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Media Review: January 23
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Ninth Edition of Burgas Game Jam Hackathon to Take Place from January 24 to 26
The ninth edition of the Burgas Game Jam hackathon will be held between January 24 and 26 at the Burgas Regional Library, said the organizers from BurgasLab on Thursday.
Shumen Regional Governor Beynur Ahmed Resigns
The regional governor of Shumen Beynur Ahmed resigned on Thursday. Within the working day he will submit his application for dismissal from the post to the Council of Ministers, the press centre of Shumen regional administration said.
Gyursel Hasanov Resigns as Targovishte Regional Governor
Gyursel Hasanov left the post of governor of Targovishte region. "I have nothing to do with this government and I do not want to be part of it," Hasanov was quoted as saying by Targovishte regional administration.
Economy
Unions Call Electricity Bill Compensations for Businesses "Gulp of Air", Hope for Wage Increases
The unions commended the government for its decision to compensate businesses for high electricity costs until the end of March 2025. The government made this decision at its first meeting January 23. They commented the matter at a joint news
Cabinet Pulls Out Tax Amendments Package
In a decision announced Thursday, the Bulgarian Council of Ministers revoked four previous resolutions proposing amendments to tax laws. The amendments pertain to the Value Added Tax Act, the Excise Duties and Tax Warehouses Act, the Corporate
Enhanced Fire Safety Inspections to Take Place in Tourist Sites in Bulgaria
Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh and Interior Minister Daniel Mitov agreed on Wednesday to begin enhanced fire safety inspections of tourist sites across the country due to the busy winter season, the Tourism Ministry said. The inspections will also cover compliance with other requirements related to the safety of tourist sites.
Banks in Bulgaria Report Profit Growth of BGN 18 Mln in September Y/Y
The banking system in Bulgaria reported a profit of BGN 2.7 billion as of September 30, 2024, which is BGN 18 million leva (0.7%) more than the one realized in the first nine months of the previous year 2023, indicated the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Banks in Bulgaria quarterly publication, published on its website.
Culture
Laboratory Completion Is Among Main Tasks of 33rd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition
One of the main tasks of the 33rd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, apart from scientific activities, is the completion of the new laboratory building, Kamen Nedkov, commander of the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on the Livingston Island told BTA. The
Upcoming International 6Fest Street Arts Festival to Present Artists from Eight Countries in Plovdiv in April
The 16th edition of the International 6Fest Street Arts Festival will present artists from eight countries in Plovdiv between April 24 and 27, 2025. For the sixth consecutive year, the festival is part of the Cultural Calendar of the Plovdiv Municipality, said Katrin Gutman from the municipality’s cultural department.
Musician Marina Velikova Records Sounds of Antarctica
Marina Velikova, a musician and music editor at the Bulgarian National Radio, is recording the sounds of Antarctica.
Wrap-up Sofia City Library Presents Its Tenth Annual Awards
The Sofia City Library presented its tenth annual awards, recognizing the most popular writers and most active readers. The ceremony took place on Tuesday in the library building. The Sofia City Library is the largest public library in Bulgaria,
Balkans
UPDATED No Reports of Bulgarians Injured in Turkish Hotel Fire
There are currently no reports of Bulgarian nationals being injured in the fire that broke out at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Northwestern Turkiye on Tuesday, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry told BTA.
Wrap-up of "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Veliko Tarnovo BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills Conference Held in Veliko Tarnovo
Representatives of State, local and educational institutions participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Veliko Tarnovo (Central Bulgaria) on Monday. The event was part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
Investments in Veliko Tarnovo Region to Exceed BGN 1 Billion by End of Current Programming Period
Investments in Veliko Tarnovo Region will exceed BGN 1 billion by the end of the 2021-2027 programming period, said Regional Information Centre Manager Nikolay Petrov. He addressed a local conference, part of the Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
Gendarmes in 18th Century Uniforms Guard Istanbul's Topkapi Palace
Gendarmeries dressed as Ottoman guards from two centuries ago, equipped with swords, sabres and the typical trappings, are attracting attention these days at Istanbul's Topkapı Palace Museum, which is visited by millions of tourists from around the