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GERB-UDF Top-of-the-List Candidate for Varna: Provadia Can Be Proud with Its Historical Heritage
Vladislav Goranov, top-of-the-list candidate of GERB-UDF in Varna, said on Sunday that Provadia can take pride in its historical heritage, and the town not only preserves its history but also passes it on to future generations. He was speaking at a
In Plovdiv, Vazrazhdane Leader Presents Party’s National Governance Doctrine
“Our goal is to preserve the unity of the Bulgarian people and to live in an independent state. This is our historical mission,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Vazrazhdane, in Plovdiv. He held an open meeting with citizens and presented the
CC-DB in Varna: We Can Turn Innovation Into Useful Part of Our Daily Lives
Pavel Popov, the top candidate in Varna of Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria, and MP candidates described their meetings with small and medium-sized businesses as particularly stimulating moments in the election campaign, the coalition’s press
Agriculture and Water Infrastructure on Agenda of BSP-United Left Meetings In Logodazh and Bulgartchevo
MP candidates BSP-United Left discussed with residents of the villages of Logodazh and Bulgartchevo in Blagoevgrad Municipality issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, and access to financing in small settlements, the coalition’s press centre
Economy
Direct Passenger Trains Between Bulgaria and Ukraine to Run Daily from June
Direct passenger trains between Bulgaria and Ukraine via Romania will start running in June, the Transport and Communications Ministry said. The three countries reached an agreement on the main parameters of the service at a meeting in Ruse on Friday.
Forum Discusses Challenges to Canning Industry on Bulgarian Canning Industry Day
The problems facing the canning industry were discussed during observances of the Day of the Bulgarian Canning Industry on Friday. The event was held at the University of Food Technologies in Plovdiv, and among the official guests were Plovdiv
BNB Governor Radev: If We Remain Disciplined, Bulgaria Will Be Well Positioned to Absorb Current Shock, to Emerge Stronger
Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, speaking at the AmCham Business Breakfast Bulgaria 2026: Economic Prospects on Friday, said that the right response today is not overreaction, but consistency.
Transport Sector Calls for Urgent Measures amid Energy Crisis
The transport sector is calling for urgent measures amid a deepening energy crisis, the press centre of the Chamber of the Bulgarian Road Hauliers (CBRH) said on Friday. The CBRH said that together with other industry organizations, an official
Culture
Postal-Philatelic Issue Marking 125 Years of Electric Transport in Sofia Validated
A postal-philatelic issue dedicated to the 125th anniversary of electric transport in Sofia was validated on Friday at a ceremony at the Tram 83 tourist information centre.
Patriarch Daniil Marks St. John of Rila Jubilee with Tribute to Bulgarian Spirituality
Figures such as St. John of Rila and Hieromonk Neofit Rilski are a gift from God and a source of honour and pride for the Bulgarian people, Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil said on Thursday.
BTA Director General in Plovdiv: National News Agency Is Making Municipal Councils More Visible
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is making municipal councils in Bulgaria increasingly visible, said on Thursday BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the opening of the General Assembly of the National Association of Municipal Council
Space Research Institute to Hold Open Day on April 8
The Space Research and Technology Institute with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) will hold an Open Day on April 8, the institute said. The event will take place from 10 am to 3 pm at the BAS Site 1 campus, Acad. Georgi Bonchev Street,
Balkans
18 Defendants in Istanbul Mayor Case Granted Conditional Release, 89 Remain in Custody
In the courtroom at Marmara Penitentiaries Campus near the city of Silivri, the trial against the suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu continued on one of the many charges against him, namely “forming an organization with the intent to commit crimes”, in which 107 people are defendants, including mayors of municipalities from the opposition Republican People's Party, officials and businessmen.
Recovered Romanian Gold Treasure to Be Returned under Maximum Security
The Romanian gold treasure recovered after being stolen in the Netherlands will be returned to the country under maximum security, local media outlets reported.
President Erdogan Unveils 563 Water Facilities, Assures Dams Are Filling Up
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Thursday assured that the country’s reservoirs are filling up and highlighted investments in water management and the fight against forest fires.
International Jewellery Show Opens in Istanbul with Exhibitors from More than 15 Countries
The international jewellery exhibition, IJS Istanbul Jewellery Show, opened its doors for the 59th time on Wednesday at the Istanbul Expo Centre. Organized by Informa Markets, the exhibition hosts more than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 countries.