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Bulgarian Cultural Centre in Skopje Hosts Exhibition Marking 150th Anniversary of April Uprising
Young Bulgarian Violinist Viktor Vasilev Wins Rare 18th-Century Gagliano Instrument After Competition in Switzerland
Bulgaria
Health Minister, AmCham Bulgaria Discuss Healthcare System Development
Caretaker Health Minister Michail Okoliyski discussed the development and sustainability of Bulgaria’s healthcare system with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham Bulgaria), the Health Ministry said in a Facebook
Burgas Customs Officers Find 180,000 Cigarette Packs Hidden in Rolls and Declared as Mattresses
Around 180,000 packs of cigarettes bearing Belarusian excise stamps, packed in rolls and declared as mattresses, have been discovered in a truck at one of the ports in Burgas, Deputy District Prosecutor Manuel Manev said.
Bulgarian Scientists, Winemakers Select Local Yeasts for Regional Wine Production
Bulgarian scientists and winemakers met on Tuesday in Veliko Tarnovo to select local yeasts for the production of regional wines.
Vratsa Municipality to Seek EU Funding for Skat River Flood Prevention Project
Vratsa Municipality will apply for funding under the Environment Programme 2021–2027 for the Prevention of Flood Risk along the Skat River project, the municipal councilors decided at a meeting on Tuesday.
Economy
Bulgaria Air Increases Flight Frequencies to Madrid, Athens and Varna for Summer Season
Bulgaria Air is increasing the frequency of its flights to three destinations during the upcoming 2026 summer season, the airline's press centre said on Tuesday. The additional flights are intended to provide greater flexibility and convenience for
National Social Security Institute Reports 762 Workplace Accidents in Q1 of 2026
The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) said that in the first quarter of 2026, workplace accidents totalled 762. Of these, 578 occurred at the workplace, while another 184 happened while travelling to or from work. Compared with a year
Bulgarian Airline Association Presents Awards for Contributions to Aviation Heritage and Media Coverage
The Bulgarian Airlines Association (ABA) presented a series of awards recognizing contributions to preserving the historical memory of Bulgarian civil aviation and the professional coverage of aviation-related topics at an official ceremony held at
Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency Examines Cause for Emergency Shutdowns of Kozloduy NPP Unit 6
The Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (BNRA) is examining the causes of the emergency shutdowns of Unit 6 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant during the winter, BNRA Chair Tsanko Bachiyski said at the Agency’s traditional annual press conference reviewing its activities over the past year and outlining priorities for the next three years. The regulator has already published details on the matter on its official website.
Culture
Ethics in Journalism forum Sofia University Rector: In Today's World, Media Need to Live up to Role They Play
Speaking at the opening of a forum titled Journalists and the Media in the Mirror of the Code of Ethics held at the Rectorate of Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski on Tuesday, the University’s Rector Georgi Valchev said that he hopes for a fruitful discussion.
Ethics in Journalism forum Technological Pressure Changes the Way News Is Created, Says Council for Electronic Media Chair
Technological pressure is changing the way news is created, Chair of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Gabriela Naplatanova said on Tuesday at the opening of a discussion titled Journalists and the Media in the Mirror of the Code of Ethics.
Ethics in Journalism forum BTA Director General Valchev Urges Media to Respect Ethical Relations
Media in Bulgaria should consider their ethical relations with one another, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the opening of a forum on journalists, media and the Code of Ethics at Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski.
Ethics in Journalism forum Journalists’ Moral Compass Mustn't Change - BNR Director General Mitev
The moral compass of journalists must not change, said Milen Mitev, Director General of the Bulgarian National Radio, at the opening of a discussion titled Journalists and Media in the Mirror of the Code of Ethics, held at Sofia University.
Balkans
Greece Puts Off New Car First Aid Kit Requirements Until January 2027
The introduction of new requirements for the contents of car first aid kits in Greece has been postponed until January 1, 2027, local media reported, citing a ministerial decision.
Turkish Miners Go on Hunger Strike in Ankara Over Unpaid Wages
Turkish miners have once again launched a hunger strike in Ankara to demand their overdue wages, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported on Monday. For a week, the miners, who arrived from the neighboring province of Eskisehir, where they work at a lignite coal mine supplying a thermal power plant, have unsuccessfully sought a meeting at the Ministry of Energy.
Serbian Students Announce New Major Protest in May
Students in Serbia have announced plans for a new large-scale protest in May, according to a post on their X profile titled “Students Win!”. In several posts, students involved in ongoing university blockades hinted at organizing another
Reconstruction of Skopje's Universal Hall to Be Completed by End of 2027
The reconstruction of the Universal Hall in Skopje, which burned down in 2024, must be completed by the end of 2027, as it is one of the key venues needed for the European Capital of Culture – Skopje 2028 initiative, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Culture and Tourism Minister Zoran Ljutkov, and Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski said during a visit to the site on Monday.