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Bulgaria Has One of Best-Developed Legislative Frameworks for Combating Human Trafficking, Says Deputy Justice Minister
Council of Ministers decisions Petar Petrov Appointed Bulgarian Consul General in Bitola, North Macedonia
Bulgaria
Council of Ministers decisions Government Declares National Security Interest in Ammunition Production Project
Council of Ministers decisions Funding Approved for Purchase of Mandatory Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
An additional EUR 931,400 has been approved for the purchase of the vaccine against infections caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), to be given as a targeted immunization for pregnant women between the 24th and 36th weeks of gestation.
Government Allocates Additional EUR 1,550 to Disaster Victims in 2026
The government will provide an additional EUR 1,550 in aid to families affected by natural disasters in 2026. This support is intended for people whose properties were damaged by hurricane-force winds during the first days of the new year. For the
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Adopts 2024 National Security Report
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted the Annual Report on the State of National Security of the Republic of Bulgaria in 2024, the government press service reported, covering the outgoing cabinet's weekly meeting. The main purpose of the
Council of Ministers decisions Dimitar Ivanov Appointed Bulgarian Consul General in Nis
The Council of Ministers appointed Dimitar Petrov Ivanov as the Bulgarian Consul General in Nis, Serbia, with a consular district covering seven districts in the southeastern part of the country. Ivanov is an experienced diplomat with a long career
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria to Participate as Host Country under EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents 2025 Annual Awards
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) presented part of its 2025 annual awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Chamber’s headquarters. A bronze statuette of Hermes by sculptor Stavri Kalinov, a plaque and a diploma were awarded.
Euro Introduction Marks Final Step in Bulgaria’s EU Integration - Chamber of Commerce and Industry President
Tsvetan Simeonov, President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said on Tuesday that Bulgaria is completing its full integration into the European Union with the introduction of the single currency, the euro.
Wrap-up Bulgaria’s Euro Changeover Continues with Expanded Services, Legal Rules and Inspections
Bulgaria’s transition to the euro, officially introduced on January 1, 2026, is progressing with expanded exchange services, tightened legal rules on change and intensified inspections, authorities said this week.
Energy and Water Regulatory Commission Discusses Draft Amendments to Electricity Trading Rules
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) held a public consultation on Tuesday on a draft supplement to the Rules for Electricity Trading (RET), the regulator said in a press release. The draft and the working group’s report were published
Culture
Bulgaria to Participate in Second Semi-Final of Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgaria will participate in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 14. On Monday, a draw was held to determine the order in which the participants will take the stage in this year's 70th anniversary edition of the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Trakia University Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and Trakia University in Stara Zagora have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen research, education, and innovation in Bulgaria, BAS said in a press release Monday. The signing, by BAS
Donka Angatscheva to Perform in Sofia with Bosendorfer Grand Piano
Pianist Donka Angatscheva will arrive in Sofia for her concert with the Sofia Philharmonic orchestra, accompanied by a Bosendorfer grand piano, the organizers said on Monday.
Artist Andonov Brings Nothing Is What It Is Exhibition to Sofia Theatre Foyer
Around 60 paintings from the past four to five years went on show in the foyer of the Tear and Laughter (Salza i Smyah) Theatre in Sofia as part of the exhibition Nothing Is What It Is, Artist Ivaylo Andonov told BTA on Friday.
Balkans
North Macedonia’s Prosecuting Magistracy Open Case over Damage to Bulgarian Embassy Entrance in Skopje
The prosecuting magistracy in North Macedonia has opened proceedings against a 55-year-old man suspected of damaging the glass of the entrance door of the Embassy of Bulgaria in Skopje.
Next Greece-Turkiye High Level Cooperation Council Most Likely to Be in February
The next Greece-Turkiye High Level Cooperation Council, to be held in Ankara with the participation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, may take place in February according to the online edition of the newspaper Kathimerini, citing information from sources in both capitals.
Bulgarian Community in North Macedonia Honours Mara Buneva in Skopje
For yet another year, representatives of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia commemorated the anniversary of the death of Mara Buneva in Skopje.
Barge Carrying Over 1,100 Tonnes of Fertilizer Sinks in Danube River
A barge carrying 1,133 tonnes of nitrogen fertiliser sank completely in the Danube River near the Romanian city of Zimnicea according to local media reports. Zimnicea is located opposite the Bulgarian city of Svishtov.