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Presidential Candidate Gurov, Vice-Presidential Candidate Kandev Outline Priorities for Bulgaria
Presidential candidate Andrey Gurov and vice-presidential candidate Georgi Kandev outlined their main priorities for Bulgaria at a public discussion on Saturday.
Bulgaria Open to Talks with North Macedonia without Ultimatums, President Iotova Says
Bulgaria remains open to talks with North Macedonia without ultimatums or departures from European Union policy, President Iliana Iotova told journalists on Saturday.
Bulgaria Needs President Who Holds Executive to Account, Presidential Candidate Hristanov Says
Bulgaria needs a new kind of president who tells the truth and holds the executive to account, presidential candidate Ivan Hristanov told a campaign meeting in Pleven on Saturday.
Return of Tsar Samuel's Remains Is Major Diplomatic Achievement, Mayor Terziev Says
Tsar Samuel was receiving a fitting welcome in the city he once defended, Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev said on Saturday in a statement released by the municipality.
Economy
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Helps Bulgaria Meet Energy Targets, Expand Renewables and Storage
Support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has helped Bulgaria meet key energy targets under its Recovery and Resilience Plan, the bank said on Friday in a statement emailed to BTA.
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Main Index Rises above 1,500-Point Mark for First Time since Mid-January 2008
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange’s (BSE) main index SOFIX rose above the 1,500-point mark on Friday for the first time since mid-January 2008. The blue-chip index gained 0.84% to 1,508.45 points.
Consumer Protection Commission to Complete Retail Price Checks within 10 Days
The analysis based on inspections of prices at major retail chains will be ready within 10 days, Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) Chair Maya Manolova told reporters on Friday before one of the inspections. The CCP began inspections at retail
Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights from Sofia to Sharm El-Sheikh
Starting October 1, Wizz Air has launched direct flights from Sofia to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the airline said Friday.
Culture
BTA, European Parliament Three-day Training for Young Journalists Concludes
A three-day training programme for young journalists, jointly organized by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bulgaria, has concluded. The training was held at BTA’s MaxiM Hall.
Neli Nedelcheva Dismissed as Acting Director of National Culture Fund
Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev dismissed Neli Nedelcheva as acting director of the National Culture Fund, the Culture Ministry reported on Friday. Mariana Prodanova-Ilieva, an expert at the fund, will take over Nedelcheva's responsibilities, until a new director gets appointed.
MPs, Experts Discuss Need for Education Reform in Bulgaria
The need for accelerated reform of Bulgaria’s education system to provide students with more effective and practical knowledge was discussed by MPs, institutional representatives and experts on Friday at the National Assembly.
Doza Gallery to Host Exhibition Exploring Image in Age of Visual Abundance
The exhibition “Lies and Video. Though filled in, the field continues to saturate,” featuring works by Aaron Roth, Velizar Dimchev, Mia Novakova, Mitch Brezounek, Strahil Penev, will be on display at Doza Gallery in Sofia from October 6 to 23. The
Balkans
Turkiye Seizes Nearly a Tonne of Drugs in Nationwide Raids
Turkish security forces carried out large-scale anti-drug operations in 75 of Turkiye's 81 provinces, state broadcaster TRT Haber said on Saturday, citing an Interior Ministry statement.
Slovak Prime Minister to Address Serbian Progressive Party Rally in Belgrade in Serbian
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will address a rally of Serbia’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in Serbian in Belgrade on Saturday, October 3, former Serbian president and SNS electoral list leader Aleksandar Vucic announced on
Athens Launches Mobile App for Accessing Municipality's Network of EV Charging Stations
The Municipality of Athens has launched a mobile app for accessing the municipality's network of electric vehicle charging stations, the local authorities said.
Turkish Military Personnel, Equipment to Transit Bulgaria en Route to Exercise in Romania
On October 3 and 4, Turkish armed forces personnel and military equipment will transit Bulgaria’s national road network en route to the Eastern Shield 2026 Exercise in Romania, the Defence Ministry's press office said. The military convoys will be