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Parliament Chair Kiselova: It Is Up to Us Whether Parliamentarusm Will Survive as a Governance Through Debate
Bulgarian News Agency
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On the 34th anniversary of Bulgaria’s Constitution, National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova (BSP-United Left), delivered a declaration on behalf of her parliamentary group, calling for the preservation and strengthening of parliamentary...
State Agency for National Security Questions Former Caretaker Energy Minister Hristov about BOTAS
Bulgarian News Agency
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Former caretaker energy minister Rossen Hristov was questioned about Bulgaria's contract with the Turkish energy company BOTAS at the State Agency for National Security on Thursday evening. The problem is the implementation of the contract, he...
Mayor Kotsev Held In Custody as Varna Protests Swell - Opposition Coalition Leaders Vow to 'Fight the Mafia'
Novinite
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Yesterday, residents of Varna rallied in front of the city’s municipal building to express their support for Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who remains in custody amid corruption investigations. Among the demonstrators was Kotsev’s wife, Kamelia, who...
Democratic Bulgaria Won't Participate in Friday's No-Confidence Vote, One Leader Will Support It
Bulgarian News Agency
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MPs from Democratic Bulgaria will not participate in Friday’s vote of no confidence against the Zhelyazkov cabinet, but one of the coalition’s leaders will support the motion, Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria, said ahead of today’s...
Bulgaria Moves to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools and Overhaul Education System
Novinite
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The Bulgarian government has approved sweeping amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act, introducing a series of changes that aim to modernize the education system, support integration, promote values, and improve discipline. The...
Skopje lodges a protest with the Bulgarian ambassador over the term “North Macedonian”
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 11, 2025
Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement following the summoning of the Bulgarian ambassador to North Macedonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Skopje. Skopje lodged an official protest with Ambassador Zhelyazko Radukov, as the...
Fitch upgrades Bulgaria to 'BBB+' on euro adoption approval
WKZO - Michigan
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(Reuters) -Global ratings agency Fitch on Thursday upgraded Bulgaria’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’, citing the approval of Bulgaria’s euro adoption scheduled for January 2026. The rating agency said euro...
Zhelyazkov to Zelensky: Bulgaria Will Be a Steady Partner in Ukraine’s Reconstruction
Novinite
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Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Bulgaria will remain a steadfast partner in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The two leaders held talks in Rome during the Fourth High-Level Conference on...
North Macedonia's PM Insults Bulgarian Foreign Minister: 'A Mouse Teasing a Lion'
Novinite
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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski launched a personal attack against Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, likening him to a “mouse” and dismissing his relevance in the ongoing political dialogue between the two countries....
Inside Michelle Keegan's secret filming project in Bulgaria as she returns to work with baby daughter Palma - after signing 'six-figure broadcasting deal'
Daily Mail
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July 11, 2025
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINE Published: 03:48 EDT, 11 July 2025 | Updated: 03:52 EDT, 11 July 2025 Michelle Keegan has shared a glimpse of her secret filming project on Instagram on Thursday as she...
Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings upgrade Bulgaria's rating from "BBB" to "BBB+"
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 11, 2025
Due to Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone, the international rating agencies Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings have upgraded the country’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating to ‘BBB+’ with a stable outlook, which is the highest...
Sozopol Transforms into Bulgaria’s Cultural Heartbeat with Apollonia Arts Festival 2025
Novinite
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Sozopol is once again set to become Bulgaria’s summer cultural hub as the Apollonia Arts Festival returns this year from August 28 to September 6. The event promises a vibrant lineup of music, theater, literature, cinema, and fine arts, showcasing...
Bulgarian Sites Reviewed at 47th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris
Bulgarian News Agency
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Pirin National Park and the European serial World Heritage site for the preservation of ancient and primeval beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe, which includes the beech forests in Bulgaria’s Central Balkan National Park,...
"Izlel e Delyo Haydutin" – The Bulgarian cosmic tale
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 11, 2025
For centuries, legends in the Rhodope Mountains have told the story of a legendary rebel leader named Delyo Voivode. The grateful local people have dedicated some of their most beautiful songs and stories to him. The song "Izlel e Delyo Haydutin"...
July 8, 1947: Bulgarian Communist Government Rejects Marshall Plan
Bulgarian News Agency
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On July 8, 1947, the Bulgarian government, led by Prime Minister Georgi Dimitrov, officially rejected participation in the US-sponsored Marshall Plan. Officially known as the European Recovery Program (ERP), from 1948 to 1952 the plan had provided...
Bulgarian, Omani Economy Ministers Discuss Intensifying Cooperation in Trade and Investment
Bulgarian News Agency
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Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov held a meeting with Dr. Said Mohammed Al-Saqri, Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, the press centre of the line ministry said on Wednesday. The two...
Bulgaria Hands Over Rotating Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group Command to Romania
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria handed over the command of the Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group (MCM Black Sea) to Romania in a ceremony held in the city of Constanta on July 9, the press centre of the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday. The ceremony was...
Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Romania Urge Stronger EU Safeguards in Ukraine Trade Deal
Bulgarian News Agency
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Ministers of agriculture from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Romania signed a joint declaration regarding the agricultural aspects of the amended trade agreement between the European Union and Ukraine in Budapest, the Ministry of...
Bulgarian government proposes banning mobile phones in schools
The Sofia Globe
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July 9, 2025
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on July 9 amendments to the Preschool and School Act that, if approved by Parliament, would mean a ban on using mobile phones in schools. The amendments provide that pupils would be able to use mobile phones in schools...
Where is marijuana legal in Europe?
Forbes Australia
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July 10, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025 A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. Where is marijuana legal in Europe? Illustration by Samantha Lee for Forbes; Photos by rustamank/Getty Images;...