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Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria, Qatar Hold Political Consultations in Sofia
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Monday welcomed Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, who is visiting Sofia to take part in political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two
Finance Minister Petkova to Attend ECOFIN Meeting on Bulgaria’s Accession to the Eurozone
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova will participate in a regular meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) of the European Union on July 8 in Brussels, her ministry said. The session is considered crucial as it marks the final
President Radev Receives Qatar’s Foreign Minister
Head of State Rumen Radev held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, Radev’s press centre said Monday
Social Policy Minister Highlights Childcare Reform in Meeting with UNICEF Representative
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov held a working meeting with UNICEF’s Representative in Bulgaria, Christina de Bruin. During the talks, he highlighted the country’s child care reform, implemented as a consistent state policy,
Economy
Commission for Protection of Competition to Launch Analyses in Financial and Telecom Sectors
By the end of the year, the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) will launch two analyses in the financial and telecommunications sectors, said CPC Chairperson Rosen Karadimov
National Statistical Institute Production in Business Services in Bulgaria Down 0.9% Y/Y in April
In April 2025, the total production index in Services of the business economy decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, the National Statistical Institute said Monday. The data is preliminary and seasonally adjusted
WITTE Automotive Expands Ruse Plant, Creating Over 300 New Jobs
German automotive company WITTE Automotive has completed the second expansion of its production facility in Ruse, Bulgaria, which will create over 300 new jobs. The new building spans nearly 25,000 sq. metres across three levels and is expected to reach full operational capacity within three to four years, the company said.
Varna Airport Unveils Innovative Gate Garden Area, Boosting Capacity by 40%
Varna Airport officially inaugurated its new Gate Garden area on Friday, marking a significant expansion in passenger capacity – by approximately 40%. The unique open-air space, covering nearly 2,000 square metres, was introduced as part of the airport's drive to enhance comfort, sustainability, and efficiency.
Culture
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO World Heritage Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches Attract Tourists, Says Ruse History Museum Curator Georgiev
The Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches are the most frequently visited site overseen by the Regional History Museum Ruse, museum curator Evgeni Georgiev said during the presentation of the July issue of LIK magazine.
Wrap-up BTA's LIK Magazine Issue Presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
The July issue of the Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) LIK magazine, titled "Bulgaria in UNESCO", was launched by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev at the UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, France, on Monday.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO BTA's LIK Magazine Extremely Important Publication Representing Everyone in Culture, Says Chair of 47th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Thanks to the Bulgarian News Agency and LIK magazine Editor-in-chief Georgi Lozanov, this is a revived magazine and an extremely important publication that actually represents all of us in the field of culture, Nikolay Nenov, Chair of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, said said during a launch of the July issue of the monthly magazine at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO's Director of World Heritage Centre Says LIK Magazine's Issue Helps All Delegates Discover Bulgaria's Role, Contribution
UNESCO's Director of World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo said Monday that the publication of the LIK magazine for UNESCO is an occasion for all delegates at the session to discover Bulgaria's role and contribution. Speaking during a launch of the July issue of the monthly magazine, he described Bulgaria as a country developing international cooperation on World Heritage. The event was held at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, as well as at Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) MaxiM Multimedia Centre in Sofia and at the agency's national press clubs in Bulgaria.
Balkans
Over 100 Turkish MPs, Parliament Staff Seek Medical Help with Suspected Food Poisoning Symptoms
According to Turkish news outlet Haberler, more than 100 lawmakers and staff members from the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye (GNAT) have sought medical attention at the parliamentary hospital, complaining of symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue – characteristic of food poisoning.
Police Chase, Arrest Citizens on Blocked Streets in Serbia
Police are chasing and arresting citizens who have again started blocking the streets of Belgrade and other cities in Serbia
Mickoski, Opposition Trade Recriminations for "Erasure" of Macedonian Identity, Language from EU Report
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that the Macedonian identity and the Macedonian language were erased from Europe's report in a "Taliban manner".
UPDATED EU Enlargement Commissioner Sparks Outrage in North Macedonia over Identity Remarks
In North Macedonia, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos sparked an outrage over identity remarks. At a press conference following the Western Balkans leaders’ meeting on the Growth Plan, Marta Kos stated that “EU membership is the best way to