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Diplomatic Representatives, Experts Discuss Achievements of Bulgaria's Chairmanship of SEECP in Sofia
Regulator Terminates Procurement Procedure for Design of National Children's Hospital Over Disproportionate Requirements, Incomplete Documentation
The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has terminated a procurement procedure for the design of a national children's hospital due to restrictive and disproportionate requirements for potential bidders, the regulator said on Tuesday. The
Sunny Beach-South Earns Blue Flag for 19th Time
Sunny Beach-South has retained its Blue Flag status for the 19th time after once again meeting the standards of the international environmental programme, the beach management told BTA on Tuesday.
Rights Groups Say Violence, Sexual Abuse and Labour Exploitation Continue at Juvenile Facility One Year After Authorities Were Alerted
A human rights watchdog and child advocacy organizations revealed disturbing details about conditions at a juvenile correctional institution. At a news conference at the BTA National Press Club Tuesday, they said that a year after authorities were
Sarafovo Fishing Port in Burgas Retains Blue Flag Status
Sarafovo fishing port in Burgas has once again been awarded the Blue Flag, recognizing its compliance with high international environmental standards, Burgas Municipality told BTA on Tuesday.
Economy
Fiscal Council Says Growing Public Social Insurance Deficit Carries Risk of Higher Pension Contributions and Taxes
Bulgaria Records 17% Annual Growth in Trade with UAE in 2025
Bulgaria regards the the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a strategic partner, Deputy Economy Minister Mihaela Karadimova said on Tuesday in Sofia during the Bulgaria–UAE Business Forum 2026, organized by the Bulgarian Business Council in Dubai under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
Webit 2026 Government to Launch App Calculating "Fair Price" for Staple Foods
A new digital application that will provide consumers with real-time information on what the government calls "fair price" of staple food products is set to be launched soon, the Deputy Minister of Economy, Investment and Industry, Krasimir Yakimov,
New Car Registrations in Bulgaria Up 11.5% in May, Outpacing EU Average
Registrations of new passenger cars in Bulgaria increased by 11.5% year on year in May 2026 to 4,293 vehicles, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) on Tuesday. The growth rate was lower than in
Bulgaria-Indonesia Trade Rises Nearly 60% in Q1
Bulgaria-Indonesia trade grew by nearly 60% year-on-year in Q1 2026, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Krasimir Yakimov said after talks with Indonesian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Muhammad Anis Matta on Monday.
Culture
12th Cinelibri Film and Literature Festival Will Feature Over 70 Literary Adaptations and Productions
The 12th edition of the international Cinelibri film and literature festival will take place from October 15 to November 8 in Sofia and six other Bulgarian cities under the motto "Civilisation of the Spectacle," the festival organizers
UPDATED PM Radev Presents Bulgaria's 2026 Science Olympiad Teams with National Flag
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev presented the country's 2026 science Olympiad teams with the national flag here on Tuesday. "It is an honour and a genuine pleasure to be among some of Bulgaria's brightest minds. Your achievements are proof
Varna to Host Q-Jazz Festival from July 8 to 11
The 5th edition of Q-Jazz Festival will take place from July 8–11 at Asparuhovo Beach in Varna.
Danube Wine Festival to Take Place in Kozloduy on June 27
The Danube Winemakers Association will be hosting a Danube Wine Festival in Kozloduy on June 27, Antoaneta Genova of Ahinora Winery and a board member of the association said on Saturday. The festival will be held in Kozloduy for the first time,
Balkans
Radio Bulgaria Editor-in-Chief Martinov: BTA SPA Catalogue Is Substantial, Polished Publication
Bulgarian Balneology and SPA Tourism Union’s Bogdanov: Bulgaria Aims to Become Year–Round Health Tourism Destination
Bogdanov
Bulgarian-Turkish Partnership Has Strong Vision, Ambassador Cholakov Says at Ankara Presentation of BTA's SPA Catalogue
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Turkiye Angel Cholakov said Bulgarian-Turkish friendship and partnership combine strong emotional ties with a clear vision for future cooperation, speaking at the presentation of the Turkish-language edition of BTA's BG SPA
Deputy Tourism Minister Modeva: Turkish Edition of BTA SPA Catalogue Shows Bulgaria’s Strong Tourism Potential
The Turkish edition of BTA’s BG SPA – Health through Water catalogue shows Bulgaria’s strong potential to welcome tourists from Turkiye, Deputy Tourism Minister Mariela Modeva said at its presentation at BTA’s National Press Club on Monday.
Turkiye's Amasya Hosts Screening of Documentary on Ataturk's Years as Military Attache in Sofia
The Turkish province of Amasya has hosted a screening of the documentary The Sofia Years of Mustafa Kemal (1913–1915) by BTA's Istanbul correspondent Nahide Deniz. Among the guests at the screening was Bulgaria's Ambassador to Turkiye, Angel