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Genetic Monitoring of Bulgaria's Brown Bear Population to Be Conducted for First Time
For the first time in Bulgaria, genetic monitoring of brown bears will be carried out to conserve and manage the species, the Ministry of Environment and Water said in a press release Thursday. The DNA tests will be carried out in Slovenia.
VP Iotova Confers with Argentine Jewish Leader Mauro Berenstein
Vice President Iliana Iotova held a meeting with Mauro Berenstein, President of the Delegation of Argentine Israelite Associations, the press secretariat of the head of State reported on Thursday. The meeting took place at the Presidential Administration building in Sofia and discussed human rights, hate speech, and the fight against antisemitism.
Government Vows Support for Little People
The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (MLSP) supports the Little People of Bulgaria National Organization and the social services it provides, as well as the maintenance and renovation of its facilities, says Social Affairs Minister Borislav
Kindergartens in Sofia Will Not Close During Summer Break, Says Mayor
He pointed out that Sofia Municipality is launching several new programmes that will help families, support young people who want to become teachers, and provide children with care, attention, and a more meaningful summer.
Economy
Bulgaria Active in AI's Development in EU, Deputy Minister Danovski Says at Berlin's Tech Expo
“We must prepare the next generations to deal with the new type of industry, to have basic skills and knowledge in high technology, because that is the future,” the Deputy Minister added.
Bulgaria and China to Work to Accelerate Procedures for Import of Agricultural and Food Products into China
Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov participated in the opening ceremony of the 7th China-CEEC Cooperation Dialogue on Customs and Inspection and Quarantine in Ningbo, China on May 22, said the press centre of the line ministry on Thursday.
Deputy Foreign Minister Anguelieva: Timely Reforms Will Put Bulgaria on Track for OECD Invitation in 2026
Deputy Foreign Minister Maria Anguelieva told the National Assembly’s Committee on Foreign Policy on Thursday that thirteen of the twenty-five reviews for Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) had been completed.
Over BGN 86 Mln to Be Invested in Dual Education System Development
More than BGN 86 million will be invested in the development of the dual education system in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Education and Science announced in a press release on Thursday. The measure, which aims to strengthen the link between education and labour market needs, is being implemented through a new procedure supporting dual education under Programme Education.
Culture


Parliamentary Committee on Culture and Media Unanimously Approves BTA’s 2024 Report
Over 43% of Bulgarians Have Not Read Single Book in 2024 - Survey
Over 43% of Bulgarians have not read a single book in 2024, and 75% have not visited a library even once last year, show data from a representative sociological survey on "Access to Culture", covering over 1,000 people. The results were presented at an event on Thursday at the Goethe Institute in Sofia.
Polish Treasure Hunters Arrested at Heraclea Sintica
Petrich police officers detained treasure hunters in the area of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica, the press centre of the Blagoevgrad Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. The treasure hunters are Polish citizens,
BTA, BNT, and BNR on Frontline in Fight Against Disinformation, Says Council for Electronic Media Chair
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Bulgarian National Television (BNT), and Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) are on the frontline in the fight against disinformation, said Thursday Simona Veleva, Chair of the Council for Electronic Media (CEM). She took
Over 60 Researchers from 14 Countries Discuss Christian Missions in Middle Ages
An international scientific conference titled "Christian missions in the European Middle Ages and their intellectual heritage. History, notions, ideas" was unveiled at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) on Wednesday, the Academy said.
Balkans


Foreign Ministry: Bulgaria Еxpects Fair Court Ruling and Dismissal of Unfounded Charges against Ljupcho Georgievski
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.