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Justice Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Judicial Reform, Future Legislative and Constitutional Changes
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov and French Ambassador to Bulgaria Marie Dumoulin discussed judicial reform and planned legislative and constitutional changes in Bulgaria, the Justice Ministry said on Wednesday. Naydenov presented Bulgaria's main
President Iotova Welcomes Agreement on Return of Tsar Samuel's Remains to Bulgaria
President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday welcomed the agreement between Bulgaria and Greece for the return of the remains attributed to medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel, describing it as a major achievement for the Bulgarian Government and
Iotova to Sign Decree Recalling Bulgarian Ambassador to UAE
President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday that she would sign the decree recalling Bulgaria’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, adding that the coordination procedure had passed through her office. She was speaking to reporters ahead of the
Culture Minister: What Could Be More Moving Than Tsar Samuel Returning to Bulgaria After 1,000 Years
Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said in Sopot on Wednesday that nothing could be more moving than Tsar Samuel returning home to Bulgaria. He was commenting on the agreement reached with Greece on the transfer of the Bulgarian ruler's remains.
Economy
Government Working to Accelerate Joint Project with Rheinmetall, Economy Minister Says
During question time at a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy, Investment and Industry, Economy Minister Alexander Poulev said that he had a scheduled meeting with Rheinmetall later on Wednesday.
Bulgaria Raises EUR 2.25 Bln in International Bond Issue - Finance Ministry
Bulgaria successfully tapped international capital markets on Tuesday, raising a total of EUR 2.25 billion through a dual-tranche bond issue, the Finance Ministry said.
Profit of Bulgaria's Banking System Up by 11.3% to EUR 1.4 Bln at End-August - Central Bank
The profit of the Bulgarian banking system increased by 11.3% year-on-year to EUR 1.4 billion at the end of August, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). Banking system assets reached EUR 121 billion, up EUR 568 million (0.5%)
Eurostat 34 Million Enterprises in EU in 2024, Number in Bulgaria Grows to over 415,000
In 2024, there were around 34.0 million enterprises in the EU, employing 164.5 million people. Those enterprises generated a net turnover of over EUR 38.7 trillion, leading to EUR 10.9 trillion in value added, according to the final data on structural business statistics for 2024 published by Eurostat on Wednesday.
Culture
Wrap-up BTA Signs Partnership Agreement with Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Wednesday. The document was signed during a press conference marking the
Bulgaria Needs Law on Certified Translations, Association of Translators Chairwoman Says
Bulgaria needs a law regulating certified translations, Marianna Hill, chair of the Management Board of the Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria, said at a press conference on Wednesday.
BTA, Association of Interpreters and Translators Sign Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Association of Interpreters and Translators in Bulgaria signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Wednesday. The document was signed during a press conference marking the
European Researchers’ Night Celebrated for 19th Consecutive Year in Bulgaria
European Researchers' Night in Sofia takes place Friday and Saturday, marking the 19th consecutive year the event is held in Bulgaria, the organizers announced on Friday.
Balkans
Turkiye Expands Investigation into Alleged Investment Fund Market Manipulation, 217 Suspects Identified
Bulgarian Municipal Officials Exchange Experience on EU Projects in Kavala
A delegation of Bulgarian local government representatives met officials in Kavala, northern Greece, to exchange experience in municipal planning and EU-funded projects, Greek local media reported Wednesday, citing the Kavala municipal authorities.
Keynote Speech by Economist Ilian Mihov Launches Bucharest Impact SEE Forum
An international business and technology forum, Impact SEE, in Bucharest opened with a presentation by Bulgarian economist Ilian Mihov. The world-renowned economist and longtime dean of the prestigious INSEAD business school delivered a keynote
Iva Mihaylova case: comments MP Boyko Mladenov: Mihaylova Entitled to Appropriate Treatment Regardless of Case Outcome
Regardless of the outcome of the case, Iva Mihaylova has the right to receive appropriate medical treatment, Progressive Bulgaria MP Boyko Mladenov said on Monday. Together with other members of the Bulgarian National Assembly, he attended the latest hearing in the case against Iva Mihaylova in the town of Kocani, Republic of North Macedonia.
Romanian Pupils Wear Black to Protest Mandatory Uniform Bill
Thousands of pupils across Romania wore black to school on Monday to protest a bill that would make uniforms compulsory, Radio Romania said.