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Hailstorm Hits Burgas
Wind, thunder and heavy rain with hail over Burgas. A yellow code for potentially dangerous and intense precipitation has been declared for the district
Police Seize 145 Kg of Marijuana in Stara Zagora
A total of 145 kilograms of high-quality marijuana have been seized in Stara Zagora following a specialized operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), Commissioner Emil Borisov, head of GDCOC's Narcotics Department, told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday.
UPDATED VP Iotova Attends International Book Fair in Podgorica
Vice President Iliana Iotova was Wednesday a guest of honour at the official opening of the 19th International Podgorica Book and Education Fair
Staff Shortages, Stress, Ageing Nursing Workforce among Key Challenges in Bulgaria’s Healthcare System
Experts at a roundtable organized by the Association of Health Care Professionals Bulgaria (AHCPBG) Wednesday agreed that this country’s healthcare system is facing serious challenges, including a growing staff shortage, high stress levels among workers, and an ageing nursing workforce.
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
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Thessaloniki South-West University "Neofit Rilski" Working on Many Projects Related to Digitalization, Sustainability, Innovation
Neofit Rilski Southwestern University in Blagoevgrad is working on many projects related to digitalization, sustainability and innovation, Chief Assistant Professor Dr. 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.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Thessaloniki Interreg Programme Promotes Equality in Education, Prevention of Social Exclusion, Says Managing Authority
The Interreg programme promotes equality in education and the prevention of social exclusion, contributes to cooperation between schools and universities and aims to develop common educational strategies and tools, said Aphroditi Lioliou from the Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes INTERREG during a cross-border conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.