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Parliament leader rejects President's euro referendum proposal Vazrazhdane Leader Calls for Massive Protest in Sofia, Accuses Parliament Chair of Constitutional Overreach
Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov, whose party has been one of the staunchest opponents of a euro changeover in Bulgaria, issued Wednesday a call for citizens to gather on May 16 in Sofia for what he described as a “true National Assembly” -
Customs Officials Seize 4.6 Kg of Gold from Minibus Heading for Turkiye
Customs officials at Kapitan Andreevo border control check point seized 4.593 kg of smuggled gold items worth nearly BGN 751,000 concealed on the bodies of two van drivers travelling from Bulgaria to Turkiye on Monday morning, the Customs Agency reported on Wednesday.
Bulgarian Children Among OECD’s Most Functionally Illiterate, UNICEF Reports
Bulgaria has one of the highest shares of functionally illiterate children, according to a report by UNICEF published on Wednesday.
Early May Snow Covers Rhodope Mountains
The Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria had a snowfall on Wednesday and the region got a cover of snow, particularly in the high-altitude areas of Pamporovo and Rozhen. The snow cover at Rozhen reached about 1 cm, with temperatures dropping to -1
Economy
Some EUR 500 Mln under Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Development 2023-2027 to Be Earmarked for Cooperation
Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov attended a discussion on cooperation in the agricultural sector in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia, the Ministry's press centre said on Tuesday. "Some EUR 500 million under the Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Development 2023-2027 will be earmarked for cooperation," Tahov said.
Bulgaria’s Banking System Is Ready to Join Euro Area - Banking Today Forum
Bulgaria’s banking system is ready for the country's entry into the euro area. Bankers rallied around the idea at the Banking Today conference, organized by Investor.bg in Sofia, which discusses the development of the financial and banking sector in
Instability and Uncertainty Are Key Words for European Economy - Estonian Professor
Instability and uncertainty are the key words that describe the European economy, says Professor Raul Eamets, a lecturer at the University of Tartu in Estonia. He was a member of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian Central Bank from 2004 to 2009
Liberalization of Electricity Market for Household Consumers Postponed Indefinitely
The liberalization of the electricity market for household consumers is postponed for an indefinite period of time, said Energy and Water Regulatory Commission Chair (EWRC) Plamen Mladenovski on Tuesday in Varna, where he participated in a working meeting on the problems of the electricity development of Varna Municipality.
Culture
Leterapopoli World Literature Festival Opens in Plovdiv
The second edition of the Leterapopoli World Literature Festival opened in Plovdiv on Tuesday, the Culture Department of the Plovdiv Municipality said.
Photo-Documentary April Uprising Exhibition Opens in National Assembly
On Wednesday, National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova and Nikolay Denkov will open a photo-documentary exhibition at the National Assembly, titled "The Worldwide Echo of the April Uprising". The event, will be attended by the great-grandson of William Gladstone - Francis Gladstone, at the invitation of Denkov, said the Continue the Change part press centre on Tuesday.
Opera Star Gabriela Georgieva Named Musician of the Year for 2024
Soprano Gabriela Georgieva, a Sofia Opera soloist, was named Musician of the Year for 2024 in the 34th national poll conducted by the Allegro Vivace classical music programme of the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR).
Exhibition Marks Atanas Yaranov's 85th Birth Anniversary
An exhibition titled "Knight of the Luminous Line" featuring Atanas Yaranov's drawings is on at Sofia's Anel Gallery Museum from May 13. The exhibition marks the artist's 85th birth anniversary.
Balkans
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans Conference Held in Lovech
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects supported by the EU Cohesion Policy participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Lovech on Monday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Quality of Education Dependent on Meeting Needs of Young People, Says Head of Regional Education Department in Lovech
A very important condition of the quality of education is that the educational environment meets the needs of young people, Dr. Ivanichka Burovska, Head of the Regional Education Department in Lovech, said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Two Projects Related to Improving Educational Infrastructure Implemented in Lovech
During the current programming period, Lovech Municipality will continue to implement activities related to improving the educational infrastructure, Svilen Andreev, Director of the Projects, Programmes and Investments Directorate in the Municipality, said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Over 60 EU-Funded Projects Are Implemented in Lovech Region for 2021-2027 Programming Period
In Lovech Region, 66 projects have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented with EU funding for the 2021-2027 programming period, said Regional Information Centre Expert Mariana Bandrova during a local conference held here on