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Politicians and Doctors Support Establishment of National Programme Tackling Obesity
Bulgarian Prime Minister to Visit Copenhagen for EU Meetings October 1-2
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will take part in an informal European Council meeting and the European Political Community Summit, which will be held on October 1 and 2 in Copenhagen, Denmark. During his visit, the Prime Minister will also meet
UPDATED EU Diplomatic Mission Heads Familiarized with Parliament's Priorities
During its autumn session the legislature will ensure a smooth transition for the introduction of the euro, the successful absorption of payments under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), and the adoption of the 2026 State Budget Act, National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova told EU Member States' ambassadors to Bulgaria.
National Water Board Working to Address Ongoing Water Shortages and Implement Preventive Measures, Says Deputy PM Zafirov
In recent days, the National Water Board has been working in two key areas - addressing current problems and water shortages, and implementing preventive measures to avoid future crises, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, who also chairs the
Romanian Man Charged for Smashing Shop Windows in Sofia
Sofia Regional Prosecution Office indicted and detained Romanian citizen for smashing shop windows in central Sofia, the prosecution service said on Tuesday. Evidence collected so far shows that on September 28, at around 9:15 p.m., the defendant,
Economy


Bulgaria's winemakers Little Star Winery: Bulgarian Wine Tradition Preserved Through Local Grapes, Oak Barrels
Bulgaria Has Strong Potential to Become Regional Electricity Market Leader, Says Energy System Operator CEO
Bulgaria has significant potential to become regional electricity market leader, leveraging cross-border capacity, energy storage systems, and major renewable energy generation opportunities, Energy System Operator (ESO) CEO Angelin Tsachev said Tuesday.
Central Bank Reduces Base Interest Rate for October to 1.81%
As of October 1, 2025, the base interest rate (simple per annum interest) in Bulgaria will drop to 1.81%, the Bulgarian National Bank said here on Tuesday. It is 0.01 percentage points down from the previous month.
BTA Director General Says Hisarya’s Membership of European Historic Thermal Towns Association Is Another Reason for Pride
The admission of the town of Hisarya into the European Historic Thermal Towns Association is another reason for pride during these days when Bulgaria is celebrating the success of its volleyball players, said Kiril Valchev, Director General of the
Bulgaria Can Take EU Lead in Shaping New Energy Vision - Centre for the Study of Democracy
For the first time, Bulgaria can assume a leadership role in the EU in shaping a new vision for energy development, Martin Vladimirov of the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) said Tuesday. He was speaking at the opening of a round table on
Culture


Artist Stanislav "Nasimo" Trifonov's Latest Exhibition Explores How Human Beings Gradually Evolve
Bulgarian News Agency to Partner with Plovdiv University
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Tuesday signed a partnership agreement with the Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv. The agreement was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and University Rector Prof. Dr. Rumen Mladenov. "I am pleased
Technologies Cannot Replace Prayer and Communion with God, Bulgarian Patriarch Says
Technologies are only a tool, they cannot replace prayer and communion with God, Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil said on Tuesday at the Second International Conference marking the 100th anniversary of Theology journal, held in Thessaloniki, Greece.
BTA and College of Management, Trade and Marketing Sign Partnership Agreement
A long-term partnership agreement was signed on Monday between the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the College of Management, Trade and Marketing (CMTM) in Sofia. This is the 48th agreement BTA has signed with a higher education institution. There
Japanese Spirit to Feature in Japanese Culture Days in Bulgaria
The Japanese Spirit group exhibition will open on September 30 as part of the 36th Days of Japanese Culture in Bulgaria and the Sofia Paper Art Fest 2025 at the Mazda Gallery in Sofia.
Balkans
Local Elections Campaign Begins in North Macedonia
As of September 29, the official election campaign for the local elections in North Macedonia has begun. The elections will be held on October 19, with a runoff on November 2. These are the eighth local elections since the country declared
Serbia’s Ruling Progressive Party Invited to EPP Talks Over Criticism of President Aleksandar Vucic
Leaders of Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) have been invited on October 22 to a meeting with the European People’s Party (EPP) following criticism of President Aleksandar Vucic by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), SNS Chair and former Prime Minister Milos Vucevic told K1 TV.
Bulgarian Patriarch, Greek Education Minister Discuss Greece's Experience of Teaching Religion as Compulsory School Subject
Minister Zacharaki shared details of Greece’s educational initiatives, including a programme for prospective clerics launched in 2024, and Greece’s experience in teaching “Religion – Orthodoxy” as a compulsory subject in secondary schools.
The University of Thessaloniki Is Actively Involved in Projects in the Black Sea Basin
Although Greece is not a Black Sea country, it is part of the INTERREG programme for the Black Sea Basin. This is due to its experience as a maritime country, which makes it a valuable partner on a number of topics such as maritime spatial planning, mapping, and the fight against pollution. Greece also has a longer experience in European programmes compared to other countries in the region, which is an advantage that was particularly strong at the beginning of the history of European territorial cooperation programmes.