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UPDATED Joint European Degree Initiative Lays Foundations for Common European Education Area, EU Commissioner Ivanova Says
Rhetoric in North Macedonia Heats Up amid Election Campaign, Opposition Suspects Possible Boycott of Presidential Runoff
Bulgaria
Exacta Survey: 78% of Bulgarians Approve of 2-in-1 Elections on June 9
The 2-in-1 formula of the June 9 national and European elections is supported by 78% of those interviewed in a survey by Exacta Research Group, whose findings were published on Monday.
Bulgaria Backs Demand for Raising De Minimis Aid for Farmers
Bulgaria supports an increase de minimis state aid in the agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture sector, Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov said at an Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Luxembourg.
Lowest Temperatures in May to Stand at 3C to 8C, Highest at 28 C to 33 C
The lowest temperatures in May in Bulgaria will be between 3C and 8C, and the highest - between 28C and 33C, Mariyana Popova from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), told BTA on Monday.
Deputy Minister Temelakiev Represents Bulgaria at Ministerial Meeting on Implementation of Pact on Migration and Asylum
At the Ministerial Conference on Implementation and Operationalization of EU Pact Asylum and Migration, taking place on April 29-30 in Ghent, Belguim, Bulgaria was represented at the forum by Deputy Interior Minister Stoyan Temelakiev, the press centre of the line ministry said on Monday.
Economy
Bulgaria Has Enormous Cultural Tourism Development Potential, Tourism Minister Says
Bulgaria’s caretaker Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev said on Friday that the city of Veliko Tarnovo (North Central Bulgaria) is at the heart of cultural tourism.
Burgas Airport Expects Single-Digit Increase in Passenger Numbers in 2024
Burgas Airport expects a single-digit increase in the number of passengers served this year, said Ivo Barzov, expert from the Aviation Marketing department at the airport, during a meeting with the tourist industry in Pomorie. Barzov said that an increase of more than 10% in the number of passengers served is expected from the markets of Poland and Great Britain. At the end of this month, regular flights Burgas - Frankfurt, Germany will begin for the first time, he added.
Bulgarian Posts Restores Parcels to Israel
As of Friday, April 26, Bulgarian Posts is restoring the processing of letters and parcels to Israel. No EMS courier parcels will be accepted, the company said on Friday.
Parliament Adopts Legislative Changes to Streamline Process of Hiring Third-country Nationals for Seasonal Work
Parliament adopted at first and second reading on Thursday changes to the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act which optimize the process of hiring citizens of third countries for the purposes of seasonal work. The bill was introduced by Manoil Manev and Temenuzhka Petkova from GERB-UDF.
Culture
Minister of Justice Pavlova: Domestic Violence Victims Feel Government Support, Dare To Seek Help
Victims of violence feel more supported and are not afraid to speak up in front of everyone, said caretaker Minister of Justice Maria Pavlova.
BTA Receives Varna Prize for Intensive Coverage of City’s Cultural, Social Life
The team of BTA's correspondent bureau receives the Varna Prize for its intensive coverage of the cultural and social life of the city and on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the agency
30th Japanese Speech Contest Will Be Held on Sunday
The 30th jubilee contest in Japanese speech will be held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) on April 27, said the Japanese Embassy in Bulgaria, which is the organizer of the event, together with the St. St. Cyril and Methodius International
Artworks by Late Bulgarian Artist Stavri Kalinov to Be Displayed at Sredets Gallery
An exhibition of artworks by Bulgarian artist Stavri Kalinov (1944 – 2023) titled "Post Mortem" will be on display at Sofia’s Sredets Gallery from April 30 to May 23.
The Balkans
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" Conference Presents European Projects in Shumen
Romania Shrouded in Saharan Dust
A Saharan dust cloud has once again shrouded Romania.
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference in Targovishte Presents Successful EU-Backed Projects
Participants in the local conference on the "Europe in the Balkans: Common Future" project, which took place on Tuesday at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Targovishte, discussed the impact of EU-funded projects in Targovishte Region in 2014-2020 and new developments for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Court Remands in Custody Bulgarian Wanted in Cyprus for Theft, Illegal Property Possession, Prostitution, Pimping
The Haskovo District Court has remanded in custody a Bulgarian national wanted in Cyprus for theft, illegal property possession, prostitution, and pimping, the Court House said on Tuesday.
BTA exclusive UPDATED Romania's First Cosmonaut Prunariu: If I Had Not Become Cosmonaut, I Would Be Aviator
Prinariu, who is also the only citizen of Romania and another Balkan country, with the exception of forerunner Bulgaria, who has flown into outer space, gave an exclusive interview for BTA just before the official presentation of the new issue of BTA’s LIK magazine, "The Bulgarian Footprint in Space", on April 22.