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Reactions to Sarafov's departure Legality in Prosecutor’s Office's Governance Restored - Caretaker Justice Minister Yankulov
Reactions to Sarafov's departure Yes, Bulgaria Co-chairs on Prosecutor General's Resignation: "Heart of Peevski-Borissov Model Has Been Ripped Out"
Speaking at a briefing after the resignation of acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov was announced, Yes, Bulgaria co-chairs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov said that "the heart of the Peevski-Borissov model has been ripped out."
Reactions to Sarafov's departure GERB: Sarafov's Resignation Is Dignified But Belated
The resignation of Borislav Sarafov is a dignified but belated personal act, according to a statement by GERB published on Facebook. The party said that institutions have always been their top priority. “The most important thing now is for the new
Measles Cases Registered in Bulgaria Reach 153
A total of 153 measles cases have been registered in Bulgaria, according to data as of April 21 published on the website of the Ministry of Health. Four new cases were reported on Tuesday. The regions of Vratsa, Lovech, Pleven, and Sofia-city have each registered one infected individual.
Media Review: April 22
The topic of how the new parliament will look after the elections dominates Wednesday’s news media.
Economy
National Statistical Institute Bulgaria's Government Debt Exceeds EUR 34 Bln in 2025 - Statistics
Bulgaria's government debt for 2025 was EUR 34.635 billion, or 29.9% of GDP, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported here on Wednesday basing its statistics on preliminary data.
Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia Reports Significant Increase In Number of Citizens
A significant increase in the number of foreign tourists over the past year has been reported by Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia, according to the hotel’s team. The profile of guests is diverse - from business travelers from Bulgaria and abroad to
Balneohotel Aura in Velingrad to Reopen in May After Refurbishment
Balneohotel Aura in Velingrad will reopen to visitors in mid-May following renovation work, manager Slavka Evtimova told BTA.
Forum on Higher Education Brings Together Rectors, Students, Trade Union and Business Representatives at the National Sports Academy
A forum titled “Higher Education: A Real Priority in Political and Public Life in Bulgaria” was held at the Vassil Levski National Sports Academy on Tuesday. The event brought together Deputy Minister of Education and Science Nikolay Vitanov,
Culture
Museum of Sonoma County to Mark 50th Anniversary of Running Fence by Christo and Jean-Claud with Landmark Exhibition
Education Minister Ignatov Proposes April 20 as Day of Bulgarian Heroism
Caretaker Minister of Education and Science Sergei Ignatov proposed in Vidin on Tuesday that April 20 be declared an official holiday called Day of Bulgarian Heroism. He made the proposal during a visit marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising.
Photo Exhibition at Sofia Airport Showcases WWF Conservation Work in Bulgaria
Photographs and stories about wildlife conservation and nature restoration in Bulgaria are on display from Tuesday at Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport. Titled "Nature Needs Us", the exhibition presents the work of WWF in Bulgaria over the past 20 years,
Food, Crafts and Cultural Events during Rose Festival in Kazanlak June 5-7
The Rose and Saffron. Delicious Dishes of Bulgaria Culinary Festival is among the highlights of culinary and craft events included in the programme of this year's Rose Festival in Kazanlak, the local administration said on Tuesday.
12th Brothers Grimm International Children's Theatre Festival of Classic Fairy Tales Opens in Shumen
The 12th Brothers Grimm International Children's Theatre Festival of Classic Fairy Tales was opened in Shumen on Tuesday, the press centre of the local administration said.
Balkans
North Macedonia's Government Takes Steps to Abolish Legislation Introducing Caretaker Cabinets in Pre-Election Periods
Save Romania Union Says It Will Continue Supporting Prime Minister Bolojan Amid Political Tensions
The Save Romania Union (USR) will continue to back Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan during the ongoing political standoff, and its ministers will stay in the government, party leader Dominic Fritz said on Tuesday at an extraordinary press conference streamed live online.
Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria Tops Vote at Bulgarian Polling Stations in Serbia
Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) led the vote in the five polling stations opened in Serbia for Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly election, Central Election Commission (CEC) data showed on Monday.
Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Tops Vote in Romania
The Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition received the most votes in Romania, based on 100% of tally sheets, according to data published on the website of the Central Election Commission on Monday.
MRF Leads Voting in Ankara, Followed by Progressive Bulgaria
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) received the most votes, 213, in the three polling stations located at the Bulgarian Embassy in Ankara, according to processed tally sheets. Progressive Bulgaria ranked second with 93 votes, followed by the