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Bistritsa Babi Choir and Renowned Musicians Highlight Bulgaria’s Cultural Spirit at UNESCO Reception in Paris
Bulgaria
Over 90% of Forest Fires in Bulgaria Are Result of Human Activity, WWF Analysis Shows
The main causes of forest fires in Bulgaria are related to human activity. Over 90% of fires occurred after deliberate human intervention or due to negligence, indicates an analysis by the WWF environmental organization. Only in 2-4% of cases is the cause of the fire natural, most often it is a lightning strike, said the WWF Bulgaria press centre.
Yellow, Orange Warnings for High Temperatures in Place across Bulgaria on Tuesday
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued yellow and orange health warnings for high temperatures across the country on Tuesday. This is indicated in the map of hazardous weather conditions published on the NIMH
Heatwave Sparks Wildfires Across Bulgaria, Firefighting Efforts Continue in Several Regions
Wildfires have broken out across various parts of Bulgaria in recent days as high temperatures continue to grip the country. No injuries or damage to residential properties have been reported so far. Firefighting teams remain deployed in multiple
Foreign Ministries of Bulgaria, Qatar Hold Political Consultations in Sofia
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev Monday welcomed Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, who is visiting Sofia to take part in political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two
Economy
Bulgaria, South Korea Reaffirm Strategic Energy Partnership
Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov Tuesday conferred with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador in Sofia Dong-bae Kim and representatives of Hyundai Engineering and Construction.
Consumer Protection Commission Asks for Justification for Fuel Price Hikes from Gas Station Chains
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has demanded that major gas station chains provide justification for recent increases in fuel prices, the regulator said. Following a series of inspections into business practices on the fuel market across
Commission for Protection of Competition to Launch Analyses in Financial and Telecom Sectors
By the end of the year, the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) will launch two analyses in the financial and telecommunications sectors, said CPC Chairperson Rosen Karadimov
National Statistical Institute Production in Business Services in Bulgaria Down 0.9% Y/Y in April
In April 2025, the total production index in Services of the business economy decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, the National Statistical Institute said Monday. The data is preliminary and seasonally adjusted
Culture


Culture Minister Bachev: World Heritage Unites Us Beyond Borders and Generations
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO Deputy Tourism Minister Georgieva: Bulgaria Proud to Safeguard Shared Heritage
Bulgaria voiced pride in being part of the collective effort to safeguard and celebrate shared heritage, Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva said at the official reception hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria in Paris on Monday on the occasion of the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Unseated: Equestrian Monuments Reimagined at Sofia's Kvadrat 500
The National Gallery / Kvadrat 500 will present an exhibition by artist Lachezar Boyadzhev titled “On Vacation… Corpus equorum”, the gallery said on Monday. The exhibition features artistically and digitally manipulated photographs, in which human
New LIK issue celebrates Bulgaria in UNESCO UNESCO World Heritage Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches Attract Tourists, Says Ruse History Museum Curator Georgiev
The Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches are the most frequently visited site overseen by the Regional History Museum Ruse, museum curator Evgeni Georgiev said during the presentation of the July issue of LIK magazine.
Wrap-up BTA's LIK Magazine Issue Presented at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
The July issue of the Bulgarian News Agency's (BTA) LIK magazine, titled "Bulgaria in UNESCO", was launched by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev at the UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, France, on Monday.
Balkans
Citizens Block Key Areas in Belgrade for Eight Days Straight
For the eighth day in a row, citizens have been blocking several key locations in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, while police continue to prevent them from disrupting traffic for extended periods. As in recent days, the blockades began early in the
Over 100 Turkish MPs, Parliament Staff Seek Medical Help with Suspected Food Poisoning Symptoms
According to Turkish news outlet Haberler, more than 100 lawmakers and staff members from the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye (GNAT) have sought medical attention at the parliamentary hospital, complaining of symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue – characteristic of food poisoning.
Police Chase, Arrest Citizens on Blocked Streets in Serbia
Police are chasing and arresting citizens who have again started blocking the streets of Belgrade and other cities in Serbia
Mickoski, Opposition Trade Recriminations for "Erasure" of Macedonian Identity, Language from EU Report
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that the Macedonian identity and the Macedonian language were erased from Europe's report in a "Taliban manner".