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Wrap-up UPDATED Bilateral Relations, Defence Spending on Agenda of Polish President Duda's Sofia Visit

Union of Bulgarian Medical Specialists Prepares Protest Demanding Better Working Conditions and Pay
Bulgaria


INSAIT Achievements Are Exceptional - Switzerland's Head of the Federal Department for Economic Affairs
Requested Immunities of MPs Should Be Lifted: Deputy PM Zafirov
This issue should be resolved, the immunities should be lifted, and the investigating authorities should do their job, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov said on bTV
Sofia Interior Chief Nikolov: 28 Armed Youth Incidents Recorded
Since the start of the year, reports have been received for 28 incidents involving individuals dressed in black, carrying batons, knuckle dusters, and similar items while walking through downtown Sofia, said the head of the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Sofia Lyubomir Nikolov.
INSAIT Surpassed the Expectations We Had Set, Prime Minister Zhelyazkov Says
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his guest Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department for Economic Affairs, Education and Research of the Swiss Confederation, attended the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of INSAIT.
PM Zhelyazkov Talks with Polish President Duda
The excellent bilateral dialogue and constructive cooperation between Bulgaria and Poland were the focus of the talks between Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Polish President Andrzej Duda, the press service of the Council of Ministers said Wednesday
Economy
Eurostat Bulgaria Ranks 2nd in EU in Annual Retail Sales Growth in March 2025, Preliminary Data Show
In March 2025, compared with February 2025, the seasonally adjusted retail trade volume decreased by 0.1% in both the euro area and the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat. In March 2025, compared with March 2024, the calendar adjusted
Sofia Municipality Receives EU Mission Label in Recognition of Developing Plan to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2030
Sofia Municipality, together with 38 other municipalities from Europe, including Gabrovo Municipality, received the EU mission label at an official ceremony in Vilnius. This brings the total number of leading municipalities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU missions under Horizon Europe, to 92, the press centre of the Sofia Municipality said on Wednesday.
Farmers across Bulgaria Submit 5,000+ Compensation Claims after April Frosts
A total of 5,033 compensation claims for frost damage have been submitted by farmers across the country after the cold weather spell in April. The total area covered by the applications covers over 300,000 acres, Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Ivan Kapitanov told journalists
Varna Triples Its Number of Social Enterprises in One Year, Setting a National Example
The number of social enterprises in Varna has tripled over the past year, reaching 30 registered businesses, with one more currently in the process of registration, according to the Regional Centre for Social Economy Development in Northeastern Bulgaria. In comparison, Sofia also has 31 social enterprises, while Plovdiv and Burgas each have 20.
Culture
BTA to Donate Archival News and Photos to Athonite Zograf Monastery
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will donate its archive of news and photographs related to the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos to the monastery's library. This transpired as BTA Director General Kiril Valchev met with the newly elected hegumen of
Union of Bulgarian Artists Presents Unexhibited Works by Bronka Giurova and Eliezer Alschech
The Union of Bulgarian Artists presents unexhibited drawings and pastels by Bronka Giurova and Eliezer Alschech from their daughter Deyana Alschech’s personal collection in The Guardians exhibition, the Union of Bulgarian Artists announced.
Exhibition of Rare Old-Printed Books and Engravings from Rila Monastery's Library Opens at National Library
The exhibition “The Beauty of the Orthodox Spirit: Rare Old-Printed Books and Engravings from the Library of the Rila Monastery (16th–19th Century)” will officially open on May 8 in the main foyer of the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library. The exhibition is organized by the Rila Monastery and the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, according to the website of the Bulgarian Patriarchate.
Opera Diva Sonya Yoncheva Launches Video Series Exploring Connection between Arts and Development of Children, Society
Opera diva Sonya Yoncheva has launched a video series exploring the connection between arts and the development of children and society.
Balkans
Wrap-up UPDATED BTA's Europe on Balkans Conference Held in Thessaloniki
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects supported by the EU Cohesion Policy discussing the latest developments in the cohesion policy of the European Union for the period 2021-2027 and the results achieved in the period 2014-2020 during a cross-border conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Thessaloniki on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Thessaloniki South-West University Neofit Rilski in Blagoevgrad Working on Many Projects Related to Digitalization, Sustainability, Innovation
The South-West University Neofit Rilski is working on many projects related to digitalization, sustainability and innovation, Professor Radostina Yuleva from the Faculty of Economics at the university said during a cross-border conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Thessaloniki Varna University of Economics Encourages Student Entrepreneurship, Says Professor
In recent years, the University of Economics in Varna has been trying to encourage student entrepreneurship, said Assoc. Prof. Desislava Serafimova during a cross-border conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Thessaloniki Aristotle University Professor: Innovative Ideas Are Essential for Achieving Energy Transition
Achieving energy transition requires innovative ideas, which universities can provide, Prof. Nicolaos Theodossiou of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki said during a cross-border conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.