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Sofia Commemorates 81 Years Since the Bloody Christmas in Vardar Macedonia
Sofia marked 81 years since the so-called Bloody Christmas, when thousands of people with Bulgarian identity were killed in Vardar Macedonia in January 1945, with the unveiling of a memorial plaque and a memorial service at St. Nicholas Church on
Vazrazhdane Aims to Win Snap Parliamentary Elections and Govern Bulgaria, Says Party Leader Kostadinov
The goal of Vazrazhdane is to win upcoming snap parliamentary elections, become the leading political force and govern Bulgaria, party leader Kostadin Kostadinov told media representatives in Pleven on Saturday.
National Council of Bulgarian Socialist Party Holds Meeting
The meeting was scheduled last month when the BSP Executive Bureau resigned following the coalition government's resignation on December 11.
MRF - New Beginning Holds Meetings to Discuss Legislation on Maximum Price Markups
The MRF - New Beginning parliamentary group held a series of meetings related to the group's bill on maximum price markups of essential products, the group's press service reported on Friday.
Economy
Competition Protection Commission's Approach of Dialogue, Self-regulation in Euro's Introduction Yielding Results - Chairman Karadimov
CPC Chair Rosen Karadimov commented on Bulgarian National Television on Saturday that contrary to all the apocalyptic predictions that were circulating, the first days of the euro are passing extremely smoothly.
Is Bulgarian Industry Losing Competitiveness? Institute for Market Economics Provides Insights
The emotions surrounding the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria on January 1, 2026, have understandably led the public and the media to preoccupy themselves with consumer inflation, but this holds a risk to overlook processes which are more important
Museums Must Transform from Existing for Something Into Existing for Someone, Says Bulgarian Museums Association Chair
Museums must transform from existing for something into existing for someone, said Dr. Ognyan Todorov, chair of the Bulgarian Museums Association and Director of the Plovdiv Natural History Museum. He participated at an event here Friday dedicated to the vision for the development of cultural tourism in Bulgaria.
Cultural Heritage Can Be Profitable, Says Chairwoman of Bulgarian National Committee of International Council of Museums
There must be confidence that cultural heritage will bring income, said Prof. Svetla Dimitrova, chairwoman of the Bulgarian National Committee of the International Council of Museums. She participated at an event here dedicated to the vision for the development of cultural tourism in Bulgaria.
Culture
Parts of Roman Marble Pool, Medieval Church among Latest Discoveries at Aquae Calidae in Burgas
Parts of a Roman marble pool, a medieval church and dozens of valuable artefacts, including seals, coins and artistic ceramics, were among the most significant discoveries from the 2025 archaeological excavations at the early Roman bath area in the ancient city of Aquae Calidae, according to Burgas Municipality, which funded the research.
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" Bulgarians in Antarctica Comment on Euro Introduction
Participants in Bulgaria's 34th Antarctic expedition on Livingston Island commented on the introduction of the euro as the official currency on January 1, 2026.
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" In Bulgaria’s Modern History, Local Money Pre-dated Post-Liberation Statehood, Economics Professor Says
In Bulgaria's modern history, the emergence of money pre-dated the emergence of the State after the country’s liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878, Prof. Pencho Penchev of Sofia's University of National and World Economy (UNWE) said here on Tuesday.
New LIK magazine: "Bulgarian Money" LIK Editor-in-Chief Lozanov Says Euro Marks Bulgaria’s Western European Identity
Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026 was a historic event in which the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), through its LIK magazine, also have a place, LIK Editor-in-Chief Georgi Lozanov said on Tuesday.
Balkans
Protesting Greek Farmers to Meet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis on Tuesday
Representatives of protesting Greek farmers will meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday, the online edition of the newspaper Kathimerini reported. The publication says that the talks will take place at Maximos Mansion in Athens,
Bulgarian Truck Companies Suffer as Greek Farmers Block International Roads
Transportation companies are suffering heavy losses due to ongoing roadblocks at the border crossings between Bulgaria and Greece, Hailezov Trans owner Ivan Hailezov told reporters at the Kulata - Promachonas crossing after returning from Greece on
Trolleybuses, Trams Suspended in Belgrade due to Ongoing Snowstorm
On Thursday, Serbia woke up to snow-covered and icy roads, with trams and trains stopped in the capital, Belgrade, and some buses running on altered routes, according to local media reports.
Romanian Opposition Leader George Simion Calls for Protest on January 15
Leader of the opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) George Simion called on citizens to take to the streets on January 15 to voice dissatisfaction with the current government. In a video posted on his official Facebook profile on