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Bulgaria Backs Doubling of EU Research and Innovation Budget
Bulgaria has expressed its support for doubling the European Union’s budget for research and innovation during a sitting of the EU Competitiveness Council (Research and space), the Ministry of Education and Science reported on Thursday.
Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev: Government Puts 4,400 State-Owned Properties Up for Sale
The government has put 4,400 state-owned properties up for sale, Yes, Bulgaria Co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev told a press conference held at Sofia Municipality on Thursday. "The idea is not bad in principle, but we have some serious concerns," Mirchev said.
Counter-corruption Commission Requested Use of Special Intelligence Means Three Times in 2024 - Security Services Control Committee Chair
The Counter-corruption Commission has requested the use of special intelligence means three times in 2024, said Atanas Atanassov, Chair of the parliamentary Committee for Control of Security Services, Application and Use of Special Intelligence Means.
Nominee for Governor of National Social Security Institute Given a Hearing by Parliamentary Committee
Vesela Karaivanova-Nacheva, the only nominee for Governor of the National Social Security Institute (NSSI), Thursday presented her concept for the Institute's development at a hearing by the parliamentary Labour and Social Policy Committee.
Economy
Bulgaria's Labour and Social Policy Minister, Vietnam's Ambassador Discuss Deepening Labour Market Cooperation
Bulgaria’s Minister of Labour and Social Policy, Borislav Gutsanov, and Vietnam’s Ambassador to Sofia, Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, have discussed the possibility of signing a new memorandum of cooperation in the field of labour and social policy, with a particular focus on the labour market and workforce training, the Ministry’s press centre said on Thursday.
Bulgarian Delegation to US Led by Energy Minister Meet with Members of House of Representatives
Bulgaria's geostrategic role as a balancing power and transit energy hub in the South-North and East-West directions was the focus of the Bulgarian Energy Minister's talks with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast.
Eurostat Annual Inflation Up to 2.3% in EU, 2% in Euro Area, 3.1% in Bulgaria
European Union annual inflation was 2.3% in June 2025 compared to 2.2% in May 2025, Eurostat reported on Thursday. Inflation in the euro area jumped from 1.9% in May to 2% in June, while that in Bulgaria rose from 2.9% to 3.1%.
Schneider Electric to Cooperate with PBM Bulgaria in Development of Bulgaria's Maritime Industry
The Varna-based PBM Bulgaria company, which specializes in marine engines and engine control systems, has obtained a certificate and thus joined Schneider Electric's EcoXpert Services partner programme.
Culture


Prof. Nikolay Nenov to BTA: Success of Bulgaria’s Chairmanship of UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session Is Success for All
No Risk of Nessebar Being Removed from UNESCO Heritage List, Says Bulgarian Culture Minister Bachev
There is no danger of Nessebar being delisted from UNESCO’s World Heritage List for tangible cultural heritage, Bulgarian Culture Minister Marian Bachev said on Wednesday, ahead of the regular cabinet meeting.
Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris Showcases Bulgaria Through Most Beautiful Language – That of Art and Culture, Says Director Bineva
The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris showcases Bulgaria through the most beautiful language — that of art and culture, Director Desislava Bineva said in an interview with BTA.
Public Council to Support Parliamentary Demographic Committee amid Alarming Trends
Bulgaria’s Parliamentary Committee on Demographic Policy, Children and Family formally presented the members of its newly established Public Council at a session held Tuesday. The advisory body will support the Committee with expert insights and
BTA Director General Tells Parliament's Committee on Demographic Policy, Children and Family They Can Rely on BTA as Platform
The parliamentary Committee on Demographic Policy, Children and Family can rely on the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) to serve as a platform for its activities and messages - as well as for a much broader goal: to provide more information related to
Balkans


President Radev: It Becomes Clearer That Issue of Bulgarians’ Rights in North Macedonia Is Not a Bilateral Problem
VMRO-DPMNE and Hristijan Mickoski Lead Convincingly in a Survey
Some 40.5% of citizens believe that the Republic of North Macedonia is heading in the wrong direction, while 34.3% believe it is heading in the right direction, according to data from a poll on the Mkd.mk website, part of regular surveys conducted by the editorial team in collaboration with the Market Vision agency
Research Vessel First Stops Near Ruse for Major Danube Study
The research vessel REXDAN, which will conduct a large-scale study of the configuration and dynamics of the Danube River from the Black Sea to Vienna, will dock near Ruse on July 15.
Five Wildfires Burn across North Macedonia, Two Injured
Five wildfires were active in the Republic of North Macedonia, North Macedonia’s Crisis Management Centre said on Monday.
North Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry Strongly Condemns Comments by Bulgaria’s Chief Diplomat
The Foreign Ministry in Skopje has strongly condemned what it called "the offensive remarks” made by Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev towards the Prime Minister and the institutions of North Macedonia during his appearance on BTV’s morning