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Economic Policy and Innovation Committee in Parliament Approves Second Reading of Bill Banning Vapes, Energy Drinks for Minors
The Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Innovation on Tuesday adopted at second reading the bill amending and supplementing the Act on Tobacco and on Tobacco and Related Products, tabled in February by the Chair of the Committee on Healthcare Kostadin Angelov.
Wrap-up Bulgaria and Germany Deepen Defence Cooperation at Sofia Forum
The German-Bulgarian Defence Day forum was held in Sofia on Tuesday.
Varna Mayor Welcomes British Ambassador on His First Visit to Seaside City
Mayor of Varna Blagomir Kotsev received British Ambassador to Bulgaria Nathaniel Copsey on Tuesday. That was the diplomat's first visit to the seaside city, Varna Municipality said in a press release.
Wrap-up Burgas Hosts 12th International Scientific Conference on Modern Management Practices
The 12th international scientific conference on modern management practices and Industry 5.0 was held at the Burgas Free University in the seaside city on Tuesday.
Economy
Deputy Energy Minister Iva Petrova Stresses Energy Security and Regional Cooperation at Baku Forum
Achieving energy security, sustainability and accessibility for the benefit of economies and citizens is of paramount importance, Deputy Minister of Energy Iva Petrova said during the ministerial session of the traditional Energy Forum in Baku as part of Energy Week, the Energy Ministry press service said on Tuesday.
Economy Minister Takes Part in OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris
Economy and Industry Minister Peter Dilov took part in the annual meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council in Paris, Dilov’s Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. Dilov was part of the
Medical Association: Young Doctors’ Demands Fair, but Wage Increases Require Sustainable Healthcare Funding
Young doctors’ demands are fair, but increasing their salaries is only possible through fair and sustainable financing of the healthcare system, the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) said on Tuesday. On Monday, doctors and other healthcare
EC Approves Strandzha Herbal Tea as Protected Designation of Origin
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of a new product in the register of quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs: Strandzhanski bilkov chay (Strandzha herbal tea) from Bulgaria has been granted the status of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), the Commission announced on Tuesday.
Culture


Over 10% of Students, 20% of PhD Candidates at Burgas Free University Foreign Nationals, Including from Western Europe, Rector Baltov Says
UPDATED Balancing Different Sources of Inspiration Could Be Hard, Says YA Fantasy Author Julie Kagawa
It is difficult to balance different sources of inspiration, American fantasy writer Julie Kagawa, who arrived in Bulgaria for the Spring Book Fair, told BTA. The author, known to Bulgarian readers for her series "The Iron Fairies", "Blood from
UPDATED Best-selling YA Fantasy Author Julie Kagawa Meets Her Bulgarian Fans at Fantasy Ball in Sofia
Foxes, vampires and fairies gathered at a fantasy ball to meet bestselling American YA fantasy writer Julie Kagawa. The event took place at the Shtrack Hall in Sofia, on May 30th.
President Radev: Bozhana Apostolova to Be Remembered as Beloved Writer, Prominent Voice in Bulgarian Literature
In a letter of condolence to her family, loved ones, and colleagues, Radev notes that the many awards Apostolova received over the years are an indisputable recognition of her professional path as a writer.
Actor Pavel Poppandov Plants Linden Tree and Receives Lifetime Achievement at Golden Linden Festival
Actor Pavel Poppandov planted a tree on the Avenue of the Linden Trees in front of the State Opera House in Stara Zagora on Sunday.
Balkans
Türkiye Reports Annual Inflation of Over 35 Percent in May
Türkiye reported an annual inflation rate of 35.41% in May, according to the Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber, citing data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. This marks a slight decrease compared to April, when annual inflation stood at 37.8%.
Bulgarian Association Challenges References to "Macedonian Identity and Language" in EP Report
A Bulgarian civic association representing descendants of refugees and immigrants from the region of today’s North Macedonia has issued a public statement expressing concern over recent developments in a European Parliament (EP) report that they
Belgrade Students Blocking Faculties Lead Nationwide Call for Early Parliamentary Elections
Students in Belgrade, who have been blocking faculty buildings, held a protest under the slogan We Want Elections on Friday.
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.