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GERB Leader Rules Out Cabinet Overhaul to Take Charge amid Positive Euro Convergence Outlook
GERB leader Boyko Borissov Friday ruled out an overhaul of the Cabinet, in which he takes charge of it. "I can be back at the helm via the established procedure," he said when reporters asked him in the corridors of Parliament if he can be expected
Summer 2025: Blue Flag sites in Bulgaria Blue Flag Award for the Central Beach in Sunny Beach Resort
The central beach at Sunny Beach received the Blue Flag recognition for another year, beach management told BTA's Galya Teneva.
Summer 2025: Blue Flag sites in Bulgaria Arkutino Beach Receives Blue Flag Award, Prepares for Tourist Period
The beach is located in a picturesque area between Primorsko and Sozopol and is part of a protected area. For the most part, its southern part is occupied by sand dunes, which are home to protected plant species, including sand lilies.
Belogradchik Uprising Was Bloody Lesson in Strategic, Political Maturity of Bulgarian Revivalists, Says President
President Rumen Radev attended a ceremony on Thursday marking the 175th anniversary of the uprising against Ottoman rule in Northwestern Bulgaria, held in the town of Belogradchik.
Economy
Fitch Ratings Affirms ProCredit Bank and Allianz Bank Bulgaria Long-term Rating
International credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has affirmed the credit rating of ProCredit Bank (Bulgaria) and Allianz Bank Bulgaria, an announcement on the website of the organization said on Friday.
Bulgaria, Hungary Reinforce Economic Partnership, Sign New Bilateral Protocol
The 3rd Session of the Bulgarian-Hungarian Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation concluded successfully with the signing of a bilateral protocol, reaffirming the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Hungary, the Ministry of Economy and Industry said in a press release on Thursday.
Summer 2025: Blue Flag sites in Bulgaria Chernomorets Beach Hut Receives Blue Flag Award
Chernomorets Beach Hut, on the Black Sea, received its third Blue Flag Award in 2025. Stanko Stoyanov who represents the concessionaire told BTA that their goal is to have all man-made objects on the beach be made of natural materials to blend in with the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Vertical Gas Corridor inspected Hungary Appreciates Bulgaria's Efforts as Reliable Gas Transmission Partner, Its Foreign Minister Szijjarto Says
The more sources of energy a country has, the more stable and secure it is in its supply, said Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto during an official inspection of the Vertical Gas Corridor construction progress in the area of the village of Mikrevo in Strumyani Municipality (Southwestern Bulgaria) on Thursday.
Culture


Parliament reviews BTA's 2024 Report Peter Petrov of Vazrazhdane: Thus Far Bulgaria Meets Its Goals Wonderfully, Has Role in Regional Development
Parliament reviews BTA's 2024 Report Hyusein Hafazov of MRF-New Beginning: BTA among Few Institutions That Work Well
In his words, BTA's report is detailed, correct, comprehensive, meaningful, specific, raises issues, gives requests for future activities, and challenges that stand before BTA, adding that MRF - New Beginning will support the report.
Parliament reviews BTA's 2024 Report Lyuben Dilov of GERB-UDF: Report on BTA's 2024 Activities Is Among Few Good Trends Parliament Comments on
During a parliamentary debate on a report on BTA's activities and finances in 2024 here on Friday, Lyuben Dilov MP of GERB-UDF said that the National Assembly rarely has the opportunity to comment on good news and good trends, and BTA's report is just such a trend.
Education Ministry Presents Inaugural Inclusive Education Awards
Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev presented the first National Awards for Inclusive Education, the Ministry press centre said on Wednesday. The initiative, organized by the Regional Centre for Supporting the Process of Inclusive Education in Sofia, aims is to honour individuals and educational institutions that create a supportive environment for children.
Fifth Edition of Colorful Flower International Folklore Festival to Take Place in Blagoevgrad from May 29 to June 1
The fifth edition of the Colorful Flower International Folklore Festival will take place from May 29 to June 1 in Blagoevgrad, Alexandra Kovacheva, Deputy Director of the Centre for Personal and Creative Development of Children of Blagoevgrad, told BTA on Wednesday.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Agreement with Romania for Joint Public Procurement to Improve Danube Navigation
The Council of Ministers approved an agreement between Bulgaria’s Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River and Romania’s Galati Lower Danube River Administration for joint public procurement under the FAST Danube 2 project, the government said in a press release on Wednesday. The agreement covers environmental monitoring, design, construction, and construction supervision activities.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Head of Europe Direct - Vratsa Presents Exhibition Showing Good Practices of European Funds
An exhibition showing good practices and results of the European funds invested under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan was presented by Maria Panayotova, head of the Europe Direct - Vratsa Centre at the Vratsa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during a local conference held here on Tuesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Students from Natural Sciences, Mathematics High School in Vratsa Present Projects Part of European Nuclear Energy Competition
Students from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics High School in Vratsa presented solutions for food security, sustainable agriculture and clean drinking water through the use of nuclear technologies during a local conference held here on Tuesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Three Projects Aimed at Training Employed, Unemployed, Inactive People in Vratsa Region
Currently, three projects are aimed at training employed, unemployed and inactive people in Vratsa Region, Vratsa Labour Bureau Director Violeta Andreeva said during a local conference held here on Tuesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.