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EP resolution on North Macedonia Bulgarian MEP Lauds “Common Sense” in European Parliament Report on North Macedonia

EP resolution on North Macedonia EU Rapporteur Calls North Macedonia Reliable Partner, but Says Reforms Still Needed
Bulgaria
Over 120 Active Incidents Nationwide, 600 Firefighters on the Ground, Says Head of Bulgaria's Fire Safety Directorate
Wrap-up Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev Detained, Reactions
Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev was detained Tuesday night under a police order tied to an investigation by the Counter-Corruption Commission and Sofia City Prosecution Office. His lawyer, Milen Ralchev, condemned the detention as legally unfounded and
EP resolution on North Macedonia Vice President: Major Success for Bulgaria Was Achieved in Strasbourg
"A major success for Bulgaria was achieved in Strasbourg. I thank the Bulgarian MEPs who worked hard to remove the references that initially appeared in the resolution on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia," Vice President Iliana Iotova
Citizens in Sofia Protest in Support of Arrested Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev
On Wednesday, citizens gathered in front of the Counter-Corruption Commission building in Sofia to protest in support of the arrested mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev. They also spoke out against what they called a “wave of repression targeting
Wrap-up Parliament Debates Fourth No-Confidence Motion against PM Zhelyazkov’s Cabinet
The fourth no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet over failures in the environment and water sector was debated in Parliament on Wednesday. The fourth motion was tabled before the vote on the third no-confidence
Economy
Bulgarian, Omani Economy Ministers Discuss Intensifying Cooperation in Trade and Investment
Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov held a meeting with Dr. Said Mohammed Al-Saqri, Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, the press centre of the line ministry said on Wednesday.
BCCI Vice-President: Bulgaria's Eurozone Membership Will Facilitate OECD Accession
Bulgaria's membership in the eurozone will encourage and support the country's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) next year. This opinion was voiced on Wednesday by Vasil Todorov, Vice-President of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), during a meeting of the Euroclub held in the Chamber's building on the occasion of Denmark's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for the next six months
Eurostat: Bulgaria Sees Sharp Decline in Land Freight Transport in 2024, Reaching Lowest Level Since 2019
In 2024, land freight transport in Bulgaria dropped significantly to 26.969 billion tonne-kilometres, down from 33.125 billion in 2023—a decrease of more than 18%. This marks the lowest level for the country since 2019, according to the latest data
Reactions to Bulgaria's eurozone green light Finance Minister Calls on People to Congratulate Each Other, Be Happy as Bulgaria Gets Final Approval for Eurozone Entry
In her words, the benefits of eurozone membership are indisputable - economic and financial stability, much more investment and a better standard for Bulgarian citizens. This success belongs to the Bulgarian citizens, she added.
Culture


New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Isperih Museum of History Director Vasileva: Sveshtari Tomb Preserves Thracian and Hellenistic Achievements
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Iskra Museum Deputy Director Petkov: Electrical and Climate Upgrade Planned for Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
A project to replace the electrical installation and renew the climate-control system of the Kazanlak Thracian Tomb is being drafted, Iskra Historical Museum Deputy Director Radoslav Petkov said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO Listing Brings Major Gains for Pirin National Park’s Conservation, Expert Angelinina Says
The inclusion of Pirin National Park on UNESCO’s World Heritage List delivers significant benefits for the preservation and sustainable development of the protected area, chief expert at the Pirin National Park Directorate Nikolina Angelinina said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Nessebar Museum Director Marvakov Calls for State Policy to Safeguard Nessebar
A State policy to protect Nessebar must be adopted, Ancient Nessebar Museum Director Todor Marvakov said at the launch of the July edition of LIK, which focuses on the theme Bulgaria in UNESCO.
Razgrad to Host 23rd Yogurt Fair, Festival of Folk Traditions, Handicrafts on July 20-22
The 23rd Yogurt Fair and the Festival of Folk Traditions and Handicrafts will be held in Razgrad from July 20 to 22, with the town to once again bring together guests and participants from all over the world, the municipal administration said on Wednesday.
Balkans
EP resolution on North Macedonia Bulgaria's Foreign Policy Committee Chair Urges North Macedonia to Honour Commitments Assumed on Path to EU
Bulgaria’s National Assembly Foreign Policy Committee Chair Yordanka Fandakova on Wednesday urged North Macedonia to heed the European Parliament (EP) call for the country to honour the commitments it has assumed on the path of European
EP resolution on North Macedonia Vazrazhdane Leader Says North Macedonia Issue Has Required and Will Always Require National Unity
Commenting on the European Parliament's resolution on North Macedonia's progress towards accession, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Parliament: "There are not many moments when we can demonstrate unity, but this is one of them.
EP resolution on North Macedonia GERB Leader Borissov: When Bulgaria Is United, We Can Achieve Results
"When Bulgaria is united, we can achieve results," GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote on Facebook, following the adoption of the European Parliament’s annual report on North Macedonia’s progress toward EU accession.
EP resolution on North Macedonia TISP: Bulgaria Has Achieved Rare Geopolitical Victory for First Time
Bulgaria has achieved a significant geopolitical victory by defending its national interest and blocking a backdoor attempt to include contested language in the European Parliament's annual report on North Macedonia’s EU accession progress, MP Stanislav Balabanov from There Is Such a People (TISP) told journalists in Parliament.