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Education Minister: No Grounds for Tuition Fee Hike After Amendments to Higher Education Act Pass
There will be no grounds for increasing fees for students in self-funded programmes once Parliament passes the amendments to the Higher Education Act, Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday.
Adopting Euro Does Not End Fight for European Bulgaria, Says CC-DB Co-Floor Leader Iordanova on Behalf of Parliamentary Group
Reading out a declaration on behalf of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) parliamentary group during the National Assembly’s sitting on Wednesday, CC-DB Co-Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova said that adopting the euro does not mark the end of the fight for a European Bulgaria. To truly be a European country, Bulgaria must become a rule-of-law state, she emphasized. Iordanova underscored that the fight for the rule of law, for independent judicial and regulatory bodies, continues.
Fire near Veliko Tarnovo Contained, Fire Safety Head Dzhartov Says
The fire near Veliko Tarnovo, located in the Garga Bair area, has been contained, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov, Head of the Fire Safety and Population Protection Directorate General, said at a briefing on Wednesday. He added that there are
Upcoming Minister Georgi Tahov to Join Regional Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Budapest
Bulgaria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi Tahov will participate in a meeting of agriculture ministers from Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania, taking place on Wednesday in Budapest, the Agriculture Ministry said.
Economy


Reactions to Bulgaria's eurozone green light Finance Minister Calls on People to Congratulate Each Other, Be Happy as Bulgaria Gets Final Approval for Eurozone Entry
Reactions to Bulgaria's eurozone green light Adopting the Euro Is a Strategic Opportunity for Bulgaria - Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria Chair
The adoption of the euro is more than a currency shift: it is a strategic opportunity to boost Bulgaria’s competitiveness and investment appeal, said Rumen Radev, Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria
At 27%, Share of Female ICT Specialists in Bulgaria Third Highest in EU Last Year
In 2024, Bulgaria had the EU’s third highest share (27.0%) of female specialists employed in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, the Statistical Office of the European Commission (Eurostat) reported on Tuesday. Across the EU,
Bulgartransgaz Reports Increased Market Interest in Bulgaria - Romania Exit Capacity
In line with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) auction calendar, Bulgartransgaz held auctions for firm annual capacity product at the interconnection points with neighbouring countries on the Regional Booking Platform
Economy Minister Dilov: Bulgarian Exports to Romania Increase by Nearly 20% in Q1 of 2025
Trade with Romania increased by 7% in the first quarter of 2025, while Bulgarian exports increased by 18.9% compared to the same period last year , it became clear during a meeting between Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov and Romanian Ambassador to Bulgaria Brandusa Predescu, the press centre of the Economy Ministry said on Tuesday.
Culture
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Madara Reserve Chief Curator Yorgov: UNESCO Listing Boosts Madara Rider’s Profile
The proclamation of the Madara Rider as a UNESCO World Heritage monument in 1979 has had a beneficial impact, Yuri Yorgov, chief curator at the National Historical and Archaeological Reserve Madara, told the Bulgarian News Agency at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme “Bulgaria in UNESCO”.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Chief Expert Kyustendil State Archives Showcases Rila Monastery’s UNESCO Story
Rilka Petrova, chief expert at the State Archives in Kyustendil, presented the reminiscences of Vladimir Karamanov, who was a teacher, historian, ethnographer and public figure, regarded as one of the foremost historiographers and experts on the Kyustendil region, at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Kyustendil.
Kazanlak Municipality Mayor Galina Stoyanova Outlines Initiative to Include Additional Valley of the Thracian Kings Tombs on UNESCO List
Kazanlak is preparing to have eight more tombs from the Valley of the Thracian Kings added to the UNESCO list alongside the Kazanlak Tomb, Kazanlak Municipality Mayor Galina Stoyanova said at the launch of the new issue of LIK magazine Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Srebarna Nature Museum Director Elena Ilieva Highlights Reserve’s Rich Biodiversity
Over 60 species of higher plants, 39 species of mammals, 21 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 20 species of fish inhabit the Srebarna Reserve, which is also home to more than 90 species of waterfowl, drawing visitors from all over the world, Elena Ilieva, Director of the Srebarna Nature Museum, said during the presentation of the latest issue of LIK magazine Bulgaria in UNESCO.
Balkans


North Macedonia PM: Many MEPs Will Not Vote for Amendment Deleting "Macedonian Identity and Language"
Serbian President Vucic: We Will Win Next Elections More Convincingly Than Last Time
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that when new parliamentary elections are held, the ruling party will win them more convincingly than last time, according to Serbian media.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport: Fastest Growing among Major Airports in Europe
Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport, located on the Asian coast of the Turkish metropolis, has been determined to be the fastest growing airport among major European airports.
Citizens Block Key Areas in Belgrade for Eight Days Straight
For the eighth day in a row, citizens have been blocking several key locations in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, while police continue to prevent them from disrupting traffic for extended periods. As in recent days, the blockades began early in the
Over 100 Turkish MPs, Parliament Staff Seek Medical Help with Suspected Food Poisoning Symptoms
According to Turkish news outlet Haberler, more than 100 lawmakers and staff members from the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye (GNAT) have sought medical attention at the parliamentary hospital, complaining of symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue – characteristic of food poisoning.