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Bulgaria
European Investment Bank to Advise Burgas on Creation of Leading Science Centre
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will consult Burgas on the plan to create a leading science centre that will serve the city’s universities, the municipal press centre said on Friday.
Privatizing Passenger Transport Dooms Bulgarian Railways, MECh Leader Vasilev Argues
"The transfer of the Bulgarian State Railways' passenger transport operations to private operators marks the beginning of the end of Bulgarian railways," said Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) leader Radostin Vasilev.
85% of Bulgarians Consider Foster Care Important for Society, Sociological Survey Finds
A total of 85% of Bulgarians consider foster care important for the country's society, National Foster Care Association (NFCA) said on Friday, presenting a Trend Agency nationally representative survey, commissioned by the NFCA.
Burgas, Gdansk Expand Cooperation in Tourism, Cultural, Academic Exchange
A vision for expanded cooperation between Burgas and the Polish city of Gdansk with an emphasis on tourism, cultural and academic exchange between the two twin cities was presented by Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov on Thursday during a joint press conference in Gdansk with the participation of representatives of local authorities, diplomatic missions and tourist organizations.
Economy
Varna Airport Launches First-Ever Charter Line to Chisinau
With the start of the peak summer season in 2025, Varna Airport has inaugurated its first-ever charter route to the Moldovan capital Chisinau, the operator of Varna and Burgas airports, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, said on Friday.
National Statistical Institute GDP per Person Employed Up 1.5 in Q1 of 2025, Y/Y
According to preliminary data released by the National Statistical Institute on Friday, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Bulgaria’s Solar Industry Eco Fee Rises to Among Highest in EU, BASEL Study Shows
Bulgaria’s eco fee on the solar industry is set to become one of the highest in the European Union, according to a study released by the Bulgarian Association for Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL) on Friday. Starting July 1, 2025, the
Bulgaria's GDP Grows by 3.1% in Q1 of 2025, Y/Y
In the first quarter of 2025, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024 and there was an increase of 0.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical
Culture
Muslim holiday of Kurban Bayram begins DRF Floor Leader Sadakov: Kurban Bayram Gives Us Chance to Realize Even More Deeply Importance of Mutual Help
Greeting Muslims on the occasion of Kurban Bayram, the Floor Leader of Democracy, Rights and Freedoms - MRF (DRF - MRF) wrote on Facebook that this holiday "gives us the opportunity to realize even more deeply the importance of sharing, mutual help, and social solidarity."
Muslim holiday of Kurban Bayram begins GERB Leader Borissov: Coexistence between Christians and Muslims in Bulgaria Has Always Served as Example for Other Countries
Greeting Muslims on the start of Kurban Bayram, GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on Facebook: "The coexistence between Christians and Muslims in Bulgaria has always been an example for other countries. I believe that it will continue to be so."
Muslim holiday of Kurban Bayram begins MRF-New Beginning Leader Peevski: Let Us Be Better to Each Other, Seek What Unites Us
Congratulating Muslims on the occasion of Kurban Bayram, Delyan Peevski, leader of MRF - New Beginning, said: "Only together and strong in faith and care for the people will we achieve a better life, a safer Bulgaria for our children and prosperity
Rosen Donchev to Present Warm Gray Exhibition
Rosen Donchev will present his exhibition project, entitled "Warm Gray". The curator of the exhibition is Natasha Noeva, and the public will be able to view the works from June 17 to July 4 at the gallery of the Union of Bulgarian Artists (UBA) in the capital, the organizers said.
Balkans
Nearly 20,000 Prisoners in Turkiye to Be Released under Amnesty
Since Wednesday evening, crowds have gathered outside prisons across Turkiye, awaiting the release of their relatives following the approval of the 10th Judicial Reform Package by the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye. The legislation, which
Bulgaria's Parliament Ratifies Agreements on Implementation of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes with Serbia, Turkiye
Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday ratified an agreement on the implementation of Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2021-2027, a cross-border cooperation programme with a total budget of EUR 38 million.
EU Designates Controversial Lithium Mining Project in Serbia as Strategic
The Jadar project in western Serbia for mining of lithium by the multinational Rio Tinto has been included in a European Union’s list of strategic projects for mining raw materials in third countries, Serbian media report. "These strategic projects
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak BTA’s “Europe on Balkans” Project Encourages Young People to Build Future-Ready Skills - BTA Deputy Director General
Through initiatives like BTA's project “Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills", young people are given the opportunity to reflect on the skills they need to stay competitive in the future - both individually and as a society, said BTA Deputy Director