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DSB Says Nearly 750,000 Votes for Andrey Gurov Show Potential for Broader Democratic Majority
Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) said on Monday that the nearly 750,000 votes won by Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in the presidential election were a success for reformist democratic forces, showing that a broader democratic majority was
Parliamentary Committee Begins Hearings of Candidates for Supreme Judicial Council
The parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee Monday began hearing candidates for the quota of the National Assembly of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). Under the approved schedule, all 20 candidates will be heard between November 2 and 6.
Over 19 Tonnes of Apples from North Macedonia Rejected over Excessive Pesticide Residues
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has rejected a shipment of 19,350 kg of apples from the Republic of North Macedonia after laboratory tests found pesticide residues exceeding the permitted maximum levels, the agency said on Monday.
Judicial Council candidates hearing Vazrazhdane Won't Seek Support for SJC Nominee from GERB and MRF
"We are holding talks with all parties except GERB and MRF. We will not be electing the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) together with them," Petar Petrov, deputy leader of the parliamentary group of Vazrazhdane, told journalists ahead of a meeting of
Economy
GERB Proposes Monthly Compensation for Businesses Over High Electricity Prices
The GERB-UDF parliamentary group is submitting a proposal to the National Assembly calling for compensation for high electricity prices to be paid monthly instead of once in ten months, MP Zhecho Stankov announced, as quoted by the party's press
Only 16% of Bulgarian Employees Covered by Active Collective Labour Agreements
Only around 16% of employees in Bulgaria are covered by active collective labour agreements, a share that is “clearly insufficient,” Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Policy Danail Rusev said here on Monday.
Sofia Zoo Staff Protest over Pay, Prepare for Strike Action
Sofia Zoo staff held a peaceful protest for higher pay outside its main entrance on Saturday, pledging to continue indefinitely until their demands are met.
AI Can Help Solve Longstanding Problems, Supreme Bar Council Chair Says
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses challenges but could help solve problems that previous generations were unable to resolve, Supreme Bar Council Chair Stefan Marchev said on Saturday.
Culture
Tours and Performances Mark Final Day of BUNA Forum
Special tours, a workshop, a discussion and a performance will close the fourth BUNA Forum for Contemporary Art in Varna on October 31, the organizers said on Thursday. The forum opened on October 2.
Upcoming Education Ministry to Confer Annual Pythagoras Science Contribution Awards
The Education and Science Ministry will confer the annual Pythagoras Science Contribution Awards at the Central Military Club in Sofia on Thursday. The ceremony will be opened by Minister Georgi Valchev. Prime Minister Rumen Radev has been invited
Kasimova-Moase's Book "Oko" Explores Family Memory and Bonds Between Generations
Stories of those who came before us help us feel less alone, writer Maria Kasimova-Moase said at a presentation of her novel Oko (Eye) in Veliko Tarnovo.
President Iotova Highlights Faith and Heritage at Radomir’s Feast of St. Demetrius Celebrations
President Iliana Iotova highlighted the importance of faith, historical memory and Bulgarian traditions during the celebrations of the Feast of St. Demetrius [Dimitrovden] in Radomir on Monday, marking the 160th anniversary of the local St.
Balkans
Romanian AUR Party Reports Meetings with Diplomats from Several Countries, Including Bulgaria, Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest Denies It
Results from Elections in Serbia Cause Verbal Exchange between Politicians in North Macedonia
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, who is also the leader of the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party, and Venko Filipce, the leader of the opposition SDSM party, engaged in a verbal exchange regarding the elections in Serbia, according to media reports in the Republic of North Macedonia from Wednesday.
Transport Ministers of Bulgaria, Turkiye Discuss Ways to Ease Lorry Queues at Kapitan Andreevo Checkpoint
Bulgaria's Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev has held urgent talks with his Turkish counterpart, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, over the build-up of lorries at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the press centre of Peev's Ministry said.
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria Joins Regional Agreement on Cooperation in Search and Rescue Operations Following Aviation Accidents
The Bulgarian government has approved a regional agreement on cooperation and coordination in search and rescue operations in the event of aviation accidents, involving Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Turkish Defence Minister Calls for Avoiding Steps That Could Raise Regional Tensions
Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler called for avoiding steps that could increase tensions in the Black Sea region, saying the safety of shipping and the maritime areas of Black Sea countries were red lines that Russia and Ukraine must not cross.