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OECD Study: Bulgaria Could Unlock USD 434 Bln Economic Potential by Improving Basic Student Skills
More than 40% of Bulgarian students fail to acquire even basic skills needed for everyday life and professional development, according to a new study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report suggests that if
Foreign students in Bulgaria Nearly 400 Foreign Students Study at University of Veliko Tarnovo
The St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo has enrolled 381 foreign students this academic year, of which 140 are full-time students, the university's press centre told BTA.
Azerbaijan Key Energy Partner for Bulgaria, Says Bulgaria's Parliament Chair
Azerbaijan is a key partner of Bulgaria in the field of energy, said National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Parliament’s press centre reported on Wednesday. The Bulgarian parliamentary
Ruen Municipality Joins MRF - New Beginning's Regional Development Strategy
Ruen Municipality in southeastern Bulgaria, a stronghold of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), has joined the New Beginning for Regional Development strategy, the MRF – New Beginning’s press service said on Wednesday.
Economy
Bulgaria, Estonia Rank Second to Last in EU for Actual Individual Consumption per Capita in 2024 - Eurostat
In 2024, Bulgaria and Estonia ranked second to last in the European Union for actual individual consumption (AIC) per capita, expressed in purchasing power standard (PPS), according to the latest data released by Eurostat on Wednesday.
Green Transition Forum EU Cohesion Policy Crucial for Stability in Crisis, Says EU Regions Committee President
The European Union’s (EU) cohesion policy is not an investment tool, but the most important stabilizing one, and that is why it plays a crucial role in times of crisis, said Kata Tutto, President of the European Committee of the Regions, on
Bulgarian Tourist Union: Tourism Must Become National Priority
"We must make tourism a national priority," said Bulgarian Tourist Union (BTU) chairman Ventsislav Venev on Wednesday at a BTA-hosted press conference. “The aim of Union is to make Bulgaria the most attractive country for tourism in Europe - we
Energy Ministers of Bulgaria, Norway Discuss Strengthening Cooperation on Green Transition, Renewable Energy
During an official visit to Oslo, Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov held a bilateral meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Terje Aasland, the Ministry’s press office reported on Wednesday.
Culture
Bulgarian, Dutch Artists Show “Pictures from Two Lives” Exhibition in Plovdiv
Exhibition titled “Pictures from Two Lives” by Plovdiv-based artist Tsvetana Yaneva - Gumelya and Dutch painter Barbara Henkes opened on display at Labyrinth Art Gallery in Plovdiv on Tuesday, gallery owner Elena Kalpakchieva told the Bulgarian News Agency.
Postage Stamp Dedicated to Renowned Actor Georgi Partsalev Validated
A postage stamp with renowned Bulgarian actor Georgi Partsalev featured on it was validated at a ceremony in the actor’s home town of Levski, Northcentral Bulgaria, on Monday. The collectable special edition stamp is dedicated to the 100th birth
Writer/Artist Mihail Toshkov to Be Showcased at National Literary Museum
An exhibition dedicated to writer and artist Mihail Toshkov (1931-2024) is opening at the National Literary Museum on June 19. Toshkov's daughter has donated a substantial part of his creative and personal legacy as a poet, art theorist and artist.
21st International Red Cross, Health Films Festival Opens in Varna
The 21st International Red Cross and Health Films Festival opened in Varna on Thursday.
Balkans
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".
Turkish Catamaran Operator Opens Istanbul - Burgas Ferry Line
The Istanbul-Burgas ferry line was opened by Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri (İDO) Director Murat Orhan on Thursday with an official ceremony held in Istanbul, the Turkish DHA news agency said.