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UPDATED No Response Yet from Ukraine on Drone That Crashed Near Bulgaria-Romania Border, Defence Minister Says
Bulgaria Considers Multi-Year Funding Programmes for Major Archaeological Sites
Bulgaria
No Heavy Military Equipment, Hazardous Materials Storage or Disruptive Exercises Planned at Kabile Military Area, Defence Minister Says
Dimitar Stoyanov visited Yambol Tuesday, where he discussed the development of Kabile with representatives of the local authorities. Regarding funding for Kabile, the Defence Minister said that the funds, expected to amount to EUR 200 million, would be provided under a NATO programme.
Burgas Beaches Get Electric Mobility Ramps for Easier Sea Access
An electric mobility ramp has been installed at North Beach in Burgas to help people with limited mobility reach the sea more independently, Burgas Municipality said on Tuesday.
Wrap-up Turkish Interior Minister Visits Sofia, Holds Press Conference with Bulgarian Counterpart
Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci paid a working visit to Bulgaria on Tuesday. After meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart, Ivan Demerdzhiev, the two held a joint press conference.
Administrative Reform in Healthcare Should Not Be Reduced to Concentrating Functions in Central Government, Democratic Bulgaria Says
Administrative reform in healthcare should not be reduced to concentrating functions in the central government and mechanically regrouping structures, Democratic Bulgaria said in a position posted on Facebook regarding the reform proposed by the Ministry of Health.
Economy
Bulgaria Begins 2026 Aerial Survey to Update Land Parcel Data
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is launching the planned 2026 aerial survey to update data in the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS). The project is part of the implementation of a new contract for updating Bulgaria’s digital orthophoto
Robotics Strategy Forum 2026 Will Take Place at Sofia Tech Park
The eighth edition of the Robotics Strategy Forum 2026 will take place on September 10 at Sofia Tech Park. The forum brings together Bulgaria’s industrial, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, engineering and technology sectors, the Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovation (PARAi), one of the event’s organizers, said.
Consumer Protection Commission Carried Out over 14,500 Inspections During Dual Price Period
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has carried out a total of 14,535 inspections during the one-year period of mandatory dual price display from August 8, 2025 to August 8, 2026, the commission reported on Monday.
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.
Culture
Last Summer for Separate Tickets to Balchik Palace and Botanical Garden, Culture Minister Says
Bern Convention Representatives Visit Bosilegrad Over Environmental Concerns
Sofia-based activist Dr. Valentin Yanev also travelled to Bosilegrad for the meeting with representatives of the Bern Convention. However, Serbian border authorities barred him from entering the country this morning, citing a potential threat to national security.
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
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.