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Caretaker Agriculture Minister Hristanov Warns of Animal Waste Gaps
Inspections by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food found serious gaps in animal waste management, caretaker Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Hristanov said on Saturday.
Former Supreme Administrative Court Chair Cholakov Denies Bribery Accusations
Former Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) chair Georgi Cholakov denied holding conversations with an alleged intermediary involved in arranging court decisions in exchange for bribes of hundreds of thousands of euro, quoted by SAC's press centre on Friday evening. His comments came in response to earlier statement by Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chairs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov that they had submitted an alert to the prosecution service concerning a journalistic investigation by BIRD alleging recordings of such conversations.
BAS Chair Meets Algerian Ambassador to Boost Scientific Cooperation
The Chair of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, met on Friday with Algeria’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Asma Babouche, the Academy’s press service reported. During the meeting, held at the Academy, the two
Deputy Foreign Minister Naydenov Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador Chaudhry
During the meeting, the Bulgarian side welcomed Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts aimed at achieving a lasting and sustainable agreement on the crisis in the Middle East.
Economy
Mostly Bulgarian Tourists Choose Ismena SPA Complex in Devin
Outdoor thermal soaking pools filled with hot mineral water are among the newest relaxation features at Ismena SPA Complex, its manager Polina Boneva told BTA. These are the first and only open-air mineral soaking pools in Devin, operating
Katarino SPA Hotel in Razlog Reports Strong Interest from Visitors from Israel, Greece, Romania, North Macedonia
Petar Zahov, General Manager of the Katarino SPA Hotel in Razlog, reported strong interest from visitors from Israel, Greece, Romania, and North Macedonia. He added that while the hotel’s main clientele remains Bulgarian, there is also demand from
Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel Varna Welcomes Guests with Fully Renovated Thermal Zone
Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel Varna is now welcoming guests with a renovated thermal zone, the hotel’s manager Vanya Atanasova told BTA. She said that the flooring, air conditioning, and ventilation systems have been replaced, while all facilities have been
Amusement Park Among New Features at Grand Hotel Therme in Village of Banya
Grand Hotel Therme in the village of Banya attracts visitors with healing mineral water and fresh mountain air. The hotel complex features numerous pools and thermal facilities, and covers a total area of over 6,000 sq. m. Pulse Therme Banya is the largest spa centre in Bulgaria, hotel management told BTA.
Culture
Sixteenth Sofia Paper Art Fest to Be Held Under Motto "Beyond the Surface"
The 16th edition of Sofia Paper Art Fest will be held under the motto "Beyond the Surface". It will open on April 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Palace of Culture (NDK). The forum will run until May 16 and is part of the 23rd edition programme of the Salon of the Arts, the festival team announced.
Exhibition Marking 150 Years Since April Uprising Opens at National Museum of History
The exhibition “150 Years of the April Uprising: Stories and Narratives of a Heroic Era” was opened at the National Museum of History on Wednesday, on the date when the insurgents’ flag, sewn by Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna
Culture Minister Stresses Importance of Exhibitions Such as "150 Years of April Uprising: Stories and Narratives of Heroic Era"
Speaking to the Bulgarian News Agency on Wednesday, caretaker Culture Minister Nayden Todorov commented on the exhibition “150 Years of the April Uprising: Stories and Narratives of a Heroic Era,” which opened at the National History Museum earlier
Egyptian Cults around the Black Sea Exhibition Opens in Cairo to Mark Bulgaria-Egypt Diplomatic Anniversary
The exhibition “Egyptian Cults around the Black Sea” was unveiled at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo to mark the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Egypt. Museum Director Eltayeb Abbas said
Balkans
Serbian President: EU Undoubtedly Supports Belgrade University Rector More than Head of State
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that there is no doubt that the EU supports the University of Belgrade Rector, Prof. Vladan Dokic, who recently announced that he would be willing to run for president.
North Macedonia's SDSM Proposes Expanding Dual Citizenship Ban from MPs to Entire Cabinet
The opposition SDSM party has submitted draft amendments to North Macedonia’s Government Act, proposing that the ban on holding dual citizenship apply not only to MPs, as proposed by the ruling VMRO-DPMNE, but to the entire government. In a Facebook
Bulgaria-Funded School Inaugurated in Turkiye’s Hatay Province
A school built with donations from Bulgaria was inaugurated in a ceremony in Turkiye’s Hatay Province on Wednesday. The school is named after the founder of the Republic of Turkiye, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The school has a total area of 780 square
North Macedonia's Government Takes Steps to Abolish Legislation Introducing Caretaker Cabinets in Pre-Election Periods
The government of North Macedonia is taking steps to amend the Government Act abolishing the part introducing caretaker cabinets that administer the country in pre-election periods, the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) said in a statement on Tuesday. The party claimed it was not consulted about the planned amendments.