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National Assembly Chair Kiselova to Address EU Speakers’ Conference in Budapest
National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova is set to take part in the Conference of Speakers of European Union Parliaments in Budapest, the parliamentary press service said here Monday.
VMRO-Bulgarian National Movement Backs Idea for Euro Referendum
The decision whether Bulgaria should adopt the euro cannot be taken by compromised politicians, against the will of the people or under external pressure. This is an issue of great importance for our economy, national identity and sovereignty.
Education Minister, Parliament Chair Attend Marking of Nikolaevo Primary School's 145th Anniversary
St Cyril and St Methodius Primary School in Nikolaevo celebrated its 145th anniversary on Sunday. Among those in attendance were Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev and National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova.
The Weather on May 12
Monday will have a sunny morning and a cloudy afternoon, with rain showers expected in Southern Bulgaria and the mountains. Wind light to moderate, northeasterly. Lows: 6C to 11C, in Sofia 6C. Highs: 16C to 21C, in Sofia 18C.
Economy
BILLA to Open Its Third Logistics Centre in Bulgaria Worth BGN 60 Mln
The BILLA supermarket chain will open its third logistics centre in Bulgaria on May 21. It will be built near the village of Zagore in Stara Zagora, with an investment of over BGN 60 million, the company said Friday. The opening ceremony will be attended by BILLA manager of Dimitar Peshev and other officials
Audit Office Vice President Toshko Todorov Elected to Chair Auditors Oversight Commission
Todorov was nominated for the job by the GERB-UDF parliamentary group. He holds a degree from the Academy of Economics in Svishtov. He served at various levels in the National Revenue Agency before becoming Vice President of the National Audit Office in 2015.
National Statistical Institute Consumer Expectations for Development of General Economic Situation in April Are Less Negative Compared to January
The overall consumer confidence indicator in April 2025 increased by 3.1 points compared to its January level (from -19.5% to -16.4%), the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Friday.
National Statistical Institute Construction Production Up 8.9% in March, Y/Y
In March 2025, construction production grew in Bulgaria by 1.8% from February 2025, show seasonally-adjusted preliminary data released by the National Statistical Institute on Friday. Compared to March 2024, construction production increased by 8.9%.
Culture
President Attends Opening Ceremony of Vlaykov Days in Pirdop, Dedicated to Todor Vlaykov
President Rumen Radev was among the official guests at the opening ceremony of the annual Vlaykov Days cultural celebrations in the town of Pirdop, dedicated to the life and work of Bulgarian writer, publicist, and politician Todor Vlaykov.
Construction of New Road to Zograf Monastery Progressing Actively with Bulgarian State's Support
During the visit, the delegation also got acquainted with the progress of the restoration of the Bulgarian monastery's east wing, another important project funded by the Bulgarian State, the Government Information Service said.
Space Research and Technology Institute Signs MOC with Leading Chinese Centre
The Space Research and Technology Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) - a leading Chinese centre in the field of deep space exploration, the BAS said on Friday
Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library Receives LIK Typeface from BTA
The Sts Cyril and Methodius National Library received the LIK typeface from the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Thursday.
Balkans


Romanian Presidential Candidate George Simion Presses US Ambassador Muraru to Quit over Visa-Waiver Election Dispute
Ruling Socialist Party of Albania Leads in Sunday's Parliamentary Elections
The Socialist Party of Albania, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, is leading in the parliamentary elections held across the country on Sunday, according to ballots processed from 1,335 out of 5,225 voting sections, Euronews Albania reported.
Wrap-up BTA's Europe on Balkans Conference Held in Sofia
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects supported by the EU Cohesion Policy participated in a conference at the in the Maxim Hall in the BTA building in Sofia on Friday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Sofia Europe Is Culture, Education, Solidarity, Partnership, Shared Values, Says Executive Director of Education Programme Executive Agency
Europe is culture, education, solidarity, partnership and shared values, Ivan Popov, Executive Director of the Education Programme Executive Agency, said during a local conference in the Maxim Hall in the BTA building in Sofia on Friday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Sofia Knowledge Is Most Important Thing EU Has Given Bulgaria, Says Director of Education Directorate at Sofia Municipality
The most important thing that the European Union has given Bulgaria is knowledge, Desislava Zhelyazkova, Director of the Education Directorate at Sofia Municipality, said during a local conference in the Maxim Hall in the BTA building in Sofia. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.