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Rear Admiral Mihaylov: Naval Tactical Group for Special Operations Will Be Certified According to NATO Standard During Breeze 2025 Exercise
During the national exercise with international participation "Breeze 2025," the naval tactical group for special operations will be certified according to NATO standards, announced Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, commander of the Bulgarian Navy, at a press conference in Varna, on the Black Sea, on Sunday.
Health Minister Kirilov Comments on Problems in Healthcare Sector
Health Minister Silvi Kriliov said Sunday that there are problems in the healthcare sector and his main task is to find solutions, not to comment on speeches and political wars that divert energy. Kirilov’s comments were related to statements by
Over 520 Inspections Carried Out in Homes for Elderly since Beginning of 2025, Says Social Minister
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov said Sunday on the air of Bulgarian National Radiothat there have been more than 520 inspections since the beginning of the year in homes for the elderly. More than 120 checks have been carried
Blagoevgrad Mayor Baykushev Comments on Varna Mayor's Detention
Blagoevgrad Mayor Metodi Baykushev from Continue the Change spoke to journalists before the National Council of the party, commenting on recent controversies related to Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev: “When there is no justice, the whole nation suffers”.
Economy
UPDATED Energy Minister: BOTAS Agreement Signed Without Need, Now Costing Bulgaria Millions
At the time of signing the contract with BOTAS there was no requirement for such an agreement, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov told the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) on Saturday, explaining that this is one of the findings of the parliamentary
Nearly One-Fourth of Working Bulgarians Cannot Afford One-Week Holiday - European Trade Union Institute
A total of 24% of working Bulgarians cannot afford to take a one-week holiday, according to 2023 Eurostat data analyzed by the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) and published by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), the Confederation of
Trade Union President Stresses Importance of Keeping Prices under Control
Speaking to Nova TV on Saturday, Plamen Dimitrov, President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), said that “the most important thing at the moment is to keep prices under control.”
Bulgarian Economy Expected to Grow by 2.9% in 2025, Inflation to Reach 3.8%, BNB Forecasts
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has revised upward its projections for economic growth and inflation in its latest Macroeconomic Forecast, published on Friday. The Bulgarian economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2025 and 2.7% in 2026, marking
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