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Wage Formation in Healthcare Is Not One-Way Process, Says Health Minister
The formation of wages in healthcare is not a one-way process, Health Minister Silvi Kirilov told journalists on Sunday in response to a question about a coming up protest by doctors demanding higher pay, scheduled for Monday, June 2.
Burgas Regional Governor: Expectations Are for Very Good Summer Tourist Season
The expectations are for a very good summer tourist season, the regional governor of Burgas, Vladimir Krumov, told journalists on Saturday. He is a guest at the official opening of the Summer 2025 season. The ceremony began with a big concert on the
MECh Leader Vassilev: Protest Against Euro Adoption Was Protest of People Who Want to Be Asked
It seems to me that this was a protest by people who want to be asked, those who want a referendum, Morality, Unity and Honor (MECh) party leader Radostin Vasilev said on Saturday, commenting on the Saturday nationwide protest against the euro and
Tourism Minister Borshosh Participates in 123rd Meeting of UN Tourism Executive Council
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh took part in the 123rd session of the Executive Council of UN Tourism, the press centre of the Tourism Ministry said on Saturday. The Council meeting, held on May 29-30, 2025, in Segovia, Spain, was a historic moment, as it was the first time a woman was elected to head the organization as secretary-general.
Economy


BG Tourism - Summer 2025 forum Bulgaria Has Among Best Conditions for Tourism Development, Says Chair of Parliamentary Committee on Tourism
BG Tourism - Summer 2025 forum Tourism Needs Strong Leadership and Structural Reform
The tourism industry in Bulgaria needs strong leadership, clear goals, and a complete transformation of the Ministry of Tourism, Polina Karastoyanova, Executive Director of the National Tourism Board (NTB), told the BG Tourism – Summer 2025 forum organized by BTA in Pomorie.
BG Tourism - Summer 2025 forum Bulgarian National Radio Director General: Media Should Be More Bold, Responsible in Reporting on Opportunities for Domestic Tourism
Bulgarian media should be more daring and responsible in reporting on what is happening in the country, especially on the opportunities for domestic tourism, said Milen Mitev, Director General of Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), during the BG Tourism – Summer 2025 forum organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) at the Grand Hotel Pomorie.
BG Tourism - Summer 2025 forum Tourism Secretary to the President: Bulgaria Must Shed "Cheap Destination" Image
Secretary to the President for Education, Culture and Tourism Ilin Dimitrov who spoke at the BG Tourism - Summer 2025 forum here on Sunday said that Bulgaria is no longer a cheap destination on the global tourism market, and this should be clearly communicated.
BG Tourism - Summer 2025 forum Deputy Tourism Minister Petrov: This Summer Should Be Loud, Carefree, and Joyful
Deputy Minister of Tourism Pavlin Petrov reminded attendees at a BTA forum that on Saturday in Pomorie, the summer tourist season was opened in a way that he described as more unusual than usual. We made a lot of noise because this summer should be
Culture
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President Participates in Astana International Forum
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) President Evelina Slavcheva participated in the Astana International Forum in the capital of Kazakhstan, BAS said.
PM Zhelyazkov Backs Copyright Reform at Sofia CISAC Assembly
A delegation from the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) was received by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on Monday.
Sofia Hosts Fifteenth Paper Art Fest in June 2025
The fifteenth edition of the Sofia Paper Art Fest will open at the National Palace of Culture, organizers said here on Friday. The event will run from June 3, 2025, to June 15, 2025.
VP Opens International Children's Ethnic Festival in Southern Bulgaria
Vice President Iliana Iotova opened the 22nd International Children's Ethno Festival “Children on the Balkans - with Their Spirtual Wealth in Europe” in the village of Mineralni bani, Southern Bulgaria, the press centre of the head of State said on Friday. “For three days, Mineralni Bani will be the capital of children from the Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova - with so many colours, colourful costumes, talent, beauty,” Iotova said in her address to the children and guests of the festival - over 2,200 participants from all over Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Ukraine.
Balkans
Sofia Opera Brings Strauss's "Elektra" to Ataturk Cultural Center in Istanbul Thursday
The Sofia Opera and Ballet, one of the favourite companies at international festivals, is staging Richard Strauss's Elektra at the Ataturk Cultural Center in Istanbul on Thursday.
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Agreement with Romania for Joint Public Procurement to Improve Danube Navigation
The Council of Ministers approved an agreement between Bulgaria’s Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River and Romania’s Galati Lower Danube River Administration for joint public procurement under the FAST Danube 2 project, the government said in a press release on Wednesday. The agreement covers environmental monitoring, design, construction, and construction supervision activities.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Head of Europe Direct - Vratsa Presents Exhibition Showing Good Practices of European Funds
An exhibition showing good practices and results of the European funds invested under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan was presented by Maria Panayotova, head of the Europe Direct - Vratsa Centre at the Vratsa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during a local conference held here on Tuesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Students from Natural Sciences, Mathematics High School in Vratsa Present Projects Part of European Nuclear Energy Competition
Students from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics High School in Vratsa presented solutions for food security, sustainable agriculture and clean drinking water through the use of nuclear technologies during a local conference held here on Tuesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.