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Anti-Corruption Fund Investigation Points to Irregularities in Public Procurement Contracts at 4 Cultural Institutions
EU Pay Transparency Directive to Boost Fairness and Talent Retention, Says Deputy Labour Minister
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will help businesses attract and retain top talent by introducing clear rules and fairness in remuneration, Deputy Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova said at the Next Level HR forum, the Ministry's
State Childcare Rated Average Over 15 Years, Child Well-Being Weakest Area
The State’s performance in caring for children over the past 15 years has been rated at an average of 3.28, Maria Brestnichka from the National Network for Children (NNC) told journalists on Thursday. The NNC presented data from its “Report Card
Media Review: April 30
POLITICS, ECONOMY, COPYRIGHT PROTECTION: CAPITAL WEEKLY, FOREIGN POLICY, MEDIA FREEDOM, SOCIETY
Plovdiv Municipal Council to Request Taking Over Management of Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis from Culture Ministry
The Plovdiv Municipal Council Thursday decided to request the management of the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis from the Culture Ministry.
Economy
DallBogg Insurance Company Employees, Transport Sector Representatives Protest in Sofia, Demand Financial Regulator's Resignation
Most Bulgarians Say Transition to Euro Is Smooth, Eurobarometer Finds
A majority of Bulgarians (62%) believe the transition from the lev to the euro is proceeding smoothly, according to a Eurobarometer survey presented on Thursday by the European Commission. According to 49% of respondents, the introduction of the
Tens of Tonnes of Banned Pesticides, Fertilizers Seized Near Svishtov
More than 19 tonnes and over 28,000 litres of plant protection products and fertilizers - banned for use in Bulgaria, lacking Bulgarian-language labels, or past their expiration dates - have been discovered in warehouses that belong to a large
At Meeting with French Counterpart, Transport Minister Raises Question of Fines Imposed on Bulgarian Carriers
Bulgaria does not dispute the right to enforce inspections, but the imposition of fines on Bulgarian road carriers in France in violation of European legislation is unacceptable, Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said, meeting
Transport Minister Attends Informal EU Transport Council in Cyprus
Digital innovation, predictable rules, and investment in people are the key to a sustainable and competitive European transport system, Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov said during an informal EU Transport Council meeting in
Culture
Panagyurshte Museum Director: April Uprising Shows Bulgarians Succeed When They Act Independently
The April Uprising and the Unification are examples that Bulgarians achieve success when they act independently and surprise the world. History is a science of the past, but also a look into the future - it teaches us to move forward together and
Conference on April Uprising Three Journalists Helped Shape Impact of April Uprising, Journalist Boyko Vassilev Says
Three journalists left a lasting imprint on the success of the April Uprising, which ultimately led to the Russo-Turkish War and Bulgaria's liberation, journalist Boyko Vassilev said at a conference in Panagyurishte marking the 150th anniversary of
Conference on April Uprising Panagyurishte Mayor Urges Bulgarians to Be Worthy Heirs of April Uprising Heroes
Bulgarians should strive to be worthy heirs of the ordinary people whom history turned into heroes, Panagyurishte Mayor Zhelyazko Gagov said at the national conference marking 150 years since the April Uprising, organized by Bulgarian News Agency
Conference on April Uprising Sofia Rector Prof. Valchev: It Is Time to Look at History as Living Page
“It is time to look at history as a living page. It is time to shed the false patriotism, the grandiose words, the slogans that are usually raised during traditional commemorations. Bulgaria is going through a very complex period, very similar to
Balkans
Erdogan Says Critical Threshold in PKK Disarmament Process Has Been Reached
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said a critical threshold has been overcome in the “Terror-Free Turkiye” plan linked to the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which Ankara designates as a terrorist organization. He rejected
Romania’s Social Democratic Party Withdraws All Its Representatives from Government Positions
The largest party in Romania's Parliament, the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Wednesday announced that all its representatives who held the positions of state secretary, undersecretary of state, prefect, or deputy prefect have resigned following the
Most Victims of Pulse Disco Fire in Kocani Died of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Autopsy Reports Show
Most victims of the Pulse nightclub fire in Kocani died of carbon monoxide poisoning, media outlets in North Macedonia said on Tuesday.
Greece Puts Off New Car First Aid Kit Requirements Until January 2027
The introduction of new requirements for the contents of car first aid kits in Greece has been postponed until January 1, 2027, local media reported, citing a ministerial decision.