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Education Minister Calls for April Uprising Commemoration Day, Addresses Elections, School Oversight, Tuition Fees
Caretaker Education Minister Sergei Ignatov said in an interview on Nova TV on Sunday morning, “We want to make April 20 a permanent school-attendance day without classes, dedicated to commemorating the April Uprising.”
Veliko Tarnovo Honours Its Past on March 22, Says Mayor
March 22 is much more than a town holiday, it is a day when we honor the glorious past of Veliko Tarnovo, Mayor Daniel Panov said on the occasion of the town's holiday on Sunday.
National Assembly Chair: Veliko Tarnovo Brings Together Bulgaria's Past, Present, Future
Veliko Tarnovo is a splendor, which brings together Bulgaria's past, the beauty of the present and the optimism for the future, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said on the occasion of the town's holiday on Sunday.
Caretaker Health Minister: Measles Hits Mostly Unvaccinated Children in Byala Slatina
The measles outbreak in Byala Slatina has so far been contained, but most of the infected children have not been vaccinated, caretaker Minister of Health Mihail Okoliyski said in a television interview on Sunday.
Economy
Wrap-up Meeting Addresses Surge in Complaints over High Household Electricity Bills
A meeting on Monday discussed measures to address complaints about high household electricity bills for December and January, which triggered protests in several major cities, alongside demands for compensation. It was hosted by the Ombudsman and
Eurostat Forest Growth in EU Outpaces Harvesting
For forests to grow healthily, the amount of wood harvested or removed in a given year should be lower than the forest's natural growth rate (net annual increment). The difference between these 2 variables can serve as a proxy for sustainably
Bulgaria to Mark International Day of Forests with Its Timber Reserves on the Rise
March 21 marks the International Day of Forests. This year, the global focus is on the link between forests and the economy, highlighting their vital role in economic growth, job creation, and the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy, according to
First New Skoda Train for Bulgaria Unveiled at Sofia Central Railway Station
The first new Skoda train for Bulgaria was unveiled on Friday at Sofia Central Railway Station by caretaker Minister of Transport and Communications Korman Ismailov.
Culture
Participants of BTA Conference in Veliko Tarnovo Lay Flowers to Monument To The Hanged
Veliko Tarnovo Commemorates Town Holiday
The town's feast day was commemorated in Veliko Tarnovo on Sunday with a solemn liturgy by Bishop Matey of Nikopol in the Holy Forty Martyrs Church. He recalled that the temple is dedicated to the victory of Ivan Asen II at the Battle of Klokotnitsa in 1230. The bishop called for love and Christian faith in these difficult times for all and recalled the feat of the holy 40 martyrs.
Acibadem Clinic Medical Director: Over 50 Sleep Disorders Affect Up to 30% Worldwide
More than 50 types of sleep disorders affect around 20% to 30% of people worldwide, Professor Ivan Staykov said at a World Sleep Day conference in Sofia on Saturday.
Varna Opera Musicians Receive Phoenix Awards at Easter Festival Opening
Conductor Pavel Balev and concertmasters Anna Furnadzhieva and Krasimir Shterev of the Varna State Opera orchestra received Phoenix Аwards at the opening concert of the 25th Easter Music Festival, the Theatre and Music Production Centre in Varna
At Opening Event in Varna, Sofia Film Fest Honors Actor Mihail Mutafov for Five-Decade Career in Theatre and Cinema
Actor Mihail Mutafov received a lifetime achievement award from Sofia Film Fest. The award was presented during the opening of the festival’s 17th edition at the Varna Festival and Congress Center. Mutafov was unable to attend in person but sent a
Balkans
Fighter Jets, Helicopters from Hellenic Air Force Fly Over Athens as Part of Preparations for Independence Day Parade
Road to Santorini Ferry Port Closes After Landslide
A landslide closed the road to Athinios, Santorini’s main ferry port, disrupting traffic and raising safety concerns ahead of Easter, ERT said on Friday.
Greek Road Approaching Bulgarian Border Closed Due to Landslides
Traffic on the main Komotini–Nymfaia road (A-23) in Northeastern Greece, which runs towards the border with Bulgaria, is currently closed in both directions due to serious damage to the road surface caused by heavy rainfall, landslides, and
Ombudsman Meets with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva held a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik, the Ombudsman’s press office announced on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Launches Border Checks Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus, Sheep Pox in Greece
All shipments of large and small ruminants, other cloven-hoofed animals, and pigs crossing Bulgaria’s southern border will undergo mandatory health inspections by order of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Executive Director (BFSA) Angel Mavrovski, BFSA