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First Laureates Honoured with European Order of Merit for Significant Contribution to EU Integration, Values
Bulgaria
PM Radev, Retail Chains Execs Discuss Food Prices
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with executives of retail chains here on Tuesday.
Wrap-up Three-day Forum on Combating Human Trafficking Opens in Sofia
The opening of three-day international conference on strengthening justice systems through a coordinated European response against human trafficking took place in Sofia on Tuesday. The event was organized by Bulgaria's National Commission for
Lilia Stoyanovich Appointed Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy
Lilia Stoyanovich has been appointed Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy by an order of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, the Government Information Service said on Tuesday. On Monday, the Government Information Service reported that Radev had
Plamen Pavlov Dismissed as National Customs Agency Deputy Director
Effective May 20, 2026, Plamen Pavlov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Director of the National Customs Agency by an order of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev.
Economy
Wrap-up Experts Discuss Energy Policy, Crisis at Sofia Forum
The 17th Green and Energy Forum in Sofia, organized by the Manager Magazine, was held at the Inter Expo Centre on Tuesday.
Petar Stefanov Re-Elected President of Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide
Prof. Petar Stefanov, President of the Central Cooperative Union (CCU) of Bulgaria, has been unanimously re-elected President of Consumer Co-operatives Worldwide (CCW) for a new four-year term through 2030, the CCU said in a press release on
General Labour Inspectorate Receives European Labour Authority Best Practices Award for Online Tool
The General Labour Inspectorate (GLI) Executive Agency received an award from the European Labour Authority (ELA) for best practices for its online tool which allows workers to check if they are working undeclared, the agency's press office announced.
Green and Energy Forum Experts at Sofia Forum Say World Is Facing Its Biggest Energy Crisis
The world is facing its biggest energy crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, experts agreed during the 17th Green and Energy Forum in Sofia, organized by Manager Magazine at the Inter Expo Center on Tuesday. Preslav Raikov, commodities
Culture
BTA Launches Bulgarian Museums Interactive Map, News Platform
On the occasion of May 18 - International Museum Day, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) launched an interactive map and a news platform for the museums in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Project Uses Palaeogenetics to Trace Proto-Bulgarian, South Slav Origins
Palaeogenetics is invaluable for studying periods with limited historical or archaeological evidence, Associate Professor Todor Chobanov, head of a Bulgarian Academy of Sciences project integrating genetic methods into historical research, said at the BTA National Press Club on Tuesday.
BTA Awarded for Comprehensive, Accurate Coverage of National Festival of Children's Books in Sliven
For another consecutive year, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) was honoured for its comprehensive and accurate coverage of the events in the programme of the 28th National Festival of Children's Books in Sliven, held from May 11 to 13, 2026.
Sofia Ready and Eager to Host Eurovision Song Contest 2027, Sofia Mayor Says
Sofia is ready to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said on bTV’s morning programme.
Balkans
German, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Middle East Conflict, EU Membership, Ukraine War
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed tensions in the Persian Gulf, Turkiye’s European Union aspirations, the war in Ukraine and NATO cooperation during talks in Berlin on Monday. A major focus of
Serbian President Vucic and Kenyan President Ruto Discuss Economic Cooperation and Kosovo Issue at Meeting in Baku
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met Kenyan President William Ruto in Baku on Monday during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, Serbian media reported.
Two Turkish Citizens Detained for People Smuggling
A Turkish citizen has been detained by Bulgarian authorities after allegedly smuggling 15 citizens of Afghanistan, Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia across Bulgaria’s maritime border, the Burgas district prosecutor’s office said Monday. The man has been
Serbian Foreign Ministry Claims Montenegro Inflicting Unnecessary Blow to Bilateral Relations
Serbia’s Foreign Ministry said here on Friday that Montenegro’s Foreign Ministry, “without any real reason or need,” was creating a pretext for a public attack against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic over his statement that he would not participate in the celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Montenegro’s separation from Serbia, RTS reported.