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Finance Minister Petkova to Attend ECOFIN Meeting on Bulgaria’s Accession to the Eurozone
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova will participate in a regular meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) of the European Union on July 8 in Brussels, her ministry said. The session is considered crucial as it marks the final
President Radev Receives Qatar’s Foreign Minister
Head of State Rumen Radev held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, Radev’s press centre said Monday
Social Policy Minister Highlights Childcare Reform in Meeting with UNICEF Representative
Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov held a working meeting with UNICEF’s Representative in Bulgaria, Christina de Bruin. During the talks, he highlighted the country’s child care reform, implemented as a consistent state policy,
Ruse Records Hottest July 7 in History
A maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius in the shade was measured in Ruse on Monday, the hydrometeorological station in the Danube city told BTA.
Economy
Commission for Protection of Competition to Launch Analyses in Financial and Telecom Sectors
By the end of the year, the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) will launch two analyses in the financial and telecommunications sectors, said CPC Chairperson Rosen Karadimov
National Statistical Institute Production in Business Services in Bulgaria Down 0.9% Y/Y in April
In April 2025, the total production index in Services of the business economy decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, the National Statistical Institute said Monday. The data is preliminary and seasonally adjusted
WITTE Automotive Expands Ruse Plant, Creating Over 300 New Jobs
German automotive company WITTE Automotive has completed the second expansion of its production facility in Ruse, Bulgaria, which will create over 300 new jobs. The new building spans nearly 25,000 sq. metres across three levels and is expected to reach full operational capacity within three to four years, the company said.
Varna Airport Unveils Innovative Gate Garden Area, Boosting Capacity by 40%
Varna Airport officially inaugurated its new Gate Garden area on Friday, marking a significant expansion in passenger capacity – by approximately 40%. The unique open-air space, covering nearly 2,000 square metres, was introduced as part of the airport's drive to enhance comfort, sustainability, and efficiency.
Culture


Exhibition Showcasing Black Sea Region's Cultural Heritage Opens at UNESCO HQ in Paris
“Marathon for Heroes” Initiative Supports Pupils in Bulgaria, Abroad
For the past four years, the Marathon for Heroes educational initiative has been supporting students in Bulgaria and abroad. Created by Assoc. Prof. Katya Simeonova from the Department of Pedagogy at the Veliko Tarnovo University, the project began as a response to global calls for child mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Byala Stages Wheat and Bread Festival with Giant Banitsa Centrepiece
A Wheat and Bread Festival is taking place in Byala, Ruse region, Byala Mayor Dimitar Slavov told BTA on Saturday.
Interdepartmental Task Force Holds First Meeting on Preserving Kabiuk's Cultural Heritage
The newly formed Interagency Task Force for the conservation and sustainable development of cultural heritage at the Kabiuk Stud Farm held its first meeting on Friday, the Agriculture and Food Ministry said.
Think Equal Initiative to Support Sofia Kindergartens in Social-Emotional Learning
The Mayor of Sofia, Vasil Terziev, and Leslee Udwin, Director of the international programme for early social-emotional competencies Think Equal, held a meeting focused on the development of early social-emotional skills in preschool education,
Balkans
Over 100 Turkish MPs, Parliament Staff Seek Medical Help with Suspected Food Poisoning Symptoms
According to Turkish news outlet Haberler, more than 100 lawmakers and staff members from the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye (GNAT) have sought medical attention at the parliamentary hospital, complaining of symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue – characteristic of food poisoning.
Police Chase, Arrest Citizens on Blocked Streets in Serbia
Police are chasing and arresting citizens who have again started blocking the streets of Belgrade and other cities in Serbia
Mickoski, Opposition Trade Recriminations for "Erasure" of Macedonian Identity, Language from EU Report
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that the Macedonian identity and the Macedonian language were erased from Europe's report in a "Taliban manner".
UPDATED EU Enlargement Commissioner Sparks Outrage in North Macedonia over Identity Remarks
In North Macedonia, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos sparked an outrage over identity remarks. At a press conference following the Western Balkans leaders’ meeting on the Growth Plan, Marta Kos stated that “EU membership is the best way to