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Alexander Kornezov Approved by EU Committee as Judge at EU Court of Justice
Bulgaria’s nominee for judge at the European Union, Associate Professor Dr. Alexander Kornezov, has been approved by the EU committee established under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Court of Justice of the
Nearly 200 Units of Firefighting Equipment to Be Provided by Year-End - Interior Minister
Nearly 200 units of various firefighting equipment will be delivered by the end of the year, including 20 surveillance drones, over 70 mobile systems, and various types of fire engines, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said during parliamentary oversight on Friday.
EU Population Up by 1 Mln Y/Y, Bulgaria’s Down by 8,000+, Eurostat Data
The population of the European Union on January 1, 2025 was 450.4 million people, or more than 1 million more than at the beginning of 2024. This is according to the latest Eurostat estimates published on July 11, World Population Day
Land Forces Works to Develop Core Capabilities using Stryker Combat Vehicles
An initial coordinating conference on the development of core capabilities of the Bulgaria’s and North Macedonia’s Land Forces in the use of Stryker combat vehicles was held from 9 to 11 July at the Central Military Club in Sofia. It was the first in a series of coordinating conferences on the development of capabilities for the Stryker combat vehicles and was also attended by representatives of the US Army, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Friday.
Economy
Bulgarian National Bank Publishes Coin Programme for 2026 with First Commemorative Bulgarian Euro Coins
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has published its coin programme for 2026 and a preliminary coin programme for 2027-2028, which will be the first commemorative Bulgarian euro coins. The programmes are published on the Central Bank's website.
Employees from Agriculture Ministry Units Plan Protest for July 15
Employees of agencies involved in agriculture will stage a rally demanding worthy pay on July 15, said the organizer, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions in Agriculture with the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria.
Economy Minister, Kuwaiti Ambassador Discuss Investment Opportunities in Bulgaria
Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov met with Kuwaiti Ambassador Ghazi Hamed Alfadhli to discuss aspects of trade and economic relations and ways to step them up, Dilov's Ministry said on Friday.
State Fund Agriculture Disburses Over BGN 1.6 Mln under Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme 2021–2027
The State Fund Agriculture (SFA) has disbursed BGN 1,687,835 under four measures of the Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (MAFAP) 2021–2027 in support of the sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, the Fund said on Friday.
Culture
Bulgaria Becomes Part of International Theatre Institute's Global Network
Bulgaria's current membership through the Union of Bulgarian Artists will enable more exchanges in the performing arts, joint initiatives, international festivals, forums and events related to the development and encounters in theatre and performing arts.
Rectors of Higher Education Institutions Open Exhibition in Burgas
An exhibition entitled "One Unknown Collection. Works from the Residence of Valko Chervenkov" opened at the Sea Casino Cultural Centre in Burgas on Thursday.
Northern Bulgarian Village to Host World’s Largest Kilim Exhibition with Over 950 Kilims
August 1 through 3, the northern village of Iglika near Gabrovo will host Iglika Kilim Fest featuring nearly 900 authentic Bulgarian handwoven kilims from the 18th, 19th and 20th century. Speaking to BTA, curator Jacob van Beelen described it as
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.
Balkans
Only via Dialogue and Once It Has Fulfilled Its Commitments Can North Macedonia Begin Negotiations, Says Parliament Chair Kiselova
We hope that our neighbors in the Republic of North Macedonia will see that when there is dialogue and when commitments between the European Union and the country in question are fulfilled, negotiations can be greatly accelerated, as is the case
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