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Environment and Water Ministry Checks Reports of Oil Pollution on Bulgarian Black Sea Beaches
The Ministry of Environment and Water said on Saturday that immediate action is being taken following reports of oil products found on beaches along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
National Muslim Congress to Elect New Chief Mufti on June 21
A National Muslim Conference, at which a new Chief Mufti and new leadership of the Muslim denomination in Bulgaria will be elected, will take place at 10 am on June 21 at the National Palace of Culture, the Office of the Chief Mufti said. More than
Varna Municipality Issues First Demolition Orders for Illegal Houses in Baba Alino Area
The first of at least twelve demolition orders for multi-family houses in the Baba Alino area near Varna has already been issued, Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev told journalists here on Friday.
Illegal Construction in Malyovitsa Ski Area Continues Despite Ministry's Ban, Regional Development Minister Shishkov Says
Illegal construction is currently taking place in the Malyovitsa ski area, in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain, and continues despite a ban by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov told reporters in the parliamentary lobby on Friday.
Economy
Wrap-up UPDATED Health Tourism Conference in Pamporovo Discusses Climate Health Resorts, Staff Training, Four-Season Tourism
Government Aims to Develop Bulgaria as a Four-Season Tourism Destination, Minister Dimitrov Says at Pamporovo Conference
The government's goal is to develop Bulgaria as a four-season tourism destination, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Friday at the opening of the Fifth National Health Tourism Conference, Challenges Facing Climate Health Resorts, in
Parliament Ratifies Amendment Increasing Bulgaria’s InvestEU Financial Resource to EUR 246.9 Mln
Parliament adopted on Friday at first and second reading a bill ratifying the First Amendment and confirmation of the Financial Contribution Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Bulgaria under the Member State compartment of the
Austrian Tourists Get 70% More Value for Money in Bulgaria Than at Home, Bank Austria Says
Bulgaria is among the European countries where Austrian tourists get the highest value for their money, with EUR 1 buying around 70% more goods and services than at home, according to Bank Austria’s annual analysis of the so-called holiday euro,
Bulgaria Supports New EU-Wide Corporate Legal Regime, But Opposes Zero Minimum Capital Possibility
Bulgaria supports in principle an EU proposal to create a unified corporate legal framework, known as the "28th regime", but insists on additional safeguards against abuse and opposes the possibility of establishing companies with zero capital. This
Culture
New school hymns Musicautor Managing Director Presents Certificate on Donated Hymn to Neofit Rilski Primary School of Gorno Draglishte
New school hymns Bulgarian National Television Director General Presents Certificate for Donated Hymn to Secondary School in Samokov
Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova said the Svetilnik initiative preserves talents, the Bulgarian spirit and national identity.
New school hymns Sofia Mayor Presents Certificate on Donated Hymn to Sofia's Bratya Miladinovi School
The most important lesson people can learn is to be humane, kind and united, and to move forward together through all challenges, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said on Saturday.
Svetilnik Initiative Flash Mob Brings Pupils, BNR Children’s Choir in Front of Ivan Vazov National Theatre
A flash mob by pupils of nine schools and the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Children’s Choir took place on Saturday in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia.
Presentation of the May issue of LIK magazine Candlelight Initiative Reaches Over 31,000 Children Across Bulgaria and Bolhrad, Organisers Say
The Svetilnik (Candlelight) initiative has reached more than 31,000 children in over 20 cities across Bulgaria, as well as, for the first time, a city that is also considered Bulgarian in its own way, although located on the territory of Ukraine,
Balkans
Transport Minister: Bulgaria Reaffirms Commitment to Black Sea – Aegean Corridor Projects
Bulgaria remains fully committed to implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the governments of Bulgaria, Greece and Romania on enhanced cross-border cooperation, Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev said at the Third Meeting of the Black Sea - Aegean Sea Corridor Platform, held in Thessaloniki.
Romania to Build Europe’s Highest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge
Romania is to build Europe’s highest pedestrian suspension bridge in Parva Municipality, Bistrita-Nasaud County, local authorities said on Thursday.
UPDATED North Macedonia's Leadership Doing Everything Possible to Delay EU Membership, PM Radev Says
The political leadership of North Macedonia is doing everything possible to delay its country's accession to the European Union, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday in response to a journalist's question. Radev was speaking at the opening of
Serbian Company NIS Has 350,000 Tonnes of Crude Oil Secured until July 1, Energy Minister Says
Serbian oil company NIS currently has record quantities of crude oil, with around 350,000 tonnes secured until July 1, Serbia’s Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Dedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday at a meeting with Serbian members of the NIS Board of Directors.