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Bulgaria
One of Youths Detained for Assault on Nepalese Nationals in Plovdiv Was Present at August 4 Murder in City, Prosecution Says
Unexploded Ammunition and Smouldering Fires Remain at Site of August 10 Explosions Near Tryavna
The area around the ammunition plant warehouse near Tryavna where explosions occurred is still being surveyed, with smouldering fires and scattered ammunition posing a potential danger.
International Youth Day Social Policy Minister Congratulates Young Bulgarians in Video Address
Paid internships, free training, and subsidized employment are just some of the measures being developed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Efremova underscored. She urged young people to visit employment offices or check out the job and internship listings on the Employment Agency’s website.
All Possible Causes of Explosions at Ammunition Warehouse Being Investigated
All possible causes of the explosions at an EMKO storage facility near the village of Belitsa, Tryavna Municipality, are being investigated, and a leading theory is expected to emerge after the site is inspected.
Velichie Representatives Meet with Iranian Ambassador in Sofia
Representatives of the Velichie party met with Iranian Ambassador to Bulgaria Alireza Irvash in Sofia on Tuesday, the party's press office reported. The party was represented by Academician Atanas Gelimachev and Kolyo Paramov, an advisor to Velichie.
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
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.