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Parliament Postpones Legislative Changes on Alternative Tax on Income from Collection of Wild Mushrooms
Central Election Commission: Three Initiative Committees for Nominating European Parliament Elections Candidates Registered
She noted that the elections are 40 days away and preparations are going normally.
Volunteers Count 6,240 Sparrows on April 27
Volunteers across Bulgaria counted 6,240 sparrows during the 8th edition of the Let's Count the Sparrows campaign of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB). It took place in 465 locations on April 27.
Caretaker PM Glavchev Discusses Preparations for Elections with Representatives of Four Ministries
The ministers and deputy ministers assured him that the schedule of election preparation was being strictly followed and that there are no difficulties with the organization.
UPDATED Major Human Rights Issues in Bulgaria Remain Unresolved in 2023
In 2023, major human rights issues in Bulgaria remained unresolved, the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) writes in its annual report. The topic was discussed by the report's authors, journalists, and politicians at the Europe House in Sofia on Tuesday.
Economy
Ministry of Finance Publishes Data on Implementation of Consolidated Fiscal Programme as of End-March
Nuclear Regulatory Agency: Transition from Russian to US Nuclear Fuel at Kozloduy NPP Unit 5 will Take 4 Years
The transition from Russian nuclear fuel to US Westinghouse fuel will start in May with the refuelling of 43 cartridges in the reactor core of Kozloduy Unit 5 and will last for 4 years, said Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (BNRA) Chairman Tsanko Bachiyski at a briefing in the building of the Agency on Tuesday
Caretaker Energy Minister Malinov Confers with Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Germany
Caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bulgaria Huseyn Huseynov and German Ambassador here Irene Plank, the Energy Ministry said here on Tuesday.
White Mussel Yield in Bulgaria Decreases by 60%, Says Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture
The yield of white mussels in Bulgaria has decreased by nearly 60% in 2023 compared to 2022, said Nikolay Georgiev, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EAFA) on Tuesday.
Over BGN 8 Bln Collected in Environmental Taxes in 2022
In 2022, revenues from environmental taxes stood at BGN 8,009.31 million, 106.9% more than in 2021 (BGN 3,869.93 million), the National Statistical Institute said on Tuesday.
Culture
Bulgarian School Students Win Full Set of Medals at International Chemistry Olympiad in China
Bulgarian high school students won a full set of medals at the 58th International Mendeleev Olympiad in chemistry in Shenzhen, China, the Education Ministry said on its website on Tuesday. The Bulgarians won with 151 students from 26 countries.
UPDATED BTA Signs Cooperation Agreement with Lyubomir Pipkov National School of Music
At the BTA National Press Club here on Monday, the Bulgarian News Agency and the Lyubomir Pipkov National School of Music signed a long-term cooperation agreement. The agreement was signed on the eve of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the school and the 120th anniversary of the birth of the school's patron – Bulgarian composer Lyubomir Pipkov. The document was signed by the school’s Director Stolina Dobreva and BTA Director General Kiril Valchev.
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
The Balkans
Romanian Border Authorities Ban 7.5-Tonne-Plus Trucks Through Durankulak/Vama Veche in Time Slots on April 30 to May 6
Bulgarians Form Fourth Largest Group of Visitors in Turkiye in Q1 of 2024
Bulgarians formed the fourth largest group of tourists in Turkiye in the first quarter of 2024, with a total of 575,000 visiting during the period, according to statistics put out by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday.
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" Conference Presents European Projects in Shumen
A regional conference on the project "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" took place at the BTA's National Press Club in Shumen on Wednesday.
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.