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Bulgaria
Total of 10,897 Voting Screens Provided to All Municipalities ahead of April 19 Elections
Black Vultures Breed Again in Rhodope Mountains after 33 Years
Three pairs of black vultures have successfully hatched chicks, marking the species’ return as a breeding bird in the Bulgarian part of the Rhodope Mountains after more than three decades.
130 Parties Submit 2025 Financial Reports, One Fails for Second Consecutive Year
A total of 130 political parties have submitted their annual financial reports and donor lists for 2025 in compliance with the requirements and within the deadline set by the Political Parties Act.
GERB Presents Education Development Programme in Plovdiv
MP candidates of GERB-UDF Yordanka Fandakova and Krasimir Valchev, alongside Plovdiv Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov, Deputy Mayor Vladimir Temelkov, and educational institutions representatives attended a roundtable discussion on education in Plovdiv, the coalition’s press centre reported Wednesday.
Media Review: April 15
Media Review: April 15
Economy
Hotel Sunrise in Golden Sands: Guests Increasingly Seek Combination of Beach and Spa Vacation
Over 16,000 People Started Work in March
More than 16,000 people began work in March, the Employment Agency said on Wednesday. A total of 15,163 unemployed people found jobs, while a further 989 employed, students and pensioners received assistance in changing or developing their careers.
1,000-Plus Labor Violations Established in Q1, Ten Operations Suspended
In the first quarter of 2026, 160 inspections were carried out, during which 1,043 violations of labor legislation were identified, the Executive Agency General Labor Inspectorate said on Wednesday. A total of 33 statements establishing
Lufthansa Strike Cancels 12 Flights to and from Sofia Airport
A total of 12 flights operated by German carrier Lufthansa to and from Sofia Airport were cancelled on Wednesday and Thursday due to a strike by cabin crew, the airport told BTA. Of these, six per day are departures and six arrivals. The UFO cabin
Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort Enriches Guests’ Spa Experience Through Cultural and Educational Projects
Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort enriches guests’ spa experience through investments in cultural and educational projects. One such project is the Bulgaria Land Cultural and Historical Park - an interactive park showcasing over 50 models of iconic Bulgarian landmarks in a miniature yet impactful scale. Another project is the annual classical music festival Pravets Art Nights, where guests can enjoy art and live music, the hotel’s general manager Atis Zaharans told BTA.
Culture
Bulgarian Navy Commander Mihaylov: Fourth RSV 421 Voyage Builds Tradition
After the fourth voyage of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Bulgaria can now proudly say it has built traditions, Bulgarian Navy Commander Kiril Mihaylov said on Thursday.
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to Be Ratified Soon, Environment Minister Says
Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is to be ratified soon by Bulgaria. Popov was speaking during the ceremony welcoming the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv.
Commander Muevski: RSV 421 Meets New Challenges on Fourth Antarctic Voyage
The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) and its crew developed a strong capacity to support Bulgarian Antarctic expeditions after four voyages, RSV commander Radko Muevski said at a welcome ceremony for the vessel at Varna Marine Station on Thursday.
"Shared Memory: Jewish Presence Across the Bulgarian Lands" Exhibition Highlights Bulgaria’s Jewish Heritage
A new exhibition, Shared Memory: Jewish Presence Across the Bulgarian Lands, showcases over 15 years of research into Bulgaria’s Jewish material heritage, featuring 50 photographs by journalist and photographer Anthony Georgieff.
Balkans
New Wave of Well-Known Public Figures Arrested in Turkiye in Large-Scale Drug Use Investigation
Turkiye woke up to a new wave of arrests of well-known public figures as part of a large-scale investigation into drug use, Turkish media reported on Thursday. Among those detained this morning, a total of 11 people, are some of the most prominent actors of the younger generation, who play leading roles in cult television series – Burak Deniz and Hafsanur Sancaktutan.
Serbia Searches for Migrant In Connection With Attempted Sabotage on Balkan Stream Pipeline
The director of Serbia’s Military Security Agency, Djuro Jovanic, commented on Sunday’s operation in the municipality of Kanjiza in the northern part of the country, where explosives were found near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline, local media reported.
New Fuel Prices Come into Force in North Macedonia from Midnight
New retail fuel prices will come into force in North Macedonia from midnight, the country's Energy Regulatory Commission announced, following the government's decision to reduce fuel excise duties.
Third Turkish Oil Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz, Transport Minister Says
A third vessel owned by a Turkish company has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on his official Facebook profile. The ship was carrying crude oil from Iraq to Malaysia.