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GERB Leader, President Trade Barbs over Bulgaria's F-16, PM and Defence Minister Offer Clarification
President Rumen Radev and GERB leader Boyko Borissov Friday traded barbs, continuing a feud triggered by a glitch in a new F-16 aircraft Bulgaria has recently acquired. Later in the day, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Defence Minister Atanas
Customs Seize Undeclared EUR 128,050 at Danube Bridge 2 near Vidin
Customs officers seized undeclared EUR 128,050 in a truck during an inspection at Danube Bridge 2, near Vidin, Northwestern Bulgaria, on the border with Romania, the National Customs Agency reported Friday.
Freedom and Peace Must Be Fought for Every Day, Participants in a Discussion on Europe Day Agree
A public discussion on the topic Renewing Europe: Politicians and Citizens Building the Future Together was held at the National Student House in Sofia on Friday.
Bulgaria's Armed Forces Take Part in NATO’s Biggest Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Exercise
Bulgarian Armed Forces personnel demonstrated professionalism and readiness in responding to modern threats during the country’s first participation in NATO’s major international chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defence exercise
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
"High Voices" Exhibition Opens in Sofia to Mark 20th Anniversary of Bulgaria’s State Institute for Culture
The Director of the State Institute for Culture under the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova, Thursday officially opened the exhibition High Voices, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the institute.
Bulgarian News Agency and Bulgarian Red Cross Sign Permanent Media Partnership Agreement
The Bulgarian News Agency and the Bulgarian Red Cross signed a permanent media partnership agreement on Thursday. The document was signed by BTA Director General and Bulgarian Red Cross Chair at a ceremony at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia.
Golden Feather Awards to Honour Artists for Outstanding Contribution to Bulgarian Culture for 30th Time
For the 30th time, the Golden Feather Awards will honour outstanding artists for their contributions to Bulgarian culture. The Bulgarian News Agency’s LIK magazine is among the laureates, organizers Cantus Firmus and the Makta Gallery said.
Exhibition “Until I Reach…” by Artist Violeta Radkova Opens at Gallery Bulgary
The exhibition “Until I Reach…” by artist Violeta Radkova will be on display at Gallery Bulgary, organizers said here Thursday.
Balkans
Wrap-up Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum Held in Shumen
National and local politicians as well as business representatives took part in the Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum held on Thursday at the Barbarossa Complex in Shumen.
Turkiye Is Important, Reliable Economic Partner of Bulgaria, Says Economy Deputy Minister
Turkiye is Bulgaria's important, main and reliable economic partner, with whom the country continues to build on the successful trade and economic relations, said Economy and Industry Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov during the Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum in Shumen on Thursday.
Deputy Innovation Minister Urges Businesses to Seek EU Funding for Their Projects
Addressing a Bulgarian-Turkish Business Forum in Shumen on Thursday, Deputy Innovation and Growth Minister Krasimir Yakimov urged businesses to take advantage of the EU funding opportunities. Two new procedures under the Competitiveness Programme
Tornado Forms in Southeastern Romania
A tornado formed in Tulcea County in southeastern Romania, causing panic among residents, local media reported on Thursday. Authorities issued an extreme weather warning via the Ro-Alert system.