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Education Minister: School Curriculum Reform Could Be Completed by End-2027
A procedure to revise Bulgaria's school curricula is already under way, and the Ministry of Education and Science will seek to complete the process by the end of 2027 instead of the currently projected 2029 timeline, Education and Science Minister
Contract for Repair of Bulgarian An-30 Aircraft Extended until August 2, 2026, Defence Minister Says
Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during Question Time in Parliament on Friday that the contract for the overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force's An-30 transport aircraft with Ukrainian company Ukrainmash has been extended until August 2, 2026.
Population Remains Unhealthy Despite Rising Healthcare Spending, Health Minister Says
The population remains unhealthy despite a significant increase in healthcare spending over the past five years, Health Minister Katya Ivkova told journalists on Friday.
Environment Minister: Enforcement Measure Against Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant Remains in Force
The compulsory administrative measure imposed on Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant (TPP) remains in force and has not been lifted, Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova said in response to a parliamentary question from Ivaylo Petrov of
Economy
Eurostat Bulgaria Ranks Last in EU for Business Use of Social Media in 2025
Only 41.5% of Bulgarian enterprises with at least 10 employees used social media in 2025, placing Bulgaria last among European Union member states, according to data released by Eurostat on Friday. The EU average stood at 63.6%, up from 61.1% in
Mining Federations of Podkrepa and CITUB Trade Unions Criticize Separation of Maritsa Iztok Companies from BEH
The “Podkrepa” Mining Trade Union Federation and the Federation of Independent Miners’ Trade Unions with the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) strongly condemned the government's decision to separate Maritsa Iztok Mines and TPP Maritsa Iztok 2 from the structure of the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), according to a joint position published on the Podkrepa website and addressed to Economy Minister Alexander Poulev.
Upcoming Pamporovo Hosts Health Tourism Forum on Climatotherapy Resorts
The fifth National Conference on Health Tourism will take place in Pamporovo on June 19 and 20, the organizers said on Thursday.
Deputy PM Poulev: Defence Industry Development Ranks Among Government Priorities
The current state of the defence industry, prospects for its development, and opportunities for expanding the partnership between the state and the business sector were discussed during a working meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev and Deputy Minister Mihaela Karadimova with representatives of the Bulgarian Defence Industry Association, the Ministry said.
Culture
Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026 in Plovdiv Highlights Living Heritage, Literary Traditions
Education Ministry Presents Draft 2026 Budget Providing for 5% Pay Indexation
The Education Ministry’s draft 2026 budget was presented at a meeting of the Sectoral Council for Tripartite Cooperation in Preschool and School Education on Thursday, the Education and Science Ministry said.
Spanish Singer Bebe Says Birthdays Celebrate Life Ahead of Bulgaria Tour
A birthday is a celebration of life itself, Spanish singer Bebe said in a BTA interview on Thursday. The interview came hours before her mini-tour with concerts in Sofia and Varna.
Organizing Committee for Eurovision 2027 Holds First Meeting
The first meeting of the organizing committee to run and coordinate the preparation and holding of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest took place at the Council of Ministers, the Government press service said on Thursday.
European Cultural Routes Highlight Bulgaria’s Heritage, Tourism Potential
Bulgaria’s participation in the certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe was among the main topics of the first panel of the National Information Event "Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026", which is being held in Plovdiv and Hisarya on Thursday and Friday.
Balkans
North Macedonia's Former Foreign Minister Osmani on Country's EU Path: Only Two Bulgaria-related Issues Constitute Indispensable Conditions
Balkan Business Forum Customs Agency Chief Outlines Plans to Expand Border Infrastructure at Balkan Business Forum
Bulgaria plans to modernize and expand border infrastructure, including the construction of a new border crossing and upgrades to existing facilities, Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov said at the Balkan Business Forum in Bansko on Friday.
Bulgarian President, Turkish Foreign Minister Discuss Improving Connectivity, Ensuring Regional Security
For projects aimed at improving connectivity between Bulgaria and Turkiye to succeed, they must be viewed holistically and in the context of deeper cooperation in Southeast Europe, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said Thursday during a meeting
Bulgarian, Slovenian Presidents Discuss European Integration of Western Balkans
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and her Slovenian counterpart, Natasa Pirc Musar, discussed the process of European integration of the Western Balkans here on Wednesday, the presidential press secretariat reported. The discussion was held as part of the South-East European Cooperation Process summit hosted by Iotova.
Council of Ministers decision Cabinet Approves Draft Memorandum with Serbia for Construction of Border Checkpoint
The Council of Ministers has approved a draft Memorandum with the Government of the Republic of Serbia to determine the conditions for opening a joint checkpoint Kalotina 2 (Republic of Bulgaria) and Gradina 2 (Republic of Serbia), the government