100 in Past Week
The consumer basket decreased by BGN 1 in the past week, returning to BGN 100. No clear trend of either decline or increase has been observed, State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets chief Vladimir Ivanov told a news
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.
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.