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Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria Joins Joint Letter of Member States about New Solutions to Irregular Migration to EU
The letter was circulated within the informal group on migration initiated by Austria and Denmark, aimed at discussing innovative solutions for sustainable management of migration to the Union.
Compliance Certification of Voting Machines for June 9 Elections on Schedule, PM Glavchev Says
The procedure for compliance certification of the voting machines for the upcoming two-in-one elections on June 9 in on schedule and is expected to be completed by May 26, caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev said at a working meeting with representatives of the Central Election Commission (CEC), the press service of the Council of Ministers said on Wednesday. The topic of discussion was the conduct of credible elections.
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria Supports Appointment of Two Judges from Italy and Malta to European Court of Justice
Bulgaria supports the appointment to the Court of Justice of two judges from Italy and Malta, according to a position approved Wednesday for the May 22 meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee II (COREPER II) in Brussels.
Council of Ministers decisions Deputy Prime Minister Petkova Will Chair Council for People with Disabilities
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova will chair the National Council for People with Disabilities. Vice-Presidents will be the Labour Minister Ivaylo Ivanov and Health Minister Galya Kondeva. Each ministry is represented by a
Economy
Council of Ministers decisions Cabinet Approves Revision to Draft Double Taxation Treaty between Bulgaria, Malta
The caretaker Government Wednesday approved an amendment to a draft Double Taxation Treaty between Bulgaria and Malta and authorized the Minister of Finance to sign the treaty on behalf of Bulgaria, subject to ratification by Parliament.
50%-Plus of People Activated with Employment Agency's Assistance Find Place on Labor Market - Agency Head
A total of 56.1% of all persons activated with the assistance of Bulgaria’s Employment Agency (EA) find a place on the labour market, the head of the Agency, Smilen Valov, said at the beginning of an EA-hosted conference on "Successful Activation Strategies: Present and Future," which took place here on Wednesday.
Sheep Breeders to Gather near Veliko Tarnovo for 12th Time on May 24
Sheep breeders from across the country will gather for the twelfth time at the Sts. Peter and Paul Monastery (known as Petropavlovski) near Veliko Tarnovo from May 24 until May 26, Simeon Karakolev, Chairperson of the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Association (NOCA), said at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Wednesday.
National Statistical Institute Q1 Price Indices in Agriculture Down by 20.5% Y/Y
The producer price index in agriculture for the first quarter of 2024 decreased by 20.5% from a year earlier, the National Statistical Institute said Wednesday.
Culture
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"
Culture Ministry to Fund Bulgarian Libraries with BGN 2 Mln
Projects to encourage reading, media literacy and Bulgarian libraries' capacity will be financed with nearly BGN 2 million from the State budget, Deputy Culture Minister Amelia Gesheva told journalists at a Children's Book National Festival in Sliven on Friday.
Academia Gallery Displays Watercolour Portraits by Kiril Bozhkov
The Academia Gallery will display watercolour portraits by Kiril Bozhkov on the occasion of his 60th anniversary. This is Bozhkov's first exhibition of watercolour works entirely and will be on between May 15 and 31, the National Academy of Art
The Balkans
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
North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry Urges Country's Politicians to Respect Prespa Deal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia urged the country's politicians "especially the elected state functionaries" to be cautious about respecting the Prespa Agreement on relations with Greece
Customs Officers Find Smuggled Coin-Making Equipment at Kapitan Andreevo
Smuggled coin-making equipment was found by customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint during an inspection of a truck entering from Turkiye, the Customs Agency said on Monday