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Socialist Party Leader Addresses Supporters in Pernik in First Campaign Event
Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Krum Zarkov addressed supporters in the western city of Pernik during what was the first campaign event of his party. "We need competent governance with a clear left-wing philosophy," he said. According to Zarkov,
TISP Leader in Q&A on Own TV as Party Opens Campaign
There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov appeared in a Q&A on his own 7/8 TV on Friday as his party opened its campaign for the April 19 elections. "In the next government, we need to be practical and think logically if TISP is part of a
Bulgarian Servicemen Return from NATO Non-Combat Mission in Iraq
Seven Bulgarian servicemen, who participated in NATO’s non-combat mission in Iraq, have returned to Bulgaria, the Defence Ministry said. They were welcomed by the Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov. Following the escalation of the conflict in
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Start Campaigning in Dobrich
Dobrich became the first city where the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition started campaigning for the April 19 parliamentary elections on Friday. Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, called for citizens’ democratic
Economy
Eurostat Forest Growth in EU Outpaces Harvesting
For forests to grow healthily, the amount of wood harvested or removed in a given year should be lower than the forest's natural growth rate (net annual increment). The difference between these 2 variables can serve as a proxy for sustainably
Bulgaria to Mark International Day of Forests with Its Timber Reserves on the Rise
March 21 marks the International Day of Forests. This year, the global focus is on the link between forests and the economy, highlighting their vital role in economic growth, job creation, and the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy, according to
First New Skoda Train for Bulgaria Unveiled at Sofia Central Railway Station
The first new Skoda train for Bulgaria was unveiled on Friday at Sofia Central Railway Station by caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov.
Consumer Organizations Comment Reasons for Inflated Electricity Bills
Representatives of consumer organizations commented on the possible reasons behind complaints about high electricity bills earlier this year. The issue was raised during a discussion organized by Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva on Friday.
Culture
At Opening Event in Varna, Sofia Film Fest Honors Actor Mihail Mutafov for Five-Decade Career in Theatre and Cinema
BTA, Singer Camellia Todorova Sign Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), represented by Director General Kiril Valchev, and singer Camellia Todorova signed a partnerhsip agreement at BTA's National Press Club in Sofia on Friday.
BTA Launches Section Dedicated to April 19 Snap Parliamentary Elections
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has launched a new section dedicated to news and announcements about the April 19 snap parliamentary elections on its Bulgarian-language website.
Bulgarian News Agency Building Facade Lit Green to Mark First Day of Spring
On the occasion of the first day of spring, the facade of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) building was illuminated in green on Thursday evening. At the beginning of 2025, BTA modernized its building, renovated and illuminated its facade, and ensured
Slaveykov House Hosts Launch of Anthology of Bulgarian Authors Living in UK
A collection titled, 26. A Brief Anthology of Contemporary Bulgarian Authors in the United Kingdom, compiled by literary critic Georgi N. Nikolov, was presented on Wednesday at the Petko and Pencho Slaveykov House Museum in Sofia, which is part of
Balkans
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
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.
Greek Road Approaching Bulgarian Border Closed Due to Landslides
Traffic on the main Komotini–Nymfaia road (A-23) in Northeastern Greece, which runs towards the border with Bulgaria, is currently closed in both directions due to serious damage to the road surface caused by heavy rainfall, landslides, and
Ombudsman Meets with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva held a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik, the Ombudsman’s press office announced on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Launches Border Checks Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus, Sheep Pox in Greece
All shipments of large and small ruminants, other cloven-hoofed animals, and pigs crossing Bulgaria’s southern border will undergo mandatory health inspections by order of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Executive Director (BFSA) Angel Mavrovski, BFSA