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Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Hydraulic Engineering Works to Expand Odesos PBM – Varna Port Terminal
Council of Ministers decisions Additional Expenditures Approved under Budgets of Three Ministries, Cabinet
At its regular meeting here on Wednesday, the Cabinet approved additional expenditures under the 2025 budgets of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, and the Council of Ministers.
Turkish Citizen Charged with Smuggling Gold Bars at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint
A 54 years old Turkish citizen was charged for smuggling gold bars weighting 12.5 grams with a total value of BGN 1.4 million at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, the Haskovo District Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday.
New Group of Black Vultures from Spain Arrives in Eastern Rhodopes
A new group of seven black vultures have completed an 3,300-kilometre journey from Spain to Bulgaria’s Eastern Rhodopes, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) reported on Wednesday. Their arrival marks another milestone in the
2024, 2025 See Lowest Road Death Toll Since 2005, Acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Says
The lowest number of road accident fatalities since 2005, when official statistics began, was recorded in 2024 and 2025, acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Miroslav Rashkov said at a news briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.
Economy
Bulgarian SPA Tourism Presented at High-Level Forum in Beijing
The Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA) Chair and Vice President of the European SPA Association, Siyka Katsarova, took part in the 2nd International Europe-China Forum, the Union said on Wednesday. The event took place from May
Bulgarians' Private Trips Costs Average BGN 274.57 in Bulgaria, BGN 733.68 Abroad in Q1 2025 - Statistics
In the first quarter of 2025, the average cost of a private trip per person was BGN 274.57 for travel within Bulgaria and BGN 733.68 for travel abroad. For business trips, the average cost was BGN 255.34 domestically and BGN 1,211.97
Energy Regulator, Supplier Discuss 0.11% Decrease in Natgas for June
No changes are expected in the proposed price of natural gas for June, Veselin Sinabov, Executive Director of state-owned distributor Bulgargaz, said during a public meeting of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) on Wednesday.
Eurozone Membership Places Bulgaria Among the Strong - EU Commissioner Zaharieva
To dispel fear and resistance to the euro, people must understand that Bulgaria’s membership in the eurozone is proof to the world that it is a strong economy with a rightful place at the table of the strong, said Bulgarian EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva in a video address on Tuesday.
Culture
Fifth Edition of Colorful Flower International Folklore Festival to Take Place in Blagoevgrad from May 29 to June 1
The fifth edition of the Colorful Flower International Folklore Festival will take place from May 29 to June 1 in Blagoevgrad, Alexandra Kovacheva, Deputy Director of the Centre for Personal and Creative Development of Children of Blagoevgrad, told BTA on Wednesday.
Exhibition Showcasing Work of French Visual Artists to Be Displayed in Sofia
An exhibition showcasing the work of French visual artists will open in Sofia’s Rivoli Gallery on May 29, the event’s hosts said.
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.
Balkans
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Agreement with Romania for Joint Public Procurement to Improve Danube Navigation
"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.
"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.