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Education in Virtues Seen as Key to More Harmonious Society, Education Minister Explains
Education in virtues is a way for children to live in a more harmonious society, Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev told Darik Radio on Saturday. The minister explained that starting from the 2026/2027 school year, a new school subject
Elderly Patients from Illegal Nursing Homes in Yagoda Village Stabilized, No Lives at Risk
There is no immediate danger to the lives of the eight elderly individuals who were rescued from illegal nursing homes in the village of Yagoda, Maglizh Municipality, and later admitted to the hospital in Stara Zagora, hospital director Prof. Dr.
There Are No Grounds for Doubting Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry, Says Parliament Chair Kiselova
There are no grounds for hesitation regarding Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone. The Bulgarian State must not allow its position to weaken at this moment. The position is clear – until July 8, we must continue working as required in order to
Supreme Judicial Council Wins First Prize for Positive Change at 2025 European Network of Councils for the Judiciary Awards
At the General Assembly of the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ), held from June 4 to 6 in Riga, Latvia, the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of Bulgaria was awarded the annual ENCJ Prize for Positive Change, the Council said on Friday.
Economy


Continue the Change: Government Quietly Preparing 5%–6% Electricity Price Hike Despite Assurances to Contrary
Vazrazhdane Chair Kostadinov Urges EU Leaders to Block Bulgaria’s Eurozone Accession
In a Bulgarian National Television interview on Saturday, Vazrazhdane party leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that he has sent letters to all presidents and prime ministers of European Union member states, urging them to prevent Bulgaria from joining the eurozone.
Minister Gutsanov Meets with ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo in Geneva
Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov invited Gilbert Houngbo – Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) – to visit Bulgaria.
Varna Airport Launches First-Ever Charter Line to Chisinau
With the start of the peak summer season in 2025, Varna Airport has inaugurated its first-ever charter route to the Moldovan capital Chisinau, the operator of Varna and Burgas airports, Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD, said on Friday.
National Statistical Institute GDP per Person Employed Up 1.5 in Q1 of 2025, Y/Y
According to preliminary data released by the National Statistical Institute on Friday, GDP per person employed increased in real terms by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Culture
93 Foreign Students Enrolled at Agricultural University – Plovdiv, 41 of Them from EU Countries
A total of 93 foreign students are currently enrolled at the Agricultural University – Plovdiv, with 41 coming from European Union Member States, the University’s press office told BTA. The total includes bachelor’s, master’s, and students enrolled in a 10-month preparatory Bulgarian language course for the academic year 2024–2025.
Kazanlak Mayor Presents City’s Economic, Cultural Strengths to Sister City Delegations
Kazanlak Mayor Galina Stoyanova presented the region’s development potential to visiting delegations from sister cities, the local administration reported on Friday. The event welcomed guests from Cremona (Italy), Xanthi and Didymoteicho (Greece), Grasse (France), and Jungnang-gu District in Seoul, South Korea.
Bulgarian Scientists to Attend 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI) President Christo Pimpirev, Sofia University's National Centre for Polar Studies Deputy Director Dragomir Mateev and Rositsa Yaneva, Coordinator of the Bulgarian program at the National Polar Research Center, will attend the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France on June 9-13, BAI said on Friday.
Kazanlak Launches 122nd Rose Festival with Solemn Ceremony
A solemn ceremony on the central Seuthopolis Square marked the Day of Kazanlak – June 6, and launched the highlight events of the 122nd Rose Festival.
Balkans
Nearly 20,000 Prisoners in Turkiye to Be Released under Amnesty
Since Wednesday evening, crowds have gathered outside prisons across Turkiye, awaiting the release of their relatives following the approval of the 10th Judicial Reform Package by the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye. The legislation, which
Bulgaria's Parliament Ratifies Agreements on Implementation of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes with Serbia, Turkiye
Bulgaria’s Parliament Thursday ratified an agreement on the implementation of Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2021-2027, a cross-border cooperation programme with a total budget of EUR 38 million.
EU Designates Controversial Lithium Mining Project in Serbia as Strategic
The Jadar project in western Serbia for mining of lithium by the multinational Rio Tinto has been included in a European Union’s list of strategic projects for mining raw materials in third countries, Serbian media report. "These strategic projects
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kazanlak BTA’s “Europe on Balkans” Project Encourages Young People to Build Future-Ready Skills - BTA Deputy Director General
Through initiatives like BTA's project “Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills", young people are given the opportunity to reflect on the skills they need to stay competitive in the future - both individually and as a society, said BTA Deputy Director