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Bulgaria’s Chief of Defence Attends Meeting NATO Military Committee
Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov participated in a meeting of NATO Military Committee, which was held on May 16 in Brussels, Belgium, the press centre of the Defence Ministry said here on Friday. In his speech, Eftimov highlighted the challenges faced by the NATO Eastern Flank countries in building infrastructure and providing host nation support for multinational formations that are expected to operate on Bulgarian territory in case of activation of the defence plans.
Conditions in Bulgaria's Penitentiary Facilities Have Improved Significantly in Past 7 Years - Minister
Over the past seven years, living conditions in Bulgaria's penitentiaries have significantly improved, said caretaker Justice Minister Maria Pavlova. On Friday, she attended an event marking the 80th anniversary of the opening of the prison in
June 9 parliamentary elections Top-of-the-list Candidates: Varna
BTA is publishing the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party for all constituencies for the June 9 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates was provided by the respective party/coalition. A total of 31
June 9 parliamentary elections Top-of-the-list Candidates: Smolyan
A total of 31 candidates' lists of 20 parties and 11 coalitions have been registered by the Smolyan Constituency Election Commission.
Economy
Saxony Regional Minister Schmidt Awarded Honoris Causa Doctorate from Trakia University
Thomas Schmidt, Minister for Regional Development of the German state of Saxony, has been awarded the Honoris Causa Doctorate from the Trakia University. The award ceremony took place during the opening of the SIMUL+ International Forum in Stara Zagora on Friday.
Bulgaria's Trade Balance Records Deficit of EUR 481.1 Mln for March - Central Bank
Търговският баланс на България за март е отрицателен в размер на 481,1 млн. евро, по данни на БНБ София, 17.05.2024 (БТА) Търговският баланс на България за март е отрицателен в размер на 481,1 млн. евро при дефицит от 133,6 млн. евро за март 2023
Statistics Bulgarians' Income Outpaces Expenditure in Q1 of 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Bulgarians' income has grown faster than their expenditure, show figures released by the National Statistical Institute on Friday. The total income average per household member during the first three months in 2024 averaged BGN 2,840, which was an increase of 18.6%, year-on-year.
Average Monthly Retirement Pension per Pensioner Amounts to BGN 920 in April
The average monthly amount of the retirement pension per pensioner for April was BGN 920,01, show National Social Security Institute (NSSI) data published on Friday. Compared to the same month last year, the amount was higher by BGN 105.42.
Culture
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.
National Archaeological Museum to Join European Night of Museums
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the permanent exhibition of the museum and the temporary exhibition "Bulgarian Archaeology 2023", presenting the most interesting and impressive discoveries and research from the past archaeological season.
Jonas Kaufmann Concert Postponed to September 28
The concert of Jonas Kaufmann and the Sofia Philharmonic has been postponed to September 28 due to Kaufmann's health problems, the Sofia Philharmonic said.
Trade Union of Bulgarian Teachers Presents Its Annual Prizes
For the twenty-seventh consecutive year the Trade Union of Bulgarian Teachers presented the awards of the national competition "Teacher of the Year"
The Balkans
Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Higher School of Insurance and Finance Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Skopje
The aim of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed in Skopje between the Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and the Higher School of Insurance and Finance (VUZF) is to implement joint activities in support of education, business and entrepreneurship in North Macedonia and Bulgaria.
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.