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MECh Leader Vassilev: Protest Against Euro Adoption Was Protest of People Who Want to Be Asked
It seems to me that this was a protest by people who want to be asked, those who want a referendum, Morality, Unity and Honor (MECh) party leader Radostin Vasilev said on Saturday, commenting on the Saturday nationwide protest against the euro and
Tourism Minister Borshosh Participates in 123rd Meeting of UN Tourism Executive Council
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh took part in the 123rd session of the Executive Council of UN Tourism, the press centre of the Tourism Ministry said on Saturday. The Council meeting, held on May 29-30, 2025, in Segovia, Spain, was a historic moment, as it was the first time a woman was elected to head the organization as secretary-general.
TISP Floor Leader on Anti-Euro Protests: Vazrazhdane Incited Fears for No Good Reason
There Is Such a People (TISP) Floor Leader Toshko Yordanov commented on the nationwide anti-euro protests on Saturday, saying that the Bulgarian people have been scared for no good reason. Yordanov criticized the Vazrazhdane political party for being able to exist by inciting fears in the public or creating news fears.
UPDATED ‘Hands Off the Lev’ Rings Out in Nationwide Anti-Euro Rallies
A protest against Bulgaria adopting the euro took place in central Sofia, with demonstrators gathering in support of keeping the Bulgarian lev on Saturday.
Economy
National Statistical Institute, UNICEF Present Reports on Children's Well-being in Bulgaria
On the eve of the International Children's Day, the joint initiative of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) and UNICEF to present the electronic publication Children in Bulgaria in 2024, which summarizes key data on the life, health, education and well-being of children in the country and UNICEF Global Report 19 Child Well-Being in an Unpredictable World, continues for the third consecutive year, the NSI reported on Thursday.
Energy Regulator Sets Natural Gas Price at BGN 64.32 per MWh in June
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) set the price for natural gas in March at BGN 64.32 per MWh, excluding access, transmission, excise, and VAT costs, the EWRC said here on Friday.
Bulgarian National Bank Banking System’s Profit Up 9.1% Y/Y, Stands at BGN 1.3 Bln End-April 2025
As of April 30, 2025, the banking system’s profit stood at BGN 1.3 billion or BGN 110 million (9.1%) higher than what was reported for the first four months of 2024, the Bulgarian National Bank said on Friday.
Representatives of CISAC General Assembly Confer with Bulgarian Officials
As part of the General Assembly of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC GA), held this week in Sofia, a meeting took place between Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and a delegation from CISAC, which included CISAC Director General Gadi Oron, Regional Director for Europe Mitko Chatalbashev, and Ivan Dimitrov, Executive Director of MusicAutor, MusicAutor said in a press release on Friday.
Culture
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences President Participates in Astana International Forum
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) President Evelina Slavcheva participated in the Astana International Forum in the capital of Kazakhstan, BAS said.
PM Zhelyazkov Backs Copyright Reform at Sofia CISAC Assembly
A delegation from the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) was received by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on Monday.
Sofia Hosts Fifteenth Paper Art Fest in June 2025
The fifteenth edition of the Sofia Paper Art Fest will open at the National Palace of Culture, organizers said here on Friday. The event will run from June 3, 2025, to June 15, 2025.
VP Opens International Children's Ethnic Festival in Southern Bulgaria
Vice President Iliana Iotova opened the 22nd International Children's Ethno Festival “Children on the Balkans - with Their Spirtual Wealth in Europe” in the village of Mineralni bani, Southern Bulgaria, the press centre of the head of State said on Friday. “For three days, Mineralni Bani will be the capital of children from the Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova - with so many colours, colourful costumes, talent, beauty,” Iotova said in her address to the children and guests of the festival - over 2,200 participants from all over Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Ukraine.
Balkans
Sofia Opera Brings Strauss's "Elektra" to Ataturk Cultural Center in Istanbul Thursday
The Sofia Opera and Ballet, one of the favourite companies at international festivals, is staging Richard Strauss's Elektra at the Ataturk Cultural Center in Istanbul on Thursday.
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Agreement with Romania for Joint Public Procurement to Improve Danube Navigation
The Council of Ministers approved an agreement between Bulgaria’s Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River and Romania’s Galati Lower Danube River Administration for joint public procurement under the FAST Danube 2 project, the government said in a press release on Wednesday. The agreement covers environmental monitoring, design, construction, and construction supervision activities.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Vratsa Head of Europe Direct - Vratsa Presents Exhibition Showing Good Practices of European Funds
An exhibition showing good practices and results of the European funds invested under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan was presented by Maria Panayotova, head of the Europe Direct - Vratsa Centre at the Vratsa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 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 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.