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European Parliament to Drop All References to "Macedonian Identity", "Macedonian Language" from Skopje's EU Progress Report

Organizers of 10th Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance Festival Present Results of Charity Initiative
Bulgaria
Meeting on school dropouts Education Minister Stresses Importance of Focusing on Preschoolers
Bulgaria’s Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev Thursday stressed the crucial importance of focusing on preschool children, especially those from vulnerable groups, before the new school year begins.
Minister Georgiev Participates in Presentation of Priorities of Danish Presidency of EU Council
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev took part in an event organized by PanEuropa Bulgaria and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark and the Diplomatic Institute to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at which the main priorities of the Danish Presidency for the next six months were presented, united under the motto "Strong Europe in a Changing World", said the press centre of the line ministry on Thursday-
Interior Ministry Has Repeatedly Dismissed Staff Unlawfully over the Years, Minister Mitov Says
Over the years, Interior Ministry staff have been repeatedly dismissed unlawfully, regardless of reports and evidence, simply to satisfy someone’s thirst for retribution in over 90% of cases, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov argued during a hearing before the National Assembly’s Internal Security and Public Order Committee on Thursday.
Meeting on school dropouts PM Zhelyazkov Announces Resumption of Regular Meetings of Coordination Unit on School Dropout Prevention Mechanism
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov Thursday announced the resumption of meetings of the coordination unit responsible for implementing the mechanism for the joint work of institutions on the coverage, inclusion and prevention of dropping out of the
Economy
Wizz Air to Operate Regular Flights from Varna to Milan Bergamo from September 16
Starting from September 16, Wizz Air will operate regular flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays from Varna to Milan Bergamo, the airline announced
Economic and Social Council Flags Wide Regional GDP Divide and Labour-Market Imbalances
The South-West region accounted for more than half of Bulgaria’s gross domestic product last year, whereas the North-West generated just over 6%, Economic and Social Council Chair Zornitsa Rusinova said on Wednesday.
Eurostat Slight Increase of Unemployment in Bulgaria and Euro Area in May, Stable in EU
The May 2025 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Bulgaria was 3.5%, up from 3.4% in April 2025 and down from 4% in May 2024.
Bulgaria’s Southwest Leads in Online Short-Term Accommodation Bookings as EU Sees Strong Growth in Q1 2025
Bulgaria’s Southwest region led the country in short-term accommodation bookings through online platforms in the last quarter of 2024, with 439,434 nights reserved, Eurostat reported on Wednesday.
Culture
First Kamdzhalov Festival to Be Held in the Valley of Roses
The inaugural Kamdzhalov Festival will take place on July 4, 5, and 6 at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex near the village of Skobelevo in central Bulgaria. The event is organized by the Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation in partnership with the host
Sofia Music Weeks Festival Closes with Brazilian Sunday
The Sofia Music Weeks festival closes its summer programme with a Brazilian Sunday. The event is on July 6 in the Sofia Philharmonic Chamber Hall, the organizers said.
Exhibition Presents Architectural Stories from Bulgarian Villages
The Houses and People audiovisual exhibition presents traditional rural houses and the emotional stories of their guardians, the Ruralheritage.bg platform reported. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, July 2, at the Espace Port A space in Sofia.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Hosts Anniversary Scientific Conference on Angelo Roncalli’s Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) organized an anniversary scientific conference titled "Monsignor Roncalli and His Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria (1925–1934)", held in the Prof. Marin Drinov Hall, BAS said on Tuesday.
Balkans


Mickoski, Opposition Trade Recriminations for "Erasure" of Macedonian Identity, Language from EU Report
UPDATED EU Enlargement Commissioner Sparks Outrage in North Macedonia over Identity Remarks
In North Macedonia, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos sparked an outrage over identity remarks. At a press conference following the Western Balkans leaders’ meeting on the Growth Plan, Marta Kos stated that “EU membership is the best way to
North Macedonia Battles Two Remaining Wildfires after Twenty Blazes Reported Tuesday
North Macedonia had two active wildfires on Wednesday, down from a total of 20 the previous day, the local Crisis Management Centre said. The fires were reported across the country, with only two remaining active on Wednesday.
Border Traffic Update
Traffic at Bulgarian all border checkpoints with neighbouring countries is light, the Border Police Directorate General at the Ministry of the Interior said on Monday morning.
Greek Prime Minister Meets European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration Magnus Brunner, at the Maximos Mansion, ERT reported on Monday. The two sides discussed the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum and particularly