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April 5

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1886: In Constantinople, Great Britain, Austria-Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Turkiye agree on Act recognizing the unification of Eastern Rumelia and Principality of Bulgaria of September 6,1885 (Tophane Agreement).

1936: State Lottery's first draw is held in Sofia.

1972: Diplomatic relations established with Australia.

1990: National Commission for Alignment of Interests established for national-level consultations and cooperation on employment relations, social-security relations and living standards (renamed National Council for Social Partnership on January 4, 1993 and National Council for Tripartite Cooperation on March 2, 1993).

April 6

On this date in Bulgarian history:

1909: The Sublime Porte recognizes Bulgaria's independence (declared September 22, 1908).

1927: The Radio Act is adopted, allowing citizens to own radio sets.

1990: Bulgaria restores diplomatic relations with Chile, broken off after Pinochet's coup d'etat in 1973.

2004: Bulgaria is invited to join the Missile Technology Control Regime.

2005: The Union of Bulgarian National Electronic Media is established.  

2011: The Bulgarian Credit Rating Agency (BCRA) becomes the first such agency in Bulgaria and the third in the EU to obtain registration.