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Bulgarian Historian Becomes Research Centre of Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts Honorary Member
Bulgaria
Media Review: April 23
The results of the April 19 parliamentary election and the resignation of Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov dominate Thursday’s news media.
Lack of Young Professionals, Aging Infrastructure Among Most Pressing Challenges for Bulgaria’s Water Supply Sector
A shortage of young professionals, significant water losses, and aging infrastructure continue to be among the most pressing challenges for Bulgaria’s water supply sector, said Bulgarian Water Association Chair Ivan Ivanov on Thursday in Ruse during a professional competition for water utility employees.
Pleven Residents Hold Demonstration Demanding Justice for 12-Year-Old Car Accident Victim
Residents gathered in front of the Pleven Court demanding justice in the case of 12-year-old Siyana, who died in a high-profile car accident on March 31, 2025. The protest began half an hour before the starting time of the court session, when it
Greek National Wanted for EUR 5 Mln Financial Crimes Arrested in Plovdiv
A Greek national wanted internationally for financial crimes exceeding EUR 5 million has been arrested in Plovdiv, the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said following operational actions carried out on Wednesday by officers from
Economy
Park Hotel Kyustendil Introduces New Therapies Aligned with Current Trends in Wellness Industry
Park Hotel Kyustendil offers opportunity for complete rest and recovery, due to its mineral water with proven therapeutic properties and its proximity to Hisarlaka Park. The hotel combines balneology traditions of the region with modern facilities and services focused on relaxation and health, Angelina Milanova from the complex’s marketing department told BTA.
EU Aquaculture Production Reaches 1 Mln Tonnes in 2024
In 2024, 1 million tonnes of fish, molluscs, algae and crustaceans were farmed in the EU, valued at EUR 4.6 billion, according to the latest Eurostat data. Compared with 2023, both the volume and the value of aquaculture production in the EU
Tourism Minister Says Interest in Family Vacations, Package Tours, Combined Travel Products Particularly Strong for 2026 Summer Season
Caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva announced a steady growth in tourist arrivals from traditional markets, which is a clear indicator of restored confidence and the effectiveness of the measures taken.
Next Gen Entrepreneurs Day Forum GATE Institute Has Requests from Three International Companies to Test Technologies, Director Says
GATE Institute at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski has received requests from three international companies to test their technologies, which will give the research institute access to the latest technological developments, its director Prof. Silvia Ilieva said on Thursday at the Next Gen Entrepreneurs Day forum, hosted by the institute.
Culture
Exhibition Marking 150 Years Since April Uprising Opens at National Museum of History
Culture Minister Stresses Importance of Exhibitions Such as "150 Years of April Uprising: Stories and Narratives of Heroic Era"
Speaking to the Bulgarian News Agency on Wednesday, caretaker Culture Minister Nayden Todorov commented on the exhibition “150 Years of the April Uprising: Stories and Narratives of a Heroic Era,” which opened at the National History Museum earlier
Egyptian Cults around the Black Sea Exhibition Opens in Cairo to Mark Bulgaria-Egypt Diplomatic Anniversary
The exhibition “Egyptian Cults around the Black Sea” was unveiled at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo to mark the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Egypt. Museum Director Eltayeb Abbas said
Plovdiv, Burgas Join European Cultural Route of Sts Cyril and Methodius
Plovdiv and Burgas have joined the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius, according to the team at the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. At a meeting of the General Assembly of the European
European Broadcasting Union 2026 Media Summit President Iotova: Investment in Public Media Is Investment in Free Society's Future
President Iliana Iotova believes that investment in public service media, when accompanied by strict transparency requirements, is an investment in the future of a free society. "Journalism is the most reliable and credible way for any politician's
Balkans
Bulgaria-Funded School Inaugurated in Turkiye’s Hatay Province
A school built with donations from Bulgaria was inaugurated in a ceremony in Turkiye’s Hatay Province on Wednesday. The school is named after the founder of the Republic of Turkiye, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The school has a total area of 780 square
North Macedonia's Government Takes Steps to Abolish Legislation Introducing Caretaker Cabinets in Pre-Election Periods
The government of North Macedonia is taking steps to amend the Government Act abolishing the part introducing caretaker cabinets that administer the country in pre-election periods, the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) said in a statement on Tuesday. The party claimed it was not consulted about the planned amendments.
Save Romania Union Says It Will Continue Supporting Prime Minister Bolojan Amid Political Tensions
The Save Romania Union (USR) will continue to back Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan during the ongoing political standoff, and its ministers will stay in the government, party leader Dominic Fritz said on Tuesday at an extraordinary press conference streamed live online.
Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria Tops Vote at Bulgarian Polling Stations in Serbia
Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) led the vote in the five polling stations opened in Serbia for Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly election, Central Election Commission (CEC) data showed on Monday.