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Solaris Holding launches production at large hybrid renewable energy park in Bulgaria
Engineering, supply and construction company Solaris Holding, a joint venture of the Bulgarian-German Sunotec and the main shareholders of Eurohold Bulgaria (Evrohold), launched the operation of a hybrid power plant in the municipality of Oryahovo...

Bulgarian Government Expects Strong Summer Tourist Season
The summer season has begun with forecasts for a good year, both at sea and in the mountains, Deputy Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva told journalists in Pamporovo on Friday. She participated in a scientific conference on the role of...

Bulgarian Embassy in Tokyo Hosts Annual Meeting of Bulgarian Rose Association
The Bulgarian Embassy in Japan hosted the annual meeting of the Bulgarian Rose Association on June 18, 2025. During the event, the Association's president, Fumie Yamashita, presented the outcomes of a recent visit to Bulgaria, including...

Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts International Conference on Bulgarian Schools Abroad
An international conference for those involved in educating children from Bulgarian schools around the world opened at Veliko Tarnovo University (VTU) on Wednesday. The conference will take place until July 4 forum and brings together 35 teachers,...

European Commission Endorses Bulgaria’s €6.17 Billion Recovery Plan with Strong Green Focus
The European Commission has officially endorsed the revised version of Bulgaria’s recovery and resilience plan, which now totals €6.17 billion in grants. The updated framework includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter aimed at reducing Europe's...

Texas A&M University (TAMU) Chancellor Research Initiative (CRI) expands innovative space radiation detectors
Recently, we designed and developed two innovative space radiation payloads with lowest mass (< 1 kg) volume (< 1 U), lowest power requirements (~ 1 W), highest resolution for radiation particle measurements (with about 5 micron per pixel...

Bulgaria offers trade and investment prospects for Vietnamese firms
During a working session with Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, Simeonov underlined Bulgaria’s geopolitical significance as a vital link between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East–Africa, serving as a hub in the global trade...
Cabinet Approves Additional Funds for Archaeological Research and Field Conservation
The Council of Ministers allocated an additional BGN 1,800,000 for archaeological field studies and conservation under the budget of the Ministry of Culture for 2025, the Cabinet press service said here on Wednesday. Thus, the government provides...

Only Hours Remain Until Aniventure Comic Con: Bulgaria’s Biggest Pop Culture Festival
Just two days remain until Aniventure Comic Con takes over the Inter Expo Center on July 5 and 6 - Bulgaria’s biggest celebration of pop culture is set to electrify fans with four halls packed full of stars, creators, and unforgettable...

Bulgaria Seeks Chinese Investment in High-Value-Added Sectors, BCCI Says
Bulgaria is seeking to attract Chinese investment in sectors where the country holds traditional advantages and in industries that generate high added value and enhance economic competitiveness, said Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

Bulgaria’s Euro Transition: Who Stands to Benefit the Most?
Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone is expected to significantly accelerate economic convergence with the euro area and enhance the prosperity of its citizens. According to a recent analysis by the Fiscal Board, cited by Pariteni.bg, the transition...

Seventh "Erasmus+" week brings together Bulgarian teachers from 11 countries
Teacher-student interaction is in focus during the seventh International "Erasmus+" week, organized by the "Sts. Cyril and Methodius" University of Veliko Tarnovo in support of Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad. The university in the city is proud...

Confidence holds in European hospitality, but skills and tech gaps persist
Booking.com’s fifth European Accommodation Barometer reveals a sector broadly confident ahead of the 2025 peak season, but facing widening disparities in training capacity, recruitment capabilities and digital uptake Despite geopolitical tensions...

Major World Collector of Bulgarian Kilims Sets up Foundation to Document, Research and Preserve Bulgarian Kilim Heritage
A prominent Dutch collector of Bulgarian kilims has launched a foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting Bulgaria’s rich kilim tradition. The foundation aims to build, maintain, and document a national collection of Bulgarian kilims, while...
Bulgaria hosts conference marking decade of China-CEEC agricultural cooperation
SOFIA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- An international conference focused on agricultural cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) was held Thursday in Sofia, bringing officials and experts to reflect on past achievements...

Bulgaria Launches Defense Innovation Center with Focus on Drone Technologies
The newly formed Center for Defense Innovation in Bulgaria will concentrate on the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and technologies vital to national security. This was confirmed by Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov in a written...

Exhibition Presents Architectural Stories from Bulgarian Villages
The Houses and People audiovisual exhibition presents traditional rural houses and the emotional stories of their guardians, the Ruralheritage.bg platform reported. The exhibition opens on Wednesday, July 2, at the Espace Port A space in Sofia....

Trilateral Meeting of Chiefs of Defence of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye to Be Held in Sofia
At the invitation of Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, a trilateral meeting will be held on Wednesday with the Chiefs of Defence of Romania and Turkiye – General Gheorghita and General Metin Gurak, the press centre of the Ministry of Defene...

Bulgaria, Japan Sign Key Economic Agreements at Business Forum Aimed at Expanding Cooperation
A bilateral business forum on infrastructure, energy, and digitization was held between Bulgaria and Japan here on Wednesday. It was organized by the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency, in partnership with the Embassy of Japan...

Chinese Province Sichuan and Bulgaria Sign Three Cooperation Memoranda in Sofia
Three memoranda of cooperation were signed in Sofia on Tuesday during a bilateral meeting on economic and trade cooperation between Sichuan Province and Bulgaria, organized by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. The event brought together...