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Over 190,000 Students Enrolled in Bulgarian Universities as Economics and Pedagogy Draw Highest Interest
Bulgaria
PM Zhelyazkov: Tripartite Cooperation Council Meeting Extremely Important Due to High Public Expectations, Political Climate
It Is Crucial for Bulgaria to Take Active Part in Debate on EU's New Multiannual Financial Framework - MEP Vigenin
MEP Kristian Vigenin Monday said that it is crucial for Bulgaria to engage early and actively in the debate on the EU’s new multiannual financial framework.
National Health Information System Adds New Birth and Mortality Data
A total of 100 health reports across 11 categories are publicly accessible on the website of the National Health Information System (NHIS), Information Services JSC said here on Monday. The company maintains the information system.
Vice President Iotova: Upcoming Vote of No Confidence Has Support of Vast Majority of Citizens
According to Vice President Iliana Iotova, the upcoming vote of no confidence, set to be debated and voted on this week, is different from previous ones because it has the support of a vast majority of citizens.
Four Members of Stranded Tanker Kairos' Crew Evacuated Monday Morning
Four members of the crew of the tanker Kairos, which ran aground off the coast of Ahtopol three days ago, were evacuated on Monday morning.
Economy
Social Benefits to Stay Unchanged in 2026, Pension Contribution Rate Frozen
Social benefits will remain unchanged next year and the shortfall from keeping the pension fund contribution rate flat will be offset through budget restructuring, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov said here Sunday. He spoke to
BG TOURISM - WINTER Forum BUBSPA Deputy Chair: Plovdiv Airport Gateway to Pamporovo
Deputy Chair of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), Zhivko Ivanov, said that for him, Plovdiv Airport serves as the gateway to Pamporovo. Ivanov was speaking during the BG TOURISM – WINTER 2025/2026 forum held in Pamporovo.
Podkrepa Labour Confederation Ready to Endorse 2026 State Social Security Budget Despite Concerns
Podkrepa Labour Confederation will probably endorse the 2026 draft financial plan, though “with clenched teeth”, Podkrepa President Dimitar Manolov told reporters before the Saturday meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Social Security
Retail Theft Doubles in Some Non-Food Sectors, Retailers Warn
Retail theft doubled in some non-food sectors in the first half of 2025, Non-Food Traders Association (NFTA) Executive Director Galin Popov said in an interview with BTA on Sunday.
Culture
Founder of Varna International Ballet Competition Foundation Calls on State to Protect Competition
Frenchman Gilles Fuchs, Founder of the Varna International Ballet Competition Foundation, has sent a letter requesting intervention to protect the competition.
BTA, National Representation of Student Councils Sign Partnership Agreement
A partnership agreement between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the National Representation of Student Councils (NRSC) was signed on Friday at BTA’s National Press Club by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and NRSC Chairman Angel
National Library to Celebrate 147th Anniversary on December 10
The National Library will mark the 147th anniversary of its establishment on December 10 in the Central Foyer of the cultural institution, the hosts said on Friday.
Antarctica – History, Nature, Bulgarian Polar Explorers Presented at Sofia University
A new concise encyclopaedic book titled Antarctica – History, Nature, Bulgarian Polar Explorers was presented by National Centre for Polar Studies Director Hristo Pimpirev at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on Thursday.
Balkans
UPDATED Greek Farmers Lift Blockade at Promachonas Border Crossing
Protesting Greek farmers lifted their blockade at the Promachonas border crossing opposite Kulata on the Bulgarian-Greek border, Greek public television ERT said on Saturday.
Sofia Scholars Join Zagreb Conference Marking 150 Years of Croatian Studies
A three-day international academic conference marking the 150th anniversary of Croatian Studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb concluded in Zagreb on Saturday. The conference addressed issues related to
Heavy Vehicle Crossings Halted at Bulgaria-Greece and Turkiye-Greece Borders Due to Greek Farmers’ Protests
The Bulgarian Border Police General Directorate Saturday announced on its website that the passage of heavy goods vehicles in both directions at the Kapitan Petko Voyvoda-Ormenion border crossing with Greece has been suspended, due to a Greek farmers’ protest.
North Macedonia’s SDSM Invites EU Chief Prosecutor Kovesi to Review IPARD Corruption Case
North Macedonia’s SDSM opposition party has invited European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi to visit the country and personally examine what it describes as a major corruption scandal within the Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture and Rural Development, the party said at a press conference on Friday.