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Bulgarian, Turkish Law Enforcement Agencies Begin Joint Training to Combat Illegal Migration

PM Zhelyazkov, European Council President Costa Visit Arsenal, Discuss Bulgarian Defence Industry Potential
Bulgaria


Wrap-up Reactions of Labour Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on Improving Pension Model in Bulgaria Draft Resolution
Fourth Edition of National Conference on Health Tourism to Be Held in Burgas on May 20
The fourth edition of the National Medical/SPA Conference on Health Tourism will be held on May 20 in Burgas, the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism said on Monday.
Deadline for New Supreme Judicial Council Election Proposals Is This Week, Says Justice Minister
This week marks the deadline for submitting proposals regarding the election of a new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and any necessary legal amendments, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev told journalists on Monday. According to Georgiev, the
BTA exclusive Sofia University's Theology Faculty Dean: Graduates Wish to Teach Religion, Are Well-Intentioned and Prepared
In an interview for BTA, the Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia, Assoc. Prof. Ivaylo Naydenov, commented on the idea to reintroduce religious education in Bulgarian schools.
Defence Intelligence Service: If Kremlin Doesn't Change Its Aggressive Policy, Risk of New Armed Conflict in the Medium Term Remains High
Regardless of the outcome of the war, Moscow will continue to escalate its aggressive policies. Currently, there is no direct military threat to another country or countries in the region. However, if the Kremlin does not change its aggressive policy, the risk of a new armed conflict in the medium term remains high. Moldova, Georgia, and possibly Armenia are the most threatened, according to the annual report of the Defence Intelligence Service (DIS) regarding the global and regional security environment in relation to Russia's war against Ukraine, published on the Council of Ministers' website.
Economy
Trade between Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates Up 6% in 2024 Y/Y
Trade between Bulgaria and the UAE increased 6% in 2024 year-on-year, reaching USD 257.7 million, said the Economy Ministry Monday after a meeting between Economy Minister Peter Dilov and UAE Ambassador to Bulgaria Abdulrahman Ahmed Aljaber.
Investor Day 2025 Financial Regulator New Chair Golemanski Pledges Partnership amid Digital Disruption and Geopolitical Volatility
Vasil Golemanski, the newly elected Chair of the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC), set out his agenda during Investor Day 2025: Embracing Opportunities at the Inter Expo Centre in Sofia on Monday.
Possible Pension Reform Calls for Broad Public Discussion – Deputy PM Donchev
“When it comes to reform, the good standard is to hold a broad public discussion,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev said. But he made it clear that he disapproves of the idea to increase the pension contribution and the retirement age.
Labour Minister on Idea to Raise Retirement Age: "We Should Be Careful When Making Such Statements"
Gutsanov was approached by journalists while attending the marking of International Workers Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work, with laying of wreaths and flowers at the memorial plaque in Sofia.
Culture
Semi-Final Round of Judging for International Emmy Awards to Be Held in Sofia for First Time
Distinguished directors, producers, actors, and television professionals from around the world will gather in the Bulgarian capital in June for the semi-final round of judging in one of the award categories.
Pernik International Competition for Young Classical Musical Instrument Performers Presents Its Awards
Donika Miteva, a violin student from Plovdiv, won the Grand Prix at the 19th International Young Classical Musical Instrument Performers Competition in Pernik. A total of 180 young musicians from Bulgaria and North Macedonia participated in the competition.
Bulgarian Folklore Showcased at European Music Festival
The wealth of Bulgarian folklore will be presented at the European Music Festival next month. Young performers of folk music will show their artistry on May 12 at the National Academy of Music, Cantus Firmus said. The concert, “Folklore Feast”,
Standing Voices Exhibition Marks 20th Anniversary of State Institute for Culture under Minister of Foreign Affairs
Standing Voices is a large-scale project which will mark the 20th anniversary of the State Institute for Culture with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event will open on May 8 at the Cube Gallery - Toplocentrala, the organizers said
Balkans
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans Conference Held in Troyan
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects supported by the EU Cohesion Policy participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Troyan on Friday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Troyan Deputy Mayor: Municipality Implements 17 EU-Funded Projects Worth Over BGN 21 Million
Troyan Municipality administers 17 EU-backed projects worth over BGN 21 million, Troyan Deputy Mayor Nikolay Raykovski said during a local conference held here on Friday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project. He
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Nearly 40 Buildings Were Renovated in Troyan with EU Funding in 2014-2020 Programming Period
In the programming period 2014-2020, 33 residential buildings and six public buildings were renovated in Troyan on EU funding, Vera Dobreva-Sabotinova, Director of the Directorate Analysis, Planning and Projects at Troyan Municipality, said during a
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan European Projects Promote Digital Literacy, Qualifications of Unemployed, Employed People, Says Labor Bureau Director
The Employment Agency is actively involved in the implementation of projects financed under the Human Resources Development Programme and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which promote digital literacy, upskilling and retraining of unemployed and employed people in the dynamically changing economic environment, said Ivelina Radevska-Stoimenova, Director of the Labor Bureau Directorate in Troyan and Apriltsi. She participated at a local conference held here on Friday as part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.