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UPDATED Monument of Bulgarian Revolutionary Stefan Karadzha Unveiled in Romania's Tulcea
Bulgaria
Public Figures Slam Planned Closure of Secret Police Files Committee, Call it "Defence of Oligarchic Model"
Closing the secret police files committee would deprive the public of its right to transparency, public figures behind the 2006 Clean Voices campaign, which led to the declassification of communist-era State Security documents, said at a press
Opposition Group Wants Interior Minister Heard over Alleged Police Pressure
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Parliamentary Group has entered a motion for Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev to appear before Parliament and explain his recent statements about alleged checks of MRF leader Delyan Peevski's income and trips.
Bulgarian, US Special Operations Forces Improve Interoperability during Joint Training Exercise
Personnel from the Special Operations Forces of Bulgaria and the United States enhanced their operational interoperability during a joint exercise hosted by Bulgaria’s Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said on
Government Moves to Restore Plamen Tonchev as Chair of State Agency for National Security
Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has proposed that the National Assembly appoints Plamen Tonchev as Chair of the State Agency for National Security (SANS). The nomination is contained in Council of Ministers Decision No. 482 of June 29, published on
Economy
Council for Tourism Reforms Economy Minister Poulev Prioritizes Eased Administrative Burden for Tourism Reform
Council for Tourism Reforms Industry Experts Should Shape Tourism Reforms, Minister Says
Experts with practical experience and people working in tourism should help carry out reforms in the sector, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said at the inaugural meeting of the Council for Tourism Reforms on Tuesday.
Profit of Bulgaria’s Banking System Up By 9.4% Y/Year at End-May
The profit of Bulgaria’s banking system increased by 9.4% year-on-year, reaching EUR 884 million at the end of May, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). In nominal terms, the net financial result is EUR 76 million higher
Bulgaria Supports Extended Visegrad Group's Draft Joint Declaration on Strengthening Crisis Management in Agriculture
Bulgaria expresses its support for a draft joint declaration on strengthening crisis management in agriculture within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Paligorov said.
Council for Tourism Reforms Reasons Behind Growing Number of Bulgarians Choosing Greece for Holidays Should Be Analyzed, Deputy PM Hristov Says
An increasing number of middle-class Bulgarians are choosing to spend their holidays in Greece, and the reasons behind this should be carefully analyzed by the tourism sector, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said during the inaugural meeting of
Culture
HELLO, SPACE | Bulgaria Calling Festival Showcases AI-Generated Avatar of Former BTA Director General Maxim Minchev
An AI generated avatar of former BTA director general Maxim Minchev (in office 2003-2020) congratulated the attendants of HELLO, SPACE | Bulgaria Calling Festival’s sixth edition which takes place on Friday and Saturday at Sofia Tech Park.
Sofia Choristers' Union, BTA Sign Partnership Agreement
The Sofia Choristers' Union Prof. Dr. Adriana Blagoeva signed a long-term partnership agreement with the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Friday. The agreement was signed on behalf of the union by its Board Chair, Alexander Dragovski. It covers the
BTA's Results Are Excellent, Parliamentary Culture and Media Committee Chair Kutev Says
The parliamentary Committee on Culture and Media unanimously approved the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) activity report for 2025 on Thursday. Committee Chair Anton Kutev of Progressive Bulgaria said after the presentation that “the results of BTA are
Polar Research Is Strategic Investment in Europe’s Future, European Polar Board Executive Secretary Says
Dr. Maria Grigoratou, Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board (EPB), said that polar research represents a strategic investment in Europe’s future. Grigoratou was speaking at a lecture at the National Centre for Polar Studies on Thursday,
Balkans
North Macedonia Reaches Principle Agreement on Government Reshuffle
An agreement in principle has been reached on changes to North Macedonia's government between VMRO-DPMNE and its coalition partners, the Albanian coalition VLEN and the ZNAM Movement, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said on Monday.
Traffic Resumes on Renovated Section of Danube Bridge near Ruse on June 30
Traffic will resume on the renovated section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse at around 10:00 EEST on June 30, restoring two-way traffic for all types of vehicles, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said.
Bulgaria Brings Roses, Crafts to Tuzgolu Festival
Bulgarian symbols were showcased at the first Eskil Salt Lake International Culture and Tourism Festival in Tuzgolu, Turkiye, on Monday. Bulgaria joined more than 20 countries with children’s drawings, traditional costumes and craft workshops.
Ruse Hosts High-Level Danube Security Conference Focused on Regional Cooperation
Ruse hosted the international conference “Common River, Common Security: The Lower Danube as a Strategic Space for Security, Defense and Democratic Resilience,” on the occasion of Danube Day on June 29.