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Bulgarian Scientists Attend 33rd Session of IOC-UNESCO Assembly
A delegation from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) participated in the 33rd session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), the academy announced Thursday. The Bulgarian delegation included...

UNESCO Meeting in Paris Highlights Bulgaria’s Role in Global Heritage and Biodiversity Cooperation
Cooperation between the UNESCO World Heritage Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was discussed during a meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The event formed part of the 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage...

EU ministers activate flexibility in EU fiscal rules for Bulgaria, 14 other EU states, to increase defence spending
European Union finance ministers activated on July 8 the national escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) for 15 member states to help facilitate their transition to higher defence spending at national level while ensuring debt...

Adopting the Euro Is a Strategic Opportunity for Bulgaria - Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria Chair
The adoption of the euro is more than a currency shift: it is a strategic opportunity to boost Bulgaria’s competitiveness and investment appeal, said Rumen Radev, Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Industrial Capital in...

How Climbers Are Helping Scientists Study a Devastating Bat Disease
A fungal infection known as White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is killing bats by the millions across the U.S. In June 2025, the National Park Service confirmed its presence on both sides of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)....

Renowned Nuclear Physicist Prof. Jie Meng Visits Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, met with Prof. Jie Meng, who is among the world's leading physicists in the field of theoretical nuclear physics and is a lecturer at Peking...

Bulgaria Faces Another Dangerous Fire Season Due to Neglected Forests
The risk of forest fires remains high in Bulgaria this year, forestry experts warn. Despite a wet spring, the resulting lush vegetation has largely gone unmanaged. Combined with the anticipated high summer temperatures, conditions are ripe for...

At 27%, Share of Female ICT Specialists in Bulgaria Third Highest in EU Last Year
In 2024, Bulgaria had the EU’s third highest share (27.0%) of female specialists employed in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, the Statistical Office of the European Commission (Eurostat) reported on Tuesday. Across the...

How Western Tech Powers Russia’s War Against Ukrainian Civilians
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Bulgaria Chairs Opening of 47th UNESCO World Heritage Session in Paris
The bureau of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will convene for its first meeting within the 47th session at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, on Sunday, under Bulgaria’s chairmanship led by Nikolay Nenov. An orientation session is also...

With pipes from India, Bulgaria accelerates construction of gas pipeline to Central Europe
Zhecho Stankov Photo: BTA A second ship carrying pipes for the Vertical Gas Corridor project, which will connect Greece and Romania, has arrived at the Port of Burgas. Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov oversaw the delivery. "These 2,526 pipes from...

Over 27,000 Fans Unite in Bulgaria at Aniventure Comic Con 2025 for Two Days of Pop Culture Celebration
Aniventure Comic Con 2025 concluded last weekend at the Inter Expo Center with a record turnout, drawing over 27,000 fans from Bulgaria and beyond. The event united enthusiasts of cinema, anime, manga, gaming, comics, and cosplay, creating a...

Head of European Commission in Bulgaria Highlights the Transformative Power of the Euro
Bulgaria stands on the verge of full eurozone membership, with final votes expected today to confirm the country’s adoption of the euro starting January 1 next year. On the national radio, Yordanka Chobanova, head of the European Commission...

Bistritsa Babi Choir and Renowned Musicians Highlight Bulgaria’s Cultural Spirit at UNESCO Reception in Paris
The Bistritsa Babi choir, pianist Prof. Zheni Zaharieva, and violinist Darina Maleeva greeted the guests at an official reception hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria on the occasion of the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage...
Lobe Sciences Announces Validation of European Unitary Patent for DHA-Based Composition for Sickle Cell Disease
European Unitary Patent EP4117446 Validated - Lobe Sciences secures patent protection in 17 EU member states for its DHA and egg yolk-based composition designed to manage Sickle Cell Disease. Covers Altemia(R) Medical Food Formula - The patented...

What happened to Grigor Dimitrov against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon? All about the tragic injury behind Bulgarian's 5th consecutive Slam retirement
The fourth-round clash between Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov ended in heartbreak for the latter, as the Bulgarian had to retire from the match during the third set, having taken a two-sets-to-love lead over World No. 1. This marks the fifth...

Deputy Tourism Minister Georgieva: Bulgaria Proud to Safeguard Shared Heritage
Bulgaria voiced pride in being part of the collective effort to safeguard and celebrate shared heritage, Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva said at the official reception hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria in Paris on Monday on the...

Wimbledon blames human error for a mistake by the tech that replaced officials. Here's what happened.
Published: 08 Jul. 2025, 11:14 Wimbledon's emblem is seen on a line judge's jacket during men's singles first round match between Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic and Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka on the first day of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The...

LIK Magazine Issue Presents Face of Bulgaria's Contribution to UNESCO
For 60 years, the LIK magazine has been bringing cultural achievements nearer to its readers, which is also an object of UNESCO's work, Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev said here on Monday during a launch of the July...

Bulgaria in UNESCO: July Issue of LIK Magazine Published in Three Languages - Bulgarian, English, and French
The July edition of LIK magazine, published by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), is dedicated to Bulgaria and UNESCO. For the first time, the issue has been released simultaneously in three languages—Bulgarian, English, and French. The theme was...