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UNESCO's Director of World Heritage Centre Says LIK Magazine's Issue Helps All Delegates Discover Bulgaria's Role, Contribution
UNESCO's Director of World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo said Monday that the publication of the LIK magazine for UNESCO is an occasion for all delegates at the session to discover Bulgaria's role and contribution. Speaking during a...

Education Minister Hopes More Bulgarian Scientists to Join Massachusetts Institute of Technology Programme Implemented with INSAIT
Minister of Education and Science Krassimir Valchev Wednesday thanked the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for partnering with the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) with the St Kliment...

President: Bulgaria appreciates Qatar's contribution to the release of Galaxy Leader
Photo: Press center of the Presidency Bulgaria appreciates highly Qatar's consistent efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East and the subsequent finding of a sustainable peaceful solution through diplomacy. This was what President Rumen Radev...

It Is Crucial for Bulgarian Delegation in EP to Vote United in Support of Bulgaria, PM Zhelyazkov Says
It is crucial that the Bulgarian delegation in the European Parliament votes united in support of Bulgaria, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told reporters in Razlog on Monday, on the eve of the European Parliament’s expected decision on the...

Vietnamese, Bulgarian businesses seek stronger partnership
PLOVDIV, BULGARIA A — Việt Nam–Bulgaria business networking event was held at the Trakia Economic Zone (TEZ) headquarters in Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral trade ties and support Vietnamese...

Fentanyl Enters Bulgaria’s Streets: Largest Seizure Yet Prompts Urgent Measures
In a major operation by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Directorate for Drug Control and Investigations, Bulgarian law enforcement seized two kilograms of fentanyl - an unprecedented amount for the country. The confiscated substance, prepared for...

It Is Crucially Important for Bulgarian Delegation in EP to Vote United in Support of Bulgaria, PM Zhelyazkov Warns
It is extremely important that the Bulgarian delegation in the European Parliament votes in unison in support of Bulgaria, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told reporters in Razlog on Monday, on the eve of the European Parliament’s expected...

Political scientist Assoc. Prof. Burudzhieva: 'In Bulgaria, the no-confidence vote has drifted away from its true purpose.'
At the end of last week, we witnessed the third consecutive failed vote of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. This time, the motion was initiated by Vazrazhdane (Revival), the third largest parliamentary...

Bulgaria Today – 4 July 2025
Hello, dear friends, and welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's English-language podcast. On Friday 4 July, we will first bring you the latest news from Bulgaria. Next, we will be talking about vampires! Dr Viktoria Basham, an ethnographer...

Bulgaria and Turkiye Explore Deeper Cooperation in Transport, Energy and Defence
President Rumen Radev discussed opportunities to deepen the partnership between Bulgaria and Turkiye in the fields of transport, energy, digital connectivity, and defence during a meeting today at the presidential institution with the leadership...

July Issue of LIK Magazine on Bulgaria in UNESCO to Be Presented in Paris
The latest issue of Bulgarian News Agency’s (BTA) LIK magazine will focus on Bulgaria in UNESCO. The issue will be presented in three languages, Bulgarian, French and English, at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is...

47th UNESCO World Heritage Session Chaired by Bulgaria Opens in Paris
The official opening of the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), chaired by Bulgaria, began on Monday at UNESCO headquarters in the French capital, Paris,...

Production in Business Services in Bulgaria Down 0.9% Y/Y in April
In April 2025, the total production index in Services of the business economy decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month, the National Statistical Institute said Monday. The data is preliminary and seasonally adjusted. Compared to April...

Bulgarian President Marks US Independence Day with Call for Deeper Bilateral Cooperation
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed confidence that the allied relationship between Bulgaria and the United States will continue to strengthen, benefiting both nations through shared interests and a mutual commitment to global peace and...

ING THINK: Euro Adoption on Track as Bulgaria Maintains Economic Stability in 2025
Macroeconomic Overview Bulgaria’s economy in 2025 continues to demonstrate a stable performance, largely driven by household consumption and wage increases. These factors have helped to cushion the effects of slower industrial output and weaker...

Bulgarian Head of State Congratulates US President, People on Independence Day
Bulgarian head of State Rumen Radev congratulates US President Donald Trump and the American people on the country's Independence Day, July 4, the Bulgarian President's press secretariat said Friday. He wishes them health and success. "I believe...

Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition
JULY 6, 2025 – Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgarian Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition held at the Vasil Levski National Military University, June 23-26. The competition featured...

Bulgaria-Vietnam Business Forum for Economic Cooperation Held in Sofia
A Bulgaria-Vietnam business forum for economic cooperation was held at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in Sofia on Thursday. The event was organized by the BCCI and the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the...

Bulgarian and Vietnamese Companies Present Opportunities to Strengthen Economic Relations
New business opportunities between Bulgaria and Vietnam were presented at the Bulgarian-Vietnamese Economic Cooperation Forum held at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Thursday. The event, organized on the occasion of the 75th...

Bulgaria, Oman Sign Memorandum on Strategic Energy Cooperation
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman was signed on Thursday, the Bulgarian Energy Ministry’s said in a press release on Thursday. The document...