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International Flood Management Exercise Begins in Montana
An international exercise for flood management BG-EU MODEX 2025 will be held from May 12 to 15 at the Center for Professional Training of Rescuers in Montana, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior said on Monday. The exercise will be
At Discussion on Measures against Animal Cruelty, Justice Minister Highlights Role of Prevention and NGOs
During a roundtable on measures against animal cruelty taking place in Sofia, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev highlighted the role of prevention and non-government organizations. "The problem cannot be solved with a single measure. It calls for
Acting Prosecutor General Sarafov Warns Inaction Fuels Animal Cruelty, Calls for Zero Tolerance
Failure by the authorities to respond promptly to violence triggers further escalation, acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov said here on Monday. He addressed a forum hosted by MEP Emil Radev (GERB/EPP) titled Together against Cruelty: New Threats and Effective Solutions in Defence of Animals.
Border Police Chief Zlatanov: Border Police Deploys 34 Drones to Monitor Bulgarian-Turkish Smart Border
A total of 34 unmanned aerial vehicles will be deployed to protect the State border, head of the Border Police General Directorate Anton Zlatanov said on Monday.
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
Terracotta Figurine of Celtic Goddess Epona Found at Heraclea Sintica
A terracotta figurine of the Celtic goddess Epona astride a horse was discovered at Heraclea Sintica, the media platform Archaeologia Bulgarica said Monday.
President Attends Opening Ceremony of Vlaykov Days in Pirdop, Dedicated to Todor Vlaykov
President Rumen Radev was among the official guests at the opening ceremony of the annual Vlaykov Days cultural celebrations in the town of Pirdop, dedicated to the life and work of Bulgarian writer, publicist, and politician Todor Vlaykov.
Construction of New Road to Zograf Monastery Progressing Actively with Bulgarian State's Support
During the visit, the delegation also got acquainted with the progress of the restoration of the Bulgarian monastery's east wing, another important project funded by the Bulgarian State, the Government Information Service said.
Space Research and Technology Institute Signs MOC with Leading Chinese Centre
The Space Research and Technology Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL) - a leading Chinese centre in the field of deep space exploration, the BAS said on Friday
Balkans


"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Teteven Mayor: Municipality Has Invested Over BGN 5.5 Mln in Educational Infrastructure
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech There Is Desire for New Knowledge, Attracting New Investments in Lovech, Says Regional Governor
Lovech is developing, there is a desire for new knowledge, for attracting new investments, which are important for every Bulgarian town, Lovech Regional Governor Dora Stoyanova said during a local conference held here on Friday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Lovech Has Begun to Establish Serious International Contacts, Says Mayor
In recent years and especially with the arrival of the current administration, Lovech has begun to establish serious international contacts, Lovech Mayor Stratsimir Petkov said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of
Romanian Presidential Candidate George Simion Presses US Ambassador Muraru to Quit over Visa-Waiver Election Dispute
Romanian media reported on Monday that George Simion, presidential candidate from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians party (AUR), called for the resignation of Andrei Muraru, Romania’s Ambassador to the United States.
Ruling Socialist Party of Albania Leads in Sunday's Parliamentary Elections
The Socialist Party of Albania, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, is leading in the parliamentary elections held across the country on Sunday, according to ballots processed from 1,335 out of 5,225 voting sections, Euronews Albania reported.