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CC Leader Vassilev: Once Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, CC Will Decide Individually Whether to Support Every No-Confidence Motion
Vassilev was asked whether CC would join the fourth no-confidence motion against the Zhelyazkov Cabinet, tabled by Velichie with the support of Varzrazhdane and Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) over the Government's environmental policy.
Vasil Stefanov Takes MP Oath of Office
Vasil Stefanov took the oath of office as a Member of Parliament, replacing Kiril Petkov, who resigned from Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (CC–DB) coalition. Stefanov was sworn in as an MP at the beginning of Friday's plenary sitting.
Foreign Minister of Oman Al Busaidi Stresses Friendship in Talks with Bulgarian Counterpart
Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi of the Sultanate of Oman said on Thursday that his country’s efforts to assist Bulgarian citizens were rooted in friendship and duty, during talks in Sofia with Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev.
Wrap-up Council of Ministers Hosts Meeting of Coordination Unit on Dropout Prevention Mechanism
The Council of Ministers Thursday hosted a meeting of the coordination unit responsible for implementing a mechanism for joint work of institutions on the coverage, inclusion and prevention of dropping out of the educational system of children and pupils in compulsory preschool and school age.
Economy
Wrap-up Bulgaria-Vietnam Business Forum for Economic Cooperation Held in Sofia
A Bulgaria-Vietnam business forum for economic cooperation was held at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in Sofia on Thursday. The event was organized by the BCCI and the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the
Deputy Minister of Economy Meets Defence, Metallurgy Officials
Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Nevena Lazarova had a meeting on Thursday with representatives of the Bulgarian Association of the Metallurgical Industry (BAMI) and representatives of the defence sector.
Wizz Air to Operate Regular Flights from Varna to Milan Bergamo from September 16
Starting from September 16, Wizz Air will operate regular flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays from Varna to Milan Bergamo, the airline announced
Economic and Social Council Flags Wide Regional GDP Divide and Labour-Market Imbalances
The South-West region accounted for more than half of Bulgaria’s gross domestic product last year, whereas the North-West generated just over 6%, Economic and Social Council Chair Zornitsa Rusinova said on Wednesday.
Culture
Culture Ministry's New Website to Use BTA's LIK Font
The Ministry of Culture is the first Bulgarian ministry interested in introducing the new LIK font, designed by the National Academy of Art for the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said Thursday.
First Kamdzhalov Festival to Be Held in the Valley of Roses
The inaugural Kamdzhalov Festival will take place on July 4, 5, and 6 at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex near the village of Skobelevo in central Bulgaria. The event is organized by the Yordan Kamdzhalov Foundation in partnership with the host
Sofia Music Weeks Festival Closes with Brazilian Sunday
The Sofia Music Weeks festival closes its summer programme with a Brazilian Sunday. The event is on July 6 in the Sofia Philharmonic Chamber Hall, the organizers said.
Exhibition Presents Architectural Stories from Bulgarian Villages
The Houses and People audiovisual exhibition presents traditional rural houses and the emotional stories of their guardians, the Ruralheritage.bg platform reported. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, July 2, at the Espace Port A space in Sofia.
Balkans


Mickoski, Opposition Trade Recriminations for "Erasure" of Macedonian Identity, Language from EU Report
UPDATED EU Enlargement Commissioner Sparks Outrage in North Macedonia over Identity Remarks
In North Macedonia, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos sparked an outrage over identity remarks. At a press conference following the Western Balkans leaders’ meeting on the Growth Plan, Marta Kos stated that “EU membership is the best way to
North Macedonia Battles Two Remaining Wildfires after Twenty Blazes Reported Tuesday
North Macedonia had two active wildfires on Wednesday, down from a total of 20 the previous day, the local Crisis Management Centre said. The fires were reported across the country, with only two remaining active on Wednesday.
Border Traffic Update
Traffic at Bulgarian all border checkpoints with neighbouring countries is light, the Border Police Directorate General at the Ministry of the Interior said on Monday morning.
Greek Prime Minister Meets European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration Magnus Brunner, at the Maximos Mansion, ERT reported on Monday. The two sides discussed the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum and particularly