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Protest under Slogan "School Is Not Church" Held in Sofia
A protest under the slogan "School is not a church" took place Thursday evening outside the Ministry of Education and Science building in Sofia.
PM Zhelyazkov Extends His Congratulations to Newly Elected Pope
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov extended his congratulations to Pope Leo XIV following his election on Thursday.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Implementation of Road Safety Programme
The Council of Ministers has approved a programme for the implementation of road safety measures, the government press service said Thursday.
Minister Georgiev Participates in Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Warsaw
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev has taken part in an informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Warsaw, the press centre of the ministry said on Thursday.
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves BGN 17 Mln for Nuclear Waste Site
The Council of Ministers has approved an additional BGN 17 million in spending under the Ministry of Energy’s 2025 budget, the Government press service said Thursday.
Government to Increase Bulgaria's Quota in International Monetary Fund
By its decision, the Council of Ministers took action to increase Bulgaria’s quota in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - from 896,300,000 to 1,344,500,000 special drawing rights
Online Trade in Bulgaria is Moving from Overabundance to Transformation, According to Poll
Online trade in Bulgaria is moving from overabundance to transformation, according to the second national representative poll on the e-commerce market, which was conducted by the Enterprise magazine (enterprise.bg) and the Market Links polling
Eurostat Bulgaria Ranks 2nd in EU in Annual Retail Sales Growth in March 2025, Preliminary Data Show
In March 2025, compared with February 2025, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.1% in both the euro area and the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat. In March 2025, compared with March 2024, the calendar adjusted
Culture
"High Voices" Exhibition Opens in Sofia to Mark 20th Anniversary of Bulgaria’s State Institute for Culture
The Director of the State Institute for Culture under the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova, Thursday officially opened the exhibition High Voices, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the institute.
Bulgarian News Agency and Bulgarian Red Cross Sign Permanent Media Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency and the Bulgarian Red Cross signed a permanent media partnership agreement on Thursday. The document was signed by BTA Director General and Bulgarian Red Cross Chair at a ceremony at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia.
Golden Feather Awards to Honour Artists for Outstanding Contribution to Bulgarian Culture for 30th Time
For the 30th time, the Golden Feather Awards will honour outstanding artists for their contributions to Bulgarian culture. The Bulgarian News Agency’s LIK magazine is among the laureates, organizers Cantus Firmus and the Makta Gallery said.
Exhibition “Until I Reach…” by Artist Violeta Radkova Opens at Gallery Bulgary
The exhibition “Until I Reach…” by artist Violeta Radkova will be on display at Gallery Bulgary, organizers said here Thursday.
Balkans
Turkiye Is Important, Reliable Economic Partner of Bulgaria, Says Economy Deputy Minister
Turkiye is Bulgaria's important, main and reliable economic partner, with whom the country continues to build on the successful trade and economic relations, said Economy and Industry Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov during the Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum in Shumen on Thursday.
Deputy Innovation Minister Urges Businesses to Seek EU Funding for Their Projects
Addressing a Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum in Shumen on Thursday, Deputy Innovation and Growth Minister Krasimir Yakimov urged businesses to take advantage of the EU funding opportunities. Two new procedures under the Competitiveness Programme
Tornado Forms in Southeastern Romania
A tornado formed in Tulcea County in southeastern Romania, causing panic among residents, local media reported on Thursday. Authorities issued an extreme weather warning via the Ro-Alert system.
Shumen Mayor Underscores Crucial Importance of Education for Growth, Business, Progress
Addressing the opening of a Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum here Thursday, Shumen Mayor Hristo Hristov underscored the crucial importance of education for economic growth, business and progress in all spheres. "There is no growth without education,