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Bulgarian Projects for Space Tech Can Get EUR 50,000 to 500,000 in Funding - Innovation Ministry
Bulgarian projects in the space sector can receive between EUR 50,000 and EUR 500,000 under the European Space Agency's (ESA) 11th Call for Proposals. This transpired during the third information day on new opportunities to apply for under the procedure.
Vazrazhdane Will Not Back Amendments Stripping President of Power to Appoint Security, Intelligence Chiefs
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov commented on draft amendments proposed by MPs of the government coalition to the laws on the State Agency for National Security (SANS), the State Intelligence Agency (SIA) and the State Agency Technical Operations (SATO), stripping the President of the power to appoint their leaders.
Parliament debates fifth no-confidence motion against Cabinet Interior Minister Daniel Mitov Responds to No-confidence Motion Motives
During debates in the plenary hall on the fifth vote of no confidence against the Zhelyazkov Cabinet, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said that with increased traffic after Bulgaria’s accession to Schengen, there has been a decrease in road accident rates. The Minister explained that for the eight months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, there has been a decrease in all three key indicators characterizing road traffic accidents, including serious accidents, number of fatalities, and number of injuries.
National Assembly Chair Kiselova Calls No-confidence Motion Motives Abuse of Power
National Assembly Chair and member of the BSP-United Left parliamentary group Nataliya Kiselova commented on the motives behind the motion of no-confidence in the Zhelyazkov cabinet, expressing disappointment and calling it an “abuse of power”.
Economy


Bulgaria's winemakers Villa Ovcharovo Winery near Targovishte Working Entirely with Own Grapes
Bulgaria's winemakers Rumelia Winery Builds Its Success on Mavrud, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon Varieties
BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the
Bulgaria's winemakers Novo Selo Winery Focuses on Wines Made of Local Gamza Variety
BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the
Bulgaria's Winemakers Magura Winery Reports Good Harvest, Launches New Wines from Local Grape Varieties
BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the
Bulgaria's winemakers Royal Winery Queen Marie in Balchik Makes Royal Heritage Wine
BTA will present dozens of Bulgarian wineries in the New BG WINE Leads the Way series ahead of the 9th UN Global Conference on Wine Tourism, which will be hosted in Plovdiv. The forum is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the
Culture
8,800-Plus Books Published in 2024 with Nearly 5.3 Mln Copies in Circulation
A total of 8,891 books with a circulation of 5,297,385 copies and 1,252 pamphlets with a circulation of 1,009,001 copies were published in 2024, according to the National Statistical Institute’s latest report on publishing activity shared on Facebook on Wednesday.
Sofia Flag Raised on City Day
The flag of Sofia city was raised at a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the capital’s holiday, the Day of the Martyrs Sophia, Faith, Hope and Charity. Before the flag-raising, President Rumen Radev received and greeted the guard of honour. Attending
Burgas Hosts Seventh Dock International Historical Documentary Film Festival
The seventh Dock International Historical Documentary Film Festival opened in Burgas on Wednesday.
Culture Minister: „Golden Rose” Is One of the Most Significant Film Forums in Bulgaria’s Cultural Calendar
The “Golden Rose” is one of the most prominent and significant film forums in our country’s cultural calendar, which the Ministry is honored to support, said Culture Miinster Marian Bachev on Tuesday at the opening of the 43rd edition of the
Balkans
Romania Will Be Unable to Close Year with Deficit below 8% - PM Bolojan
Romania will be unable to close the year with a deficit below 8%, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Antena 3.
President of Turkiye Erdogan Compares Israeli PM Netanyahu to Hitler
President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ideological relative of Hitler, Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber said on Tuesday.
UPDATED Marijuana Valued at Close to BGN 12 Mln Seized at Border with Turkiye from Turkish Truck
Marijuana weighing a total of 739.180 kg, valued at over BGN 11.8 million, was discovered in a truck with Turkish registration at the Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint, announced here on Monday Haskovo District Prosecutor Ivan Stoyanov. He specified that the drugs were seized on September 11 on the outbound lane to Turkiye using a risk analysis method.
Russian Embassy in Bucharest Blames Ukraine for Drone Incursion into Romanian Airspace
The Russian Embassy in Bucharest said in a Facebook post on Monday that claims of a Russian drone entering Romanian airspace were false, describing the incident as a provocation by Ukraine. On September 13, a drone entered Romanian airspace in