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Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov Opens Seminar on Investigation of Cybercrimes with Spanish, Bulgarian Prosecutors and Investigators
Acting Prosecutor General of the Republic of Bulgaria Borislav Sarafov opened a seminar on the topic Investigation of Cybercrimes on Tuesday, with the participation of 25 Bulgarian and Spanish prosecutors and investigators, the press centre of the prosecutor's office said.
Illegal Shipment of 111 Vapes Seized in Blagoevgrad Region
A total of 2,815 millilitres of e-cigarette liquid in 111 devices was confiscated by customs officers from Blagoevgrad.
Wrap-up Conference on Measures against Animal Cruelty Takes Place in Sofia
An international conference on effective solutions for animal protection was held on Monday in Sofia. It was organized by Bulgarian MEP Emil Radev of GERB/EPP, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals.
EU Commissioner Varhelyi Addresses Conference on Animal Cruelty
European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Oliver Varhelyi said that animal cruelty has no place anywhere in the world, and it should not be tolerated by anyone
Economy
Prosecutors Investigate Attempted Currency Smuggling Worth Over BGN 115,000 at Kapitan Andreevo Border Crossing
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Haskovo has launched an investigation into an attempted illegal transfer of foreign currency worth BGN 114,361 through the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint at the Bulgarian-Turkish border. The incident occurred on May 9 and involved a cargo truck attempting to leave Bulgaria for Turkiye, the Appellate Prosecutor’s Office in Plovdiv reported.
BATA AGRO 2025 Celebrates 15 Years with 206 Exhibitors and Live Field Demos
The seventeenth edition of the specialized agricultural exhibition BATA AGRO 2025 opened with a blessing for health by clergy from the Stara Zagora Diocese at the airfield near Stara Zagora, the organizers of BATA AGRO said on Monday.
Number of Residential Buildings Put into Operation in Bulgaria Rises in Q1 2025, Y/Y
In the first quarter of 2025, the number of newly built residential buildings rose from 1,026 to 1,052, while the number of dwellings in them increased more significantly, from 3,475 to 4,086, compared to the same period in 2024, according to
Culture Minister in Favour of Proposed Euro Referendum as Asking People Is Instrument of Democracy
"As someone who is a supporter of democracy, yes, I am in favour of having referenda and having them happen, and as long as they are legally and constitutionally sound," Minister Bachev told bTV on Sunday.
Culture
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.
National Polytechnic Museum Marks 68th Anniversary with Temporary Exhibition
The National Polytechnic Museum is celebrating its 68th anniversary with a new temporary exhibition titled "A Tour of the Past of Bulgarian Electronics."
BTA Director General Awards Winners of Competition for Children's Paintings
Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev awarded the winners of a competition for children's works in Strazhitsa. It is organized by Strazhitsa Municipality and the Centre for Personal Support and Development - Municipal Children Complex. It is part of a series of events commemorating Bulgarian children's literature writer Angel Karaliychev (1902-1972), who was born in the town. A total of 73 children and young people took part, divided into three age groups.
Vice President Iotova Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Veliko Tarnovo University
We will work even harder to restore Bulgaria's cultural influence in the world, Vice President Iliana Iotova said on Monday, receiving the title of doctor honoris causa of the University of Veliko Tarnovo. “This title means being a follower of the
Balkans
"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
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Teteven Mayor: Municipality Has Invested Over BGN 5.5 Mln in Educational Infrastructure
Teteven Municipality has invested over BGN 5.5 million in educational infrastructure in recent years, Mayor Madlena Boyadzhieva said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.