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Legal Affairs Committee Approves Use of Latest National Statistical Institute Census Data to Compile Voter Rolls
Wrap-up Veliko Tarnovo Authorities Suspend Kronospan Particleboard Line amid Odour, Smoke Complaints; Company to Appeal
The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Veliko Tarnovo Friday ordered the suspension of the particleboard production line at the Kronospan wood-processing plant following an unscheduled January 15 inspection prompted by numerous
Up to 20 Polling Stations May Be Opened in Non-EU Countries, Legal Committee Decides
Up to 20 polling stations may be opened outside the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Bulgaria in non-European Union countries, the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs decided on Friday at second reading.
At 5.11%, Bulgaria Records Lowest U.S. Visa Refusal Rate
Bulgaria has recorded the lowest refusal rate for U.S. tourist and business visas in the past two decades, at 5.11%, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. This is shown by the official data published by the U.S. Department of State for the 2025 U.S.
Bulgarian Companies Have Not Spent Single Euro Cent on Purchase of Private Plots of Land at Kozloduy NPP Site, Energy Minister Says
Not a single euro cent has been spent by Bulgarian companies on the purchase of private plots of land at the site of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said on Friday in Veliko Tarnovo.
Economy
Over 30 Complaints Filed Over Sofia Waste Collection Crisis
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov said here Friday that mayors are responsible for the management of household waste and for preventing risks to public health.
Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce Sets 2026 Focus on Investment, Tourism and New Markets
The Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce held its first annual General Assembly on 15 January, during which the Chamber’s members reviewed their first full year of active operations and outlined the key priorities for the development of Bulgarian-Czech business relations in 2026, the Chamber said here on Friday.
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Presents Annual Awards
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) honoured investment intermediaries, banks and public companies that achieved the highest results in 2025 at an official ceremony held in Sofia on Thursday. The BSE Annual Awards were presented for the 25th
BAS to Analyze Samples From 10 Boreholes to Determine Concentration of Raw Materials
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) will analyze between 40 and 60 samples from each of the ten deep boreholes already drilled in the three Mini Maritsa Iztok company mines, in order to determine the concentrations of rare earth elements and critical raw materials according to a statement from the press office of the Council of Ministers.
Culture
Outgoing Culture Minister Bachev Reviews His Tenure
Outgoing Culture Minister Marian Bachev reviewed his one-year tenure, noting progress on key priorities despite a complex political and financial environment. “I have always operated on the principle that you take a public office it is to do your
Cross-border Project to Present Historical Craft of Transporting Goods on Maritsa River in Dimitrovgrad
A cross-border project in Dimitrovgrad will aim to present the historical craft of transporting goods and people on the Maritsa River with rafts, canoes and boats, project coordinator Petya Tischeva said on Thursday.
Bulgarian News Agency Announces 2026 Internship Class from National Aprilov School
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) has selected 19 students from National Aprilov High School for its 2026 internship program. The names of the future interns were announced by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during the school’s patron day
National Statistical Institute 84 Cinemas Operate in Various Locations Across Bulgaria in 2024
A total of 84 cinemas were operating in various locations across the country in 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on its website on Tuesday in honour of Film Makers’ Day. According to NSI, cinemas in Bulgaria continued to attract large audiences and fill theatres with interesting plots and emotional stories over the past year.
Balkans
Negotiations on Russian Stake in Serbian Oil Company NIS to Be Finalized Shortly - Hungarian Foreign Minister
In an interview with Serbian national television RTS, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto revealed Hungary's plans for developing the regional oil market at a time when the Hungarian oil company MOL is about to take over the majority Russian stake in the Serbian oil company NIS (Naftna industrija Srbije).
US Immigrant Visa Freeze for North Macedonia Sparks Political Debate in Skopje
The inclusion of North Macedonia in the list of 75 countries for which the US has frozen processing of applications for immigrant visas continues to be a major topic in the country.
Fresh Wave of Siberian Cold Heads for Romania, Winter Claims First Victims
A Siberian cold spell is approaching Romania, the National Meteorological Administration has warned. A fresh wave of snow, ice and strong winds is set to grip the country over the weekend.
Serbia’s High Judicial Council Urges Withdrawal of Bills on New Courts and Judges’ Mandates
Serbia’s High Judicial Council (HJC) called for the withdrawal of bills on the judiciary proposing the establishment of new courts and changes to judges’ term rules, Serbian national television RTS reported on Thursday.