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Six Illegal Migrants Detained on Haskovo-Dimitrovgrad Road
Six illegal migrants have been detained on the road connecting Haskovo and Dimitrovgrad on April 27, the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Haskovo said on Monday.
UPDATED A New Prison, the First in Sixty Years, to Open in September
Bulgaria is building a new prison near Sofia and caretaker Justice Minister Maria Pavlova called it Monday “something big for the entire penitentiary system”. It is the first new prison Bulgaria has built in a period of 60 years. Situated in
Amnesty International Finds Continuing Problems with Human Rights Violations in Bulgaria
Amnesty International's annual report on the human rights situation in Bulgaria highlights continuing problems. These relate to gender-based violence, the rights of migrants and refugees, and the rights of people with disabilities
Today's Observances: April 29
APRIL 29 The world: International Dance Day;Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare. On this day in Bulgarian history: 1877: The Bulgarian voluntary army unit, set up at the end of 1876 as an auxiliary to the Russian Army, is
Economy
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.
Caretaker PM: Government Grants BGN 250 Mln to Maritsa Iztok Mines
This morning the caretaker Government granted BGN 250 million a year to Maritsa Iztok Mines EAD. An additional BGN 50 million will be provided in the short term in line with a resolution adopted today by the National Assembly. This became clear after the meeting of caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov with representatives of protesting miners and energy workers, the Cabinet press office said on Thursday.
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.