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Observances: October 30
On this date in Bulgarian history: 1849: Hungarian emigrees staying in Vidin stage Bulgaria's first European theatrical performance. 1912: Bulgaria's Raina Kassabova becomes first woman ever to perform wartime air mission,
Regional Special Operations Command Headquarters Declares Initial Operational Capability
An official ceremony for the declaration of initial operational capability of the Headquarters of the regional special operations component command was held in Targu Mures, Romania, the press centre of the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday
Employee Turnover among Young Teachers at 75% - Pokrepa Confederation of Labour
The percentage of young teachers leaving the system is still high, the turnover is 75%, Dr. Yulian Petrov, chairman of the Education Trade Union of the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour, told BTA on Tuesday. He took part in a round table discussion,
Military Convoys to Travel to Koren Training Area Oct. 30 – Nov. 18
Military vehicles will transport personnel and equipment from the 61st Stryama Mechanized Brigade of the Bulgarian Army, using the national road and railroad networks between October 30 and November 18, the Defence Ministry said in a press release.
Economy
Money in Circulation in Bulgaria Crosses BGN 30 Billion Mark for First Time, BNB Data Shows
The total value of money in circulation in Bulgaria passed the BGN 30 billion mark for the first time. As of the end of September, the banknotes and coins circulating in the Bulgarian economy amounted to BGN 30.356 billion, according to the regular quarterly publication of the Bulgarian National Bank, published on the institution's website
11th International Scientific Conference on Agrarian Economics Opens in Sofia
The 11th edition of the International Scientific Conference on Agrarian Economics was opened in Sofia on Tuesday. The two-day event is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and development of rural areas in the context of climate change.
Eurostat: Record High Employment Rate, Regional Disparities in EU Last Year
In Bulgaria, the Southwest region (which includes the capital) had the highest employment rate in the 20-64 age group, 80.5%. The lowest rate for that age group was registered in the Northwest region, 67.2%.
Burgas Municipal Companies to Join Civil Energy Association
The Burgas Municipal Council on Tuesday voted for municipal companies to participate in the civil Energy Association Burgas.
Culture
New LIK magazine dedicated to BAS' 155th anniversary Romanian National History Museum General Director Oberlander Hopes for Deeper Cooperation with Bulgaria
General Director of the National History Museum of Romania Ernest Oberlander requested more and deeper cooperation with Bulgaria and Bulgarian museums during an interview in the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Bucharest on Monday during the presentation of the October issue of the LIK magazine, dedicated to the 155th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the two-year anniversary of the opening of the BTA Press Club in Bucharest.
Nine Stories About Tutrakan's Past Exhibition to Open on National Awakeners' Day
An exhibition called Nine Stories About Tutrakan's Past will be opened on October 30, National Awakeners' Day, at the Tutrakan History Museum, said the museum on Monday.
New LIK magazine dedicated to BAS' 155th anniversary Ambassador Vlaykov: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences' 155th Anniversary Was Highlight in Bulgarian Embassy in Romania's Work
At the BTA National Press Club in Bucharest on Monday, Bulgarian Ambassador to Romania Radko Vlaykov expressed gratitude that, after Bosilegrad and Skopje, a BTA press club was opened in Bucharest. This press club has done a tremendous amount of work in the two years of its existence, he noted.
UPDATED BTA Launches Third Young Journalists Training Programme In Partnership with EP
A training programme for young journalists from national and regional media in Bulgaria was launched here on Monday.
Balkans
Wrap-up LIK Magazine Dedicated to Bulgarian Academy of Sciences' 155th Anniversary
BTA presented the latest issue of LIK magazine, dedicated to the 155th anniversary of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), here on Monday. The date coincided with the two-year anniversary of the opening of the BTA Press Club in Bucharest
In North Macedonia, GERB-UDF Win Most Votes in Bulgaria's October 27 Elections, Followed by CC-DB, Vazrazhdane
GERB-UDF have won the most votes in Bulgaria's October 27 snap parliamentary elections in the Republic of North Macedonia.
327 Bulgarians Cast Votes in North Macedonia
On Sunday, voting in the five polling stations in the Republic of North Macedonia for Bulgaria's snap parliamentary elections ran smoothly. A total of 327 Bulgarian citizens exercised their right to vote.
Perpetrators of Terror Attack in Ankara Identified, Turkiye’s Interior Minister Says
The two perpetrators of Wednesday's terror attack in Ankara have been identified. They are members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist organization, Turkiye’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X.