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Vazrazhdane Party Tables Vote of No Confidence over Government's Failure in Fiscal Policy, Eurozone
Another no-confidence motion has been tabled by the Vazrazhdane party, this time over the government's failure in the area of fiscal policy, the party's press centre said on Friday
Burgas Prosecution Detains Czech Citizen for Murdering Girlfriend
Burgas District Prosecutor's Office detained a Czech citizen accused of intentionally killing his girlfriend, a 36-year-old Czech citizen. The crime was committed on April 24 in the town of Primorsko. Details of the investigation into the case were provided to the media on Friday by Burgas District Prosecutor Georgi Chinev and Inspector Miroslav Zhelev.
Road Works Expected to Cause Traffic Disturbances on Sofia -Kulata Road June 30 - July 2
Asphalt resurfacing works on the Sofia–Kulata road between Blagoevgrad and Simitli are expected to cause traffic disturbances from 8:00 a.m. on June 30, until 8:00 a.m. on July 2, the Road Infrastructure Agency said on Friday.
Supreme Court Leaves Standing Government Decree Fixing Minimum Wage
A five-judge panel of Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) left standing a Council of Ministers decree of October 23, 2024 fixing the national minimum wage and denied a motion to approach the Court of Justice of the European Union with a request for a preliminary ruling on the compatibility of a Labour Code article with provisions of a EU directive.
Economy
Subsidies for Purchase of Electric Cars in Bulgaria Should Be in Line with Policy of Fiscal Consolidation: Finance Minister Petkova
The potential introduction of subsidies for the purchase of electric cars in Bulgaria should be in line with the spending priorities of the state and the actions to achieve fiscal consolidation of the budget, according to Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova, who took part in Question Time in Parliament on Friday
Bulgaria Developing Strategy to Promote Specific Types of Tourism to Targeted Markets - Minister Borshosh
Bulgaria is currently developing a strategy to promote specific types of tourism to targeted markets, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh said at a news briefing on Friday following a tourism forum in Razlog, Southwestern Bulgaria. The aim is to
Bulgarian Government Expects Strong Summer Tourist Season
The summer season has begun with forecasts for a good year, both at sea and in the mountains, Deputy Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva told journalists in Pamporovo on Friday. She participated in a scientific conference on the role of climatological resorts for health and the example of Pamporovo, which took place in the mountain resort.
Varna Hosts International Conference on Connectivity in Black Sea Region
An international conference on the connectivity in the Black Sea Region took place on Friday in Varna.
Culture
BTA Receives Award from Varna Municipal Children's Complex
BTA received an award from the Varna Municipal Children's Complex during a ceremony in the seaside city on Friday.
BTA Director General Briefs MPs MP Alieva-Veli of MRF-New Beginning Praises BTA for Good Practice of Hearing Bulgarians' Voices
Congratulations on the good practice to promote important issues and to listen to the voice of Bulgarian citizens, which to transmit at the level of the European Union, said Atidzhe Alieva-Veli MP of MRF - New Beginning.
BTA Director General Briefs MPs BTA Is Always Turned toward Bulgarians Abroad, Says Head of Parliamentary Committee on European Affairs
BTA Director General Kiril Valchev briefed the MPs about the news agency's mission and its activities on various European topics.
UPDATED Bulgarian Artist Encho Pironkov Passes Away
Bulgarian artist Encho Pironkov has passed away at the age of 92, the artist's family said on Thursday.
Balkans
Temperature Record Registered Overnight in Romania
A temperature record was registered overnight in Romania, the National Meteorological Administration reported on Thursday. In Siria, Arad County, the temperature reached 27C. An orange weather alert for extreme heat is in effect
Student Detained for 48 Hours on Suspicion of Undermining Constitutional Order in Serbia
The Supreme Public Prosecution Office in Belgrade ordered the arrest of twenty-year-old student at the Faculty of Physics Stefan Tomic, local media outlets reported Wednesday.
North Macedonia PM Slams European Parliament Committee Vote as Major Disappointment
Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski described the previous day’s European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee vote on the country’s progress report as a major disappointment, not a minor victory, during comments in Skopje on Wednesday.
Slavcheto Gathering to Celebrate Cross-Border Friendship and Tradition
The traditional cross-border Slavcheto gathering will take place on June 28 in the Slavche locality by the village of Izvor near Bosilegrad, right on the border line between Serbia and Bulgaria, organizers from Bosilegrad Municipality and Treklyano Municipality said on Wednesday.