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The Weather on June 12
Sunny weather over Southern Bulgaria before noon, more significant cloudiness over the Danubian Plain. Cloudy and rainy in the afternoon in any areas., with possible thunderstorms. Мoderate to strong northeasterly wind in the eastern regions. Highs: 25-30C, 26C in Sofia. Atmospheric pressure will be higher than the average for the month.
Media Review: June 11
The topics of Bulgaria's expected eurozone entry and the recently uncovered illegal nursing homes in the country dominate Wednesday's news media.
Velichie: Constitutional Court's Decision Was Expected
The decision of the Constitutional Court (CC) in relation to the euro referendum claim by President Rumen Radev, was expected, said Velichie leader Ivelin Mihaylov. On Tuesday, the Constitutional Court admitted partially for consideration
Private Care Homes Should Be Strictly Regulated - GERB MP
"In order to ensure that there are no illegal care homes, there must be regulations and if the state cannot provide everything through the municipalities, as we are trying to do, then we must also allow for private initiative, which must be
Economy
Bulgaria's Competition Watchdog Investigates Possible Market Manipulation in Energy Sector
The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) is conducting a preliminary inquiry into allegations of cartel practices in the energy market, the regulator announced Tuesday. The investigation was initiated following a letter from representatives
Inflation Rise from Euro Adoption Will Be Small and Short-Lived, Says BNB Governor
Any rise in inflation in Bulgaria as a result of joining the euro will be small and short-lived, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev told MNI in an interview, quoted by BNB on Tuesday. He added that rates in both Bulgaria and the
Over EUR 400 Mln in New EBRD Loans for Green Projects to Be Mobilized in Bulgaria
Financing of over EUR 400 million in the form of new loans for green projects will be mobilized on the Bulgarian market as a result of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s work under the European Union’s InvestEU guarantee programme.
Industrial Capital Association Wants to Join Consumer Protection Commission’s Euro Awareness Campaign
The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association is willing to contribute to a nationwide campaign of the Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) to raise public awareness about the planned euro changeover in the country. The association offers to participate through its regional and sectoral departments and to assist the organization of events at the regional level.
Culture
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.
Two Romanian Directors Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
Gábor Tompa directs As You Like It with the Varna Drama Theatre — a modern Shakespearean staging that explores contemporary political and emotional themes through the lens of love and theatre.
“The Little Prince” Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
The Little Prince by the Nikolay Binev Youth Theatre will be performed as part of the parallel program of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival. The dramatization of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novel was created by director Veselka Kuncheva and Polina Hristova and includes elements from another of the author’s works — Wind, Sand and Stars. Scenography, puppets, and costumes are by Marieta Golomehova, a frequent collaborator of Kuncheva. The music was composed by Milen Apostolov, and the choreography is by Yavor Kunchev. The performance also celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Youth Theatre.
Balkans
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,
Twinning Agreement Between Sliven, Nis to Be Ratified on June 10
The twinning agreement between Sliven and the Serbian town of Nis will be ratified by the Nis Municipal Council on June 10, the press centre of Sliven Municipality said on Friday.
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.