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Mandating Alliance for Rights and Freedoms Is Negative Sign from President - MECh Chair Vasilev
Radostin Vasilev, leader of the Morale, Unity, Honour (MECh) party, spoke to journalists in the corridors of Parliament on Thursday regarding the mandating of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (ARF) to nominate a prime minister-designate. Vasilev stated that the party sees this as a negative sign from the President.
UPDATED Waste-Collection Crisis To Be Resolved, Says Sofia Mayor Terziev
Sofia will cope with its waste-collection crisis, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said at a briefing at the Sofia Municipal Council on Thursday. He said problems affected four or five Sofia boroughs, while the other 19 had no issues.
Parliament Caps Interest on Student Loans at 3%
The National Assembly on Thursday adopted at first and second readings in a single sitting amendments to the Student and Doctoral-Candidate Loans Act to cap interest on such loans at three percentage points.
Election Law Changes Should Boost Turnout and Trust, Socialist MP Kiselova Says
In a television interview, BSP-United Left MP Nataliya Kiselova said Thursday that changes to election legislation should aim to increase voter turnout and public trust.
Economy
Outgoing Finance Minister Says Euro Adoption Process in Bulgaria Is Smooth and Lawful
The process of introducing the euro in Bulgaria is proceeding smoothly and in full compliance with the legal framework, said outgoing Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova in response to journalists’ questions during the validation ceremony of the
UniCredit, EIF Sign New EUR 445 Mln Guarantee Agreement Under InvestEU Programme
UniCredit and the European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, have signed a new guarantee agreement under the InvestEU programme, which will significantly increase support for micro, small and medium-sized
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria to Participate as Host Country under EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism
Bulgaria will participate as a host country under the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM), the Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday, following an invitation sent to the country by the European Commission’s (EC) Energy Directorate-General to express binding interest for 2026.
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents 2025 Annual Awards
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) presented part of its 2025 annual awards at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Chamber’s headquarters. A bronze statuette of Hermes by sculptor Stavri Kalinov, a plaque and a diploma were awarded.
Culture
Bulgarian News Agency Announces 2026 Internship Class from National Aprilov School
National Statistical Institute 84 Cinemas Operate in Various Locations Across Bulgaria in 2024
A total of 84 cinemas were operating in various locations across the country in 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on its website on Tuesday in honour of Film Makers’ Day. According to NSI, cinemas in Bulgaria continued to attract large audiences and fill theatres with interesting plots and emotional stories over the past year.
Bulgaria to Participate in Second Semi-Final of Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgaria will participate in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on May 14. On Monday, a draw was held to determine the order in which the participants will take the stage in this year's 70th anniversary edition of the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Trakia University Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and Trakia University in Stara Zagora have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen research, education, and innovation in Bulgaria, BAS said in a press release Monday. The signing, by BAS
Donka Angatscheva to Perform in Sofia with Bosendorfer Grand Piano
Pianist Donka Angatscheva will arrive in Sofia for her concert with the Sofia Philharmonic orchestra, accompanied by a Bosendorfer grand piano, the organizers said on Monday.
Balkans
Hardline Protesting Farmers Vote to Meet Prime Minister, Plans for Athens Tractor Rally on Hold
Hardline protesting farmers have voted to enter dialogue with the government and meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, putting plans for Athens tractor rallies on hold, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper said on Wednesday.
Eight-day Detention Measure for Man Suspected of Attacking Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje
The Basic Criminal Court in Skopje has ordered an eight-day detention measure for a 55-year-old man suspected of attacking the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje.
Serbian President Vucic Refuses to Meet European Parliament Delegation
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday that he does not want to meet representatives of a European Parliament (EP) delegation because they are “arriving uninvited” in Belgrade on January 22, Serbian media reported.
North Macedonia’s Prosecuting Magistracy Open Case over Damage to Bulgarian Embassy Entrance in Skopje
The prosecuting magistracy in North Macedonia has opened proceedings against a 55-year-old man suspected of damaging the glass of the entrance door of the Embassy of Bulgaria in Skopje.