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Burgas Region Mayors Commit to Speeding Up Spatial Development Plans, Government to Fast-Track Approvals
Robotics Researcher Marc Pollefeys Joins INSAIT
Robotics and computer vision researcher Prof. Marc Pollefeys will collaborate with scientists at the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski on robotics and artificial intelligence projects, the Education and Science Ministry said on Monday.
Customs Agency Seizes Goods Worth Over USD 2 Million As Part of EPPO's Investigation in Romania
The Customs Agency, in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bulgaria, seized 12 containers containing goods worth more than USD 2 million at the end of July, the agency said. The seized goods include more than 3,800
South-West University Hosts 550 International Students from 17 Countries
South-West University has 550 international students during the 2025/26 academic year, including 120 from EU countries, the university told BTA.
Media Review: August 3
OVERVIEW Monday’s media coverage focuses on the upcoming October 25 presidential election, with attention centred on possible candidates, divisions on the right and the shortened campaign period. Economic coverage highlights EU funding, planned
Economy
Permits for New Residential Buildings Rise 8.2% Y/Y in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, local authorities issued building permits for 2,216 residential buildings containing 11,499 dwellings with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 1,351,492 sq. m, 15 administrative buildings/offices with a GFA of 10,451 sq. m, and 1,367 other buildings with a GFA of 820,066 sq. m, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI) data published Monday.
Kozloduy NPP Operates as Scheduled despite Record-Low Danube Levels
Both Kozloduy NPP units are operating as scheduled despite record-low Danube levels, the Energy Ministry said on Sunday.
Nuclear Regulator Grants 10-Year Licence to Decommission Kozloduy Units 3 and 4
The Nuclear Regulatory Agency granted State Enterprise Radioactive Waste a 10-year licence to decommission Units 3 and 4 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, the regulator said Saturday.
Bulgarian Banks' Profit Rises 7.2% to EUR 1.1 Billion in First Half of 2026
The Bulgarian banking system posted a net profit of EUR 1.1 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 7.2% from a year earlier, according to data released by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on Friday.
Culture
Emil Tasev Quartet, Yavi to Perform at International Jazz Festival in Borovets
The Emil Tasev Quartet and singer Yavi will perform at the Dr. Emil Iliev International Jazz Festival in the Borovets mountain resort on Monday evening, the festival organizers said. The quartet will present its new album, Tesseract. The project
Cuban Multi-Instrumentalist Perez Brings Music from the Heart to Bansko Jazz Festival
His music came from the heart, Cuban multi-instrumentalist Alain Perez said before performing at the Bansko Jazz Festival on Sunday.
Different and Together Exhibition Showcases Work by Adults with Disabilities
The Different and Together exhibition of works by residents of the Home for Adults with Physical Disabilities opens at the Stara Zagora Cultural Centre on August 3, the municipal administration said on Sunday.
Bassist Garcia Performs New Album Tracks at Borovets Jazz Festival
Original pieces from his second album will be performed by bassist Vincen Garcia at the International Jazz Festival Dr Emil Iliev in Borovets on Sunday.
Balkans
Traffic Builds Up on North Macedonia-Greece Border Routes as Summer Season Peaks
Local media in North Macedonia again reported increased traffic toward Greece on Wednesday. The summer holiday season, the traditional routes used by Serbian travellers heading to the Greek coast via North Macedonia, and the introduction of the
All 186 Passengers Evacuated from Cruise Ship Stranded on Danube near Vidin
Bulgarian border police completed the evacuation of all 186 passengers from the Swiss-flagged cruise ship Viking Ullur after it ran aground on the Danube near Vidin, Border Police told BTA on Tuesday.
Four Areas on Greek Island of Paros Evacuated as Wildfire Breaks Out
Four areas on the Greek island of Paros have been evacuated because of a wildfire, Greek news outlet Proto Thema reported on Tuesday.
Brussels Voices Concern Over Reciprocal Media Representatives Entry Bans by Serbia and Montenegro
The European Union has expressed concern over reciprocal entry bans imposed on journalists by Serbia and Montenegro, stating that measures restricting media work are not in line with the values expected of EU candidate countries. The European