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Sofia City Prosecution Office Takes Investigative Actions Related to LNG Contract with BOTAS of Turkiye
Bulgaria


Reactions to Varna Mayor's arrest Democratic Bulgaria: MRF-NB’s Delyan Peevski Is Behind Operation at Ministry of Energy about BOTAS Deal
Prosecutors Chamber Decides Not to Appoint New Acting Prosecutor General
After a debate during a meeting of the Prosecutors Chamber on Wednesday, the Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council decided that it will not appoint a new acting prosecutor general.
Media Review: July 9
Wednesday’s news media are dominated by two major stories: Bulgaria’s official approval to join the euro area starting January 1, 2026, and the arrest of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, elected on the ticket of CC-DB.
Twenty-five Elderly Being Taken out of Unlicensed Nursing Home in Burgas, Says Social Policy Minister
The home was found to be operating without a license during a check by the Social Services Quality Agency on Tuesday, he specified.
The Weather on July 10
Thursday will have variable cloud, with isolated showers only in the mountains and Southwestern Bulgaria. Wind moderate to strong, west-northwesterly. Highs: 25C to 30C, in Sofia 24C.
Economy


Eurostat: Bulgaria Sees Sharp Decline in Land Freight Transport in 2024, Reaching Lowest Level Since 2019
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
In her words, the benefits of eurozone membership are indisputable - economic and financial stability, much more investment and a better standard for Bulgarian citizens. This success belongs to the Bulgarian citizens, she added.
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
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.