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Bulgaria Invests BGN 10 Mln in Pioneering Laser-Induced Nuclear Fusion Research
The Ministry of Innovation and Growth will allocate BGN 10 million to support a pioneering research project by the Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The research focuses on laser-induced controlled nuclear
Record Number of White-headed Ducks Recorded in Lake Burgas
A new record number in Bulgaria of the globally endangered white-headed duck has been recorded in Lake Burgas (on the seaside) as part of the regular monitoring conducted by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB). The survey, carried out by Vladimir Mladenov, established the presence of 4,603 birds, the organization reported on Monday.
Institutions from 9 European Countries Work Together to Improve Students' Mental Health
Institutions from 9 European countries are working together to improve the mental health of students within the HARMONI project, said Dr. Irena Radeva, head of the Regional Education Department in Varna on Monday.
Gallup International Balkan: 41% of Bulgarians Believe Violence among Children Stems from Lack of Family Attention
A total of 41.2% of Bulgarians believe that violence among children is mainly caused by lack of attention within the family, according to a survey by polling agency Gallup International Balkan, whose findings were released on Monday.
Economy
Agriculture Minister: Farmers Need Incentives, Fair Conditions to Stay Competitive and Be Green
Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi Tahov said that farmers need proper conditions and the right incentives to maintain competitive production with an adequate contribution to environmental protection. Tahov was speaking at a meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council
Bulgaria Risks EUR 2 Mln Fine if Labour Code Changes Are Not Passed by End of 2025, Minister Warns
If Bulgaria does not adopt this legislation by the end of the year, it will face an infringement procedure, said Labour Minister Borislav Gutsanov at the meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) on Monday, where the social partners discussed the proposed amendments to the Labour Code.
Commissioner Dan Jorgensen to Visit Bulgaria on Tuesday
Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jorgensen will visit Bulgaria on October 28, the European Commission said on Monday. He will meet with Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and will inspect on-site the progress of the construction of Lot 3
Consumer Basket Price Remains Stable at BGN 97 in Past Week
In the last but one week of October, the value of the consumer basket remained at BGN 97, according to Vladimir Ivanov, Chair of the Commodity Exchange and Wholesale Markets State Commission.
Culture
Technical University of Sofia Celebrates 80th Anniversary
The Technical University of Sofia celebrated its 80th anniversary with a ceremony at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre on Monday. Rector Professor Georgi Venkov said the university takes pride in its more than 170,000 alumni - engineers, managers,
UPDATED Actors’ Union Condemns Violence amid Actor's Arrest, Criticizes Culture Ministry
The Union of Bulgarian Actors (UBA) put out a statement Tuesday that condemns all forms of violence. The statement was promoted by the arrest of an actor, Rosen Belov, among others, accused of drugging and holding captive a young man. The case has
BTA Director General Honoured by Union of Sociocultural Centers
Union of Sociocultural Centres (chitalishta) distinguished Monday Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev with the award Follower of the National Enlighteners for his "outstanding contribution to upholding the heights of the Bulgarian spirit and the ideals of the national enlighteners". The award was presented by Union of Sociocultural Centres Chair Nikolay Doynov at a ceremony held at the BTA National Press Club.
BTA's Fourth Training for Young Journalists Opens in Sofia
Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev Monday opened BTA's fourth training programme for young reporters, organized in cooperation with the European Parliament (EP) Liaison Office in Bulgaria. The initiative brings together ten
Balkans
Mickoski Says North Macedonia’s Path Remains toward EU, but Fairness and Tangible Gains Must Be Ensured
The path toward the European Union remains the direction North Macedonia wants to follow, but the key questions are what the country gains in the process and whether the terms are fair, North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said in his address marking the Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Draft Agreement with Turkiye on Health and Medical Sciences
The Council of Ministers Tuesday adopted a decision approving a draft Agreement between the Governments of Bulgaria and Turkiye in the fields of health and medical sciences, as a basis for negotiations. The Agreement foresees cooperation and
Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce Re-elects President
The Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce announced the re-election of its President, Biljana Miteva, at a general meeting held Monday. In her address at the event, Miteva said that the number of Chamber members have increased by 127% in the
Turkish Authorities Detain 62 for Alleged Ties to Fethullahist Terrorist Organization
Turkish authorities have conducted a large-scale operation against alleged members of the so-called Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO), which resulted in 62 arrests, Turkiye's Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya reported in his X account on Sunday morning.