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Foreign Minister Georgiev Calls for Legal Support Fund for Bulgarians in North Macedonia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev said on Tuesday that a financial mechanism is needed to provide legal support for citizens of Bulgarian identity in the Republic of North Macedonia who face politically motivated court cases, discrimination and hate crimes.
Sofia Mayor Asks European Prosecutor's Office to Investigate Possible Multi-Million Euro Waste Recycling Scam
The team of Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev has asked the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) to investigate a suspected multi-million euro scam in waste management under the previous local government tenure. "We have notified the European Public
Low Danube Levels Obstruct Navigation near Batin and Belene
Low water levels in the Danube have hindered navigation along the Bulgarian section of the river, Executive Director of the Executive Agency Study and Maintenance of the Danube River (EASMDR) Ivelin Zanev said on Tuesday.
TISP Floor Leader Yordanov: Opposition Has Right to Exercise with No-Confidence Motions, Which Are Currently Pointless
The third vote of no confidence in the Zhelyazkov Cabinet is over what is considered the Government's failure in the field of fiscal policy and the eurozone. The motion was tabled on June 27 by Vazrazhdane and with the support of Velichie and MECh.
Economy
Wrap-up New EU System for Craft Geographical Indications Presented in Sofia as Bulgaria Looks to Protect Cultural Heritage and Boost Regional Economy
An international conference titled Bulgarian Crafts – Traditions Meet the Future took place in Sofia on Tuesday, showcasing the European Union’s new registration regime for Geographical Indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products.
Chinese Province Sichuan and Bulgaria Sign Three Cooperation Memoranda in Sofia
Three memoranda of cooperation were signed in Sofia on Tuesday during a bilateral meeting on economic and trade cooperation between Sichuan Province and Bulgaria, organized by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. The event brought together officials from both administrations and business representatives from China and Bulgaria at the Millennium Sofia Hotel.
Bulgarian Crafts conference Fighting Fake Handicrafts: National Crafts Chamber Embraces New EU Registration System
National Chamber of Crafts (NCC) embraces the new EU registration system with the hope that it will help the fight against fake handicrafts, NCC Chair Ivan Vlaev said here on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Crafts conference EU Intellectual Property Official Highlights Bulgaria’s Rich Tradition of Geographical Indications at International Forum
At an international conference titled “Bulgarian Crafts – Traditions Meet the Future,” Edyta Demby-Siwek, Deputy Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), emphasized Bulgaria’s notable products protected by geographical indications.
Culture


Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Hosts Anniversary Scientific Conference on Angelo Roncalli’s Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria
Thracian Warrior Exhibition Opens at Varna Archaeological Museum
The Thracian Warrior exhibition opens in the temporary gallery of Varna Archaeological Museum, organizers said here on Monday.
PM Zhelyazkov Sends Off Bulgaria’s Science Olympiad Teams for 2025 Global Stage
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented the Bulgarian national flag to the country's science Olympiad teams set to represent Bulgaria at the most prestigious international Olympiads in 2025, the government press service said here on Monday.
Bulgarian Village of Riltsi to Host Festival of Bulgarian, French Culture, Cuisine
The first Picnic Artistic Fest will take place in the Blagoevgrad village of Riltsi on Sunday, the press centre of the municipal administration told BTA.
BTA Receives Award from Varna Municipal Children's Complex
BTA received an award from the Varna Municipal Children's Complex during a ceremony in the seaside city on Friday.
Balkans
S.O.S. Romania's Group in Senate Dissolved, Three Members Expelled
S.O.S. Romania has expelled three senators from its ranks - Dorin Petre, Nadia-Cosmina Cerva, and Clement Sava, party leader Diana Sosoaca said as quoted by Digi24.
Serbian Student Released into House Arrest after Detention over Protest Calls
A student who was detained for 48 hours on suspicion of calling for a violent change of the constitutional order in Serbia was released and placed under house arrest, protesting students said on Thursday.
Temperature Record Registered Overnight in Romania
A temperature record was registered overnight in Romania, the National Meteorological Administration reported on Thursday. In Siria, Arad County, the temperature reached 27C. An orange weather alert for extreme heat is in effect
Student Detained for 48 Hours on Suspicion of Undermining Constitutional Order in Serbia
The Supreme Public Prosecution Office in Belgrade ordered the arrest of twenty-year-old student at the Faculty of Physics Stefan Tomic, local media outlets reported Wednesday.