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Chakarov resigns as MRF Co-Chair MECh Leader Expects Further Division in DRF, Says Its Members Are under Pressure
President Radev, Students Discuss Challenges Facing International Agenda
President Rumen Radev met on Tuesday with students from the Students’ Diplomatic Club at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, the Presidency press service reported. Radev and the students discussed the challenges facing the international agenda, the dynamics of geopolitical processes and Europe's place in them.
Transport Minister: Nearly All Repairs on Railway Tracks Will Be Finished by 2029
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov said here on Tuesday that train delays in the country are mainly due to repairs on railway tracks. The Minister reported that finishing the repairs within a year of two would be very difficult and specified that nearly all projects should be completed by 2029.
MP Radostin Vasilev Acquitted of Extortion Charges
The Sofia City Court (SCC) has fully acquitted MP Radostin Vasilev, leader of the Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh) party, of attempted distortion charges.
Chakarov resigns as MRF Co-Chair Vazrazhdane MP: Peevski’s Method Remains Unchanged, Indictment Timing Is the Question
Commenting on the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning’s press release announcing Dzhevdet Chakarov’s resignation as chair of the MRF party, MP Petar Petrov of Vazrazhdane said this is typical of how Delyan Peevski operates, and
Economy
Household Deposits Up 11.1%, Loans Surge by 20.5% in April, Y/Y
At the end of April 2025, deposits of households and NPISHs (Non-profit institutions serving households increased by 11.1%, while household loans grew by 20.5%, year-on-year, according to data published by the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) on its website on Tuesday.
Data Gaps, Weak Environmental, Social and Governance Indicators Persist in Bulgarian Companies
According to a report by the Green Finance and Energy Centre, 75% of public companies in Bulgaria have integrated sustainability into their business models, 90% have established internal control systems, and 23% report sustainability-related risks.
EnduroSat Announces EUR 43 Mln Investment, Plans to Produce up to 60 Satellites per Month by End-2025
Satellite technology and services provider EnduroSat announced the closure of a EUR 43,000,000 investment round, led by US venture capital Founders Fund, the company told BTA on Tuesday.
Freight Transport Rises by 5.8% in Q1 2025, National Statistical Institute Data Says
In the first quarter of 2025, the volume of goods transported by land and water freight transport increased by 5.8% compared to the same period in 2024. However, the transport work performed (measured in ton-kilometers) decreased by 2.5%, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), published on Tuesday.
Culture
Four Bulgarian Films and Two Co-Productions to Be Screened at "Kinematograf" Short Film Platform
A selection of four Bulgarian films and two Bulgarian co-productions — with Italy and Estonia — will be presented at the Kinematograf short film platform on June 4 in Sofia, the organizers announced on Tuesday.
Estonian Rapper and Singer Tommy Cash to Perform in Sofia on September 30
Estonian rapper and singer Tommy Cash, who placed third at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Espresso Macchiato," will perform at Sofia's Joy Station on September 30, the organizers, Fest Team, said.
14th A to JazZ Festival to Run between July 3 and 6
The 14th edition of A to JazZ festival will take place from July 3 to 6 at South Park 2, the festival organizers announced. The program includes 12 international bands from this year's World Music Showcase selection and three festival nights.
More than 80% of Bulgarians Consider Reading Important - Survey
More than 80% of Bulgarians consider reading important, according to a survey commissioned by the 24 Chasa daily and conducted by the Trend polling agency.
Balkans


"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Head of Europe Direct - Vratsa Presents Exhibition Showing Good Practices of European Funds
"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.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Development of School, Preschool Education Strategy Has Been Developed in Vratsa Region
Vratsa Region is among the few regions in Bulgaria that have developed a strategy for the development of school and preschool education for 2023-2027, Loreta Koleva, Director of the Regional Department of Education in Vratsa, said during a local conference held here on Wednesday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa 76 Projects Funded under STEM Project in Vratsa Region
76 projects have been funded under the STEM Environment and High-Tech Classrooms in Schools project in Vratsa Region, aimed at increasing students' interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as creating innovative teaching methods in the region, Regional Information Centre Manager Tsvetana Ivanova said during a local conference held here on Tuesday.