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At NATO Meeting, Foreign Minister Georgiev Pledges Bulgaria's Continued Commitment to Support for Ukraine
Olga Kolot Honoured for Service to Bulgarian Community in Ukraine by Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presents Awards to Celebrate Its 130th Anniversary
Bulgaria
President's Administration Criticizes Parliament’s “Lack of Will” to Hear Citizens on Euro Referendum
Responding to questions about the invitation for a Presidential Office representative to provide the President’s motives for a national referendum on the euro adoption to Parliament, the head of State’s administration said Wednesday that “this Parliament lacks the political will to hear the voice of the citizens”.
Programme Ensures Funding for Youth Centres in Bulgaria until 2028
The Government adopted a Programme for Financing Youth Centres in the Republic of Bulgaria (2026–2028), the Government Information Service reported on Wednesday. The aim of the Programme is to ensure long-term funding for youth centres, to guarantee equal opportunities for young people in both large and small settlements, to include young people from vulnerable groups and from small settlements, and to stimulate civic participation by encouraging volunteering, youth initiatives and social entrepreneurship.
We Should Listen to the People, GERB Leader Borissov Says
GERB-UDF Floor Leader Boyko Borissov said that the Government should take into consideration what people think and only do what is approved. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of coalition work, recalling that his party has many years of experience in governing alongside partner parties. "The coalition partners are very important to me. We have been working in coalitions for several consecutive regular governments and have developed this culture," he added.
Council of Ministers decisions State Fund Agriculture Sets Up European Cooperation Unit
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Cabinet approved the Organizational Regulations of the State Fund Agriculture (SFA). The draft introduces a comprehensive update and functional optimization of the administrative structure by units, in line
Economy
Traffic at Kulata-Promachonas Border Crossing Temporarily Halted Due to Greek Farmers’ Protest
Greek border authorities have temporarily halted the passage of vehicles at the Kulata-Promachonas border control checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece, Border Police General Directorate reported on Wednesday. Traffic has been suspended on both
Bulgartransgaz CEO Announces Increase in Available Capacity on Route Products to Ukraine
Gas transmission operators in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine are continuing their joint efforts to increase the capacity offered through Routes 1 and 2 at competitive prices said Vladimir Malinov, CEO of Bulgartransgaz EAD during his
Union of Disabled Servicemen and War Victims Insists on Higher Pensions
The Union of Disabled Servicemen and War Victims insisted on higher pensions, stating that when determining the pensions of military invalids, the social old-age pension should not be used as a basis, but rather the poverty line or the minimum wage, said the Union Chair, Petar Velchev, during a press conference at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Wednesday.
Energy Storage Is Key to Europe’s Energy Future, Says MEP Tsvetelina Penkova
The topic of energy storage is crucial for Europe’s energy future, said MEP Tsvetelina Penkova (Bulgarian Socialist Party) on Wednesday during the first edition of the conference “ENERGATE: The New Energy Reality,” organized by Darik Radio & Digital. The event brought together here leading experts, politicians, investors, and representatives of the energy sector to discuss the role of energy storage systems in transforming the energy industry.
Culture
Wrap-up BTA, BNT, BNR, BAS Hold Press Conference on 14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe Initiative
Wrap-up Celebrating 60 Years of BTA's LIK Magazine: Bulgaria’s Cultural Legacy on Display in Parliament
An exhibition titled "LIK at 60" opened Wednesday in the Marble Foyer of the National Assembly to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bulgaria's best known magazine of literature, art and culture. The exhibition is a reminder that Bulgarians have
Nothing More Natural Than Academy of Sciences Supporting 14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe Initiative, Says Former Academy President
There is nothing more natural than the fact that the first institution to support the national initiative "14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe" is the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), because from a historical point of view it is the oldest national organization, established before the Liberation of Bulgaria, former BAS President Julian Revalski said here on Wednesday. He participated in a presentation part of the national initiative "14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe," organized by Bulgarian National Television (BNT), BTA, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
Exhibition Marking LIK Magazine's 60th Anniversary Opens in Parliament
An exhibition dedicated to the 60th anniversary of LIK magazine opened at the National Assembly building on Wednesday. "The exhibition ‘60 Years of LIK Magazine’ is a reminder that Bulgarians have always had people of high culture, open to the
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Supports Celebration of Bulgaria's 1,400th Anniversary in 2032
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) continues to stand behind the initiative "14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe," initially supported by former BAS President Julian Revalski, BAS President Evelina Slavcheva said here on Wednesday.
Balkans
Greek Prime Minister to Protesting Farmers: Extreme Actions Don’t Help, We Are Open to Dialogue
“Extreme actions don’t help, we are open to dialogue,” said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding the blockades by protesting Greek farmers, as reported by local media. In a statement to the Government Council for Economic Policy,
Traffic Halted at Kulata Border Crossing Due to Greek Farmers’ Protest
Traffic on the Bulgarian side of the Kulata-Promachonas border control checkpoint between Bulgaria and Greece has been suspended, the BTA correspondent in the region reported.
Bucharest Mayoral Candidates Make Unconventional Promises Ahead of Sunday Election
With just five days to go until the Bucharest mayoral election, some of the candidates are making far-fetched promises, some of which are impossible to achieve, reports the newspaper Adevarul in an article on the subject.
UPDATED NIS Refinery Fails to Receive Waiver from US Sanctions, Operations to Halt
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said that Serbia’s national oil company, NIS, which has been under US sanctions since October 9 due to majority Russian ownership, has not received a licence to operate from the United States. “We expected to