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Foreign Minister, Indian Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev met with India's Ambassador Bulgaria, Arun Kumar Sahu, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Both sides praised the traditional friendly relations and close cooperation.
Bulgaria, France Rediscovered Each Other as Zhelev, Mitterrand Met in 1989
French Council of State Honorary Member Jean Musitelli said here Monday that President Francois Mitterrand found in President Zhelyu Zhelev an enlightened personality who never lost hope but kept moving forward.
Wrap-up Forum Explores Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Auditing
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in auditing and public administration be implemented in an ethical and transparent manner, as every innovation in the public sector must adhere to the principles of legality, data protection, and respect for human rights, said National Audit Office (NAO) President Dimitar Glavchev at a high-level conference on AI organized here on Monday by NAO on the occasion of its 145th anniversary, titled Artificial Intelligence and IT Audit in Safeguarding Public Resources.
Sofia Deputy Mayor Submits Proposal for Increasing Capacity of Municipal Waste Treatment Plant
Sofia Deputy Mayor for Ecology Nadezhda Bobcheva on Monday submitted a report to the Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) on amending regulations for the organization and activities of the municipal Waste Treatment Plant, Sofia Municipality said.
Economy
Info Materials Available on Euro Banknote Design and Security Features
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), jointly with the European Central Bank (ECB), has prepared information materials aimed at familiarizing the public with the design and security features of euro banknotes as part of the information and publicity campaign for the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria.
Agriculture Minister Confers with Italian Ambassador on Expanding Agri-Food Cooperation
Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov met with Italian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Marcello Apicella, the Ministry said on Monday. The meeting focused on cooperation in agriculture and trade.
District Court in Dupnitsa Overturns BGN 150,000 Fine Against Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant
The District Court in Dupnitsa overturned a BGN 150,000 fine imposed on the Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant, said a court decision published on the court's official website on Monday.
Quantum Forum to Spotlight Hotel Tech Innovations in Sofia
Sofia will host the inaugural Quantum Hotel Technology Forum on technological innovation in the hotel industry, the organizers said on Saturday.
Culture
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Endorses BTA Director General Kiril Valchev for Second Term
BTA, Petrich Municipality Sign Partnership Agreement to Promote Local Cultural Events
The Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Kiril Valchev, and the Mayor of Petrich Municipality, Dimitar Brachkov, signed a partnership agreement Monday to facilitate the coverage and promotion of the municipality’s cultural
Exhibition at Vladislav Varnenchik Park-Museum in Varna Presents Memorial Signs of Battle of Varna in 1444
A photo and documentary exhibition at the Vladislav Varnenchik Park-Museum presents memorial signs of the Battle of Varna, which took place in 1444, Museum Director Milen Dimov said here on Monday. The exhibition presents the chronology of the
VP Iotova: Safeguard Cyrillic Script and Bulgarian Language in the Digital Age
Vice President Iliana Iotova urged the protection of the Cyrillic script and Bulgarian language at the Deultum-Debelt National Archaeological Reserve on Saturday, during commemorations marking 1,160 years since Bulgaria’s Christianization.
Wrap-up RSV 421 Departs on Fourth Antarctic Voyage, BTA to Cover Expedition
Bulgaria’s naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) set sail from Varna on Friday on its fourth Antarctic expedition, with BTA once again sending a correspondent to cover the mission. The ship is expected to reach the Bulgarian
Balkans
Head of North Macedonia's Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture Arrested for Soliciting Bribe
The Ministry of Interior and the Prosecutor’s Office in North Macedonia announced an operation on Friday resulting in the arrest of Ilija Stoilev, director of the Agency for Financial Support in Agriculture and Rural Development, and the manager of a company ineligible for funding through the EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance in Rural Development (IPARD).
Serbian President Vucic Tells EU Ambassador His Term Will End Soon, Vows to Leave Good Impression
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told the European Union’s Ambassador to Belgrade, Andreas von Beckerath, that his mandate would end soon and that, until then, he would try to leave a good impression on the European community, including through the language he uses, Serbian media reported.
Brussels Report Serves as Roadmap for Serbia, Parliament Speaker Says
The President of Serbia's National Assembly, Ana Brnabic, said on Tuesday that the European Commission’s annual report on the country’s progress towards European integration is an extremely important document for Serbia. Quoted by Serbian media,
North Macedonia's PM Meets with European Council President
North Macedonia Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met European Council President Antionio Costa, the Prime Minister said on his official Facebook profile on Tuesday. "We discussed our country’s European path, the importance of preserving European values, and the support we are receiving in the integration process. We exchanged experiences and ideas on how to accelerate our progress and how to create better opportunities for citizens. Such meetings are of great importance as they confirm our commitment to the European perspective and strengthen cooperation with European partners," Mickoski wrote.