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Forced Name Change of Parliamentary Groups through Law Is Practically Second Revival Process - CC-DB Member Sabrutev
He was commenting on legislative changes adopted by the National Assembly earlier in the day regarding the names of parliamentary groups. Sabrutev also said GERB leader Boyko Borissov should know that people are already calling his party GERB - New Beginning.
Foreign students in Bulgaria Total of 55 Foreign Students Enrolled at Academy of Economics in Svishtov
The countries of origin of the students and PhD students are China, Ukraine, Moldova, Morocco, Germany, Turkiye, Russia, Greece, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Palestine, Georgia, Syria, Israel, etc. Most foreign students come from Ukraine, the Academy added.
Nearly 27 Kg of Marijuana Seized in Car at Kalotina Border Crossing
The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, and his companion, who is from Belgium, have been charged and detained for up to 72 hours. The case is under investigation by the Sofia District Prosecutor's Office.
Bulgaria Is Preparing Plan for Railway Crossing at Lesovo - Transport Minister
Bulgaria is preparing plans for a second railway border crossing with Turkiye, along the Yambol – Elhovo – Lesovo – Turkish border – Edirne route. These proposals will soon be presented for discussion within the joint Bulgarian-Turkish working
Economy
Amendments on Close-out Netting Mechanism Approved at First Reading by Parliamentary Committee
The National Assembly Budget and Finance Committee on Thursday approved at first reading a Government-proposed Bill to Amend and Supplement the Financial Collateral Arrangements Act introducing a common framework for the close-out netting mechanism.
Green Transition Forum 5.0 Agriculture Minister Tahov: It is essential to Equalize Direct Payments Across EU.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food will continue to actively participate in discussions on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union and the new financial framework, firmly defending the interests of Bulgarian farmers and
Bulgatransgaz CEO: Vertical Gas Corridor Will Transform Europe's Energy Independence
Bulgartransgaz CEO Vladimir Malinov took part in the Energy Transition Summit: East Med and Southeastern Europe forum in Athens, Bulgartransgaz said on Thursday. "Thanks to the excellent regional cooperation and targeted investments to improve infrastructure connectivity, the Vertical Gas Corridor will transform Europe's energy independence. The importance of this infrastructure in securing the necessary quantities of natural gas for Europe, in light of the European Commission's discussion of measures to completely phase out Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027, is becoming paramount," Malinov underlined.
Amendments to Recovery and Resolution of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms Act Pass Committee Stage
The parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee on Thursday approved on second reading a Government-proposed Bill to Amend and Supplement the Recovery and Resolution of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms Act. The reasons to the draft
Culture
Prof. Christo Pimpirev on Exploring Antarctica, the Earth's Biggest Natural Lab
Attending an event dedicated to Antarctica in Plovdiv's Regional Natural History Museum, Prof. Christo Pimpirev, head of the the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute, praised participants in Bulgaria's Antarctic expedition to Livingston Island.
Paintings Worth Some EUR 350,000 Sold at Auction in Sofia
Paintings worth some EUR 350,000 have been sold at Artmark’s summer auction in Sofia, which lasted six and a half hours, the organizers said.
Works by Dechko Uzunov Go on Display in Sofia
An exhibition “Dechko Uzunov. Travel Notes", dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the artist's birth, will open on June 24 at the Dechko Uzunov Art Gallery in Sofia, organizers from the Sofia City Art Gallery said. Created as a travelling
Bulgarian, Dutch Artists Show “Pictures from Two Lives” Exhibition in Plovdiv
Exhibition titled “Pictures from Two Lives” by Plovdiv-based artist Tsvetana Yaneva - Gumelya and Dutch painter Barbara Henkes opened on display at Labyrinth Art Gallery in Plovdiv on Tuesday, gallery owner Elena Kalpakchieva told the Bulgarian News Agency.
Balkans


North Macedonia Prime Minister Mickoski: There Is Severe Political Pressure from Bulgaria Against Adoption of Progress Report on North Macedonia
68 Romanians in Iran Want to Leave Country - Romanian Foreign Minister
A total of 68 Romanian citizens in Iran have expressed their wish to leave the country immediately, said Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu, quoted by Agerpres. He further said that the Romanian embassy is communicating with another 30
Serbia's Parliament Approves EUR 1.9 Bln Loan from French Banks to Finance Purchase of 12 Rafale Fighter Jets
Serbia’s Parliament Tuesday approved a EUR 1.9 billion loan from several French banks to finance the purchase of 12 Rafale fighter jets, Serbian media reported.
North Macedonia’s President on Working Visit to Tirana
President of the Republic of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is on a working visit to Tirana, where she will participate in the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), her office said Monday
TISP Leader Trifonov: North Macedonia's Court Sentence against Ljupco Georgievski Is Another Act of Political Anti-Bulgarian Repression
There Is Such a People (TISP) leader Slavi Trifonov said in a Facebook post on Friday that the suspended sentence by a court in Bitola, North Macedonia, against Ljupco Georgievski is "yet another political anti-Bulgarian repression".