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Bulgaria
Finance Minister Donev Takes Part in ECOFIN Meeting
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev attended a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Luxembourg on Friday. During the meeting, the Council discussed the economic and financial impact of
BNB's Project for Commemorative Euro Coin Dedicated to Bulgarian Alphabet Has Scientific Grounds, President Says
Head Of State Iliana Iotova said that it is completely reasonable for the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) to stand up for their project for a commemorative European coin dedicated to Bulgarian alphabet. The statement was made Friday at a ceremony in Sofia on occasion of Prof. Nikolay Nenovsky's entry into office as a member of BNB's Governing Council for a new six-year mandate.
Health Minister on Unqualified People Administering Medicinal, Cosmetic Products Intravenously
The intravenous administration of dietary supplements and cosmetic products, as well as of medicinal products that have not been authorized for use in Bulgaria - except for the permissible exceptions under the Medicinal Products in Human Medicine
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
Economy
Tourism Committee Chair Meets with National Tourism Board Representatives
At the initiative of parliamentary Tourism Committee Chair Rositsa Kirova, the first working meeting with representatives of the National Tourism Board (NTB) was held, GERB's press centre reported on Friday.
Wrap up 5th Balkan Business Forum Brings Together Business Leaders, Institutions in Bansko
The 5th Balkan Business Forum took place in Bansko on Friday, bringing together representatives of businesses, industry and institutions.
Retail Chains Probed for Alleged Unfair Commercial Practices against Farm Producers, Suppliers
Bulgaria's Commission on Protection of Competition is launching a preliminary enquiry into pressure allegedly exerted on fruit and vegetable producers and suppliers by retail chains to lower purchase prices in connection with the Government's Care Basket Initiative.
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
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
Albanians in the Republic of North Macedonia are dissatisfied with the country's stalled path toward the European Union, former foreign minister and deputy leader of the largest Albanian party, the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), Bujar Osmani, said in an interview with the website Sloboden Pecat on Friday.
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.