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North Macedonia Court Convicts Defunct Cultural Club Leader over Facebook Posts, He Will Appeal Verdict

Tourism Minister Says Bulgaria Ranks Among EU's Top 10 for Tourist Growth in 2025
Bulgaria
Maritime Space, Inland Waterways and Ports Act Amended on First Reading
If the changes are approved conclusively, a proposal for a master plan for a public transport port will no longer have to be supported by documents certifying the completion of procedures under the Environmental Protection Act and the Biological Diversity Act. It will be enough to name the number, the issuing date and the issuing authority of the respective administrative instrument.
Railway Transport Act Revised on First Reading
Bulgaria's National Assembly on Thursday voted, 114-48 with no abstentions, to pass on first reading a Bill to Amend and Supplement the Railway Transport Act proposed by the Council of Ministers.
Continue the Change Demand Interior Minister's Resignation, Home Affairs Policy to Be Among Discussed Topics for No-Confidence Motion
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov must go, Lena Borislavova of Continue the Change told journalists in Parliament when asked whether Mitov should resign. "Officially, I want this resignation, but this is not the first time we demand it," she said.
Constitutional Court Declines to Consider Claim about Governing Bodies’ Tenures
The Constitutional Court (CC) has denied a request by 48 MPs to interpret provisions in the Bulgarian Constitution related to the tenures of governing bodies that were removed from office early, illegally or unconstitutionally. The CC says on its website that the decision was made unanimously.
Economy
46.5% of Bulgarians, 66.3% of Bulgarian Businesses Approve of Bulgaria Joining Eurozone, Alpha Research
Some 46.5% of Bulgarians and 66.3% of Bulgarian businesses approve of Bulgaria joining the eurozone, according to May 2025 data from a survey by the sociological agency Alpha Research. Somewhat or completely disapprove 46.8% of citizens and 33.6% of businesses. 6.7% of citizens and 0.1% of businesses are unable to assess.
Institute for Market Economics Proposes Doubling Nurses’ Pay to Tackle Staff Shortage
To address the shortage of nurses in Bulgaria, the Institute for Market Economics (IME) proposed a significant increase in nurses’ salaries, along with a funding mechanism to ensure the money directly reaches the nurses, the IME reported on
Interdepartmental Coordination Unit on Bulgaria's OECD Accession, OECD Officials Meet
A meeting of an Interdepartamental Coordination Mechanism (IMC) on Bulgaria's accession to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) was held at the Foreign Ministry on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Minister Georg
Bulgaria Has EU's Fifth Biggest Increase of Agricultural Prices in Q1
In the first quarter of 2025, the average price of agricultural output in the EU rose by 2.6%, marking a second consecutive quarter of price increases, according to a new Eurostat report put out Thursday. Bulgaria saw the fifth biggest increase
Culture
Survey Shows Strive for Improvement in Training among Young Educators
A survey has found that younger educators strive to improve their qualification and skills. The teachers' trade union affiliated with the Podkrepa Labour Confederation has conducted a survey about the type and regularity of teacher trainings among
Varna Summer International Theatre Festival Closes with "Eyes of Arabia"
The production Eyes of Arabia by the Varna Puppet Theatre will be presented on the last day of the Varna Summer International Theater Festival on Wednesday.
Tannhauser to Open Sofia Opera's 2025 Wagner Festival on June 26
The Sofia Opera will launch its annual Wagner Festival on June 26 with Tannhauser, it emerged at a news conference here on Tuesday.
Patriarch Daniil Leads Pentecost Service at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Calls for Unity
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led the festive liturgy for Pentecost at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia.
Balkans
Ambassador Vlaykov: Bridge between Silistra and Calarasi Would Help European Security Forces Have Faster Response
A bridge over the Danube between Silistra and Calarasi would help European security forces to have a faster and better response on a larger scale in case of crises, Bulgarian Ambassador to Romania Radko Vlaykov said. He took part in a conference on
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Romania, Tulcea Mayor Sign Agreement for Construction of Bust Monument to Stefan Karadzha
Bulgarian Ambassador to Romania Radko Vlaykov and Tulcea Mayor Stefan Ilie signed an agreement in Bucharest for the construction of a bust monument to revolutionary Stefan Karadzha.
MEP Kovatchev: No Centuries-Old Macedonian Identity in EP's Draft Report
Bulgarian MEP Andrey Kovatchev (EPP/GERB) commented on a statement by North Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, about "the truth of Macedonian identity" being included in the European Parliament’s draft report on the country's
Summer Leadership Academy Officially Opens in Kavala, Greece
The eighth edition of the International Summer Leadership Academy officially opened in Kavala, Greece, under the theme “Leadership Through Education,” announced the Higher School of Telecommunications and Posts (HSTP). Taking place until June 13,