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EU Pays for Bulgarian Judiciary Modernization while National Authorities Are Preoccupied with Salaries, Think-Tank Says
The non-transparent way in which EU funding is shared out and used in Bulgaria undermines public confidence in the meaning of the EU's very existence and the role of the country's membership in the bloc. The lead-up to Bulgaria's accession in 2007
GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader Sacheva: Tripartite Cooperation Council Will Meet Next Week
“Next week a new National Tripartite Cooperation Council meeting will be scheduled, where all budget parameters will likely be discussed,” GERB-UDF deputy floor leader Denitsa Sacheva told reporters on Sunday. “The employers understand the situation
Police in Sofia Seize 150 Kg of Marijuana, Two Men Detained
During a specialized police operation in Sofia, law enforcement officers seized over 150 kilograms of marijuana, the Sofia Directorate of Interior said on its website. On November 6, in an abandoned building in the Orlandovtsi neighborhood, the
Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov Elected Deputy Chair of Continue the Change
Nikolay Denkov was elected deputy chair of Continue the Change (CC) by the party’s National Council, the formation said on Saturday.
Economy
Quantum Forum to Spotlight Hotel Tech Innovations in Sofia
Sofia will host the inaugural Quantum Hotel Technology Forum on technological innovation in the hotel industry, the organizers said on Saturday.
Energy Minister Stankov: Bulgaria Contributes to Europe's Energy Security Through Connectivity, Diversification and Secure Energy Supplies
За България свързаността, диверсификацията и сигурността на енергийните доставки са основни приоритети. Ние сме надежден и активен партньор в изграждането на силна, модерна и устойчива европейска енергийна система. Това заяви министърът на
Burgas Regional Tourist Chamber Reports Successful Summer Tourist Season on Southern Black Sea Coast
The summer tourist season in Burgas Region (Southern Black Sea coast) in 2025 was successful, but reaching pre-pandemic levels will require more time and targeted work to improve the competitiveness of the region, the Burgas Regional Tourist Chamber (BRTC) said.
Household Loans Exceeding BGN 1 Mln Up by 63.3% Y/Y - Central Bank
Bank loans to households in Bulgaria exceeding BGN 1 million rose by 63.3% year-on-year to a total of 472 loans at the end of the third quarter of this year, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) released on Friday. For comparison, a year earlier the number of such loans stood at 289, or 183 fewer than the current figure. The total amount of household loans above this threshold reached BGN 727.5 million, marking an annual increase of 67.1%, or just over BGN 292 million.
Culture
VP Iotova: Safeguard Cyrillic Script and Bulgarian Language in the Digital Age
Vice President Iliana Iotova urged the protection of the Cyrillic script and Bulgarian language at the Deultum-Debelt National Archaeological Reserve on Saturday, during commemorations marking 1,160 years since Bulgaria’s Christianization.
Wrap-up RSV 421 Departs on Fourth Antarctic Voyage, BTA to Cover Expedition
Bulgaria’s naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) set sail from Varna on Friday on its fourth Antarctic expedition, with BTA once again sending a correspondent to cover the mission. The ship is expected to reach the Bulgarian
Photo Exhibition by Young People with Epilepsy Opens in Sofia
Emotions in Focus photo exhibition, created by young people with epilepsy, will open on November 10 at the Roslin Central Park Hotel in Sofia.
Culture Minister Calls for Unity, Resilience in Protecting Cultural Heritage at 43rd Session of UNESCO’s General Conference
UNESCO continues to be a cornerstone of multilateralism, dialogue, and international cooperation, said Culture Minister Marian Bachev during the opening of the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference, the Ministry of Culture reported on
Balkans
Serbian President Vucic Tells EU Ambassador His Term Will End Soon, Vows to Leave Good Impression
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told the European Union’s Ambassador to Belgrade, Andreas von Beckerath, that his mandate would end soon and that, until then, he would try to leave a good impression on the European community, including through the language he uses, Serbian media reported.
Brussels Report Serves as Roadmap for Serbia, Parliament Speaker Says
The President of Serbia's National Assembly, Ana Brnabic, said on Tuesday that the European Commission’s annual report on the country’s progress towards European integration is an extremely important document for Serbia. Quoted by Serbian media,
North Macedonia's PM Meets with European Council President
North Macedonia Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met European Council President Antionio Costa, the Prime Minister said on his official Facebook profile on Tuesday. "We discussed our country’s European path, the importance of preserving European values, and the support we are receiving in the integration process. We exchanged experiences and ideas on how to accelerate our progress and how to create better opportunities for citizens. Such meetings are of great importance as they confirm our commitment to the European perspective and strengthen cooperation with European partners," Mickoski wrote.
Burgas University Joins Project to Boost Earthquake Emergency Response in Black Sea Basin
A project on strengthening and promoting earthquake emergency response in the Black Sea Basin region was launched in Bucharest on Tuesday. The project, called SPEER-A, will be implemented under the 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, the Burgas State University (BSU) said.