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Yambol Discussion Highlights Need for More Foster Families
Even though foster care provides children in need of protection with safety, stability, love and the chance to experience a normal daily life, its development in Bulgaria requires more motivated foster families, professional support and a lasting commitment from the state.
100 Embassies, Consulates General Included in List of Polling Stations for Upcoming Presidential Election
A total of 100 embassies, consulates general and consulates of Bulgaria are included in the list of locations where polling stations are to be opened in connection with the upcoming presidential election on October 25, it was announced Tuesday by
National Network for Children Calls for Urgent Measures to Curb Gambling Advertising in Bulgaria
The National Network for Children (NNC) called for urgent measures to curb gambling advertising in Bulgaria in a position sent to the media on Tuesday, citing the tragic case in the town of Isperih in which two underage girls were killed. “We urge
Three People Arrested over Allegations of Large-Scale Fraud
During a joint operation by the General Directorate National Police and the Regional Prosecutor's Office Sofia, three people were arrested in connection with a particularly large-scale fraud, the two institutions reported at a press conference on Tuesday.
Economy
UPDATED GERB-UDF Alleges Attempts to Shift Road Agency Spending to 2025 to Reduce 2026 Deficit, Finance Ministry Denies
GERB-UDF has information suggesting that documents are being created at the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) with the aim of shifting expenditure from 2026 to 2025 and thereby reducing this year's budget deficit, former finance minister and GERB-UDF
Opening of production at ZS Europe high-tech plant in Maritsa Industrial Zone Plovdiv Factories Export to More than 100 Countries, Regional Governor Says
Dozens of factories in Plovdiv produce goods exported to more than 100 countries, making the region Bulgaria's industrial heart, Plovdiv Regional Governor Georgi Yanev said on Tuesday. Yanev spoke at the opening of an expansion of the high-tech plant operated by ZS Europe
Opening of production at ZS Europe high-tech plant in Maritsa Industrial Zone Maritsa Mayor Says ZS Europe Plant Shows Strong Cooperation Between Government, Municipality and Investor
Speaking on Tuesday, at the opening ceremony for the expansion of the production capacity of the high-tech plant operated by ZS Europe, Maritsa Municipality Mayor Dimitar Ivanov said that the plant in the village of Radinovo is an example of good cooperation between the central government, local authorities and the investor.
Opening of production at ZS Europe high-tech plant in Maritsa Industrial Zone Trakia Economic Zone Is One of Bulgaria’s Industrial Hearts, Plovdiv Mayor Says
Trakia Economic Zone is one of Bulgaria’s industrial hearts, Plovdiv Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov said Tuesday at the opening of an expansion of the production capacity of the high-tech plant of ZS Europe, located in the Trakia Economic Zone (TEZ) – Maritsa Industrial Zone, in the village of Radinovo.
Culture
Filmmakers Hold Protest over Future of Boyana Studios; Owner and Government Suspect Commercial Appetites
Bulgarian filmmakers held a protest rally outside Nu Boyana Film Studios on Monday over concerns that film production at the studios could cease after the 20-year period since the company's privatization expires this autumn. Gabriel Georgiev, Chair
Festivals in Bulgaria Should Be Categorized Says Expert
Diana Andreeva-Popyordanova, Director of the Culture Economics Observatory, said that it is necessary to categorize the festivals in the country and to create a register in which they are listed. She was a speaker at a national conference organized by the Bulgarian Festivals Association
Mexican Writer David Toscana to Present Novel Inspired by Battle in Bulgaria
Mexican writer David Toscana will visit Bulgaria to present his novel The Blind Army, inspired by the Battle of Kleidion in 1014, publishing house Colibri said on Friday.
Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts 3rd Seminar for Bulgarian Language Lecturers Abroad
The 3rd Seminar for Bulgarian Language and Culture Lecturers Abroad opened at Veliko Tarnovo University (VTU) on Thursday, the university said.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgarian Government Approves World Bank Advisory Services Addendum for SME Development
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved a draft addendum to the agreement for advisory services entitled “Sustainable Development of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Bulgaria” between the Bulgarian Small and Medium
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece Prepare Joint Projects Under Connecting Europe Facility
The transport ministries of Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece will apply jointly under the 2026 call for project proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Transport sector, 2021–2027. The call is open until October 6, 2026, and covers two
New Traffic Management System Using Cameras and AI Goes into Operation in Athens
A new traffic management system came into operation on Tuesday in Greece’s Attica region, which includes the capital Athens, public broadcaster ERT reported.
Truck Drivers Protest in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica and Skopje over Schengen Stay Rules, Threaten New Blockades from September 14
Several hundred truck drivers held protests on Monday in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Podgorica and Skopje outside the European Union delegation buildings in those cities over the strict rules governing stays in the Schengen Area. They threatened to stage