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Media Review: December 11
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Velichie Leader Says People “Do Not Want Things to Continue This Way”
People no longer want things to continue this way, Velichie Floor Leader Ivelin Mihaylov told journalists as he entered Parliament on Thursday. He said that after Wednesday’s protest, political parties should rethink their positions. The
President on Wednesday's Anti-government Protests: "People Got ahead of Parliament and Voted No Confidence in Cabinet"
In a Facebook post on Wednesday night, President Rumen Radev commented on the large-scale protests demanding the Government's resignation across the country. "The people got ahead of Parliament and voted no confidence in the Cabinet tonight
Stranded Tanker Kairos to Be Anchored in Burgas Bay, as It Cannot Enter Port - Maritime Administration Directorate Head
Speaking to the Bulgarian News Agency on Wednesday, Captain Zhivko Petrov, Director of the Maritime Administration Directorate in Burgas, said that the tanker Kairos, which ran aground off the coast of Ahtopol last week will be anchored in Burgas
Economy
Bulgaria Bans Sturgeon Fishing in Danube and Black Sea
An indefinite ban on fishing for sturgeon species in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River and the Black Sea has been introduced by the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, effective from January 1, 2026, as announced in a press release by the Ministry of Environment and Water on Wednesday. This order, issued by the Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov and Minister of Agriculture and Food, Georgi Takhov is to be published in the State Gazette.
Wrap-up Experts Call for Clear Fiscal Direction, Stronger Business Role at Sofia Forum
A roundtable on the fiscal policy and economic vision of Bulgaria as a future eurozone member brought together representatives of the business community, economists and financial expert.
Institute for Market Economics Calls for Shift in Fiscal Course Ahead of Eurozone Entry
Senior Research Fellow Petar Ganev of the Institute for Market Economics (IME) underlined the need to reverse the budget trajectory in order for Bulgaria to be successful as a model within the euro area.
Employers Association Calls for Stronger Role of Business Community in Budget and Policy Debate
At a roundtable on the fiscal policy and economic vision of Bulgaria as a future eurozone member, held in Sofia on Friday, Ilia Krastev, rotating Chair of the Bulgarian Employers Association Innovative Technologies (BRAIT), said that the business
Culture
BTA Develops New System to Organize Information on Road Incidents, Traffic Conditions in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is developing a new system for organizing information on road incidents and traffic conditions in Bulgaria, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev told a meeting of the Board of the National Association of Chairpersons of Municipal Councils in Bulgaria.
National Library Director Highlights Need of Storage Facility Modernization on Institution's 147th Anniversary
National Library Director Kalina Ivanova highlighted the modernization of the storage facilities as one of the most urgent tasks facing the institution. On Wednesday, the National Library celebrated its 147th anniversary.
Head of BTA Calls for Completing Construction of National Library on Library's 147th Anniversary
Speaking at the celebrations dedicated to Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library's 147th anniversary here on Wednesday, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that completing the constructions on the building hosting the library should be finished hopefully by the institution's 150th anniversary.
Valley of Thracian Kings Archaeological Complex Reports Increased Attendance in 2025
The Valley of Thracian Kings archaeological complex Tuesday reported a higher attendance figures, a broader age range of visitors, and increased recognition within the country in 2025.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Draft Memorandum on Electronic Data Exchange between Bulgaria's, North Macedonia's Customs Authorities
The Government has approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding on electronic data exchange between the Customs Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM), the Bulgarian Cabinet's press service said here on Wednesday.
Serbia and Republic of Cyprus Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
Serbia and the Republic of Cyprus have signed an agreement on Wednesday that will further contribute to the development of defence cooperation between the two countries, the Tanjug news agency reported. During an official visit to the Republic of
Serbia’s Fuel Supplies to Be Secured by Hungary, North Macedonia - Serbian Association of Employers Honorary President
Nebojsa Atanackovic, Honorary President of Serbian Association of Employers, has said that part of Serbia’s fuel supplies will soon be arriving from the south via North Macedonia, while the rest - likely the larger share - will come from the north, mainly from Hungary, Serbian national broadcaster RTS reported.
Protest Demanding Romanian Environment Minister Buzoianu's Resignation Held in Bucharest
A protest demanding the resignation of Romanian Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu was held in Bucharest on Tuesday, local media outlets reported. The demonstration, organized by the Social Liberal Humanist Party (PUSL), took place outside the