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Deputy PM: Institutional Distrust Among Domestic Violence Victims Raises Qustions About System’s Effectiveness
One of Three Bearded Vultures Released in SE Bulgaria in May Dies of Infection
One of the two bearded vultures donated by Czechia's Ostrava Zoo and released near Sliven (Southeastern Bulgaria) in May, has died, BTA learned from Elena Stoeva, Management Board head of the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre in Stara Zagora.
Parliament Amends Postal Services Act At First Reading
Parliament on Thursday adopted at first reading, 87-16,with 42 abstentions, amendments to the Postal Services Act, proposed by the Council of Ministers (MoM). A bill, sponsored by Kostadin Kostadinov from Vazrahdane was rejected, by 46 votes in
Survey Finds 74% of Domestic Violence Victims Feel Ignored by State Institutions
A survey titled "Hear My Voice" found that 74% of domestic violence victims believe state institutions turn a blind eye to abuse, while 70% disagree that victims are adequately protected. The findings were presented at a conference in Sofia.
Justice Minister Says Better Coordination Is Key to Prevention of Domestic Violence
In a video address at a conference on domestic violence, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev Thursday said: "Our main concern is to ensure better coordination between institutions and to establish a clear, mandatory and binding protocol for action when information about domestic violence is received."
Economy
Bulgaria Has EU's Fifth Biggest Increase of Agricultural Prices in Q1
In the first quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural output in the EU rose by 2.6%, marking a second consecutive quarter of price increases, according to a new Eurostat report put out Thursday. Bulgaria saw the fifth biggest increase
UPDATED Vazrazhdane Leads Protest against Euro Adoption in Front of GERB Headquarters in Sofia
Citizens gathered in front of the GERB headquarters in Sofia on Thursday for a protest demanding to preserve the Bulgarian lev and reject the euro. There is an increased police presence in the area.
Politico: Bulgaria "Won't Do a Greece" When It Joins Eurozone, Central Bank Promises
Bulgaria’s central bank governor expects the country to keep its political and fiscal discipline, even as its entry into the eurozone transforms its ability to borrow, POLITICO reported in an article dated June 9, which the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) published on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Exports to EU Down 1.3%, Exceed BGN 12.7 Bln in Q1 of 2025
In the period from January to March 2025, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the European Union (EU) decreased by 1.3% in comparison with the same period of 2024 and amounted to BGN 12.749 billion, the National Statistical Institute reported on
Culture
Varna Summer International Theatre Festival Closes with "Eyes of Arabia"
The production Eyes of Arabia by the Varna Puppet Theatre will be presented on the last day of the Varna Summer International Theater Festival on Wednesday.
Tannhauser to Open Sofia Opera's 2025 Wagner Festival on June 26
The Sofia Opera will launch its annual Wagner Festival on June 26 with Tannhauser, it emerged at a news conference here on Tuesday.
Patriarch Daniil Leads Pentecost Service at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Calls for Unity
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led the festive liturgy for Pentecost at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia.
Two Romanian Directors Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
Gábor Tompa directs As You Like It with the Varna Drama Theatre — a modern Shakespearean staging that explores contemporary political and emotional themes through the lens of love and theatre.
Balkans


Ambassador Vlaykov: Bridge between Silistra and Calarasi Would Help European Security Forces Have Faster Response
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Romania, Tulcea Mayor Sign Agreement for Construction of Bust Monument to Stefan Karadzha
Bulgarian Ambassador to Romania Radko Vlaykov and Tulcea Mayor Stefan Ilie signed an agreement in Bucharest for the construction of a bust monument to revolutionary Stefan Karadzha.
MEP Kovatchev: No Centuries-Old Macedonian Identity in EP's Draft Report
Bulgarian MEP Andrey Kovatchev (EPP/GERB) commented on a statement by North Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, about "the truth of Macedonian identity" being included in the European Parliament’s draft report on the country's
Summer Leadership Academy Officially Opens in Kavala, Greece
The eighth edition of the International Summer Leadership Academy officially opened in Kavala, Greece, under the theme “Leadership Through Education,” announced the Higher School of Telecommunications and Posts (HSTP). Taking place until June 13,
Twinning Agreement Between Sliven, Nis to Be Ratified on June 10
The twinning agreement between Sliven and the Serbian town of Nis will be ratified by the Nis Municipal Council on June 10, the press centre of Sliven Municipality said on Friday.