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Public Works Minister Orders Check of Dangerous Road Sections for Landslides, Other Geodynamic Processes
CC Co-Leader Petkov: We Will Talk with All Parties on Another No-Confidence Vote After Eurozone Date
"We will talk with all parties on another vote of no confidence against the government after the eurozone date," Continue the Change co-leader Kiril Petkov told bTV on Saturday.
Labour Minister: Corruption Is Not a Threat to Cabinet
The Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov told the Bulgarian National Television on Saturday that he did not see corruption as a threat to the government. His comment was in response to a question whether the second vote of no
Fire Department Inspections Detect Over 1,500 Violations in Catering Establishments in 2024
Over the past year, employees of the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Population Protection (GDFSPP) inspected 7,266 drinking and entertainment establishments. In 1,544 of them they found violations, Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said in a written response to a parliamentary question from Vazrazhdane MP Kliment Shopov.
Finance Minister, German Ambassador Discuss Development of Bilateral Trade, Economic Relations
The sides discussed the development of the bilateral trade and economic relations as well as the possible direct and indirect effects of the new US trade conditions on the economies of Bulgaria, Germany, and the EU.
Economy
Over 170 Social Enterprises in Bulgaria Employ More Than 1,600 People from Vulnerable Groups
More than 1,660 people from vulnerable groups are employed in over 170 social enterprizes, which have been registered in the special register as part of a project implemented by the Social Ministry under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, said the
Economy Minister Dilov Meets with European Patent Office President Campinos
The development of new technologies and their integration into the economy were discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov and a delegation of the European Patent Office (EPO), which is visiting Bulgaria, led by EPO President Antonio Campinos, the Economy Ministry said in a press release on Friday.
Deputy Agriculture Minister: Tobacco Industry Is Linked to Economic Performance, Has Social and Demographic Function
The tobacco sector is not only linked to economic performance but also has a social and demographic function, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Yanislav Yanchev said on Friday during a meeting of the Executive Committee of the European Tobacco Growers Association (UNITAB). The event is being held at the Grand Hotel Sofia and is organized by the National Association of Tobacco Growers - 2010 (NAT-2010).
Innovation Minister: Government to Restart Shipka Tunnel Project Because It Is Important
The government will restart the project to build a tunnel under Shipka and the infrastructure leading to it because the project is important for everyone, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and Growth Tomislav Donchev said during question time in Parliament on Friday in response to a question from MRF - New Beginning about the degree of implementation of the Shipka tunnel project and what actions and deadlines are foreseen for the preparation of the infrastructure on the southern side of the Balkan Mountain near Kazanlak.
Culture
Spring Exhibition "Colours" Celebrates Contemporary Art in Plovdiv
The spring exhibition "Colours," one of two major events on the annual calendar of the Plovdiv Artists' Association (PAA), showcases over 100 works by local artists. Featuring paintings, graphics, sculpture, drawings, digital prints, and other visual
Renowned Ceramicist Presents Folklore-Inspired Vessels in New Exhibition
Renowned ceramicist Evgenia Georgieva presents a new collection of her signature vessels at an exhibition in the Oreshak National Craft Centre near Troyan, North-Central Bulgaria. The exhibition opened Friday. On display are 73 vessels inspired by
Stoimen Stoilov Exhibition to Open at Vejdi Art Gallery in Sofia
An exhibition by artist Stoimen Stoilov will be shown at the Vejdi Art Gallery in Sofia. It will open on April 10, the hosts of the event said on Friday.
Artist Ivan Kanev Celebrates 90th Birthday
On his 90th birthday, artist Ivan Kanev wished himself good health. He celebrated the occasion on Thursday with an exhibition at a residence facility for culture and art veterans in Sofia.
Balkans
Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group Begins First Activation under Bulgarian Command
The first activation of the Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group (MCM Black Sea) under Bulgarian command began at the Port of Varna on Thursday.
Wrap-up BTA's "Europe on Balkans" Conference Held in Kyustendil
Representatives of various sectors who have worked on projects related to the EU's Cohesion Policy participated in conference at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Kyustendil on Thursday. The event was part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kyustendil EU Funds Worth BGN 330 Million Absorbed in Kyustendil Region from 2014 to 2025
From 2014 to March 19, 2025, EU funds worth over BGN 330 million have been absorbed in Kyustendil Region, with the total number of contracts concluded in this period reaching 1,217, said Regional Information Centre Manager Lyubomira Velinova during a local conference as part of BTA's "Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" project. The conference took place at the local BTA press club on Thursday.
"Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills" in Kyustendil Kyustendil Mayor: Investment in Knowledge Today Means Preparing Children of Tomorrow to Lead the Community
Investing in knowledge today means children of tomorrow will grow up prepared and able to lead the community, said Kyustendil Mayor Ognyan Atanasov during a local conference as part of BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project. The conference