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April 19 snap elections Election Authority Set on Preventing Replacement of Section Commission Members after Appointment
Government Representatives, Sofia Mayor Do Not Meet with Public Transport Workers Demanding Higher Wages
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, caretaker Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski and Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev did not meet employees of Sofia's urban transport on Wednesday after the Federation of Transport Unions of the Confederation of
Prosecution on Petrohan Case: Gathered Evidence Does Not Change Conclusion of No Outsiders at Crime Scene
The evidence gathered does not change the conclusion that there was no foreign presence, no outsiders at either of the crime scenes, said Sofia Deputy Appellate Prosecutor Nataliya Nikolova on Wednesday at a news conference.
Prosecutors Chamber Must Rule on Merits Regarding Acting Prosecutor General, Justice Minister Says
"In my opinion, there should be a ruling on the merits so as to end this grave crisis of the rule of law," said Bulgarian caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov.
Media Review: March 11
JUSTICE Capital: A major controversy has erupted in Bulgaria after the prosecution office revealed details of an investigation into European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva, following her announcement that she was willing to testify about alleged ties
Economy
Analysis Shows 25% Rise in Fuel Prices Could Increase Budget Deficit to 3.6% of GDP
The analysis is studying the potential effects on the Bulgarian economy of the sharp rise in crude oil prices provoked by the military escalation in the Middle East.
Lidl Cuts down Fruit and vegetable Waste by 400+ T with New Product
More than 400 tonnes of fruit and vegetables have been "saved" in eight months through a new product introduced by Lidl, the retailer told BTA for its EU Lex BG project. The company commented on the issue of food waste in connection with a new
Energy Minister Traikov Takes Part in Second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris
Caretaker Energy Minister Traicho Traikov took part in the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on Tuesday, Traikov's Ministry said.
Banking Union Still Awaits Final Pillar as EU Pushes Deeper Integration
More than a decade after its creation, the Banking Union remains one of the European Union’s main projects for deeper economic and financial integration.
Culture
Discussion on “Satire in Post-1989 Europe” Held As Part of Bulgarian Stand Programme at London Book Fair
Sofia University Hosts Boris Dimovski's Cartoons Exhibition
Sofia University will host an exhibition of cartoons and the presentation of the collection A Time to Cry, A Time to Laugh, with illustrated aphorisms by Boris Dimovski.
Gabrovo to Host 10th Solo Act International Festival of Monodrama
The 10th Solo Act International Festival of Monodrama will be held from April 21 to 26 in Gabrovo. The programme of the festival was presented by Gabrovo Drama Theatre Director Petko Koychev and the playwright and festival selector Emilia Ilieva at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in Gabrovo on Thursday.
French Sculptor Mateo Mornar Presents First Exhibition in Bulgaria
French sculptor Mateo Mornar is visiting Bulgaria for the first time, presenting an exhibition of bronze sculptures at Gallery 33 in Varna. The exhibition, titled “Monaco in Varna”, will be on display until March 14. Mornar was born in Croatia and
Sozopol Signs Memorandum of Cooperation for Protection, Promotion of Local Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sozopol Municipality signed a Memorandum of Cooperation for the Protection and Promotion of Local Intangible Cultural Heritage with the Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO Association, the municipal press centre said on Thursday.
Balkans
Serbian Deputy PM Dacic Discharged from Hospital After a Two-Week Admission
After a two-week stay, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Ivica Dacic was discharged from the Pulmonology Department at the Clinical Center in Belgrade, Tanjug reported. Dacic, who had been hospitalized since February 25,
Far-Right Alliance for the Union of Romanians Enjoys Highest Voter Support - Poll
The far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) would be the most supported party among Romanian voters in potential parliamentary elections, although its popularity has declined slightly, according to a poll by the INSCOP polling agency released on Monday.
Courtroom Dispute Halts Opening Hearing in Suspended Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Trial
The trial of suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on charges of leading a criminal group and corruption opened in Silivri but was quickly adjourned after tensions erupted in the courtroom, TRT Haber said on Monday.
Aristotle University First in Greece to Roll Out Digital European Student Card
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki became the first university in Greece to roll out the digital European Student Card, Greek public broadcaster ERT said on Monday. More than 4,500 students have already obtained it.