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Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria Establishes Oversight Mechanism to Ensure Smooth Transition to Euro
Media Review: June 4
The topic of the convergence reports of the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) on Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the euro, expected to be presented on Wednesday, dominate Wednesday's news media.
Convergence reports on euro adoption expected CC-DB Parliamentary Group Describes Euro Area Membership as Upgrade on Bulgarian Currency Peg
To Bulgaria, euro area membership is an upgrade on the national currency peg to the single European currency and a build-up on the European identity of the Bulgarians, MP Martin Dimitrov said, presenting a declaration by the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) parliamentary group in the debating chamber of the National Assembly.
Convergence reports on euro adoption expected Velichie on Euro Convergence Report: There Is No More Shameful Page in Bulgarian History
Velichie parliamentary group Wednesday issued a statement in relation to a statement by International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the expected convergence report on Bulgaria's readiness to join the euro area. Georgieva said that the news will be good and most likely the convergence report will be positive, said Velichie Floor Leader Ivelin Mihaylov, who read the declaration from the National Assembly rostrum. "There is no more shameful page in Bulgaria's history," he added.
Government Approves Administrative Justice Reforms and Introduces Digitization
Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev announced the adoption by the government of amendments to the Administrative Procedure Code on Wednesday. “We are reforming administrative justice and introducing digitalization,” Minister Georgiev stated
Economy
Deputy Energy Minister Iva Petrova Stresses Energy Security and Regional Cooperation at Baku Forum
Achieving energy security, sustainability and accessibility for the benefit of economies and citizens is of paramount importance, Deputy Minister of Energy Iva Petrova said during the ministerial session of the traditional Energy Forum in Baku as part of Energy Week, the Energy Ministry press service said on Tuesday.
Economy Minister Takes Part in OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris
Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov took part in the annual meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council in Paris, Dilov’s Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. Dilov was part of the
Medical Association: Young Doctors’ Demands Fair, but Wage Increases Require Sustainable Healthcare Funding
Young doctors’ demands are fair, but increasing their salaries is only possible through fair and sustainable financing of the healthcare system, the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) said on Tuesday. On Monday, doctors and other healthcare
EC Approves Strandzha Herbal Tea as Protected Designation of Origin
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of a new product in the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs: Strandzhanski bilkov chay (Strandzha herbal tea) from Bulgaria has been granted the status of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), the Commission announced on Tuesday.
Culture


Over 10% of Students, 20% of PhD Candidates at Burgas Free University Foreign Nationals, Including from Western Europe, Rector Baltov Says
UPDATED Balancing Different Sources of Inspiration Could Be Hard, Says YA Fantasy Author Julie Kagawa
It is difficult to balance different sources of inspiration, American fantasy writer Julie Kagawa, who arrived in Bulgaria for the Spring Book Fair, told BTA. The author, known to Bulgarian readers for her series "The Iron Fairies", "Blood from
UPDATED Best-selling YA Fantasy Author Julie Kagawa Meets Her Bulgarian Fans at Fantasy Ball in Sofia
Foxes, vampires and fairies gathered at a fantasy ball to meet bestselling American YA fantasy writer Julie Kagawa. The event took place at the Shtrack Hall in Sofia, on May 30th.
President Radev: Bozhana Apostolova to Be Remembered as Beloved Writer, Prominent Voice in Bulgarian Literature
In a letter of condolence to her family, loved ones, and colleagues, Radev notes that the many awards Apostolova received over the years are an indisputable recognition of her professional path as a writer.
Actor Pavel Poppandov Plants Linden Tree and Receives Lifetime Achievement at Golden Linden Festival
Actor Pavel Poppandov planted a tree on the Avenue of the Linden Trees in front of the State Opera House in Stara Zagora on Sunday.
Balkans


"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak Kazanlak Municipality Shares in Stara Zagora Region’s Emergence among Top Economic Centers - Deputy Regional Governor
There Is Such a People Party Welcomes Postponement of Vote on North Macedonia's EU Progress Report
Postponement of the vote on the progress report of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM) to the EU will serve as a re-examination of those who thought they could bypass Bulgaria, commented There Is Such a People (TISP) MP Stanislav Balabanov.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak Number of SMEs Applying for European Funding Increases Every Year, Says Stara Zagora Deputy Regional Governor
Every year, the number of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs applying for European funding increases, Stara Zagora Deputy Regional Governor Levent Palov said during a local conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak Kazanlak among Ten Best-Developing Towns in Bulgaria, Says Municipal Council Chair
Kazanlak is among the ten best-developing towns in Bulgaria, which is mainly due to the economy, but also to tourism and the town's cultural sphere, Kazanlak Municipal Council Chair Nikolay Zlatanov said during a local conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak Kazanlak Mayor: Municipality Has Implemented Projects Worth Over BGN 500 Mln since Bulgaria's EU Accession
Kazanlak Municipality has implemented projects worth over BGN 500 million for the three programming periods so far, Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova said during a local conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.