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Visit by Bern Convention Representatives to Bosilegrad Concludes, Independent Assessment of Mine Activities Requested
Bulgaria
Deputy PM Poulev: Government Is Already Implementing Much of Its 2026-2030 Programme
The Ministry of Innovation Supports Accelerated Digitalization of Municipalities Across Bulgaria
The Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation (MIDT) and the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) will join forces to digitize processes at the local level and reduce unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, the MIDT said through its official Viber channel.
Former Justice Minister Anton Stankov Passes Away
Former Bulgarian Justice Minister Anton Stankov has passed away. Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov voiced his condolences to Stankov’s family, relatives, friends and colleagues in a Facebook post on Thursday. Naydenov described Stankov as a lawyer,
Bulgaria’s Media Regulator to Present Results of Focused Monitoring of Media Coverage of Violence Following Plovdiv Murder
The Council for Electronic Media (CEM) will present the results of focused monitoring of media coverage of cases of violence, including incidents involving children and young people. The findings will be provided to the institutions concerned and
Media Review: August 13
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME The programme of Prime Minister Rumen Radev's government, adopted by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, is a leading topic in Bulgarian media. 24chasa.bg highlights important changes envisioned by the powerholders. The
Economy
Eurostat data Bulgaria’s Industrial Production Posts First Monthly Rise in Three Months but Remains Among EU’s Weakest, Y/Y
Agriculture Minister Identifies Drought, Water Shortage as Main Challenges in Sector
Minister of Agriculture and Food Plamen Abrovski said here on Thursday that the main challenges facing agriculture are drought and water shortage, and pointed out the need to restore irrigation systems. Abrovski was in Kresna for an inspection of
UPDATED Construction of Kresna Bypass on Track for Completion by End-2027, Regional Minister Says
Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov and Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski inspected the route and construction works on the Kresna bypass on Thursday. Shishkov told journalists that he was satisfied with the
Wrap-up 2027 Minimum Wage Should Become Known by End-September This Year
After the process of drafting amendments to the Ordinance on the Structure and Organization of Wages is finalized, a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage in Bulgaria is expected to be adopted by the end of August. The mechanism should be
Finance Ministry to Take Legal Steps to Protect State Interest in Plovdiv Fair Case
The Finance Ministry will take the necessary procedural steps to protect the state's interests in the case concerning ownership of a 29% stake in the capital of International Fair Plovdiv AD, the ministry said on its website on Wednesday. According
Culture
Exhibition Dedicated to Recent Archaeological Discoveries Opens in Plovdiv
From August 11 until the end of the year, the Regional Archaeological Museum - Plovdiv is presenting its annual exhibition, Discoveries 2025 – Threshold Between Worlds, dedicated to the most significant archaeological discoveries made during the past archaeological season in Plovdiv and the surrounding region.
Beglika Fest to Take Place from August 12 to 16
Beglika Fest will take place from August 12 to 16 near the Golyam Beglik Reservoir in the Rhodope Mountains, the Beglika Foundation, which organizes the event, said on Monday.
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.
Balkans
BTA exclusive Croatia Tourism Revenues Up due to Higher Prices, Last-Minute Bookings Prevail
Tourism revenues in Croatia rose in July, driven by higher prices, while overnight stays showed no year-on-year increase. More than 1.1 million tourists are currently in the country, Croatian national broadcaster HRT said on Monday.
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.