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Key Task Is to End Arbitrary Practices at Top of Judiciary, Says CC-DB’s Top-of-the-List Candidate for Sofia Region 26th Constituency
The main task is to prevent further arbitrariness at the highest levels of the judicial system, said law expert and former justice minister Atanas Slavov of Yes, Bulgaria in an interview with bTV, as quoted by the party’s press office. Slavov is the
Progressive Bulgaria Leader Radev Kicks Off Election Campaign in Razgrad
Radev said that the coalition's goal is to dismantle the oligarchic model in the country and restore citizens' trust in institutions. He focused on combating corruption, revision of public procurement and releasing small and medium businesses from the pressure of the oligarchy.
President Iotova, New Student Councils Leadership Discuss Future of Student House
President Iliana Iotova met with the newly elected leadership of the National Representation of Student Councils (NRSC) in Bulgaria, the president’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. A key focus of the meeting was the future of the National Student
Protest Staged in Sofia over Disputed Land at Vrazhdebna Experimental Field
Citizens gathered to protest near the Vrazhdebna Training and Experimental Field Centre on Botevgradsko Shose Blvd in Sofia, claiming that properties in the area had been unlawfully expropriated. The demonstrators voiced frustration over what they
Economy
Caretaker Agriculture Minister Appoints New Heads of Fisheries, Wine Agencies, Reshuffles Regional Agriculture Leadership
New directors have been appointed to head the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture and the Executive Agency for Vine and Wine as of March 24, the Agriculture and Food Ministry said on Tuesday. By order of caretaker Agriculture Minister
Commercial Banks Report Smooth Euro Transition After Major Investments
An average of BGN 700 million a day was deposited into accounts and exchanged in commercial banks in this country during the first month after the adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, with the amount reaching nearly BGN 1 billion on certain
Export Ban on Insulins and Other Critical Medicines Extended
The period of the export ban on certain insulins and other medicines has been extended, while the ban on the export of antibiotics has been lifted. This is stated in an order by the caretaker Minister of Health, Michail Okoliyski, published on his
Consumer Protection Commission Temporarily Closes Three Tourist Sites Over Serious Violations
The Consumer Protection Commission has decided to impose compulsory administrative measures under the Tourism Act, temporarily suspending the operations of three tourist sites - two for accommodation and one for catering and entertainment. The sites
Culture
Bulgaria Issues Postage Stamps Dedicated to Thracian Heritage
Postage stamps with images of four of the most significant artifacts of Bulgaria's ancient Thracian heritage were presented by caretaker Transport and Communications Minister Korman Ismailov, National Archaeological Institute with Museum Director Assoc. Prof. Hristo Popov and the project's artist Tahsin Ahmed at an official ceremony here on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Astronomers Discover New Super-Earth
The Bulgarian exoplanet research team of the EXO-RESTART project at the Department of Astronomy at St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia's Faculty of Physics has a major contribution to a new scientific publication, reporting of a newly
Trio of Petar Slavov, Hristo Yotsov, Miroslav Turiyski to Perform at Plovdiv Jazz Fest
A concert by the trio of Petar Slavov, Hristo Yotsov and Miroslav Turiyski is part of the program of the spring edition of Plovdiv Jazz Fest. They will perform at Bee Bop Cafe on Tuesday, the organizers announced. The program of the music festival on Tuesday, March 24, also includes a workshop with Mike Stern and Lenny Stern (guitar and improvisational music).
National Board of Tourism to Mark 20th Anniversary with Series of Events
The National Board of Tourism (NBT) will mark its twentieth anniversary with a series of events. The anniversary initiative is titled “The 4 Keys to Sustainable Tourism – Culture, Nature, Food and Innovation” and will be carried out in partnership
Balkans
Corinth Canal in Southern Greece to Reopen to Light Shipping in July
The Corinth Canal in southern Greece is expected to reopen to light shipping in July, following more than seven months of shoreline reinforcement work and the removal of tonnes of soil and rocks, the online edition of the Kathimerini newspaper reported on March 20, citing information from officials.
Study Suggests Turkiye Could Split in Two over Millions of Years, No Immediate Risk of Major Earthquake
Turkiye could eventually be split into two due to seismic activity, according to findings from a three-year study led by Prof. Senol Hakan Kutoglu of Bulent Ecevit University in Zonguldak, as cited by the online outlet Haberler. Radar-based data
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Fighter jets, helicopters, and military transport aircraft from the Hellenic Air Force have flown over Athens as part of preparations for the country’s Independence Day parade on March 25. Local media reported that Rafale fighter jets, upgraded F-16
Road to Santorini Ferry Port Closes After Landslide
A landslide closed the road to Athinios, Santorini’s main ferry port, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns ahead of Easter, ERT said on Friday.