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Corridor VIII Remains Key Shared Priority for Bulgaria and Albania, Says Bulgarian Parliament Chair

Half a Trillion EUR to Be Needed to Rebuild Ukraine in Next 10 Years - Bulgarian PM Zhelyazkov

Cabinet to Request Second Payment under Recovery and Resilience Plan by July 23

Heavy Metal Band Manowar to Headline Day 1 of Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley Festival in South Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Defence Ministry Gears Up for Fire Season with Enhanced Aviation Capabilities in 2025
After a joint hearing at the parliamentary Committee on Defence and the Committee on Foreign Policy, Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov told reporters in Parliament on Thursday that his Ministry is preparing for the fire season, and the country's aviation capabilities will be much greater this year.
PM Zhelyazkov: Separation of Powers Implies that Executive Branch Cannot Comment Politically on Work of Another
The separation of powers implies that the executive branch cannot comment politically on the work of another branch, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told reporters in Rome regarding the arrest of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev
Defence Minister: National Plan for Increasing Defence Budget Will Be Drawn Up
A national plan to increase the defence budget will be drawn up, Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov told journalists in Parliament on Thursday.
Competitions for State Representatives or Directors Must Be Held in 11 Hospitals - Health Minister
Competitions for state representatives or directors must be held in 11 hospitals, said Health Minister Silvi Kirilov during the question and answer session on current issues raised by members of the parliamentary health committee
Economy


Bulgaria Among EU Countries with Lowest Share of Internet Users Watching TV or Videos Online in 2024
Eurostat 4.8 Mln Ukrainians Have Temporary Protection Status in EU Countries in May 2025, Their Number Dropped the Most in Bulgaria
As of May 31, 2025, 4.28 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU, Eurostat reported on Friday. The EU countries hosting the highest number of beneficiaries of
Health Minister Says Eight Helicopters to Provide Emergency Medical Services in Bulgaria
Health Minister Silvi Kirilov Thursday said eight helicopters will provide emergency medical services in Bulgaria. Kirilov, Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev and European Commission representatives.
Revenue from Overnight Stays in Bulgaria Up by 15.7% in May, Y/Y
Revenue from overnight stays at accommodation establishments in Bulgaria went up by 15.7% in May compared to the same month in 2024, reaching BGN 134.2 million, the National Statistical Institute said on Thursday. Of these, BGN 68.8 million came
Industrial Production Index Down by 6.6% in May, Y/Y
The Industrial Production Index decreased by 6.6% in May 2025, year-on-year, according to preliminary and seasonally adjusted data released by the National Statistical Institute on Thursday. This marks the sixth consecutive month of annual decline in the calendar-adjusted industrial production index. Over the past 25 months, the index has recorded year-on-year decreases in 23 of them.
Culture
Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language, Culture from July 14 to August 3
Veliko Tarnovo University will host the 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture from July 14 to August 3, the university's press centre said on Thursday.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Isperih Museum of History Director Vasileva: Sveshtari Tomb Preserves Thracian and Hellenistic Achievements
The Thracian royal tomb near the village of Sveshtari, Isperih, is celebrated not only for its exceptional state of preservation but also for the distinctive Hellenistic artistic achievements introduced into the Thracian environment, Director of Isperih Museum of History and archaeologist Teodora Vasileva said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Iskra Museum Deputy Director Petkov: Electrical and Climate Upgrade Planned for Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
A project to replace the electrical installation and renew the climate-control system of the Kazanlak Thracian Tomb is being drafted, Iskra Historical Museum Deputy Director Radoslav Petkov said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO Listing Brings Major Gains for Pirin National Park’s Conservation, Expert Angelinina Says
The inclusion of Pirin National Park on UNESCO’s World Heritage List delivers significant benefits for the preservation and sustainable development of the protected area, chief expert at the Pirin National Park Directorate Nikolina Angelinina said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
Balkans


Only via Dialogue and Once It Has Fulfilled Its Commitments Can North Macedonia Begin Negotiations, Says Parliament Chair Kiselova
Albanian Parliament Speaker: European Integration Is Not Bureaucratic Process, but Internal Transformation
European integration is not a bureaucratic process from Brussels, but a profound internal transformation, said the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, who took part in a forum organized by PanEuropa-Bulgaria at the Central Military Club as part of her two-day visit to Bulgaria
Serbia Allocates EUR 3 Mln in Emergency Aid after Devastating Wildfires
Meeting on Wednesday, the government of Serbia allocated RSD 350 million (EUR 3 million) to support those most affected by recent wildfires, the Tanjug news agency reported. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sinisa Mali said, as quoted
EP resolution on North Macedonia Bulgaria's Foreign Policy Committee Chair Urges North Macedonia to Honour Commitments Assumed on Path to EU
Bulgaria’s National Assembly Foreign Policy Committee Chair Yordanka Fandakova on Wednesday urged North Macedonia to heed the European Parliament (EP) call for the country to honour the commitments it has assumed on the path of European
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.