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European Court Validates Sofia’s Support Measures for Inhabitants of Demolished Houses
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) annulled the measures for the Roma from Sofia's Zaharna Fabrika borough and recognized the actions of Sofia Municipality as sufficient and effective, the Sofia Municipality press service said on Monday.
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.
Economy
Agriculture and Food Minister, Trade Unions Sign Agreement to Increase Funding for Staff in Ministerial Structures
and Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria's (CITUB) Federation of Independent Trade Unions in Agriculture, Podkrepa Confederation of Labour's National Federation of Agriculture and Forestry and Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov signed on Monday an agreement on an increase of funds for personnel costs starting from July 1, 2025, Tahov said at a briefing after the meeting. The personnel costs in the Agriculture Regional Directorates will be increased by 20%, in the Hail Suppression Agency - by 15%, the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture - by 15%.
Economy and Industry Minister to BTA: EU Council Agrees on Common Approach to Advance Negotiations with the US Towards Mutually Beneficial Agreement
Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov Monday told BTA that the Council of the European Union has reached a consensus on a common approach to continue negotiations with the United States until August 1. He participated in Monday's meeting of the
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
Culture
Vice President Iotova to Open 62nd Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture at Sofia University
Vice President Iliana Iotova will take part in the official opening of the 62nd Summer Seminar on Bulgarian Language and Culture at Sofia University on Monday, the president’s press secretariat said. The annual seminar brings together foreign
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.
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