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Rompetrol Expands Its Presence in Sofia
Rompetrol Bulgaria, a subsidiary of KMG International Group (Rompetrol) in the region, has recently opened a new fuel station in Sofia, located on Vladimir Vazov Boulevard, near Sofia International Airport. The fuel station serves the eastern part...

Grigor Dimitrov coach plays down roof theory around injury in Jannik Sinner match
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Crop of the Future: Triticale Shows More Resilience and Wider Applicability than Wheat
Triticale enjoys growing interest among farmers and is often referred to as “the crop of the future”, because people can make almost anything from it, Associate Professor Hristo Stoyanov of the Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute (DAI) in General...

Some 116,000 Children Have Been Brought Back to School, Deputy PM Donchev Says
Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev said here on Thursday that in gross terms, some 116,000 children have been brought back to school or have enrolled for the first time. "In net terms, this figure drops to 75,000, as some of those...

Sinner rides his luck as injury robs tearful Dimitrov of huge upset
Jannik Sinner was the most fortunate man in Wimbledon last night after his inspired opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, was forced to retire for a fifth consecutive grand-slam while leading by two sets. The 19th seed from Bulgaria had dominated the world...

President Radev Receives Qatar’s Foreign Minister
Head of State Rumen Radev held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, Radev’s press centre said Monday. Bulgaria highly appreciates Qatar's efforts to de-escalate the conflict...

BTA Presents Special UNESCO-Themed Issue of LIK Magazine at Opening of World Heritage Committee Session
The Director General of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Kiril Valchev, presented the latest issue of the agency’s LIK magazine to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on Monday during the opening ceremony of the 47th session of the UNESCO World...

UNESCO Closely Monitors Damage to Cultural Heritage Caused by Armed Conflicts, Says Director-General Azoulay
UNESCO is actively monitoring damage to cultural heritage caused by armed conflicts, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, in her speech at the opening of the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations...

Injured Grigor Dimitrov retires from Jannik Sinner match with two-set lead at Wimbledon
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Xi calls for global dialogue in congratulatory letter to Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting
The Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, themed "Safeguarding Diversity of Human Civilizations for World Peace and Development," kicks off in Beijing on July 10, 2025. Photo: Li Hao/GT Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday...

Robotic surgery factory opens in Parvomay
A global leader in the production of robotic and minimally invasive surgical equipment has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Parvomay, Plovdiv Province, as part of its planned expansion in Europe, BNR Plovdiv reports. The American...

Excessive denials from health insurance providers leave Alabama patients, providers hanging in the balance
For many patients, a denial by their health insurance provider is more than a financial burden; it's a matter of life and death. A new study by the KFF, an independent source for health policy research, polling and news, found that 58% of insured...

Innovation, Growth Ministry Recognizes Implementation of Innovations in Health Sector as Priority, Says Deputy Minister
The Innovation and Growth Ministry recognizes the implementation of innovations in the health sector as a particularly important priority, Deputy Minister Krasimir Yakimov said during the opening of a new production facility of Intuitive in...

Jannik Sinner carries Grigor Dimitrov’s bags off court after heartbreaking retirement
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Roger Federer reacts in Royal Box to Grigor Dimitrov’s dramatic Wimbledon exit
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How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health
Sleep is foundational to our health. A large body of data links poor sleep to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. There’s also evidence that unhealthy sleeping habits may lead to sexual dysfunction and that sleep quality is associated...

EU faces tough choices ahead of long-term budget proposals
As the European Commission looks to simplify budgets before announcing its proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework next week, politicians look to safeguard their priorities. The European Commission will publish its long-term budget...

Forward look: 7 July – 20 July 2025
Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 8 July 2025 The Council is expected to adopt the final legislative acts paving the way for Bulgaria to begin using the euro as its official currency as of 1 January 2026. It will also be invited to activate...

Kalina Yordanova: The war as a dirty job assigned to heroes
It is July 11, 2025, and the world marks the International Day of Remembrance for the Srebrenica Genocide. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the massacre, during which Bosnian Serb forces killed more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys...

Bayero varsity gets new VC
Prof. Haruna Musa as the 12th Vice Chancellor (inset) and Bayero University, Kano By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The Governing Council of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has ratified the appointment of Prof. Haruna Musa as the 12th Vice Chancellor of...