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Wrap-up President Iotova, PM Radev, Deputy PM Donev Discuss Bulgarian-Chinese Cooperation with State Councilor Shen
Wrap-up Evgeni Simeonov Introduced as Newly Appointed Administrator of Lukoil Assets in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Tirana Protests against Building Development in Protected Natural Areas Backed in Sofia
Members of the public gathered in front of the Albanian Embassy in Sofia on Monday to support protests in Albania against building development on protected areas in the Zvernec Peninsula near Vlora on the southern Albanian Adriatic coast and the
Reneta Koleva Appointed as Deputy Minister of Environment and Water
By order of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, Reneta Koleva has been appointed Deputy Minister of Environment and Water as announced by the government press service on Monday.
Deputy PM Donev, State Councilor Shen Yiqin Discuss Possibilities for Deepening Cooperation Between Bulgaria, China
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev held a working meeting with State Councillor of the People's Republic of China Shen Yiqin, at which bilateral relations between Bulgaria and the People's Republic of China were discussed, the Ministry of Finance reported on Monday.
Interior Ministry Plans to Introduce Maps of Places with Increased Road Trauma
Maps of road sections with increased road trauma, racing locations, as well as rapid data exchange from all cameras and rapid delivery of tickets are planned, as stated by the Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev at a briefing in the Council of Ministers on Monday.
Economy
Bulgaria May Have to Pay EUR 3 Bln for Lukoil's Assets after Litasco Files Arbitration Dispute
Addressing a press conference at Lukoil Neftohim Burgas here on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said that there are no plans, nor can there be any plans to nationalize Lukoil
Tourism Minister to Attend 126th Session of UN Tourism's Executive Council in Toledo
Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov will take part in the 126th session of UN Tourism's Executive Council, which will be held on June 10 and 11, 2026, in Toledo, Spain, the Ministry's press centre announced on Monday.
Lublin-Burgas Air Route Opens Summer Season
The summer season on the Lublin-Burgas air route was officially launched at Lublin Airport, the Ministry of Tourism said on Monday.
Summer Leadership Academy Bulgarian National Radio Director: Today's World is Greatest Lecture for Young People
Addressing the 9th International Summer Leadership Academy here on Saturday, Bulgarian National Radio Director General Milen Mitev said that the world is constantly and rapidly changing, and the ability to adapt to these changes is key to success in
Culture
BNR Finds Its Natural Presence in Antarctica Through Journalist Marina Velikova, Says Director General
Photo Exhibition Antarctic Echo Highlights Media Cooperation, Says BTA Director General
The photo exhibition Antarctic Echo is a symbol of cooperation between media organizations and among Bulgarians themselves, who are often overly competitive with one another, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev on Monday at the opening of
Over 1,400 International Students from 55 Countries Study at Sofia University
A total of 1,431 international students from 55 countries are enrolled at Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski in the 2025/2026 academic year, the university's press centre told BTA.
"Mystery and Freedom" Brings Together 100 Performers from Several Continents
The production Mystery and Freedom creates moments that transcend artistic cliches, conductor Yordan Kamdzhalov told the Bulgarian News Agency. The production will be staged at the open-air theatre in Varna on June 9.
BTA exclusive Ishtar: Music Is Like Perfume, It Is about Feeling
In an interview with the Bulgarian News Agency just hours before her concerts in Plovdiv, Burgas, Sofia and Varna, singer Ishtar described music as "a perfume." "It belongs to something that is not really physical. Even though we use our ears, it is
Balkans
Serbian President Vucic Says EU Accession Remains Serbia’s Strategic Goal
Serbia remains on the path to the EU and accession is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said ahead of the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, RTS said on Friday.
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Says Price Stability Policies to Continue as Inflation Stands at 32.61% Y/Y
Turkiye’s Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek wrote on X on Friday that the Ministry will continue implementing policies aimed at achieving lasting price stability. Simsek was commenting on Turkish Statistical Institute data, which showed that the country's annual inflation in May stood at 32.61%, and the monthly - at 1.71%.
Leading Romanian Translators Take Part in Discussion at Bulgarian Stand at Bucharest Book Fair
Translators Mariana Mangiulea Jatop, Catalina Puiu, Anca Irina Ionescu, Livia Nistor, and Iulia Bahovski shared their experience as translators from Bulgarian into Romanian. The event took place at the Bulgarian stand of the Bookfest International
Deposit Return System to Be Introduced in All Turkish Provinces from July
A deposit return system for plastic and glass bottles, and metal cans, will be introduced in all 81 provinces of Turkiye starting July 1, 2026, and will cover 973 municipalities, Turkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change