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North Macedonia’s PM: No Unconditional Constitutional Changes without Guarantees from Bulgaria and EU

Photo Exhibition and Book on Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Presented in Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo
Bulgaria
Trade Unions Confederation President: Bulgaria Facing Most Difficult Budget in Recent Decades, Sustainability of Government Imperative
The sustainability of the government is more than imperative, especially at a time when the country is facing the most difficult budget in recent decades, Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria President Plamen Dimitrov said on Friday in Pernik.
Interior Minister Keeps His Office, Pazardzhik Police Chief Is Fired after Local Elections
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said here Friday that his resignation from the government is not on the agenda. "[GERB leader] Boyko Borissov did not request my resignation and the matter is not currently under consideration," he told the press after
The Weather on October 18-19
October 18 Mostly cloudy, rain in many places. Temporary cloud scatter during the day in the southern parts of the country. Light west-northwesterly wind. Lows: between 8C and 13C, in Sofia about 9C. Highs: between 14C and 19C, in Sofia about
Media Review: October 17
The Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and all major TV channels' report on Parliament's third consecutive day of failing to convene due to lack of quorum.
Economy
Foreign Direct Investment in Bulgaria Falls by 11% to BGN 1.5 Billion at End August, According to Bulgarian National Bank Data
Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria at the end of August 2025 recorded a positive value of EUR 1,537.1 million, according to preliminary data released by Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on Friday.
Over 13,000 Young Bulgarians Drop Out of Education for Financial Reasons, NSI Survey Shows
A total of 42,800 young Bulgarians aged 15 to 34 have left or interrupted their education, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The survey, part of the 2024 Labour Force Survey module Young People in the Labour Market, reveals that 3.5% of respondents in this age group had begun but not completed a degree or professional qualification.
Currency Conversion, Sanctions for Trader Violations, Prices Discussed at Euro Information Meeting in Four Towns
An information meeting was also scheduled in Rudozem, but it did not take place due to lack of organization.
Ministers Discuss Accelerating Transport Connectivity in SE Europe at Sofia Conference
The event forms part of Sofia's Presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). Transport ministers from Ankara, Athens and Pristina attended the conference, as did state secretaries from Bucharest, Belgrade, Skopje and Podgorica.
Culture
Bansko Film Fest to Present 83 Film Premieres from November 19 to 23
The Bansko Film Fest in 2025 will present 83 premieres from over 40 countries, the festival organizers said on Friday. The forum will be held from November 19 to 23 at ten locations in the mountain resort of Bansko.
University of Mining and Geology Marks Patron Saint's Day
The St Ivan Rilski University of Mining and Geology marked its patron saint's day on Thursday with solemn celebrations and a traditional welcoming of first-year students into the guild of miners and geologists.
Book on 125 years of BTA's news writing BTA Anniversary Book "Chronicles Bulgaria's, World's 20th Century", English Version Writer Says
At the press-launch here on Wednesday of a book in English titled 125 Years Bulgarian News Agency. The Real News. Stories on File: 1989–2023, Lyubomir Gigov, who produced the English version of the publication, shared his observations about the text and his nearly year-long work on this project.
Book on 125 years of BTA's news writing Ivo Indzhev: My Time Was Panayot Denev’s Time Too, Because We Were a Team
“The time of Ivo Indzhev was also the time of Panayot Denev, because we were a team. I’d even say that during that time- before the era shaped by Panayot Denev’s rules—we were the ones breaking the old rules. There are witnesses here who can attest
Balkans
Turkish Customs at Kapikule Border Checkpoint Seize 36,18 kg of Cocaine in Vehicle Entering from Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo
Turkish customs at the Kapikule border checkpoint near Edirne seized 36,18 kg of cocaine in a pickup truck entering Turkiye from the Bulgarian Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint.
Slovak President in Skopje: EU Enlargement to Western Balkans Boosts European Stability
The enlargement of the European Union to include the Western Balkans is a way to strengthen stability across Europe, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said during his official visit to the Republic of North Macedonia.
Public Prosecutor’s Office Shuts Down Two Care Homes in Skopje, Two Arrested for Inhumane Treatment of Residents
Two individuals have been detained for "inhumane and degrading treatment of elderly people" in North Macedonia, after the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Skopje launched an investigation against the owners and managers of two private care homes, the
Deputy Foreign Minister Shekerletova Attends Launch of Western Balkan Cultural Project at Foreign Ministry
Speaking at the launch of a project titled "Rethinking Cultural Cooperation in the Western Balkans" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova said that cultural diplomacy can strengthen trust, inspire partnerships, and build lasting friendships in times of rapid political change by promoting common values such as peace, freedom, democracy, and prosperity.