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EU Council Adopts Five Recommendations for Bulgaria's Economic, Social, Labour, Structural, Budgetary Policies
Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria MP Rejects Claims Interior Minister Misled Parliament
Progressive Bulgaria MP Yavor Gechev Friday rejected claims that the Interior Minister misled the public when he disclosed information about the foreign travel of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski. "The information
New Bulgarian University Hosts 390 International Students in 2025/2026 Academic Year
The New Bulgarian University (NBU) has 390 international students in the current 2025/26 academic year, including 311 from EU member states and 79 from non-EU countries, the university told BTA.
Bulgarian Navy Reports Fewer Drifting Mines in Black Sea
The Bulgarian Navy has reported a decline in the number of sea mines drifting in the Black Sea.
Movement for Rights and Freedoms MP Hamid Says Interior Minister Lies to Parliament
A report submitted by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev shows that he lied to Parliament on July 2, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) MP Hamid Hamid said on Friday.
Economy
Bulgaria Calls for EU ETS Impact Review, Greater Investment in Power Infrastructure
At an informal meeting of the European Union's Competitiveness Council in Dublin, Bulgarian Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry Krasimir Yakimov said Bulgaria believes a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the EU Emissions
Tourism Ministry Seeks Easier Visas to Attract More Turkish Tourists
Bulgaria is working to ease visa issuance and attract more Turkish tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said, the Tourism Ministry press service said on Friday.
Second Raspberry Festival Opens in Samokov
Raspberry and cherry production in Bulgaria have a positive export balance, with exports exceeding imports, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said here Friday during the opening of the 2nd Raspberry Festival. The exhibition features raspberry producers, traders, beekeepers, and technology companies presenting solutions for protecting berry crops.
BNB to Issue Two Commemorative, Five Collector Euro Coins in 2027
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) will issue two commemorative and five collector euro coins in 2027, according to the central bank's Coin Programme for 2027, approved by the BNB Governing Council on July 7.
Culture
New LIK issue celebrates opera prima Ghena Dimitrova Opera Divas Like Ghena Dimitrova Fulfil Our Dream of Reaching the Pinnacle of World Music, Says Music Editor Tatyana Ivanova
Opera divas like Ghena Dimitrova fulfil their own dreams and also fulfil our dream of reaching the pinnacle of world music, said Tatyana Ivanova, a music editor at the Bulgarian National Radio. She is among the authors in a new LIK magazine issue
New LIK issue celebrates opera prima Ghena Dimitrova LIK Magazine Issue Celebrating Ghena Dimitrova Highlights Vital Role of Cultural Journalism, Managing Director Hristova Says
The special issue of LIK magazine dedicated to the legendary Bulgarian soprano Ghena Dimitrova demonstrates the lasting importance of journalists who document cultural events, LIK Managing Director, Yanitsa Hristova, said during the presentation of
New LIK issue celebrates opera prima Ghena Dimitrova Head of National Radio Says This Media Outlet Is Bulgaria's Audio Memory
Addressing an event dedicated to presenting the June issue of LIK magazine here on Thursday, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev said that the BNR is the country's audio memory, just as the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is its written memory. The June issue of the magazine is dedicated to opera singer Ghena Dimitrova's 85th birth anniversary.
New LIK issue celebrates opera prima Ghena Dimitrova "Great Artists Cure Culture of Provincialism, Complexes, Xenophobia," Magazine Editor Says
"Great artists cure culture of provincialism, inferiority complexes, xenophobia, and poor taste," Assoc. Prof. Georgi Lozanov, Editor-in-Chief of LIK, said during the press launch of the magazine's June issue, dedicated to the 85th birth anniversary of world-renowned Bulgarian soprano Ghena Dimitrova.
Balkans
Turkish Authorities Detain over 120 People in Operations against Illegal Gambling, Drug Trafficking
Turkish authorities have detained more than 120 people in operations against illegal betting and gambling in Istanbul and drug trafficking in Ankara on Friday.
Midsummer Snowfall Surprises Romania's Bucegi Mountains
After a series of hot days in early July, snow fell in Romania's Bucegi Mountains at the height of the season, and the air temperature barely reached 1 C.
Bulgaria, Montenegro Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva and Montenegro's Ambassador to Bulgaria Dorde Jankovic discussed further strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry said on Friday.
Traditional Galicnik Wedding Festival with Real Bride and Groom Begins in North Macedonia
The traditional Galicnik Wedding, a centuries-old wedding ritual that has evolved into a cultural festival while retaining real newlyweds, is taking place from July 10 to 12 in the mountain village of Galicnik on Mount Bistra in North Macedonia.