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PM Radev Holds Talks with Bulgarian Exarchate Foundation Representatives
Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with representatives of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation of the Orthodox Churches of the Bulgarian Exarchate in the Republic of Turkiye, the government press service said in a press release on Wednesday. During the meeting, activities aimed at preserving and promoting the Bulgarian cultural and spiritual heritage abroad, as well as initiatives in support of the Bulgarian community in Turkiye, were discussed.
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Accelerates Defence Funding Under SAFE Instrument
The Council of Ministers adopted a decision to approve two projects under the Security Actions for Europe (SAFE) instrument, the Government's press service announced on Wednesday. The projects include a loan agreement between the European Union and Bulgaria in the amount of EUR 3,261,700,000 and operational arrangements between the European Commission and Bulgaria. The loan will be at favourable interest rates, with a grace period of up to 10 years on the principal and a repayment period of up to 45 years.
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Bulgaria-Moldova Interior Cooperation Memorandum
The Council of Ministers on Wednesday approved a draft memorandum to strengthen internal-affairs cooperation between Bulgaria and Moldova.
Two Honoured for Raising Funds for Cancer Patients
There are many worthy Bulgarians and they deserve to be known, President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday at the annual Worthy Bulgarians awards ceremony organized by daily 24 Chasa.
Economy
Medication Dispensing Errors Drop by Over 98% after Digital Prescriptions Rollout
Errors in dispensing medications funded fully or partially by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) have decreased by over 98% with the introduction of the automated reporting system for filled prescriptions by pharmacies and online prescription monitoring, Head of Health Insurance Systems at Information Services Georgi Nedev said during the Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Days 2026 conference in Borovets.
Global Index Provider MSCI Reclassifies Bulgaria from Standalone Market to Frontier Market Status
Global index provider MSCI has announced its decision to reclassify Bulgaria from Standalone Market status to Frontier Marketstatus, the country's Financial Supervision Commission said in a press release on Wednesday.
EUR 630-Plus Mln Under Discontinued Price Indexation for Road Construction Are Withheld, Minister Says
The total financial effect of the discontinued construction indexation methodology amounts to BGN 1.237 billion, or about EUR 632 million, the Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Ivan Shishkov, told a press conference on Tuesday. The
Cabinet Mulls New Mechanism for Setting Minimum Wage but Won't Freeze It This Year
A new mechanism for determining the minimum wage in 2027 will be discussed by the government's social partners in August, together with the draft 2027 state budget, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters at the Council of Ministers on
Culture
Medical University-Sofia Introduces New Bachelor's Programmes for International Students
Medical University - Sofia announced Tuesday that it is launching three new English-language programmes – two Bachelor's and one Master's - designed specifically for international students. The programmes are in Nursing, Kinesitherapy, and Clinical
Conference to Bring Together Bulgarian and International Mathematicians in Sofia in July
The international conference Mathematics Days in Sofia will take place from July 6 to 10, bringing together Bulgarian researchers from across the country and around the world, as well as leading international experts. The event is organized by the
12th Cinelibri Film and Literature Festival Will Feature Over 70 Literary Adaptations and Productions
The 12th edition of the international Cinelibri film and literature festival will take place from October 15 to November 8 in Sofia and six other Bulgarian cities under the motto "Civilisation of the Spectacle," the festival organizers
UPDATED PM Radev Presents Bulgaria's 2026 Science Olympiad Teams with National Flag
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev presented the country's 2026 science Olympiad teams with the national flag here on Tuesday. "It is an honour and a genuine pleasure to be among some of Bulgaria's brightest minds. Your achievements are proof
Balkans
On June 24, Romanians Celebrate Traditional Embroidered Blouse Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Airshow Between Ruse, Giurgiu to Feature Elite Romanian Aerobatics Team
An airshow by the Hawks of Romania will be visible from the riverbanks over Ruse and Giurgiu on June 27 during the Two Flags – One River parade, Ruse Municipality said on Wednesday.
Tensions Rising between Ruling Party, Student Movement in Serbia, Two Opposing Rallies Planned for St. Vitus Day
Tensions are rising between the ruling party and supporters of the student movement in Serbia, who are organizing a rally and a counter-rally over the weekend, when the national holiday of Vidovdan (St. Vitus Day) will be celebrated, local media reported on Tuesday.
Greek Experts Question Positive Effects of Free Public Transport Reform
Greek transport experts question the impact of a proposed reform for free of charge public transport on traffic jams in Athens, the Greek media outlet Kathimerini wrote on Tuesday. According to them ticket prices do not rank among essential transport faults noted by passengers.
Radio Bulgaria Editor-in-Chief Martinov: BTA SPA Catalogue Is Substantial, Polished Publication
BTA’s BG SPA – Health through Water catalogue is a substantial, polished publication, Bulgarian National Radio’s Radio Bulgaria Editor-in-Chief Krasimir Martinov said on Monday.