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Trakia Motorway deadly pile-ups UPDATED Greece, Turkiye, Serbia Offer Condolences after Trakia Motorway Deadly Pile-Ups
Trakia Motorway deadly pile-ups EP President Calls Minute of Silence for Victims of Accidents in Europe, Including Trakia Motorway Pile-ups
Bulgaria
Council of Ministers decisions New Forestry and Fisheries Agency to Merge Existing Agencies’ Functions
The Council of Ministers approved on Wednesday draft amendments to the Forestry Act. The bill aims to bring the legislation into line with the new structure established under the Minister of Agriculture and Food. It also regulates the powers and
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Cooperation with Spain on Acquisition of Counter-Drone Systems
The government has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the defence ministries of Bulgaria and Spain on the joint acquisition of counter-drone systems.
Council of Ministers decisions Vine and Wine Agency to Be Merged into Food Safety Agency
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted a decision approving a draft law amending and supplementing the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Act. The draft legislation provides for the merger of the Executive Agency on Vine and Wine (EAVW), under the
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria, France to Sign Agreement for Procurement of 155 mm Ammunition under SAFE Programme
On Wednesday, the government approved the signing of a framework agreement between the Bulgarian and French Defence Ministries for the joint procurement of 155 mm ammunition for self-propelled howitzers.
Economy
Bulgarian MPs Comment on Germany's Call for EU Solidarity in Supporting Ukraine Ahead of Next Long-Term Budget Talks
Members of the Bulgarian Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee commented Tuesday on Germany's call for all European Union member states to commit to covering Ukraine's projected budget shortfall in 2027 before any discussions begin on the bloc's
Women Account for 41% of Scientists, Engineers in EU, Eurobarometer Data Show
Women account for 41% of scientists and engineers in the European Union, representing 8.2 million out of a total of 20.2 million people employed in these sectors, according to Eurobarometer data. The highest number of women scientists and engineers
Trade Association Head Calls Kaufland Bulgaria Fine Disproportionate
The fine imposed on Kaufland Bulgaria was disproportionate by European standards, Association for Modern Trade Executive Director Nikolay Valkanov told journalists on Tuesday.
Competition Watchdog Chair Defends Kaufland Bulgaria Fines
The law must apply equally to all market participants, Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) Chair Rosen Karadimov said on Tuesday, defending the fines imposed on Kaufland Bulgaria.
Culture
Day 8 RSV 421 Crew, Bulgarian Delegation Honour Victims of Trakia Motorway Pile-Ups with a Minute’s Silence
Day 7 Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition to Raise National Flag on Remote Smith Island
Bulgaria plans to establish a permanent field shelter for scientists on Smith Island in Antarctica during its 35th Antarctic expedition, with the national flag also to be raised there, expedition leader Prof. Hristo Pimpirev said here on Tuesday.
Lecture to Explore Azerbaijani Carpet Weaving in Contemporary Art
Azerbaijani artist, curator and lecturer Emin Mammadov will give a lecture on how traditional carpet weaving informs contemporary art at the National Ethnographic Museum on Tuesday.
LIK new issue Beginnings of Bulgarian Book Printing Traced to Kyriakodromion, or Nedelnik, Published 220 Years Ago – Prof. Benbassat
The beginnings of Bulgarian book printing can be traced back to Kyriakodromion, commonly known as Nedelnik, which was published exactly 220 years ago, Prof. Albert Benbassat, a literary historian, critic, publicist and publisher, said here on Monday.
LIK new issue Truth in Journalism Is Not Matter of Perspective, Asst. Prof. Todor Panayotov Says
Truth in journalism is not a matter of perspective, Assistant Professor Todor Panayotov, a historian, journalist and lecturer at the New Bulgarian University, said here on Monday.
Balkans
Romanian Intelligence Service Thwarts Cyberattack Targeting NATO and EU-Related Correspondence on State Institution’s Email Server
Software installed on the email server of a Romanian state institution searched correspondence involving official NATO and EU email addresses, Romanian media reported, citing information provided by ESET, a foreign private cybersecurity company. TV
Erdogan Hopes COP31 Conference in Antalya Will Focus on Climate Action
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said here Wednesday he hoped the UN climate conference COP31, held in Antalya from November 9 to 20, would become a “COP of implementation”, translating climate commitments into concrete action.
Cooperation with Bulgaria on Black Sea Security Is Very Good, Romanian President Says
In response to a question from BTA at a press conference for journalists at Cotroceni Palace on Tuesday, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said that cooperation with Bulgaria was very good.
Greek Police Investigate Tax Fraud Exceeding EUR 206 Million, One Suspect Has Fled to Bulgaria
Greek authorities are investigating a tax fraud scheme that allegedly caused losses of more than EUR 206 million to the state budget and social security funds, Greek broadcaster Skai TV reported.