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April 19 snap elections Varna Regional Court Suspends Criminal Proceedings in Case against Mayor Kotsev
Consumer Watchdog Reports Sharp Increase in Wholesale Fuel Prices
Preliminary data indicate a rapid increase in wholesale fuel prices, Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) Chair Rosen Karadimov told journalists on Tuesday after a meeting with President Iliana Iotova, where they discussed possible
Roadside Assistance Sector Employees Protest in Sofia
Employees in the roadside assistance sector protested on Tuesday against the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA).
April 19 snap elections CEC Plans Audio Candidate Lists to Assist Visually Impaired Voters
The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced plans to create audio files of candidate lists to assist visually impaired voters, as part of decisions adopted on Tuesday regarding voting arrangements for people with disabilities. CEC Deputy Chair
Meteorology and Hydrology Institute Keeps Us Updated on Climate and Environmental Changes, Says Minister
Caretaker Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov Tuesday said the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) deals with data and facts, and what it does is extremely important.
Economy
Bulgaria’s Credit Rating at Record High, Upgrade May Be Delayed, Expert Says
Senior researcher Petar Ganev from the Institute for Market Economics (IME) said that Bulgaria’s credit rating is currently at its highest level since records began, but its next upgrade may be delayed due to the absence of a regular government.
Gas Price Shock on European Markets Will Not Reach Bulgaria Before July, Regulator Says
Bulgarian consumers will not feel the rise in the price of natural gas on European exchanges until July, it emerged during an open-door meeting of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) on Tuesday. The meeting discussed a proposal by
Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency to Unveil Project Boosting Exports, Competitiveness
The Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises will announce on Tuesday the launch of a new project aimed at increasing the export potential and internationalization of Bulgarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). This will take place at a press conference in the building of the Ministry of Innovation and Growth at 3:30 p.m as announced by the agency.
SamElyon SPA Complex Near Samokov Turns Movement into Non-prescription Medicine
The SamElyon SPA Complex near Samokov is developing a new model combining SPA services, recovery, and active tourism, Sports and Wellness Director Aleksandar Gruev told BTA. The hotel complex offers classical holidays with SPA services
Culture
Bulgarian Astronomers Discover New Super-Earth
The Bulgarian exoplanet research team of the EXO-RESTART project at the Department of Astronomy at St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia's Faculty of Physics has a major contribution to a new scientific publication, reporting of a newly
Trio of Petar Slavov, Hristo Yotsov, Miroslav Turiyski to Perform at Plovdiv Jazz Fest
A concert by the trio of Petar Slavov, Hristo Yotsov and Miroslav Turiyski is part of the program of the spring edition of Plovdiv Jazz Fest. They will perform at Bee Bop Cafe on Tuesday, the organizers announced. The program of the music festival on Tuesday, March 24, also includes a workshop with Mike Stern and Lenny Stern (guitar and improvisational music).
National Board of Tourism to Mark 20th Anniversary with Series of Events
The National Board of Tourism (NBT) will mark its twentieth anniversary with a series of events. The anniversary initiative is titled “The 4 Keys to Sustainable Tourism – Culture, Nature, Food and Innovation” and will be carried out in partnership
Graduating Class of Cadets from National Military University to Be Named April in Honour of April Uprising
The graduating class of cadets of the National Military University in 2026 will bear the name "April" in honor of the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, Brigadier General Stancho Kaykov, Commandant of the Vasil Levski National Military University, said during a conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising at the BTA National Press Club here on Sunday.
Balkans
Corinth Canal in Southern Greece to Reopen to Light Shipping in July
The Corinth Canal in southern Greece is expected to reopen to light shipping in July, following more than seven months of shoreline reinforcement work and the removal of tonnes of soil and rocks, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper reported on March 20, citing information from officials.
Study Suggests Turkiye Could Split in Two over Millions of Years, No Immediate Risk of Major Earthquake
Turkiye could eventually be split into two due to seismic activity, according to findings from a three-year study led by Prof. Senol Hakan Kutoglu of Bulent Ecevit University in Zonguldak, as cited by the online outlet Haberler. Radar-based data
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Fighter jets, helicopters, and military transport aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force have flown over Athens as part of preparations for the country’s Independence Day parade on March 25. Local media reported that Rafale fighter jets, upgraded F-16
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.