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Reactions to Varna Mayor's arrest Sofia Mayor Terziev: Arrest of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev Is "Warning to All of Us"
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said Wednesday that the arrest of Blagomir Kotsev, the Mayor of the Black Sea city of Varna, is "a warning to every one of us". Kotsev was arrested shortly before midnight between Tuesday and Wednesday following a bribery
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Gutsanov and UK Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey Discuss UN Global Campaign for Childcare Reform
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria Nathaniel Copsey discussed an upcoming initiative under the global campaign for childcare reform, which will be held during the UN General Assembly in September this year, the press centre of the line ministry said on Wednesday. "We fully share the view that reform of child care is needed on a global scale, so that the right of every child to grow up in a family environment is guaranteed," the Minister said.
Cabinet decisions Government Appoints New Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Bangladesh
The Council of Ministers has decided to relieve Tanveer Imam from his duties as Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Dhaka, Bangladesh and to appoint Ziaul Haque as the new Honorary Consul covering the entire territory of Bangladesh.
Cabinet decisions Investment Promotion Act Implementing Regulations Revised
Bulgaria's Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decree to amend and supplement the Regulations for Application of the Investment Promotion Act.
Economy
BCCI Vice-President: Bulgaria's Eurozone Membership Will Facilitate OECD Accession
Bulgaria's membership in the eurozone will encourage and support the country's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) next year. This opinion was voiced on Wednesday by Vasil Todorov, Vice-President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), during a meeting of the Euroclub held in the Chamber's building on the occasion of Denmark's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for the next six months
Eurostat: Bulgaria Sees Sharp Decline in Land Freight Transport in 2024, Reaching Lowest Level Since 2019
In 2024, land freight transport in Bulgaria dropped significantly to 26.969 billion tonne-kilometres, down from 33.125 billion in 2023—a decrease of more than 18%. This marks the lowest level for the country since 2019, according to the latest data
Reactions to Bulgaria's eurozone green light Finance Minister Calls on People to Congratulate Each Other, Be Happy as Bulgaria Gets Final Approval for Eurozone Entry
In her words, the benefits of eurozone membership are indisputable - economic and financial stability, much more investment and a better standard for Bulgarian citizens. This success belongs to the Bulgarian citizens, she added.
Reactions to Bulgaria's eurozone green light Adopting the Euro Is a Strategic Opportunity for Bulgaria - Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria Chair
The adoption of the euro is more than a currency shift: it is a strategic opportunity to boost Bulgaria’s competitiveness and investment appeal, said Rumen Radev, Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria
Culture


New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Nessebar Museum Director Marvakov Calls for State Policy to Safeguard Nessebar
Razgrad to Host 23rd Yogurt Fair, Festival of Folk Traditions, Handicrafts on July 20-22
The 23rd Yogurt Fair and the Festival of Folk Traditions and Handicrafts will be held in Razgrad from July 20 to 22, with the town to once again bring together guests and participants from all over the world, the municipal administration said on Wednesday.
Parliament Approves First-Reading Amendments to Higher Education Act Aiming to Reduce University Fees
On Wednesday, the National Assembly voted at first reading amendments to the Higher Education Act aimed at preventing a surge in university fees. The changes were adopted with 148 votes in favor, 11 against, and 11 abstentions.
UNESCO Meeting in Paris Highlights Bulgaria’s Role in Global Heritage and Biodiversity Cooperation
Cooperation between the UNESCO World Heritage Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was discussed during a meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Madara Reserve Chief Curator Yorgov: UNESCO Listing Boosts Madara Rider’s Profile
The proclamation of the Madara Rider as a UNESCO World Heritage monument in 1979 has had a beneficial impact, Yuri Yorgov, chief curator at the National Historical and Archaeological Reserve Madara, told the Bulgarian News Agency at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme “Bulgaria in UNESCO”.
Balkans


EP resolution on North Macedonia Bulgaria's Foreign Policy Committee Chair Urges North Macedonia to Honour Commitments Assumed on Path to EU
EP resolution on North Macedonia Vazrazhdane Leader Says North Macedonia Issue Has Required and Will Always Require National Unity
Commenting on the European Parliament's resolution on North Macedonia's progress towards accession, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament: "There are not many moments when we can demonstrate unity, but this is one of them.
EP resolution on North Macedonia GERB Leader Borissov: When Bulgaria Is United, We Can Achieve Results
"When Bulgaria is united, we can achieve results," GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on Facebook, following the adoption of the European Parliament’s annual report on North Macedonia’s progress toward EU accession.
EP resolution on North Macedonia TISP: Bulgaria Has Achieved Rare Geopolitical Victory for First Time
Bulgaria has achieved a significant geopolitical victory by defending its national interest and blocking a backdoor attempt to include contested language in the European Parliament's annual report on North Macedonia’s EU accession progress, MP Stanislav Balabanov from There Is Such a People (TISP) told journalists in Parliament.
North Macedonia PM: Many MEPs Will Not Vote for Amendment Deleting "Macedonian Identity and Language"
Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski said on Tuesday that in the European Parliament "there are a large number of MEPs who are calling and saying that they will not vote for the amendment, the aim of which is to "delete the Macedonian language and Macedonian identity" in a Taliban way from the report" of the European Parliament on the country's progress towards the EU.