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Bulgaria
Council for Administrative Reform Adopts Planning Methodology for HR in Public Administration
In a meeting on Wednesday, the Council for Administrative Reform adopted a Planning Methodology for Human Resources in Public Administration and a Methodology for Workload Assessment, the Council of Ministers’ press service said.
High School Graduates Score Above Average in State Matriculation Exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature
High school graduates achieved an average score of 57.53 out of 100 in the compulsory state matriculation exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature in 2025, which shows above basic level of understanding, Evgeniya Kostadinova, head of the Content of
Bulgarian Dies on Rhodes, Embassy Contacts Her Relatives
The Bulgarian Embassy in Athens has contacted the relatives of a deceased Bulgarian citizen, according to the Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign students in Bulgaria 26 Foreign Students Study at Technical University of Gabrovo
26 foreign students are studying at the Technical University of Gabrovo, said the university on Wedensday.
Economy
Bulgarian Exports to EU Down 1.3%, Exceed BGN 12.7 Bln in Q1 of 2025
In the period from January to March 2025, the exports of goods from Bulgaria to the European Union (EU) decreased by 1.3% in comparison with the same period of 2024 and amounted to BGN 12.749 billion, the National Statistical Institute reported on
BTA interview Sofia Regional Governor Stefan Arsov: Euro Means Stability, More Investment, Better EU Integration
The euro means stability, more investment in the country, lower bank interest rates, and greater integration into the European Union, the Regional Governor of Sofia, Stefan Arsov, told BTA with the start of an information campaign on the benefits of adopting the euro
Bulgaria's Automotive Industry Has Increased Ten-fold - Deputy Innovation Minister
The automotive sector is one of the leading sectors in Bulgaria, Deputy Innovation and Growth Minister Martin Danovski said during an international Automotive Forum 2025 in Sofia, of which BTA is a media partner. According to him, the sector has
Bulgaria's Competition Watchdog Investigates Possible Market Manipulation in Energy Sector
The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) is conducting a preliminary inquiry into allegations of cartel practices in the energy market, the regulator announced Tuesday. The investigation was initiated following a letter from representatives
Culture
Tannhauser to Open Sofia Opera's 2025 Wagner Festival on June 26
The Sofia Opera will launch its annual Wagner Festival on June 26 with Tannhauser, it emerged at a news conference here on Tuesday.
Patriarch Daniil Leads Pentecost Service at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Calls for Unity
Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led the festive liturgy for Pentecost at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia.
Two Romanian Directors Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
Gábor Tompa directs As You Like It with the Varna Drama Theatre — a modern Shakespearean staging that explores contemporary political and emotional themes through the lens of love and theatre.
“The Little Prince” Featured at the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival
The Little Prince by the Nikolay Binev Youth Theatre will be performed as part of the parallel program of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival. The dramatization of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novel was created by director Veselka Kuncheva and Polina Hristova and includes elements from another of the author’s works — Wind, Sand and Stars. Scenography, puppets, and costumes are by Marieta Golomehova, a frequent collaborator of Kuncheva. The music was composed by Milen Apostolov, and the choreography is by Yavor Kunchev. The performance also celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Youth Theatre.
Balkans


Bulgaria's Ambassador to Romania, Tulcea Mayor Sign Agreement for Construction of Bust Monument to Stefan Karadzha
MEP Kovatchev: No Centuries-Old Macedonian Identity in EP's Draft Report
Bulgarian MEP Andrey Kovatchev (EPP/GERB) commented on a statement by North Macedonia’s Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, about "the truth of Macedonian identity" being included in the European Parliament’s draft report on the country's
Summer Leadership Academy Officially Opens in Kavala, Greece
The eighth edition of the International Summer Leadership Academy officially opened in Kavala, Greece, under the theme “Leadership Through Education,” announced the Higher School of Telecommunications and Posts (HSTP). Taking place until June 13,
Twinning Agreement Between Sliven, Nis to Be Ratified on June 10
The twinning agreement between Sliven and the Serbian town of Nis will be ratified by the Nis Municipal Council on June 10, the press centre of Sliven Municipality said on Friday.
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