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Bulgarian Ambassador to Indonesia Discusses Cooperation Opportunities with West Nusa Tenggara Province Governor
BTA interview Singer-Songwriter Menea: Performing in Bulgaria Helps Me Forge My Own Connection to the Country
EUR 200 Mln Starcom Holding Bond Issue Begins Dual Trading on Bulgarian and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges
Burgas Mayor, BNT Director General Outline Next Steps in Preparations for Eurovision 2027
Bulgaria
Media Review: August 17
POLITICS On bTV's morning show, former foreign affairs minister Nadezhda Neynsky said Bulgaria was losing its foreign policy influence due to inconsistent actions. According to her, Prime Minister Rumen Radev's governance programme fails to provide
New Varna Water Utility Management Will Find Technical Solution to Cut Off Water to Illegal Buildings in Baba Alino - Regional Minister
With the new management of the Varna water utility, a technical solution will be found to cut off the water supply to buildings constructed illegally in the Baba Alino locality, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said in
Agriculture Ministry Launches Nationwide Inspections of Agricultural Land, Forests
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is launching nationwide inspections starting on Monday to check compliance with legal requirements for activities affecting agricultural land and forest areas, the Ministry said here on Monday.
Italian Military Convoys to Move from Greek Border to Novo Selo Training Range through August 21
Convoys carrying equipment of the Italian Armed Forces, which are to take part in an exercise, will periodically move along the route from the Bulgarian border with Greece to the Novo Selo training range from Monday, August 17, until Friday, August
Economy
National Statistical Institute Agricultural Producer Prices in Bulgaria Rise 1% on Annual Basis in Q2 of 2026
Trips by Bulgarians Abroad Rise 8.8% in February 2026, Foreign Visits to Bulgaria Up 4.5% Year-on-Year, NSI Says
Trips by Bulgarian citizens abroad reached 585,800 in February 2026, an increase of 8.8% compared with February 2025, according to final data released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI). An increase was recorded across all monitored travel purposes.
Upcoming Sofia to Host Asia Motor Show in October
Sofia's Intern Expo Center will host the inaugural Asia Motor Show between October 22 and 26, the organizers reported. The forum dedicated to the Asian automotive industry will bring together over 20 leading car and motorcycle brands
Michelin-Listed Sea Sense Hotel in Sozopol Adds New Relaxation Area
A brand-new relaxation area has been added to Sea Sense Boutique Hotel in Sozopol, further enhancing the hotel’s concept of peace and privacy. The property is the second hotel in the seaside town to be included in the list of recommended hotels in the Michelin Guide.
Inspectorate Finds Large Amounts of Waste Stored Improperly at Sofia Waste Treatment Plant
Large amounts of waste have been stored in breach of requirements at Sofia Municipality's waste treatment plant, a follow-up inspection by the Sofia Regional Environment and Water Inspectorate (RIEW) has found.
Culture
Sandra Blajeva's Exhibition "Identity in Age of AI" to Be Displayed in Sofia This Autumn
Artist Sandra Blazheva's exhibition "Identity in the Age of AI" will be on view from September 24 to October 15 at the Rivoli Gallery in Sofia, the hosts said.
BTA Launches Eurovision Burgas 2027 News Section
Eurovision Burgas 2027 is BTA’s new section for news about the song contest. It will be part of the Knowledge and Culture (LIK) news service and will use the hashtag #EurovisionBurgas2027.
Eurovision 2027 GERB Leader: Let Us Not Turn Eurovision into Another Reason for Division
Let us not turn Eurovision into yet another reason for division, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in a video posted on Facebook, commenting on being chosen to host next year's song contest.
Sofia Planning Event-Rich Week for Eurovision 2027, Mayor Terziev Says
Approached for comment on Burgas getting selected over Sofia to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said that the most important thing is how Bulgaria presents itself as a country.
Balkans
Bulgarian MEPs Alert EU Leaders to North Macedonia's Denial of Medical Treatment to Bulgarian Citizen
Bulgarian MEPs have issued an urgent joint appeal to the leadership of the European Union, highlighting what they describe as alarming violations of human rights and the rule of law in the case of 22-year-old Iva Mihailova, who holds dual Bulgarian
Turkish Transport Minister: Bulgarian, Turkish Companies to Participate in Construction of Black Sea Motorway
Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu told BTA that both Turkish and Bulgarian companies and specialists would be participating in the upcoming construction of the Black Sea motorway between Varna and Burgas. Minister
Greek Town of Dimotika Opens Rose Garden, Celebrating Ties with Kazanlak
A public space called Rose Garden was officially opened in the Greek town of Dimotika on Tuesday, the Kazanlak Municipality said.
BTA exclusive Croatia Tourism Revenues Up due to Higher Prices, Last-Minute Bookings Prevail
Tourism revenues in Croatia rose in July, driven by higher prices, while overnight stays showed no year-on-year increase. More than 1.1 million tourists are currently in the country, Croatian national broadcaster HRT said on Monday.