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GERB Leader Greets Bulgarians on Occasion of May 24
GERB leader Boyko Borissov extended his greetings to the Bulgarian people on Saturday in celebration of May 24, the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and Slav Letters. Borissov shared a
Parliament Chair Expresses Gratitude to People Preserving, Developing Education
It is an honor for me to extend my best wishes for health and strength to all people of the word, who with their daily efforts preserve and develop education, science, culture and spirituality in Bulgaria and around the world, Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova wrote in a press release on the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters.
Every Beginning Is Born with Word's Power, MRF - New Beginning Leader Says on Occasion of May 24
With the power of the word, every new beginning is born. Spirituality, knowledge and culture are the building blocks of statehood, Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski said Saturday on the occasion of May 24.
Education and Science Minister Describes May 24 as Unique Bulgarian Holiday that "No Other Nation Has"
In an address to teachers, scientists, academics, artists, and students on the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and Slav Letters, Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev said that “May 24 is our Bulgarian, unique, true holiday”.
Economy
Summer 2025: Blue Flag sites in Bulgaria Obzor Beach is the Face of Our Tourism, Says Resort Town Mayor Hristo Yanev
BTA is presenting all 30 Bulgarian beaches and harbours awarded the Blue Flag by the international jury of the Programme in Copenhagen. It is the 30th anniversary of the first award for the country - the pilot Blue Flag was raised on Sunny Beach on July 4, 1995.
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh Meets with UK Ambassador to Bulgaria Nathaniel Copsey
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh met with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Nathaniel Copsey. The two discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism, the development of specific initiatives to promote Bulgaria on the British market, and the strengthening of institutional and business dialogue between the two countries in the tourism sector, the Tourism Ministry here reported on Friday.
EU Unemployment Rate Statistics
Unemployment rate in the European Union in 2024 fell to record low 5.9%, while in Bulgaria it stood at 2.2%, Eurostat reported on Friday
Summer 2025: Blue Flag sites in Bulgaria Southern Beach in Nessebar Receives Blue Flag Award
The South Beach in Nessebar is among Bulgarian sites that have received the international environmental Blue Flag Award for 2025.
Culture
Deputy PM Karadjov, BTA Chief Valchev to Validate Stamp Dedicated to Bulgarian Media Abroad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov and the Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Kiril Valchev, will validate a postage stamp themed “20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media,” the Ministry’s press office announced on Friday.
National Radio Chief Mitev Elected as Chair of European Broadcasting Union's Legal Committee
The Director General of the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), Milen Mitev, has been elected the new Chair of the Legal Committee of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). His term will last two years, BNR reported Friday.
Bulgarian Journalists from 25 Countries to Participate in the 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, Opening on May 24 in Sofia
Journalists from a record number of countries will take part in the 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on May 24 and 25 in Sofia, the Klisura Monastery "St. Cyril and Methodius," and Varshets (Northwest Bulgaria).
President Rumen Radev Awards State Honours to Figures in Culture, Science
President Rumen Radev presented state honours to prominent Bulgarian figures in the fields of culture and science. The awards were bestowed during a ceremony held at the Coat of Arms Hall at the President Administration building in Sofia on Friday.
Balkans
Nationalist Party Calls on Bulgarian State to Act Urgently on Case against Ivan Mihailov Association Chair in Bitola
In a declaration read in Parliament on Thursday, Vazrazhdane called on the Foreign Ministry and the Bulgarian State to take urgent action regarding a case against the chairman of the Ivan Mihailov Cultural Center association, Ljupcho Georgievski.
Belgrade University Rector Open to Parliamentary Nomination by Students
The University of Belgrade Rector Prof. Vladan Djokic said that it would be a "gesture of trust and an honour" if protesting students nominated him to run for a seat in the National Assembly of Serbia, Serbian media reported Wednesday. Students who
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans Conference Held in Shumen
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects supported by the EU Cohesion Policy participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Shumen on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Shumen EU Is Helping to Develop Education in Shumen Region, Says Head of Regional Department of Education
The European Union is helping to develop education in Shumen Region, Kremena Marinova from the Regional Department of Education in Shumen said during a local conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.