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Media Review: December 4
The current political situation after Monday’s large-scale protests across Bulgaria dominates the media on Thursday. In an interview with Trud, Sofia’s Oborishte borough Mayor Georgi Kuzmov criticized the police for inaction during the December 1
Justice Minister Announces Competition for New European Prosecutor from Bulgaria
A competition to select a new European Prosecutor from Bulgaria will soon be launched, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev said on Thursday during the opening of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia.
Velichie Supporters Hold Demonstration in Sofia in Support of Those Detained in Historical Park Case
Supporters of the Velichie party held a demonstration outside the Palace of Justice in Sofia Thursday in support of those detained in a case related to the Historical Park project.
UPDATED Interior Minister Says Sofia Municipality Approved Protest but Not March on Monday, Securing Unauthorized Route Is Impossible
Speaking in Parliament's debating chamber on Thursday, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said that the Sofia Municipality had approved a protest, not a march, on December 1, and it was impossible, in practice, to secure the protection of a crowd moving
Economy
Traffic at Kulata-Promachonas Border Crossing Temporarily Halted Due to Greek Farmers’ Protest
Greek border authorities have temporarily halted the passage of vehicles at the Kulata-Promachonas border control checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece, Border Police General Directorate reported on Wednesday. Traffic has been suspended on both
Bulgartransgaz CEO Announces Increase in Available Capacity on Route Products to Ukraine
Gas transmission operators in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine are continuing their joint efforts to increase the capacity offered through Routes 1 and 2 at competitive prices said Vladimir Malinov, CEO of Bulgartransgaz EAD during his
Union of Disabled Servicemen and War Victims Insists on Higher Pensions
The Union of Disabled Servicemen and War Victims insisted on higher pensions, stating that when determining the pensions of military invalids, the social old-age pension should not be used as a basis, but rather the poverty line or the minimum wage, said the Union Chair, Petar Velchev, during a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Wednesday.
Energy Storage Is Key to Europe’s Energy Future, Says MEP Tsvetelina Penkova
The topic of energy storage is crucial for Europe’s energy future, said MEP Tsvetelina Penkova (Bulgarian Socialist Party) on Wednesday during the first edition of the conference “ENERGATE: The New Energy Reality,” organized by Darik Radio & Digital. The event brought together here leading experts, politicians, investors, and representatives of the energy sector to discuss the role of energy storage systems in transforming the energy industry.
Culture
Wrap-up BTA, BNT, BNR, BAS Hold Press Conference on 14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe Initiative
Wrap-up Celebrating 60 Years of BTA's LIK Magazine: Bulgaria’s Cultural Legacy on Display in Parliament
An exhibition titled "LIK at 60" opened Wednesday in the Marble Foyer of the National Assembly to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bulgaria's best known magazine of literature, art and culture. The exhibition is a reminder that Bulgarians have
Nothing More Natural Than Academy of Sciences Supporting 14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe Initiative, Says Former Academy President
There is nothing more natural than the fact that the first institution to support the national initiative "14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe" is the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), because from a historical point of view it is the oldest national organization, established before the Liberation of Bulgaria, former BAS President Julian Revalski said here on Wednesday. He participated in a presentation part of the national initiative "14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe," organized by Bulgarian National Television (BNT), BTA, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
Exhibition Marking LIK Magazine's 60th Anniversary Opens in Parliament
An exhibition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of LIK magazine opened at the National Assembly building on Wednesday. "The exhibition ‘60 Years of LIK Magazine’ is a reminder that Bulgarians have always had people of high culture, open to the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Supports Celebration of Bulgaria's 1,400th Anniversary in 2032
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) continues to stand behind the initiative "14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe," initially supported by former BAS President Julian Revalski, BAS President Evelina Slavcheva said here on Wednesday.
Balkans
Greek Prime Minister to Protesting Farmers: Extreme Actions Don’t Help, We Are Open to Dialogue
“Extreme actions don’t help, we are open to dialogue,” said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding the blockades by protesting Greek farmers, as reported by local media. In a statement to the Government Council for Economic Policy,
Traffic Halted at Kulata Border Crossing Due to Greek Farmers’ Protest
Traffic on the Bulgarian side of the Kulata-Promachonas border control checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece has been suspended, the BTA correspondent in the region reported.
Bucharest Mayoral Candidates Make Unconventional Promises Ahead of Sunday Election
With just five days to go until the Bucharest mayoral election, some of the candidates are making far-fetched promises, some of which are impossible to achieve, reports the newspaper Adevarul in an article on the subject.
UPDATED NIS Refinery Fails to Receive Waiver from US Sanctions, Operations to Halt
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that Serbia’s national oil company, NIS, which has been under US sanctions since October 9 due to majority Russian ownership, has not received a licence to operate from the United States. “We expected to