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President Radev Stresses Importance of Europe Strengthening Connectivity with Central Asia at Business Forum in Tashkent

Council of Ministers decisions Ruse University's Branch in Taraclia to Admit Up to 150 Students of Bulgarian Descent
Bulgaria
Council of Ministers decisions 3D Radars to Be Procured Jointly with other NATO Member States
Bulgaria's Council of Ministers on Tuesday adopted a decision terminating an investment project procedure for the procurement of new 3D radars.
Council of Ministers decisions Draft Letters of Acceptance and Agreement under US Foreign Military Sales Programme Approved
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday adopted a decision approving a draft Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) BU-P-LBL on procurement of a GPS Module ensuring the maintenance of military-grade M-Code under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Programme.
Greenhouse for Marijuana Production in Burgas Region Busted
The three men arrested, two from Burgas and one from Varna, were caught while tending to the cannabis plants. According to initial reports, the processed produce was to be disposed of during the summer season in major Bulgarian resorts along the Black Sea coast.
Vratsa Municipality Introduces New Online Feedback Tool for Residents
A new online tool will survey the opinions of residents and guests of Vratsa, Mayor Kalin Kamenov said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Economy


Growing Deficit in State Public Insurance Budget Poses Risk to Sustainability of Bulgarian Public Finances, Fiscal Council Warns
Total Market Production Up in EU, Euro Area in March; Bulgaria, Greece See Second-Largest Monthly Drop
Bulgaria and Greece registered the second-largest decrease in total market production among EU Member States in March, with a drop of 2%, according to Eurostat data made public on Tuesday.
One-day Employment Contracts to Be Simplified and Digitalized, Says Labour Minister Gutsanov
Only the unified civil number and full name of the worker will be required in one-day employment contracts, and the next step will be digitalization to eliminate the need for official paper confirmations, said Minister of Labour and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov at a press conference about the changes to employment contracts for short-term seasonal agricultural work, aimed at reducing the administrative burden on farmers when hiring workers for a single day.
Timber Harvesting in Bulgaria Is Technologically Outdated by 100 Years - Branch Organization
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Continue the Change: Government Quietly Preparing 5%–6% Electricity Price Hike Despite Assurances to Contrary
The ruling coalition is preparing to raise electricity prices despite assurances that there will be no changes for consumers, according to a statement from “Continue the Change” (CC) sent to the media.
Culture
Patriarch Daniil Leads Pentecost Service at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Calls for Unity
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led the festive liturgy for Pentecost at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia.
Two Romanian Directors Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
Gábor Tompa directs As You Like It with the Varna Drama Theatre — a modern Shakespearean staging that explores contemporary political and emotional themes through the lens of love and theatre.
“The Little Prince” Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
The Little Prince by the Nikolay Binev Youth Theatre will be performed as part of the parallel program of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival. The dramatization of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novel was created by director Veselka Kuncheva and Polina Hristova and includes elements from another of the author’s works — Wind, Sand and Stars. Scenography, puppets, and costumes are by Marieta Golomehova, a frequent collaborator of Kuncheva. The music was composed by Milen Apostolov, and the choreography is by Yavor Kunchev. The performance also celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Youth Theatre.
Parliament Chair Kiselova Opens 25th Willow Whistle Plays National Children's Folklore Festival
Among the official guests were Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, MEP Kristian Vigenin, members of parliament, local authorities, and guests from North Macedonia. The jury is chaired by folk singer Kalinka Zgurova.
Balkans
Summer Leadership Academy Officially Opens in Kavala, Greece
The eighth edition of the International Summer Leadership Academy officially opened in Kavala, Greece, under the theme “Leadership Through Education,” announced the Higher School of Telecommunications and Posts (HSTP). Taking place until June 13,
Twinning Agreement Between Sliven, Nis to Be Ratified on June 10
The twinning agreement between Sliven and the Serbian town of Nis will be ratified by the Nis Municipal Council on June 10, the press centre of Sliven Municipality said on Friday.
Nearly 20,000 Prisoners in Turkiye to Be Released under Amnesty
Since Wednesday evening, crowds have gathered outside prisons across Turkiye, awaiting the release of their relatives following the approval of the 10th Judicial Reform Package by the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye. The legislation, which
Bulgaria's Parliament Ratifies Agreements on Implementation of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes with Serbia, Turkiye
Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday ratified an agreement on the implementation of Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2021-2027, a cross-border cooperation programme with a total budget of EUR 38 million.