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Kiril Petkov after Trump Inauguration: "There Are Things of Mutual Interest, We Need to Move These Forward"
Donald Trump's Second Term as US President Is Good for Bulgaria - Vazrazhdane Leader
Donald Trump’s second term as US President marks the end of "an entire ideology that defined the past 15 years - the so-called neoliberalism, which should not be confused with liberalism," Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Justice Minister Convenes SJC Plenum
Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev has convened an extraordinary meeting of the Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on January 23, the Justice Ministry said on Tuesday. The first item on the agenda is a ruling on a postponed procedure for the
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov Meets with Bulgarian MEPs: Bulgaria Must Return to Centre of Political Processes in Europe
The challenges facing Europe and Bulgaria were the focus of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's conversation with Bulgarian MEPs from all political groups in Strasbourg, the Cabinet press centre said on Tuesday. The Prime Minister met with Bulgaria's representatives in the European Parliament before the start of his talks with the heads of European institutions.
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Holds Telephone Conversation with EU's Top Diplomat
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev has held a telephone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday.
Economy
Bulgarian Stand at FITUR 2025 Tourism Exhibition in Madrid to Feature Photo Booth, Delicacies and Wines
Bulgaria will be among the leading participants in FITUR 2025, one of the largest and most important international tourism exhibitions, which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from January 22 to 26, 2025. This is a key event for the global tourism sector, which will bring together representatives of over 9,500 companies and 156 countries, the Ministry of Tourism said.
Interest of Austrian Business Towards Bulgaria Is There, Results of Advantage Austria Survey Show
The majority of Austrian companies, which have invested in Bulgaria, expect the economic climate in the country to remain stable or improve over the next 12 months. The share of investors who believe that the climate will remain stable is
Upcoming Forum in Sofia to Discuss Challenges, Opportunities for Bulgarian Tourism Following Full Schengen Accession
The Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA) is hosting a round-table discussion titled "Bulgaria in Schengen: Challenges and Opportunities for Tourism" at the Hilton Hotel in Sofia on January 28, BUBSPA said on Tuesday.
Wrap-up UPDATED Fifth Edition of Sofia Economic Forum Takes Place
The Fifth Edition of the Sofia Economic Forum took place Monday in Sofia. The event was attended by Bulgarian state officials, foreign representatives, representatives of businesses and industrial chambers from Europe and North America alike.
Culture
Upcoming International 6Fest Street Arts Festival to Present Artists from Eight Countries in Plovdiv in April
Wrap-up Sofia City Library Presents Its Tenth Annual Awards
The Sofia City Library presented its tenth annual awards, recognizing the most popular writers and most active readers. The ceremony took place on Tuesday in the library building. The Sofia City Library is the largest public library in Bulgaria,
BTA to Unveil New Archives Space on 127th Anniversary
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will unveil a new space for its archives on February 16, when it will celebrate its 127th anniversary, said Tuesday BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during a ceremony where the Sofia City Library presented its tenth
First Ever Rod Stewart Concert in Bulgaria Scheduled for December 11
British rock and pop singer, songwriter, recording artist and record producer Rod Stewart will give a concert in Sofia on December 11, 2025 as part of his One Last Time Tour.
BTA exclusive Commander Muevski: Bulgarian Naval Research Vessel RSV 421 Plays Vital Role for Bulgaria's Antarctic expedition
In an interview for BTA taken by BTA special correspondent Milena Ostrovska, Commander Radko Muevski, the Commanding Officer of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), said that the RSV 421 plays a vital role for the Bulgarian Antarctic expedition.
Balkans
Incumbents to Protesting Serbian Students: Honeymoon Is Over!
Two and a half months after the beginning of the protests against the government and the president in Serbia, over a hundred thousand students risk losing financial support from the state and discontinuing their higher education. "The honeymoon is
UPDATED No Reports of Bulgarians Injured in Turkish Hotel Fire
There are currently no reports of Bulgarian nationals being injured in the fire that broke out at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Northwestern Turkiye on Tuesday, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry told BTA.
Wrap-up of "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Veliko Tarnovo BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills Conference Held in Veliko Tarnovo
Representatives of State, local and educational institutions participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Veliko Tarnovo (Central Bulgaria) on Monday. The event was part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
Investments in Veliko Tarnovo Region to Exceed BGN 1 Billion by End of Current Programming Period
Investments in Veliko Tarnovo Region will exceed BGN 1 billion by the end of the 2021-2027 programming period, said Regional Information Centre Manager Nikolay Petrov. He addressed a local conference, part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.