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Bulgarian-Greek Study Finds Wildlife Overpass at Ilinden-Exochi Border Crossing Effectively Used by Large Mammals

Organizers of 10th Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance Festival Present Results of Charity Initiative

Bulgaria-Vietnam business forum Bulgaria Prioritizes Development of Economic Ties with Vietnam, Says Deputy Economy Minister Barbalov

BTA exclusive Recipe for Full House Is Being More Authentic, Says Bulgarian Conductor Yordan Kamdzhalov
Bulgaria
Media Review: July 3
HEADLINES No single topic dominates the front pages of print media on Thursday. The front-page topic in Trud is a statement from a declaration of Vazrazhdane in Parliament, which reads "An end to the experiments with pension privatization". 24 Chasa
South-West University Receives Recognition under Erasmus without Paper Programme
The South-West University in Blagoevgrad has received the title of Champion for the period 2025–2027 in a competition under the Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) programme of the European Commission, the management of the university said on Thursday. The
Vazrazhdane Urge for Immediate Tabling of Bill Adding Virtues and Religion to School Curriculum
The Vazrazhdane Parliamentary Group on Thursday urged Education and Science Minister Krassimir Valchev to table immediately draft legislation proposing the introduction of Virtues and Religion as a new subject in the school curriculum.
Fourth No-Confidence Motion against Cabinet in Pipeline
The parliamentary group Velichie announced it will submit a fourth motion for a vote of no confidence against the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov next week - this time over the government’s failure to address what the sponsors call "Bulgaria’s
Economy
Eurostat Slight Increase of Unemployment in Bulgaria and Euro Area in May, Stable in EU
The May 2025 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Bulgaria was 3.5%, up from 3.4% in April 2025 and down from 4% in May 2024.
Bulgaria’s Southwest Leads in Online Short-Term Accommodation Bookings as EU Sees Strong Growth in Q1 2025
Bulgaria’s Southwest region led the country in short-term accommodation bookings through online platforms in the last quarter of 2024, with 439,434 nights reserved, Eurostat reported on Wednesday.
Parliament Rejects Proposed State Takeover of Electricity Distributors
On Wednesday, Parliament rejected a proposal for the state to acquire the three electricity distribution companies operating on Bulgarian territory. The vote ended with 53 in favor, 116 against, and 20 abstentions.
Customs Agency Joins World Customs Organization Policy Commission
From July 1, 2025, the Customs Agency joined the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization (WCO) as one of the representatives of the Europe Region, the Agency said on Wednesday.
Culture
Sofia Music Weeks Festival Closes with Brazilian Sunday
The Sofia Music Weeks festival closes its summer programme with a Brazilian Sunday. The event is on July 6 in the Sofia Philharmonic Chamber Hall, the organizers said.
Exhibition Presents Architectural Stories from Bulgarian Villages
The Houses and People audiovisual exhibition presents traditional rural houses and the emotional stories of their guardians, the Ruralheritage.bg platform reported. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, July 2, at the Espace Port A space in Sofia.
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Hosts Anniversary Scientific Conference on Angelo Roncalli’s Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) organized an anniversary scientific conference titled "Monsignor Roncalli and His Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria (1925–1934)", held in the Prof. Marin Drinov Hall, BAS said on Tuesday.
Thracian Warrior Exhibition Opens at Varna Archaeological Museum
The Thracian Warrior exhibition opens in the temporary gallery of Varna Archaeological Museum, organizers said here on Monday.
Balkans
North Macedonia Battles Two Remaining Wildfires after Twenty Blazes Reported Tuesday
North Macedonia had two active wildfires on Wednesday, down from a total of 20 the previous day, the local Crisis Management Centre said. The fires were reported across the country, with only two remaining active on Wednesday.
Border Traffic Update
Traffic at Bulgarian all border checkpoints with neighbouring countries is light, the Border Police Directorate General at the Ministry of the Interior said on Monday morning.
Greek Prime Minister Meets European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Immigration Magnus Brunner, at the Maximos Mansion, ERT reported on Monday. The two sides discussed the new Pact on Immigration and Asylum and particularly
S.O.S. Romania's Group in Senate Dissolved, Three Members Expelled
S.O.S. Romania has expelled three senators from its ranks - Dorin Petre, Nadia-Cosmina Cerva, and Clement Sava, party leader Diana Sosoaca said as quoted by Digi24.