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Health Minister Okoliyski Calls for Effective Smoking Ban and Limiting Tobacco Industry Interference
Caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski has called for an effective smoking ban and for limiting the interference of the tobacco industry. He took part Monday in a roundtable discussion titled “For improved tobacco control and effective
Sofia University Rector Highlights Critical Thinking at DisInfoHack 2026
At the opening of the final event of DisInfoHack 2026 at the Sofia University’s GATE Institute on Monday, the university's rector Prof. Georgi Valchev said that young people should develop critical thinking skills that will help them distinguish genuine information from misleading content.
Land Forces Convoys to Move Across National Road and Rail Network After Exercises
Servicemen and military equipment from Land Forces units will be transported along Bulgaria’s road and railway network between April 28 and 30, 2026, after taking part in planned exercises, the Defence Ministry press centre said on Monday.
Upcoming DisInfoHack 2026 Final to Bring Together 40 Students from Over 12 Universities to Tackle Disinformation
A total of 40 students from more than 12 universities in Bulgaria and abroad will take part in the final of DisInfoHack 2026 at the GATE Institute of St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia on Monday.
Economy
Renewed Relaxation Zone Is Highlight of New Concept at Murgavets Hotel in Pamporovo
Murgavets Hotel in the mountain resort of Pamporovo welcomes the summer season with updated holiday offers focused on complete relaxation, activity, and recovery. The highlight of the hotel’s new concept is the renovated relaxation area, the
Kyustendil's Strimon Garden Hotel to Expand Its Wellness Programmes with Stress Management and Meditation Activities
Strimon Garden Medical Spa Hotel in Kyustendil is planning to expand its wellness programmes with new activities focused on stress management, meditation, and outdoor experiences.
Tourists from UK, Benelux among Attendees of Starosel Wine and Spa Centre in Summer
Tourists from Germany, Turkiye, Romania, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are among the guests of the Starosel Wine and Spa Centre during the summer. The main point of attraction is the local healing mineral water, Videlin Piskov, manager of the centre, told BTA.
Villa Area with Spa Centre to Open in May at Hotel Park & Spa Infinity in Velingrad
Hotel Park & Spa Infinity is set to open the Infinity Villas complex in May this year, the hotel team told the Bulgarian News Agency. The villa area will feature its own spa centre and restaurant, offering a family getaway in a natural setting. Each house will have a private garden with a barbecue and controlled access.
Culture
STEM Best Practices Take Centre Stage at Sofia Forum
Bulgaria was invited by the EU STEM Coalition to present its STEM best practices, National STEM Centre Director Nayden Shivarov said on Saturday. He was speaking at the Best Practices in Focus forum in Sofia, which focuses on STEM education and artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Japanese Writer Sayaka Murata Visits Bulgaria for First Time During Literary Talks Festival
World-renowned Japanese author Sayaka Murata visited Bulgaria for the first time during the Literary Talks Festival (April 23–25) in City Stage, Sofia on Thursday. Moderator of the discussion was Bulgarian literary scholar Darin Tenev, with interpretation from the Japanese by Albena Todorova.
Sixteenth Sofia Paper Art Fest to Be Held Under Motto "Beyond the Surface"
The 16th edition of Sofia Paper Art Fest will be held under the motto "Beyond the Surface". It will open on April 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the National Palace of Culture (NDK). The forum will run until May 16 and is part of the 23rd edition programme of the Salon of the Arts, the festival team announced.
Exhibition Marking 150 Years Since April Uprising Opens at National Museum of History
The exhibition “150 Years of the April Uprising: Stories and Narratives of a Heroic Era” was opened at the National Museum of History on Wednesday, on the date when the insurgents’ flag, sewn by Popgeorgieva Futekova (1856-1917), known as Rayna
Balkans
Serbian President: EU Undoubtedly Supports Belgrade University Rector More than Head of State
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated that there is no doubt that the EU supports the University of Belgrade Rector, Prof. Vladan Dokic, who recently announced that he would be willing to run for president.
North Macedonia's SDSM Proposes Expanding Dual Citizenship Ban from MPs to Entire Cabinet
The opposition SDSM party has submitted draft amendments to North Macedonia’s Government Act, proposing that the ban on holding dual citizenship apply not only to MPs, as proposed by the ruling VMRO-DPMNE, but to the entire government. In a Facebook
Bulgaria-Funded School Inaugurated in Turkiye’s Hatay Province
A school built with donations from Bulgaria was inaugurated in a ceremony in Turkiye’s Hatay Province on Wednesday. The school is named after the founder of the Republic of Turkiye, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The school has a total area of 780 square
North Macedonia's Government Takes Steps to Abolish Legislation Introducing Caretaker Cabinets in Pre-Election Periods
The government of North Macedonia is taking steps to amend the Government Act abolishing the part introducing caretaker cabinets that administer the country in pre-election periods, the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) said in a statement on Tuesday. The party claimed it was not consulted about the planned amendments.