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Bulgaria Second in EU for Bathing Water Quality, 189 Checks in Resorts, Beaches Carried out in June, Says Tourism Minister
Bulgaria ranks second in the EU for the quality of bathing water, according to the latest assessment of the European Environment Agency, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh told journalists on Wednesday before the Council of Ministers sitting. In...

Bulgarian MP Sparks Controversy by Disparaging Protesting Medics
Young healthcare professionals and medical students protesting for better pay and working conditions in Sofia, June 28, 2025. Photo: Future in Bulgaria initiative/Facebook. Amid ongoing protests by young Bulgarian healthcare professionals seeking...

Bulgaria Boosts Trading Ties With China Within EU Framework (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. Trade relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the People's Republic of China are developing positively, Trend reports citing the Ministry of Economy of Bulgaria. The intergovernmental...

Bulgarian party Revival submits no confidence vote in parliament
Democratic Bulgaria will not support the vote of no confidence tabled by Revival because “this is the last attempt to prevent Bulgaria from joining the eurozone”, BGNES reports. Regarding the proceedings in “We Continue the Change,” (PP) a new...

Bulgaria Mobilizes Emergency Water Supplies to Support Svishtov Villages
The Bulgarian villages of Hadzhidimitrovo and Gorna Studena in the Svishtov Municipality have been declared in a state of emergency for an unspecified duration. This situation has arisen due to significantly reduced water source flow rates,...

Bulgarian Football Union President Georgi Ivanov Appointed Vice-Chair of UEFA's Football Committee, 4 More Bulgarians Join UEFA Structures
President of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU), Georgi Ivanov, has been elected Vice-Chair of UEFA's Football Committee. In addition to Ivanov, four others, all part of the BFU leadership, have received significant international recognition by...

President Radev Calls for Clear Vision on Bulgaria’s Finances and Economy
"I call for a clear vision of what we are doing with the country’s finances and economy," President Rumen Radev told journalists on Wednesday during a visit to the Graf Ignatievo Air Base near Plovdiv, Southcentral Bulgaria. Asked about the third...

Solaris Holding launches production at large hybrid renewable energy park in Bulgaria
Engineering, supply and construction company Solaris Holding, a joint venture of the Bulgarian-German Sunotec and the main shareholders of Eurohold Bulgaria (Evrohold), launched the operation of a hybrid power plant in the municipality of Oryahovo...

Checks are being carried out for illegal trade in Bulgarian seaside resorts
The Ministry of Tourism has carried out nearly 200 checks in Bulgarian Black Sea resorts over the past month, Minister Miroslav Borshosh reported. An inspection is currently underway in Sunny Beach. “We want to put a stop to all types of illegal...

Only Hours Remain Until Aniventure Comic Con: Bulgaria’s Biggest Pop Culture Festival
Just two days remain until Aniventure Comic Con takes over the Inter Expo Center on July 5 and 6 - Bulgaria’s biggest celebration of pop culture is set to electrify fans with four halls packed full of stars, creators, and unforgettable...

'Historic convergence' of crypto and golf at Trump International in Aberdeen
In addition to title partner of the Scottish Championship, Nexo also becomes an official partner to five further events on the circuit this year including next week's Genesis Scottish Open in East Lothian. Among the others are the Betfred British...

Bulgaria's Borissov: We’ll Survive the No-Confidence Votes, But Parliament’s Time Is Being Squandered
GERB leader Boyko Borissov responded sharply to the latest no-confidence vote brought against the government, calling it a political charade meant to paralyze parliamentary work. Speaking in the corridors of the National Assembly, he dismissed the...

Macedonian Minister Fires Back at Bulgaria's Borissov: 'I’m in Power, He’s Just a Party Leader'
Aleksandar Nikoloski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of North Macedonia, issued a pointed message directed at Bulgaria and its former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, emphasizing his continued hold on power compared to Borissov’s...

The government is set to improve traffic management during the summer season
Photo: Council of Ministers’ Information Center Tighter controls on main roads, tougher penalties for violators and improved traffic management during the summer months — these were the measures ordered by Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen...

Deputy Prime Minister Zafirov Meets with UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin
"It is extremely important to build an environment in which every child in Bulgaria feels truly protected and supported—not only in words, but also in their everyday lives. The Bulgarian government's focus is clear: systematic and integrated...

150 Athletes from 11 Countries to Compete at Balkan Diving Championships and Sofia Cup International Tournament
A total of 150 athletes from 11 countries will compete for medals at the Balkan Diving Championships and the Sofia Cup International Tournament, which will take place at the "Dianabad" swimming pool in Sofia from July 8 to 11. The competition is...

Bulgaria, Romania Eliminate Border Controls Checks
(MENAFN) Border control checks between Bulgaria and Romania were officially eliminated on Tuesday after a six-month transition period, as reported by media. This move represents a key advancement in the two Balkan nations' journey toward full...

Seventh "Erasmus+" week brings together Bulgarian teachers from 11 countries
Teacher-student interaction is in focus during the seventh International "Erasmus+" week, organized by the "Sts. Cyril and Methodius" University of Veliko Tarnovo in support of Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad. The university in the city is proud...

President Rumen Radev to Visit Graf Ignatievo Air Base and Get Acquainted with Process of Accepting and Mastering F-16 Fighter Jets
President Rumen Radev will visit the Graf Ignatievo air base on Wednesday and get acquainted with the process of accepting and mastering the F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, as well as the stages of building the necessary infrastructure, the press...

'Democratic Bulgaria' Slams No Confidence Vote as Pro-Russian Ploy, Refuses Support
The parliamentary group of "Democratic Bulgaria" will not support the vote of no confidence initiated by "Revival", which they described as a politically motivated move designed to derail Bulgaria’s efforts to adopt the euro. Speaking from...