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Deputy Foreign Minister Kondov Represents Bulgaria at International Conference on Nuclear Security in Vienna
The Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister supported IAEA's efforts to mitigate nuclear security risks in Ukraine and stressed the need to comply with the seven pillars of nuclear security and safety in the context of armed conflict and the five specific principles for the protection of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, as outlined by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
Nature Protection Network Natura 2000 Marks 32nd Anniversary
Natura 2000 aims to ensure the long-term survival of Europe's most valuable and endangered species and habitats
Pensions to Be Increased by 11% from July 1
Pensions will be increased by 11% from July 1, 2024, caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said on Tuesday during his hearing in Parliament on the pension update
New CC-DB MP Takes Oath in Parliament
Ivaylo Ivanov took the oath as Member of Parliament for Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) coalition on Tuesday. Ivanov takes the place of Petya Stavreva who passed away earlier in May. Stavreva was Chair of the United Farmers political party and CC-DB MP in the 49th National Assembly from the 13th multi-member constituency in Pazardzhik.
Economy
1,000-Plus Construction Sites Inspected in April
Labour inspectors carried out 1,031 inspections of construction sites within the framework of a campaign organized in April with the resumption of construction works, the General Labor Inspectorate said on Tuesday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lyudmila Petkova Heads Economy of Light Public Council
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lyudmila Petkova headed the Economy of Light Public Council, the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria (BICA) said on Monday. Created in 2009, at the initiative of BICA, with the aim of better coordination and cooperation at the national level for effective formulation and implementation of strategies to combat the informal economy, the Council unites the efforts of state bodies, social partners, municipalities, media, civil society, to end gray practices, to fight corruption and to ensure a fair competitive environment, BICA said.
Bulgartransgaz Selects Contractors for New Gas Transmission Infrastructure Expansion Projects
State-owned gas transmission operator Bulgartransgaz has finalized successfully a public procurement procedure for Spatial planning, investment design, supply of necessary materials and equipment, construction and commissioning of new sites for expansion of the Bulgartransgaz EAD gas transmission infrastructure aimed at increasing the capacities at the Kulata/Sidirokastro and the Negru Voda/Kardam interconnection points, the operator said in a press release on Monday.
Fund Manager Reports on Performance in 2014-2020
At a forum here on Monday, the Fund Manager of Financial Instruments in Bulgaria (Fund of Funds) presented the results and the macroeconomic effects of the implementation of the financial instruments in 2014-2020. The forum looks into how financing
Culture
Illustration and Graphics Festival Brings Together Artists from Several Countries
Established artists from several countries will take part in the fourth Festival for Illustration and Graphics (FIG.) between June 7 and 17, organizers said. The programme features exhibition, workshops, lectures and film screenings. Artists from
Gabrovo's Traditional Carnival Fills Streets with over 25 Large-Scale Models, Calls for Peace
In the course of two hours, over 2,000 participants marched in downtown Gabrovo under the motto, "Make Carnival, Not War". Hundreds of local residents and guests of the city watched the carnival parade.
German-Bulgarian Exhibition Celebrates Day of Bulgarian Letters and Culture
The Mission Gallery will host an exhibition, "Words - Windows / Wörter als Fenster" by the German artist Wolfgang Nieblich and the Bulgarian-German artist Antonia Duende, dedicated to the
Vezhdi Rashidov to Unveil Watercolours Exhibition
Vezhdi Rashidov will present an exhibition of watercolours at his gallery Vejdi. The exhibition will open on May 22, the organizers said.
The Balkans
Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Higher School of Insurance and Finance Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
World Bank and Turkiye Sign Agreement for USD 1 Bln to Support Use of Renewable Energy Sources
The Turkish government and the World Bank signed an agreement to implement a programme worth 1 billion USD, reported the Turkish economic newspaper Dunya.
Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Meets Journalists from Leading Serbian Media Outlets
Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov met Monday in Sofia with visiting journalists from leading Serbian media outlets, the Foreign Ministry said on its website. The Serbian journalists are visiting under a project supported by the EU Delegation in
Romanian Foreign Ministry Organizes 915 Polling Stations Abroad for June 9 European Elections
The Romanian Foreign Ministry will organize 915 polling stations abroad for the European Parliament elections on June 9, 2024.
EU Expects Skopje to Implement Agreements with Sofia and Athens in Good Faith
The European Union expects the new President and the new government of the Republic of North Macedonia to work on the country's progress towards the EU, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday at a press conference in response to questions related to the events surrounding the swearing-in of North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska on Sunday