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Budget Situation "Far from Being so Bad", Bold Reforms Needed, Says Vazrazhdane MP Drenchev
The budget situation "is far from being that bad," MP Dimo Drenchev from Vazrazhdane told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday. "It won't happen this way, bold reforms are needed," he added. Drenchev also said that the Progressive Bulgaria
Bulgaria Unable to Meet Prescribed Deadline for Election of New European Prosecutor
Bulgaria is unable to meet the prescribed deadline for election of a European prosecutor, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said Wednesday. "The indicative deadlines for selecting a new European Prosecutor from Bulgaria, as set out in Council of
Illegal Construction and Deforestation Cases Remain Under Scrutiny in Varna Area
The Directorate for National Construction Control and the Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre Agency carried out an inspection at the Varna Municipality, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said on Wednesday in Varna.
Former Finance Minister Petkova Unaware of How Deficit Reached 7.4%, Says No Data Was Manipulated
Former Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday that she does not know how the deficit reached 7.4%. She was adamant that no data had been manipulated.
Economy
"If the Public Is Willing to Bear the Measures": Finance Minister Shares Plan to Tackle Excessive Deficit
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Galab Donev presented a package of measures to tackle the excessive deficit. At a press conference on Wednesday, he said that reducing the deficit from 7.4% to 3% is possible and depends on the measures that will be proposed in the State Budget Act and implemented by the Government.
Bulgaria and Argentina Discuss Opportunities for Expanding Economic Cooperation
During a Bulgarian-Argentine Business Forum, taking place on Wednesday at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Vasil Todorov, Vice President of the Management Board of the BCCI, said that Argentina and Bulgaria have strong
Hemus 2026 defence exhibition opens Modern Defence Capabilities Need New Inventions, President Iotova Says
Modern defence capabilities need new inventions, achievements at the highest technological levels, as well as security and sustainability of production, President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the official opening of the Hemus
Hemus 2026 defence exhibition opens Defence Ministry Aims for Over 20% Industrial Cooperation
Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov met representatives of the Bulgarian defence industry at a working breakfast held as part of the Hemus 2026 defence equipment exhibition, which opened in Plovdiv on Wednesday, the Ministry's press centre reported.
Culture
Council for Electronic Media Hosts Working Meeting with Uzbekistan's News Agency Director General, BTA Secretary General
Danish Drama "Second Victims" Wins Best Film Award at 13th Golden Linden International Film Festival
The Danish drama Second Victims by director and screenwriter Zinnini Elkington won the award for Best Film at the 13th Golden Linden International Film Festival in Stara Zagora, the festival's international jury said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Exhibition in Kazanlak to Show Original Golden Mask from Svetitsa Thracian Mound
An exhibition displaying the original of the golden funeral mask from the Svetitsa Thracian mound was opened at the Iskra Historical Museum in Kazanlak on Wednesday, the museum said.
Church Always Remembers, Prays for Revolutionaries Who Laid Down Their Lives for People, Patriarch Daniil Says
"The Church always prays for all its sons and especially for those who rose in arms for our freedom, for the life and dignity of their families, of their close ones and of the people," said the Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil.
Bulgarian Schools Play Key Role in Preserving Botev March Tradition, Says Education Minister
The role of Bulgarian schools in organizing the Botev March is very important, said Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev Monday in Vratsa. He attended a presentation of a special printed BTA issue featuring news and photos from the commemorative event over the years.
Balkans
Crash of Russian Drone in Romania's Galati Discussed at Emergency UN Security Council Session
The repeated airspace violations of Romanian airspace by Russian drones are a consequence of the escalation tactics pursued by Russia in its war against Ukraine, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu said Monday at an emergency session of the UN
Fomer Alliance for Albanians Chair Ziadin Sela Forms New Political Party in North Macedonia
The wing of the Alliance for Albanians led by Ziadin Sela has formally become a new party, the Albanian League, at a congress held in Tetovo over the weekend, media in North Macedonia said on Monday.
North Macedonia Government Says It Is Not Considering EU Referendum
The opening of funds under the European Union's Growth Plan for the Western Balkans for reforms implemented in North Macedonia is a clear indication of the government's European orientation, which is why "there is no need to waste citizens' time and
Turkiye Celebrates Holy Muslim Holiday of Eid al-Adha
On May 26, Turkiye, a country of 86 million people, begins celebrations for the sacred Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), one of the two major holidays in Islam, marked by millions of Muslims around the world. At the same time, the Islamic hajj