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Parliament Adopts Conclusively Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers Act
Parliament on Thursday adopted conclusively a Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers Act. This law aims to promote the development of a secondary market for non-performing loans granted by credit institutions, with safeguards in place to ensure the
Vazrazhdane MP Georgiev Describes North Macedonia's EU Accession Report as Not Objective, Unacceptable
Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev described on Thursday North Macedonia's EU accession report as not objective and unacceptable. "We demand an investigation. Let everybody be aware that this report, in this form, is a report of lobbying by the Republic of North Macedonia," he added.
Varna University of Economics Hosts EvolvEX Summit 2025
The University of Economics in Varna hosted the EvolvEX Summit 2025 forum on Thursday, with international experts discussing the development and application of AI, said Doret Dimitrova from the marketing communications agency ProVox, which organized the event.
There Is Such a People Party Says Rapporteur on North Macedonia's to Reconsider, Thanks to Bulgarian Parliament
Stanislav Balabanov MP of There Is Such a People (TISP) said Austrian MEP Thomas Waitz, the rapporteur on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia towards EU accession, will have to reconsider thanks to the Bulgarian Parliament.
Economy


"Bulgaria’s Industrial Sector Seen by Public as Non-Existent - Problem We Must Address Together," Deputy PM Donchev Says
Bulgarian, British Businesses Representatives Discuss Future Cooperation
Representatives of Bulgarian and British businesses discussed opportunities for future cooperation during a meeting held here on Thursday. The event was organized by the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BBCC), with the kind support of the British Embassy, Vivacom, and was held under the auspices of Veliko Tarnovo Municipality.
Education Minister Valchev: Biggest Economic Losses Will Come If We Fail to Provide Skilled Workers for Industry
The biggest economic losses in the future will occur if we fail to supply industries with the skilled workers they need, said Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev during a meeting with the Bulgarian Branch Chamber Machine Building, as quoted by the press center of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Bulgaria Ranks First in the Decline in Industrial Producer Prices M/M, Reports Largest Annual Growth in April
In April 2025, compared to March 2025, industrial producer prices went down by 2.1% in the EU and by 2.2% in the eurozone, Eurostat reported in its initial assessment. In March 2025, industrial producer prices fell by 1.6% in the EU and by 1.7% in the eurozone. In April 2025, compared to April 2024, industrial producer prices increased by 0.6% in the EU and by 0.7% in the eurozone.
Freight Railway Car Derails in South-Central Bulgaria
A freight railway wagon traveling between Devnya and Filipovo, derailed in the Konyovo-Kermen section in South-Central Bulgaria during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov has ordered an investigation, his
Culture
Desislava Mincheva Displays Works Inspired by India
Desislava Mincheva will display the exhibition Varanasi at the Gallery Bugary in Sofia. The exhibition will open on June 10 and will last until the 29th, and is curated by Axinia Dzurova, organizers said. According to the team, the artist portrays
Maria Masleva to Present Abstract Painting Exhibition in Sofia
An exhibition by Maria Masleva will be on display at Sofia’s Contrast Gallery from June 17 to July 5, the organizers said.
Bulgarian National Radio and China Media Group Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and the China Media Group have signed a cooperation agreement, the BNR said on Wednesday.
Writer Hristo Karastoyanov, Former PM Ivan Kostov Archives Win National Donor Award
The personal archive of writer Hristo Karastoyanov, donated to the Yambol Regional State Archive by his wife Sofiya, is one of the two recipients of the 2024 Donor Award of the Archives State Agency, Yambol Archive Director Svetlana Bachvarova said on Wednesday.
Balkans
Bulgaria's Parliament Ratifies Agreements on Implementation of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes with Serbia, Turkiye
Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday ratified an agreement on the implementation of Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2021-2027, a cross-border cooperation programme with a total budget of EUR 38 million.
EU Designates Controversial Lithium Mining Project in Serbia as Strategic
The Jadar project in western Serbia for mining of lithium by the multinational Rio Tinto has been included in a European Union’s list of strategic projects for mining raw materials in third countries, Serbian media report. "These strategic projects
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak BTA’s “Europe on Balkans” Project Encourages Young People to Build Future-Ready Skills - BTA Deputy Director General
Through initiatives like BTA's project “Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills", young people are given the opportunity to reflect on the skills they need to stay competitive in the future - both individually and as a society, said BTA Deputy Director
Council of Ministers decisions Amendments to Cross-Border Police Cooperation Agreement with Romania to Be Submitted for Ratification
The Council of Ministers approved a major departure from the draft Bulgarian-Romanian intergovernmental Protocol amending the May 19, 2009 bilateral Agreement on cross-border police cooperation in criminal matters.