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The eurozone conversation Democratic Bulgaria to Table Amendments Requiring Major Retail Chains to Publish Prices Daily
The eurozone conversation Interior Minister Mitov: Joining Eurozone Is Not Just Economic Challenge, but Path to More Secure State
The process of joining the eurozone is not only an economic and financial challenge, but also an opportunity to build a more resilient, efficient, and secure state, along with a more dynamic and active economy, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said
Parliament Bans Sale of Energy Drinks to Children and Single-Use Vape Pens
Parliament late on Friday voted to ban conclusively a ban on the use, distribution, and sale of high-caffeine products (energy drinks) to children. Voting amendments to the Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Related Products Act, Parliament also made
Parliament Passes Personal Bankruptcy Bill on Second Reading
Parliament adopted the Bill on Personal Bankruptcy at second reading on Thursday, following nearly nine hours of debate. The legislation allows individuals who have been unable to meet one or more financial obligations exceeding ten minimum monthly
Foreign students in Bulgaria Ten Foreign Students Join Erasmus+ Programme at Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen in 2024/2025 Academic Year
Ten students, from nine different universities in Turkiye, Spain and Romania, joined the Erasmus+ programme at the Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen in the 2024-2025 academic year, Gergana Nikolova from the International Relations Centre of the University told BTA.
Economy


The eurozone conversation Prices on Certain Goods Spike in Specific Regions – National Revenue Agency Chief
The eurozone conversation BNB Deputy Governor Chobanov Confident Transition to Euro Will Be Smooth
Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Petar Chobanov expressed confidence that the transition to the euro will proceed smoothly. “I believe the transition to the euro will be as smooth as possible, we will protect the interests of the
The eurozone conversation ESC Chair Zornitsa Rusinova: Civic Oversight is Key to Preventing Price Speculation During Euro Changeover
Civic oversight is one of the most reliable ways to counteract speculative price increases during the process of adopting the euro, Zornitsa Rusinova, Chair of the Economic and Social Council (ESC), said a discussion on “The Effect of the Eurozone:
Green Transition Forum 5.0 Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev Calls for More Boldness in Europe’s Future Dialogue
The capacity of private funds is immense, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev on Friday during the opening of a high-level panel, titled "Innovation as a Cornerstone of EU and CEE Competitiveness"*. The
The eurozone conversation Deputy Finance Minister Dimitrova: Euro Guarantees Stability and Sustainable Growth
“The introduction of the euro is not merely a currency changeover, it is a guarantee of stability, trust, and sustainable economic development,” said Deputy Finance Minister Galia Dimitrova on Friday during a discussion on “The Effect of the
Culture
Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: Young Bulgarian Chemist Explores AI for Greener Batteries
Assistant Lyuben Borislavov from the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is one of three young Bulgarian chemists selected to attend the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting with young scientists in Lindau, Germany, between June 29 and July 4 this year.
Prof. Christo Pimpirev on Exploring Antarctica, the Earth's Biggest Natural Lab
Attending an event dedicated to Antarctica in Plovdiv's Regional Natural History Museum, Prof. Christo Pimpirev, head of the the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, praised participants in Bulgaria's Antarctic expedition to Livingston Island.
Paintings Worth Some EUR 350,000 Sold at Auction in Sofia
Paintings worth some EUR 350,000 have been sold at Artmark’s summer auction in Sofia, which lasted six and a half hours, the organizers said.
Works by Dechko Uzunov Go on Display in Sofia
An exhibition “Dechko Uzunov. Travel Notes", dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the artist's birth, will open on June 24 at the Dechko Uzunov Art Gallery in Sofia, organizers from the Sofia City Art Gallery said. Created as a travelling
Balkans


North Macedonia Prime Minister Mickoski: There Is Severe Political Pressure from Bulgaria Against Adoption of Progress Report on North Macedonia
68 Romanians in Iran Want to Leave Country - Romanian Foreign Minister
A total of 68 Romanian citizens in Iran have expressed their wish to leave the country immediately, said Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu, quoted by Agerpres. He further said that the Romanian embassy is communicating with another 30
Serbia's Parliament Approves EUR 1.9 Bln Loan from French Banks to Finance Purchase of 12 Rafale Fighter Jets
Serbia’s Parliament Tuesday approved a EUR 1.9 billion loan from several French banks to finance the purchase of 12 Rafale fighter jets, Serbian media reported.
North Macedonia’s President on Working Visit to Tirana
President of the Republic of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is on a working visit to Tirana, where she will participate in the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), her office said Monday
TISP Leader Trifonov: North Macedonia's Court Sentence against Ljupco Georgievski Is Another Act of Political Anti-Bulgarian Repression
There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said in a Facebook post on Friday that the suspended sentence by a court in Bitola, North Macedonia, against Ljupco Georgievski is "yet another political anti-Bulgarian repression".