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Firefighters Monitor Air after Complaints from Eye Irritation Near Fire, Detect No Pollution
Tryavna Mayor Dencho Minev told reporters here on Tuesday that no exceedances of air quality standards were detected in the village of Plachkovtsi, following the fire at an ammunition warehouse near the village of Belitsa, in the Tryavna region, which broke out on Monday.
Dangerous Explosives Found near Belitsa Ammunition Warehouse to Be Neutralized
Dangerous explosive materials found in the area of the destroyed ammunition warehouse near the village of Belitsa in the Tryavna municipality are to be neutralized, Senior Commissioner Iliyan Ivanov, Director of the Gabrovo Regional Directorate of
Yellow Heat Alert Issued for 16 Bulgarian Regions
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a code yellow weather warning for high temperatures on Tuesday. The warning applies to 16 regions, NIMH said on its website. A yellow warning is in effect for the regions of
Interior Minister: Period of Institutional Neglect over Digital Manipulation of Children Is Ending
In a Facebook post on Monday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said that "the State has often underestimated the scale of the digital manipulation of our children, but this period of institutional neglect is coming to an end." "The brutal murder
Economy
Innovation Minister Attends Closing Ceremony of International AI Olympiad in Astana
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev attended the closing ceremony of the third International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held between August 2 and 8 in Astana, the Ministry said on Monday.
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Switches to Euro-Only Price Display
Financial instrument prices and market turnover data are now displayed only in euros, the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) said on Monday.
National Statistical Institute Annual Construction Output Growth Slows to 4.4% in June
Construction output rose by 0.9% month on month and 4.4% year on year in June 2026, preliminary National Statistical Institute (NSI) data showed on Monday.
Mixed-Use Developments Emerge as Key Retail Property Trend, Colliers Says
Mixed-use developments are emerging as a key trend in the retail property market, according to a first-half 2026 review of the sector in Bulgaria by professional services and investment management company Colliers, received by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Monday.
Culture
German Ambassador Visits Archaeological Excavations at Tell Nenova near Nova Zagora
German Ambassador to Bulgaria Irene Maria Plank has visited the archaeological excavations at the prehistoric settlement mound of Tell Nenova near the village of Konyovo in Nova Zagora Municipality, the municipal administration said. The visit was
Culture Ministry to Explore Reviving International Ballet Competition in Varna
Bulgaria’s Culture Ministry will establish a working group to explore how the International Ballet Competition in Varna can be restored, Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said at a press conference in the seaside city on Monday.
Days of Puppets Festival Opens in Burgas
The 13th International Open-Air Puppet Festival opened in Burgas on Monday and will take place until August 14, organizers from the Burgas State Puppet Theatre said.
Bansko Jazz Academy Concludes with Concert in City Park
This year’s Bansko Jazz Academy came to a close on Sunday with a concert in the city park, as part of the programme of the Bansko Jazz Festival.
Balkans
BTA exclusive Croatia Tourism Revenues Up due to Higher Prices, Last-Minute Bookings Prevail
Code Red for Risk of Fires Issued in North Macedonia, Local Media Report
Most of the time the fires break out in places with lots of dry grass and agricultural waste. Setting the dry grass on fire, whether intentionally or accidentally, can easily turn a small fire into an intense wildfire due to the drought and the high temperatures.
Greek Authorities Use Drones to Ensure Free Access to Beaches
Greek authorities are using drones to monitor whether citizens have free access to beaches, public broadcaster ERT reported on Friday.
Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova Launch Joint Wine Promotion Initiative
Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova are launching a large-scale joint presentation of their wines on the international stage under the common motto "Treasures of the East", the organizers from Vinul.ro, Romania’s longest-running specialist wine publication, told BTA on Wednesday.
Traffic Builds Up on North Macedonia-Greece Border Routes as Summer Season Peaks
Local media in North Macedonia again reported increased traffic toward Greece on Wednesday. The summer holiday season, the traditional routes used by Serbian travellers heading to the Greek coast via North Macedonia, and the introduction of the