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Syrian National Charged over Knife Attack in Central Sofia
The Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office has charged and detained a Syrian citizen accused of stabbing another man, also a Syrian national, the prosecution service announced on Thursday. The incident took place on July 6, around 8:00 p.m. near the
Over 100 Billboards across Bulgaria to Warn of Deadly Risks of Migrant Smuggling in Trucks
More than 100 multilingual billboards warning of the dangers of concealing illegal migrants in cargo vehicles will be placed across Bulgaria, said head of the Border Police General Directorate, Anton Zlatanov. He was speaking Thursday during the
Forestry Employees Try to Block E-79 Road Through Kresna in Protest Action
A protest by employees of forestry and game farms attempted to stop traffic on the main road E-79 through Kresna on Thursday. There is strong police presence on site, which prevented the road blockage. The protesters told BTA that they demand
The Weather on July 11
Mostly sunny with occasional increases in cloud cover, particularly in the afternoon. Scattered rain showers are possible in the northeast and mountainous regions. Light to moderate north-northwesterly wind. Highs: 26C - 31C, around 26C in Sofia.
Economy
Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Romania Urge Stronger EU Safeguards in Ukraine Trade Deal
Ministers of agriculture from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Romania signed a joint declaration regarding the agricultural aspects of the amended trade agreement between the European Union and Ukraine in Budapest, the Ministry of Agriculture press service said here Wednesday.
Bulgarian, Omani Economy Ministers Discuss Intensifying Cooperation in Trade and Investment
Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov held a meeting with Dr. Said Mohammed Al-Saqri, Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, the press centre of the line ministry said on Wednesday.
BCCI Vice-President: Bulgaria's Eurozone Membership Will Facilitate OECD Accession
Bulgaria's membership in the eurozone will encourage and support the country's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) next year. This opinion was voiced on Wednesday by Vasil Todorov, Vice-President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), during a meeting of the Euroclub held in the Chamber's building on the occasion of Denmark's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for the next six months
Eurostat: Bulgaria Sees Sharp Decline in Land Freight Transport in 2024, Reaching Lowest Level Since 2019
In 2024, land freight transport in Bulgaria dropped significantly to 26.969 billion tonne-kilometres, down from 33.125 billion in 2023—a decrease of more than 18%. This marks the lowest level for the country since 2019, according to the latest data
Culture
Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language, Culture from July 14 to August 3
Veliko Tarnovo University will host the 48th International Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture from July 14 to August 3, the university's press centre said on Thursday.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Isperih Museum of History Director Vasileva: Sveshtari Tomb Preserves Thracian and Hellenistic Achievements
The Thracian royal tomb near the village of Sveshtari, Isperih, is celebrated not only for its exceptional state of preservation but also for the distinctive Hellenistic artistic achievements introduced into the Thracian environment, Director of Isperih Museum of History and archaeologist Teodora Vasileva said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Iskra Museum Deputy Director Petkov: Electrical and Climate Upgrade Planned for Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
A project to replace the electrical installation and renew the climate-control system of the Kazanlak Thracian Tomb is being drafted, Iskra Historical Museum Deputy Director Radoslav Petkov said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO Listing Brings Major Gains for Pirin National Park’s Conservation, Expert Angelinina Says
The inclusion of Pirin National Park on UNESCO’s World Heritage List delivers significant benefits for the preservation and sustainable development of the protected area, chief expert at the Pirin National Park Directorate Nikolina Angelinina said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
Balkans
EP resolution on North Macedonia Bulgaria's Foreign Policy Committee Chair Urges North Macedonia to Honour Commitments Assumed on Path to EU
Bulgaria’s National Assembly Foreign Policy Committee Chair Yordanka Fandakova on Wednesday urged North Macedonia to heed the European Parliament (EP) call for the country to honour the commitments it has assumed on the path of European
EP resolution on North Macedonia Vazrazhdane Leader Says North Macedonia Issue Has Required and Will Always Require National Unity
Commenting on the European Parliament's resolution on North Macedonia's progress towards accession, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament: "There are not many moments when we can demonstrate unity, but this is one of them.
EP resolution on North Macedonia GERB Leader Borissov: When Bulgaria Is United, We Can Achieve Results
"When Bulgaria is united, we can achieve results," GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on Facebook, following the adoption of the European Parliament’s annual report on North Macedonia’s progress toward EU accession.
EP resolution on North Macedonia TISP: Bulgaria Has Achieved Rare Geopolitical Victory for First Time
Bulgaria has achieved a significant geopolitical victory by defending its national interest and blocking a backdoor attempt to include contested language in the European Parliament's annual report on North Macedonia’s EU accession progress, MP Stanislav Balabanov from There Is Such a People (TISP) told journalists in Parliament.