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Foster Care Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at BTA Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo
Representatives of various institutions, foster parents, and social workers discussed foster care issues at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Monday. They gathered as part of the national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA), "Foster Me".
Media Review: June 15
WORLD - US-IRAN DEAL - EU Coverage on Monday is dominated by the emerging US-Iran agreement to end four months of hostilities, with Bulgarian media focusing on the geopolitical consequences, market reaction and uncertainty surrounding the final
Albena Beach Earns Blue Flag Award for 30th Consecutive Year
Albena Beach has received the Blue Flag award for the 30th consecutive year in 2026. Speaking to BTA, Albena's Head of Sports Sector, Stoyan Zlatev, said the milestone reflects a long-term strategy, continuity and disciplined adherence to
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
Economy
Bulgaria Remains Significantly below Average OECD Levels in Digital Government and Open Data Performance
Eurostat data April 2026 Industrial Production Down 4.6% in Bulgaria from March (EU's Worst Drop)
In April 2026, compared to March 2026, Bulgaria's industrial production decreased by 4.6% - the largest decline in the EU.
Decline of German Tourists Expected Due to Lack of Flight Capacity, Association of Incoming Agencies Vice Chair Says
The tourism industry expects a decline of between 25 and 30% in the German tourism market compared to 2025 due to a lack of sufficient flight capacity, Association of Incoming Agencies (AIA) Vice Chair Kalin Sutev said, in Sveti Vlas on Monday.
UPDATED PM, Economy Minister Attend Opening of Alcomet's New Production Facilities in Shumen
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev attended the inauguration of new production facilities developed under Alcomet AD's Priority Investment Project in Shumen on Monday. The company is Bulgaria’s largest producer of rolled and extruded aluminum products.
Tourism Minister Dimitrov: Bulgaria to Negotiate with Airlines for New Charter Programmes
Bulgaria will begin negotiations with airlines for new charter programmes in an attempt to restore the German tourist market, which has been experiencing a serious decline in recent years, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Monday.
Culture
Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026 in Plovdiv Highlights Living Heritage, Literary Traditions
A panel on literary heritage, spiritual traditions, and their development through the Council of Europe’s cultural routes was featured Friday at the National Information Event “Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026” in Plovdiv. Participants presented international and Bulgarian initiatives related to literature, pilgrimage routes, and historical memory.
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.
Balkans
Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles torched in Skopje Chair of Parliamentary Committee for Bulgarians Abroad Urges Foreign Ministry to Act after Attack on Bulgarian Vehicles in Skopje
Greek Authorities Release Bulgarian Citizen Suspected of Espionage Until Start of Court Proceedings
The Bulgarian citizen arrested in Greece on suspicion of espionage with a drone has been released until the start of the court proceedings, the online newspaper Kathimerini reported on Monday.
Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles torched in Skopje Bulgarian Foreign Minister Holds Phone Conversation with Counterpart from North Macedonia
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova held Monday a phone conversation with her counterpart from North Macedonia Timco Mucunski, as reported on her official X profile. The two discussed the arson attack on diplomatic vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, which took place earlier in the day.
Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles torched in Skopje President Iotova Strongly Condemns Arson Attack on Bulgarian Embassy Vehicles in Skopje
President Iliana Iotova strongly condemned the arson attack on diplomatic vehicles of the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, the President's Press Secretariat said on Monday.
Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles torched in Skopje GERB-UDF Outraged by "Yet Another Act of Gross Vandalism" against Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje
GERB-UDF MP Georg Georgiev said that the parliamentary group was outraged by "yet another act of gross vandalism against property belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje" after an arson attack targeted diplomatic vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in North Macedonia's capital.