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EU Commissioner Varhelyi Addresses Conference on Animal Cruelty
European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Oliver Varhelyi said that animal cruelty has no place anywhere in the world, and it should not be tolerated by anyone
Bulgarian Veterinary Union Expresses Active Position at Round Table for Prevention of Violence against Animals
The Chair of the Bulgarian Veterinary Union doctor Dimitar Tsankov expressed the support of the organization for all initiatives aimed at the protection of animals and the prevention of cruel treatment against them.
Prosecutor’s Office Initiates Pre-trial Proceedings against Polling Stations’ Officials in October 2024 Parliamentary Elections
The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has initiated pre-trial proceedings against officials from the Section Election Commissions and Regional Election Commissions in Stara Zagora, Kardzhali, Blagoevgrad and Sofia in the general elections on October 27, 2024.
Wrap-up UPDATED President’s Push for Euro Referendum Meets Continued Opposition from Government, Lawmakers
As President Rumen Radev submitted officially a proposal for a national referendum on the adoption of the euro by Bulgaria in 2026, the issue remained very much in the focus of attention and comments continued. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov urged
Economy


Prosecutors Investigate Attempted Currency Smuggling Worth Over BGN 115,000 at Kapitan Andreevo Border Crossing
BATA AGRO 2025 Celebrates 15 Years with 206 Exhibitors and Live Field Demos
The seventeenth edition of the specialized agricultural exhibition BATA AGRO 2025 opened with a blessing for health by clergy from the Stara Zagora Diocese at the airfield near Stara Zagora, the organizers of BATA AGRO said on Monday.
Number of Residential Buildings Put into Operation in Bulgaria Rises in Q1 2025, Y/Y
In the first quarter of 2025, the number of newly built residential buildings rose from 1,026 to 1,052, while the number of dwellings in them increased more significantly, from 3,475 to 4,086, compared to the same period in 2024, according to
Culture Minister in Favour of Proposed Euro Referendum as Asking People Is Instrument of Democracy
"As someone who is a supporter of democracy, yes, I am in favour of having referenda and having them happen, and as long as they are legally and constitutionally sound," Minister Bachev told bTV on Sunday.
BILLA to Open Its Third Logistics Centre in Bulgaria Worth BGN 60 Mln
The BILLA supermarket chain will open its third logistics centre in Bulgaria on May 21. It will be built near the village of Zagore in Stara Zagora, with an investment of over BGN 60 million, the company said Friday. The opening ceremony will be attended by BILLA manager of Dimitar Peshev and other officials
Culture
Vice President Iotova Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Veliko Tarnovo University
We will work even harder to restore Bulgaria's cultural influence in the world, Vice President Iliana Iotova said on Monday, receiving the title of doctor honoris causa of the University of Veliko Tarnovo. “This title means being a follower of the
UPDATED Tourism Minister Invites International Artists to Create Poster Inspired by Bulgaria
“We invite artists from all over the world to create a poster inspired by Bulgaria - as they see it or have yet to discover it. Real, inspiring and unique,” Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshos wrote on Facebook on Monday. He also posted a photo of an
Terracotta Figurine of Celtic Goddess Epona Found at Heraclea Sintica
A terracotta figurine of the Celtic goddess Epona astride a horse was discovered at Heraclea Sintica, the media platform Archaeologia Bulgarica said Monday.
President Attends Opening Ceremony of Vlaykov Days in Pirdop, Dedicated to Todor Vlaykov
President Rumen Radev was among the official guests at the opening ceremony of the annual Vlaykov Days cultural celebrations in the town of Pirdop, dedicated to the life and work of Bulgarian writer, publicist, and politician Todor Vlaykov.
Balkans
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Quality of Education Dependent on Meeting Needs of Young People, Says Head of Regional Education Department in Lovech
A very important condition of the quality of education is that the educational environment meets the needs of young people, Dr. Ivanichka Burovska, Head of the Regional Education Department in Lovech, said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Two Projects Related to Improving Educational Infrastructure Implemented in Lovech
During the current programming period, Lovech Municipality will continue to implement activities related to improving the educational infrastructure, Svilen Andreev, Director of the Projects, Programmes and Investments Directorate in the Municipality, said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Lovech Over 60 EU-Funded Projects Are Implemented in Lovech Region for 2021-2027 Programming Period
In Lovech Region, 66 projects have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented with EU funding for the 2021-2027 programming period, said Regional Information Centre Expert Mariana Bandrova during a local conference held here on
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Troyan Teteven Mayor: Municipality Has Invested Over BGN 5.5 Mln in Educational Infrastructure
Teteven Municipality has invested over BGN 5.5 million in educational infrastructure in recent years, Mayor Madlena Boyadzhieva said during a local conference held here on Monday. The event was part of BTA’s Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project.