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Kranevo Central Beach Receives Blue Flag Award for First Time
Kranevo Central Beach has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Beach operator Tihomir Tsvetkov told BTA that his team has consistently worked over the years to maintain high standards of service, cleanliness of the
Varna Port Karantinata Receives Blue Flag Award for First Time
Karantinata, a port in the Varna region, has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Lyudmila Todorova of Port Karantinata told BTA that the initiative to apply for the distinction came from the port's director,
Forest Beach - Chernomorets Hut near Varna Welcomes Visitors with Eco-Friendly Facilities
Forest Beach - Chernomorets Hut, a beach near Varna that has been awarded the Blue Flag eco-label for four consecutive years, welcomes visitors with umbrellas, walkways and facilities made entirely from environmentally friendly natural materials,
UPDATED 32 Illegal Migrants Detained by Border Police in Burgas
A total of 32 illegal migrants and their driver were detained at the Poda checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Burgas, on the Black Sea, on Saturday evening, Border Police General Directorate Director Anton Zlatanov told BTA on Sunday.
Economy
Tourism Committee Chair Meets with National Tourism Board Representatives
At the initiative of parliamentary Tourism Committee Chair Rositsa Kirova, the first working meeting with representatives of the National Tourism Board (NTB) was held, GERB's press centre reported on Friday.
Wrap up 5th Balkan Business Forum Brings Together Business Leaders, Institutions in Bansko
The 5th Balkan Business Forum took place in Bansko on Friday, bringing together representatives of businesses, industry and institutions.
Retail Chains Probed for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices against Farm Producers, Suppliers
Bulgaria's Commission on Protection of Competition is launching a preliminary enquiry into pressure allegedly exerted on fruit and vegetable producers and suppliers by retail chains to lower purchase prices in connection with the Government's Care Basket Initiative.
Eurostat Bulgaria Ranks Last in EU for Business Use of Social Media in 2025
Only 41.5% of Bulgarian enterprises with at least 10 employees used social media in 2025, placing Bulgaria last among European Union member states, according to data released by Eurostat on Friday. The EU average stood at 63.6%, up from 61.1% in
Culture
Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026 in Plovdiv Highlights Living Heritage, Literary Traditions
Education Ministry Presents Draft 2026 Budget Providing for 5% Pay Indexation
The Education Ministry’s draft 2026 budget was presented at a meeting of the Sectoral Council for Tripartite Cooperation in Preschool and School Education on Thursday, the Education and Science Ministry said.
Spanish Singer Bebe Says Birthdays Celebrate Life Ahead of Bulgaria Tour
A birthday is a celebration of life itself, Spanish singer Bebe said in a BTA interview on Thursday. The interview came hours before her mini-tour with concerts in Sofia and Varna.
Organizing Committee for Eurovision 2027 Holds First Meeting
The first meeting of the organizing committee to run and coordinate the preparation and holding of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest took place at the Council of Ministers, the Government press service said on Thursday.
European Cultural Routes Highlight Bulgaria’s Heritage, Tourism Potential
Bulgaria’s participation in the certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe was among the main topics of the first panel of the National Information Event "Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026", which is being held in Plovdiv and Hisarya on Thursday and Friday.
Balkans
North Macedonia's Former Foreign Minister Osmani on Country's EU Path: Only Two Bulgaria-related Issues Constitute Indispensable Conditions
Albanians in the Republic of North Macedonia are dissatisfied with the country's stalled path toward the European Union, former foreign minister and deputy leader of the largest Albanian party, the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Bujar Osmani, said in an interview with the website Sloboden Pecat on Friday.
Balkan Business Forum Customs Agency Chief Outlines Plans to Expand Border Infrastructure at Balkan Business Forum
Bulgaria plans to modernize and expand border infrastructure, including the construction of a new border crossing and upgrades to existing facilities, Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov said at the Balkan Business Forum in Bansko on Friday.
Bulgarian President, Turkish Foreign Minister Discuss Improving Connectivity, Ensuring Regional Security
For projects aimed at improving connectivity between Bulgaria and Turkiye to succeed, they must be viewed holistically and in the context of deeper cooperation in Southeast Europe, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said Thursday during a meeting
Bulgarian, Slovenian Presidents Discuss European Integration of Western Balkans
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and her Slovenian counterpart, Natasa Pirc Musar, discussed the process of European integration of the Western Balkans here on Wednesday, the presidential press secretariat reported. The discussion was held as part of the South-East European Cooperation Process summit hosted by Iotova.