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Svishtov Municipality Takes Emergency Measures Amid Water Crisis
Svishtov Municipality is taking emergency measures and beginning construction of an emergency water main due to prolonged drought and a dramatic decline in local water reserves, Mayor Gencho Genchev said on Tuesday. The critically low level of the
Turkish Interior Minister's visit UPDATED Bulgaria, Turkiye to Cooperate in Combating Youth Crime
Bulgaria and Turkiye will cooperate in combating crimes committed by young people, Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Tuesday. He and Turkiye's Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci, who is visiting Bulgaria, made joint statements to the media.
Vazrazhdane Party Alerts Prosecution Service Due to Illegal Construction in Baba Alino
Vazrazhdane filed a new complaint with the prosecution service regarding illegal construction in Baba Alino, on the Black Sea, the party's press service reported on Tuesday.
Media Review: August 11
Media Review: August 11
Economy
Robotics Strategy Forum 2026 Will Take Place at Sofia Tech Park
The eighth edition of the Robotics Strategy Forum 2026 will take place on September 10 at Sofia Tech Park. The forum brings together Bulgaria’s industrial, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, engineering and technology sectors, the Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovation (PARAi), one of the event’s organizers, said.
Consumer Protection Commission Carried Out over 14,500 Inspections During Dual Price Period
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has carried out a total of 14,535 inspections during the one-year period of mandatory dual price display from August 8, 2025 to August 8, 2026, the commission reported on Monday.
Innovation Minister Attends Closing Ceremony of International AI Olympiad in Astana
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev attended the closing ceremony of the third International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held between August 2 and 8 in Astana, the Ministry said on Monday.
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Switches to Euro-Only Price Display
Financial instrument prices and market turnover data are now displayed only in euros, the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) said on Monday.
Culture
German Ambassador Visits Archaeological Excavations at Tell Nenova near Nova Zagora
German Ambassador to Bulgaria Irene Maria Plank has visited the archaeological excavations at the prehistoric settlement mound of Tell Nenova near the village of Konyovo in Nova Zagora Municipality, the municipal administration said. The visit was
Culture Ministry to Explore Reviving International Ballet Competition in Varna
Bulgaria’s Culture Ministry will establish a working group to explore how the International Ballet Competition in Varna can be restored, Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said at a press conference in the seaside city on Monday.
Days of Puppets Festival Opens in Burgas
The 13th International Open-Air Puppet Festival opened in Burgas on Monday and will take place until August 14, organizers from the Burgas State Puppet Theatre said.
Bansko Jazz Academy Concludes with Concert in City Park
This year’s Bansko Jazz Academy came to a close on Sunday with a concert in the city park, as part of the programme of the Bansko Jazz Festival.
Balkans
BTA exclusive Croatia Tourism Revenues Up due to Higher Prices, Last-Minute Bookings Prevail
Tourism revenues in Croatia rose in July, driven by higher prices, while overnight stays showed no year-on-year increase. More than 1.1 million tourists are currently in the country, Croatian national broadcaster HRT said on Monday.
Code Red for Risk of Fires Issued in North Macedonia, Local Media Report
Most of the time the fires break out in places with lots of dry grass and agricultural waste. Setting the dry grass on fire, whether intentionally or accidentally, can easily turn a small fire into an intense wildfire due to the drought and the high temperatures.
Greek Authorities Use Drones to Ensure Free Access to Beaches
Greek authorities are using drones to monitor whether citizens have free access to beaches, public broadcaster ERT reported on Friday.
Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova Launch Joint Wine Promotion Initiative
Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova are launching a large-scale joint presentation of their wines on the international stage under the common motto "Treasures of the East", the organizers from Vinul.ro, Romania’s longest-running specialist wine publication, told BTA on Wednesday.