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Progressive Bulgaria Representatives in Blagoevgrad Region Identify Unlocking Talented People's Potential as Key Goal
The Progressive Bulgaria coalition launched its election campaign in Gotse Delchev with the opening of its local office and the presentation of its candidates for MPs in Blagoevgrad's 1st multi-member constituency, the coalition said. The event was
TISP Identifies Preservation of Traditional Values, Reduction of Energy Costs for Citizens as Priorities, Deputy Leader Yordanov Says in Blagoevgrad
A focus of the election campaign and a main goal of There Is Such a People is the preservation of traditional values which primarily include the family and the protection of children, as well as protecting Bulgarians from illegal immigration, TISP deputy leader Toshko Yordanov said during the launch of the party's campaign in Blagoevgrad.
CC-DB Kicks Off Its Election Campaign in Sofia
The Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition kicked off its election campaign in Sofia, holding an event in the park adjacent to the National Palace of Culture. “We must eliminate corruption and abuses in the country—not with
Vazrazhdane Launches Its Election Campaign in Pernik, Puts Emphasis on Direct Communication with Citizens
Dimo Drenchev, an MP and top-of-the-list candidate of Vazrazhdane for Pernik's 14th multi-member constituency, announced the start of the party’s election campaign in the city. He said a 360-degree video platform has been set up for residents,
Economy
Wrap-up Meeting Addresses Surge in Complaints over High Household Electricity Bills
A meeting on Monday discussed measures to address complaints about high household electricity bills for December and January, which triggered protests in several major cities, alongside demands for compensation. It was hosted by the Ombudsman and
Eurostat Forest Growth in EU Outpaces Harvesting
For forests to grow healthily, the amount of wood harvested or removed in a given year should be lower than the forest's natural growth rate (net annual increment). The difference between these 2 variables can serve as a proxy for sustainably
Bulgaria to Mark International Day of Forests with Its Timber Reserves on the Rise
March 21 marks the International Day of Forests. This year, the global focus is on the link between forests and the economy, highlighting their vital role in economic growth, job creation, and the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy, according to
First New Skoda Train for Bulgaria Unveiled at Sofia Central Railway Station
The first new Skoda train for Bulgaria was unveiled on Friday at Sofia Central Railway Station by caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov.
Culture
BTA Conference on 150th Anniversary of April Uprising in Veliko Tarnovo Turns into Conversation about Today's Bulgaria, Says Moderator
Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Recalls Historical Reason for Town Holiday on March 22
Veliko Tarnovo celebrates its holiday on March 22, as that is when Tsar Ivan Asen II won the Battle of Klokotnitsa, after which the the Holy Forty Martyrs Church was constructed, Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Organizing National Celebration of 150th Anniversary of April Uprising Long Overdue - Regional History Museum Director
Organizing a national celebration of the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising is long overdue, Veliko Tarnovo Regional History Museum Director Dr. Ivan Tsarov said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Veliko Tarnovo Regional Governor: It Is Important to Think about What It Means to Be a Patriot
Veliko Tarnovo Regional Governor Valentin Mihaylov stated Sunday that it is important to think about what it means to be a patriot and how Bulgarians preserve memory without allowing it to be held hostage by political passions. He participated in a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo.
No Town in Bulgaria Celebrates Its Holiday as Veliko Tarnovo, Says Historian of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
There is no other town in Bulgaria that celebrates its holiday on such a large scale and with such patriotism as Veliko Tarnovo does, Corresponding Member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Prof. Atanas Semov said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Balkans
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Road to Santorini Ferry Port Closes After Landslide
A landslide closed the road to Athinios, Santorini’s main ferry port, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns ahead of Easter, ERT said on Friday.
Greek Road Approaching Bulgarian Border Closed Due to Landslides
Traffic on the main Komotini–Nymfaia road (A-23) in Northeastern Greece, which runs towards the border with Bulgaria, is currently closed in both directions due to serious damage to the road surface caused by heavy rainfall, landslides, and
Ombudsman Meets with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva held a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik, the Ombudsman’s press office announced on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Launches Border Checks Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus, Sheep Pox in Greece
All shipments of large and small ruminants, other cloven-hoofed animals, and pigs crossing Bulgaria’s southern border will undergo mandatory health inspections by order of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Executive Director (BFSA) Angel Mavrovski, BFSA