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Belgrade National Theatre Actors Protest Proposed Ban on Political Expression Onstage

Bulgarian Woman of the Year: Nominations Iskra Boneva: Guardian of Cultural Heritage of Bulgaria in Latvia
Bulgaria
Justice Minister on Supreme Court of Cassation's Questioning Acting Prosecutor General's Legitimacy
Commenting on the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) refusal to initiate proceedings on requests filed by the acting Prosecutor General, Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev told reporters here on Friday that it is in the interest of the State to have an indisputable institutional framework.
UPDATED Interior Minister Describes Flooding in Elenite Village as "Insurmountable Disaster"
Speaking at a news briefing in the Elenite resort village on Friday, Bulgaria's Interior Minister Daniel Mitov described the flooding there as "an insurmountable disaster." "We must take all necessary measures to deal with the aftermath," he
Wrap-up UPDATED Reactions to Supreme Court of Cassation's Challenge to Legitimacy of Acting Prosecutor General
After the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) refused to initiate proceedings on requests filed by the acting Prosecutor General for the resumption of criminal proceedings on Thursday, pointing out that the requests were signed by acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, several notable figures and institutions reacted.
Investigators’ Chamber Challenges Supreme Court of Cassation's Rulings on Acting Prosecutor General Appointment
"The two rulings by separate panels of the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) run counter to the spirit of justice," the Chamber of Investigators in Bulgaria said Friday in response to the SCC’s decision that Borislav Sarafov cannot serve as acting
Economy
Bulgaria Explores Possibility for Building AI Gigafactory
We are exploring the possibility for building an artificial intelligence gigafactory in partnership with IBM and the European Commission, said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during a meeting with representatives of the American tech company IBM on Friday, quoted by the government’s information service.
President Radev Tells Turkiye's BGN that Bulgaria Has Interest in Maximizing Its Potential for Transporting Natgas to EU, Balkans
On Friday, President Rumen Radev received the management of the Turkish company BGN, said the President's Press Secretariat. During the meeting, the head of State expressed Bulgaria's interest in maximizing its potential for transporting natural gas
Bulgaria Approves Change in Conditions for State-Guaranteed Loan for Bulgaria-Serbia Gas Interconnector
The Council of Ministers Friday approved amendments to the terms of a state-guaranteed loan for the construction of the Bulgaria-Serbia Gas Interconnector. The loan agreement, worth nearly EUR 50 million, was signed on January 25, 2023, between
Council of Ministers decisions Dual-Use Innovations Receive New Government Backing
The government approved an amendment to the Research, Innovation, and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation Programme 2021-2027. Following a second round of the programme's mid-term review, two new measures have been added to support the
Culture
VP Iotova Praises Polish Ambassador Szymanski's Bird Photography Exhibition in Sofia
Attending the opening of a bird photography exhibition at the Polish Cultural Institute in Sofia on Thursday evening, Vice President Iliana Iotova said: “ For the first time, I see so much love poured into capturing not only Bulgarian nature, but also one of its most wonderful and beautiful elements - the birds that inhabit our country.”
Community Centre and Time Conference Held at Bulgaria’s National Library
A conference titled Community Centre and Time. Historical and Philosophic Aspects of the Beginning was held at the St St Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia on Thursday.
Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra Opens New Season with Symbolic Protest
Opening its season with a concert at Sofia's Bulgaria Hall on Wednesday evening, the musicians of the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra performed in bright yellow vests over their traditional black concert attire in sign of protest against poor conditions and pay.
Association of the Balkan News Agencies – Southeast Europe Begins Distributing News on Facebook
The Association of the Balkan News Agencies – Southeast Europe (ABNA-SE) will begin distributing daily news from its member agencies via its Facebook page on Wednesday. The social media posts link to the ABNA-SE website, where member agencies send selected leading news items from their news feeds in English every day.
Balkans
Snow Cover and Sub Zero Temperatures in Higher Parts of North Macedonia
The Republic of North Macedonia woke up to sub-zero temperatures and snow in the higher parts of the country. On Friday morning, the coldest temperature was -4C, measured at Popova Sapka peak, with 26 centimetres of snow.
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil Confers with Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens
As part of his visit to Thessaloniki for the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Theologia journal. Theology journal, Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil conferred with Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens, who also arrived in Thessaloniki for
Local Elections Campaign Begins in North Macedonia
As of September 29, the official election campaign for the local elections in North Macedonia has begun. The elections will be held on October 19, with a runoff on November 2. These are the eighth local elections since the country declared
Serbia’s Ruling Progressive Party Invited to EPP Talks Over Criticism of President Aleksandar Vucic
Leaders of Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) have been invited on October 22 to a meeting with the European People’s Party (EPP) following criticism of President Aleksandar Vucic by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), SNS Chair and former Prime Minister Milos Vucevic told K1 TV.