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Wrap-up Trade Union Leader Taken in for Questioning during Protest by State Forestry Workers, Gets Released Hours Later
During a press conference, President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria Plamen Dimitrov called Kapitanov’s detention an instance of police abuse, noting that all relevant procedures for the protest had been observed.
Bulgarian President: Ukraine's EU Perspective Is Clear but Path to Membership Should Pass Through Objective Criteria for Deep Reforms
"Bulgaria supports Ukraine's determination and efforts to take the path of European integration. However, we all understand that this will be a long process, which needs to be considered very carefully. We have to be very objective," the Bulgarian head of State said.
Currency Cannot Be Guarantee for Bulgaria's Full Integration in Heart of Europe, President Radev Says on Eurozone
In his view, it would have been much better if the information campaign and the full debate on the euro's adoption had unfolded in Bulgaria long before the country asked for a convergence report on its eurozone readiness earlier this year.
No Evidence of Police Exceeding Powers regarding Union Leader, Says Director of Regional Directorate of Interior Ministry
There is no evidence of the police exceeding their powers regarding Todor Kapitanov, Vice President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), who was taken away for questioning during the protest employees of state forestry and hunting enterprises on the Trakia Motorway
Economy


Economy and Industry Minister to BTA: EU Council Agrees on Common Approach to Advance Negotiations with the US Towards Mutually Beneficial Agreement
Regional Development Minister Sees Potential to Expand Economic Relations with Uzbekistan
Bulgaria sees Uzbekistan as a promising partner in trade and investment in Central Asia with a potential to expand and deepen bilateral economic relations, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Ivanov said during a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade Laziz Kudratov, the Regional Development Ministry said in a press release on Monday.
Deputy Economy Minister Lazarova Confers with Uzbekistan Minister of Industry and Trade
Trade between Bulgaria and Uzbekistan increased by 12% in 2024 compared to the previous year, but both countries still have significant untapped potential for economic cooperation. This was highlighted during a meeting between Bulgaria’s Deputy
Consumer Basket Up by BGN 2 This Week to BGN 107 - State Commission on Commodity Exchanges Chair
The wholesale price of the large consumer food basket in Bulgaria rose slightly this week, increasing by BGN 2 - from BGN 105 to BGN 107, said Vladimir Ivanov, Chair of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets, during a news
Energy Minister Stankov Departs on Working Visit to US
A delegation led by Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has departed for a working visit to the US. The program includes meetings at the U.S. Department of Energy and the State Department. In Washington, Minister Stankov is scheduled to hold talks with
Culture


Vice President Iotova to Open 62nd Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture at Sofia University
Lili Ivanova Performs Concert at Summer Theatre in Varna
Bulgarian singer Lili Ivanova performed a two-hour concert at the Summer Theatre in Varna on Sunday. Her 2025 tour features the Stefan Makedonski National Musical Theatre orchestra, conducted by Konstantin Dobroikov. The concert also included
LIK Magazine Issue Dedicated to 20 World Meetings of Bulgarian Media Available Online
The issue of LIK magazine dedicated to the 20 World Meetings of Bulgarian Media is available online. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the initiative organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The event brought together Bulgarian
Bulgaria Becomes Part of International Theatre Institute's Global Network
Bulgaria's current membership through the Union of Bulgarian Artists will enable more exchanges in the performing arts, joint initiatives, international festivals, forums and events related to the development and encounters in theatre and performing arts.
Rectors of Higher Education Institutions Open Exhibition in Burgas
An exhibition entitled "One Unknown Collection. Works from the Residence of Valko Chervenkov" opened at the Sea Casino Cultural Centre in Burgas on Thursday.
Balkans
Research Vessel First Stops Near Ruse for Major Danube Study
The research vessel REXDAN, which will conduct a large-scale study of the configuration and dynamics of the Danube River from the Black Sea to Vienna, will dock near Ruse on July 15.
Five Wildfires Burn across North Macedonia, Two Injured
Five wildfires were active in the Republic of North Macedonia, North Macedonia’s Crisis Management Centre said on Monday.
North Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry Strongly Condemns Comments by Bulgaria’s Chief Diplomat
The Foreign Ministry in Skopje has strongly condemned what it called "the offensive remarks” made by Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev towards the Prime Minister and the institutions of North Macedonia during his appearance on BTV’s morning
Only via Dialogue and Once It Has Fulfilled Its Commitments Can North Macedonia Begin Negotiations, Says Parliament Chair Kiselova
We hope that our neighbors in the Republic of North Macedonia will see that when there is dialogue and when commitments between the European Union and the country in question are fulfilled, negotiations can be greatly accelerated, as is the case