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Bulgaria Is among Most Recognized Countries in Japan - Director of Bulgarian Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka

Transport, Regional Development and Defence Ministers Present Corridor 8 Development Plans to EU and NATO Ambassadors
Bulgaria
Continue the Change Calls "Unacceptable" Bulgaria's Absence from EU's Foreign Affair Council after Deadly Russian Attack in Sumy
In a statement released to the media on Monday, the Continue the Change (CC) party described the absence of Bulgarian representative at European Union's Foreign Affair Council meeting on April 14 as "unacceptable". The party stressed that the meeting was held a day after a deadly Russian missile strike in the centre of the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday. The attack killed 34 people and injured over 120, Ukrainian Ambassador to Bulgaria Olesya Ilashchuk said earlier in the day.
Wrap-up Public Transport Workers Protest over Wages in Sofia, Block City Centre
Protesting public transport workers blocked the centre of Sofia and caused traffic disturbances on Monday morning. The action is part of a national protest under the motto "Decent work - decent pay! No economy without transport!", organized by the
Deputy PM Zafirov, UK Ambassador Discuss Closer Strategic Cooperation beyond Formal Alliances
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov met with UK Ambassador to Bulgaria Nathaniel Copsey, the Cabinet press office said on Monday. The two discussed the opportunities for deepening the strategic cooperation between Bulgaria and the UK in key areas - security, economy, migration and sustainable development, with a focus on concrete results and effective coordination mechanisms, beyond formal alliances
Customs Officers Seize Nearly 92 kg of Hashish at Danube Bridge 2 - Vidin
Customs officers seized nearly 92 kg of hashish after a check in the area of Danube Bridge 2 - Vidin, the Customs Agency said Monday. This is the biggest case of hashish seizures in Bulgaria in the last 12 years
Economy
Varna University Library Director Doneva Highlights Bulgaria’s Early Labour Laws in Law Week Exhibition
Varna University of Economics Library Director Yana Doneva said Monday that 120 years ago, children aged 12 to 15 in Bulgaria were entitled to an 8-hour working day, while women, regardless of age, could work up to 10 hours a day.
Agriculture Ministry Comes Up with Easter Basket Initiative for Affordable Goods
The Agriculture and Food Ministry has launched an Easter Basket initiative for affordable quality goods. The April 11-19 campaign aims to provide households with quality Bulgarian food traditionally bought for Easter.
Bulgaria’s Farm Machinery Market Rebounds in Q1 After Two-Year Slump
For the first time in two years, Bulgaria’s agricultural machinery market is showing positive momentum, data from the Control and Technical Inspection unit at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food revealed on Thursday.
Human Resource Development Programme Chief: Bulgaria Tops EU in Youth Entrepreneurship, 1,500 Jobs Created
Head of the HRD OP Managing Authority Tsvetan Spasov said nearly 1,500 new jobs have been created through the financial instruments Microcrediting with Shared Risk and Portfolio Guarantees with Loss Ceiling under the Operational Programme Human Resources Development (HRD OP), surpassing expectations by almost 20%, the official website of the HRD OP said on Friday.
Culture


Ninth Confecting of Chrism in Bulgarian Orthodox Church’s Recent History Begins on Holy Monday
Wrap-up BTA's "Europe on Balkans" Conference Held in Varna
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects related to the EU's Cohesion Policy participated in a conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Varna on Monday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on
US Saxophonist Ken Vandermark, Norwegian Drummer Paal Nilssen-Love to Perform in Sofia on April 17
American saxophonist Ken Vandermark and Norwegian drummer Paal Nilssen-Love will perform in Sofia on April 17 at the National Palace of Culture. The musicians will take the stage in a special quintet with the Svetlost trio, reported Alarma Punk Jazz.
Israel in Sapphire and Gold: A Tale of Two Cities Exhibition by Zoe Sever to Open in Sofia on April 16
Israel in Sapphire and Gold: A Tale of Two Cities exhibition by artist Zoe Sever will open on April 16 at the Sredets Gallery of the Ministry of Culture in Sofia.
Antarctic Research Vessel Travelled Nearly 20,000 Miles in 155 Days
The Sv.Sv. Kiril I Metodii research vessel travelled 19,725 miles in 155 days during its third mission to the Antarctic, said Commander Radko Muevski, reporting on this year's activities after the vessel returned to Varna. The voyage was carried out
Balkans


"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Varna Regional Information Centre Head Nikolova: Nearly 600 Recovery and Resilience Plan Projects Underway in Varna Region
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Varna Successful People Ask Right Questions to Get Right Answers, Says Varna University of Economics Rector
AI has turned things around and those who ask the right questions to get the right answers will be successful, Varna University of Economics Rector Prof Evgeni Stanimirov said during a local conference as part of BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project. The conference took place at the BTA National Press Club here on Monday.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Varna Some Two-Thirds of Varna Naval Academy Students Remain in City after Graduation, Says Academy Rector
About two-thirds of the graduates of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy (NVNA) in Varna choose to stay in the city, which means that 100-150 young people remain in Varna each year, said NVNA Rector Kalin Kalinov during a local conference as part of BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project. The conference took place at the BTA National Press Club here on Monday.
Sofia to Host “EU Meets the Balkans” Forum for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Sofia will host the EU Meets the Balkans Forum, MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk’s (MRF/Renew Europe) press office reported on Monday. The event will take place on Thursday, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Sofia Tech Park.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Varna Varna Should Be Included in UNESCO World Heritage List with World's Oldest Gold Treasure and Salt Works, Says BTA Director General
Varna should be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with the world's oldest gold treasure found in the Varna Necropolis, and the salt works, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev here Monday. He was speaking during a local conference