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University Students Protest Tuition Fee Hike After Higher Education Act Amendments
Aleksandar Tanev, a law student in a paid programme at Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, said on Wednesday evening that the draft amendments to the Higher Education Act, passed at first reading in the National Assembly earlier that day, did...

Windermere School celebrates 'outstanding' 100 per cent pass rate
The school saw both their diploma and career pathway students achieve this impressive result. Frank Thompson, the head, said: "We are proud of all our Year 13 students' efforts and achievements today.Oscar achieved 44 points (Image: Supplied) "We...

At Christo and Jeanne-Claude Centre in Gabrovo, BTA Launches Its New LIK Issue Dedicated to Pioneering Artistic Duo
BTA launched Wednesday the June issue of its LIK magazine paying tribute to Bulgarian-born pioneering art duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude. 2025 celebrates the artists’ 90th birth anniversary. It also marks three major anniversaries related to the...

PMI accelerates its smoke-free vision
KUWAIT: Philip Morris Kuwait WLL (PMK), an affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of IQOS ILUMA i in Kuwait. The launch follows the recent ten year anniversary of IQOS, originally launching in Nagoya, Japan in...
Balkan Beats and Sephardic Streets: Mara Aranda Maps a Forgotten Musical Legacy
Mara Aranda – Geografías de la Diáspora Vol. IV: Sefarad en el Corazón de Bulgaria (self-release, 2025) In the fourth installment of her five-part series Geografías de la Diáspora, Sefarad en el Corazón de Bulgaria, Spanish vocalist and researcher...

Ludogorets vs Dinamo Minsk Prediction and Betting Tips | July 9th 2025
Ludogorets will invite Dinamo Minsk to Huvepharma Arena in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round on Wednesday. The hosts played in the UEFA Europa League last season while Dinamo participated in the UEFA Conference...

Vietnam, Central/Eastern Europe advance 75-year partnership towards future
Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and six Central and Eastern European countries – Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria – was held by the Ministry of Foreign...
What are branded residences and who’s buying them?
Branded residences, in their modern capacity, have been around since The Four Seasons Boston opened in 1985. They are defined as high-end developments, associated in some way with a luxury brand that provides additional levels of service and...

Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 7/8/2025
Below is Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: QUOTE OF THE DAY: "You read about Nucky Johnson — that stuff still exists." - The owner of the former Atlantic Club TOP STORY: The Eagleton Poll The Supreme Court is reviewing the scope of...

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greece Ambassadorship: Full Senate Hearing Statement
Video screenshot. Credit: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Embassy in Greece, is facing her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. With...

Road tourism without a traffic light - Why the recording of arrivals stopped
A significant gap is being created this year in the recording of road tourism in Greece, as there are no longer any official statistics on road arrivals in the country. The reason is the full integration of Bulgaria into the Schengen Zone as of...

Communication Minister urges girls to embrace digital power at 2025 National Girls in ICT
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has urged young girls across Ghana to claim their place in the digital future and lead the country’s transformation into a globally competitive, inclusive,...

Necessary Euro Banknotes to Be Provided Well Before June 1, 2026 to Ensure Smooth Transition - Central Bank Governor
All the necessary quantities of euro banknotes will be provided well before January 1, 2026, when Bulgaria is expected to join the eurozone, so that the changeover to the euro proceeds smoothly, in an orderly manner and without interruptions in...

CT Interactive earns two nominations for Ortak x B.F.T.H. Awards 2025
iGaming content supplier CT Interactive has been nominated for the Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025, with two of its online slot titles, Macho Wild and Three Crowns Kingdom, selected as contenders for the awards program. The Ortak x B.F.T.H....

‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report
‘Do not invest in US gas exports’ Greenpeace warns EU, backed by new report Brussels – As European leaders and companies are pushing for increased imports of US liquefied gas (LNG), a new report by Greenpeace USA, Earthworks, and Oil Change...

The world’s oldest processed gold and interactive experiences at the Regional Historical Museum–Pazardzhik
The history of museum work in Pazardzhik dates back to the second half of the 19th century, when a collection of antiquities, coins and church manuscripts was formed in the town at the initiative of Stefan Zahariev. Over the years, the museum has...

UNESCO Cultural Chief Ottone Urges Promoting Paris as Catalyst for Peace, Guardian of Shared Heritage
Paris should continue to be promoted as a catalyst for trust and peace, a driver of sustainable development and, above all, the guardian of the common heritage all nations share, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone said...

Wimbledon 2025 Day 10: Men's and women's singles predictions ft. Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton, Iga Swiatek vs Liudmila Samsonova
Day 10 (July 9) at the 2025 Wimbledon will feature four quarterfinal matches: two men's singles matches from the top half of the draw and two women's singles matches from the bottom half of the draw. On the men's side, top seed Jannik Sinner will...

Business News | India's EV Surge Needs a Home-grown Magnet Fix: Report
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): While India aspires to become a global electric vehicle (EV) hub, the current crisis because of China's tighter export rules on rare earth metals exposes the fragility of India's supply chains noted a report by...

Ready When They Are
Indorama Demonstrates an Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability and Circular Economy Practices Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of the world’s leading chemicals producers, is committed to sustainability and circular economy practices....