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Bulgaria Climbs to Fifth Place in Europe for Tourism Growth
Novinite
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Bulgaria ranks fifth in Europe for tourism growth, a fact highlighted by the country’s Minister of Tourism during a recent interview on Nova TV. Early booking data indicates a strong summer season ahead, reflecting the sector’s continuing...
Bulgarian-Vietnamese Ties Have Rich History, Excellent Development Prospects, Says Deputy Foreign Minister Pavlov
Bulgarian News Agency
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There are all preconditions for deepening, developing and benefiting from the trade and economic potential in the relations between Bulgaria and Vietnam, Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolay Pavlov said here on Thursday. He was addressing a...
Bulgarian-Greek Study Finds Wildlife Overpass at Ilinden-Exochi Border Crossing Effectively Used by Large Mammals
Bulgarian News Agency
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The nature conservation organizations WWF Bulgaria and Callisto, Greece, have conducted a study on the effectiveness of the wildlife overpass at the Ilinden-Exochi border crossing, the Bulgarian nongovernmental organization said Thursday. The...
Bulgaria-Vietnam Business Forum for Economic Cooperation to Be Held in Sofia
Bulgarian News Agency
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A Bulgaria-Vietnam business forum for economic cooperation will be held on Thursday at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in Sofia. The forum is organized by the BCCI and the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the...
Education Minister Valchev Plans Combined Exams in Mathematics and National Sciences, New Ethics Course for Next School Year
Bulgarian News Agency
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Combined examinations in mathematics and natural sciences may be introduced from the next academic year, Education Minister Krasimir Valchev said on Sunday. Valchev explained that the test for fourth graders is expected to remain largely...
Choral Performances and Bulgaria Sings Format Highlight Second Night of Kamdzhalov Festival
Bulgarian News Agency
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The second evening of the Kamdzhalov Festival, held at the Damascena Ethnographic Complex near Pavel Banya, featured performances by the Smiling Stars Children's Choir and the Choir of the Musical Laboratory for the Human, conducted by Maya...
Sayyid Badr honoured in Bulgaria for peace efforts
Muscat Daily
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July 5, 2025
Sofia, Bulgaria – H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received the Badge of Honour of the President of Bulgaria on Friday in recognition of Oman’s key humanitarian and diplomatic efforts. The award was conferred by Rumen Radev,...
Bulgarian Expedition Explores Traces of Ancient Shamanism in Mongolia
Bulgarian News Agency
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The first Bulgarian scientific expedition to the foothills of the Sayano-Altai mountain range in Mongolia has returned, archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov said on Tuesday. The expedition, led by Ovcharov and Mladen Stanev, Chair of the Association of...
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Hosts Anniversary Scientific Conference on Angelo Roncalli’s Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) organized an anniversary scientific conference titled "Monsignor Roncalli and His Apostolic Mission to Bulgaria (1925–1934)", held in the Prof. Marin Drinov Hall, BAS said on Tuesday. The event marked the...
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Spas Tashev: Every "Macedonian identity" also includes Bulgarians
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 5, 2025
The draft report on the progress of North Macedonia on its path to European integration has been a hot Balkan topic in recent weeks, after rapporteur Thomas Weitz included in the document concepts such as "Macedonian identity" and "Macedonian...
Bulgaria’s INSAIT Teams Up with MIT for Groundbreaking AI Collaboration
Novinite
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The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University is set to embark on a new chapter through a collaborative programme with the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute...
Transport Minister Declares Crisis Over Broken ACs in Bulgarian Trains
Novinite
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A crisis headquarters has been formed by order of Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov to investigate the persistent failures of air conditioning systems in Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) passenger carriages. The move...
Bulgaria Has Rich Heritage of Crafts, Says Patent Office Head
Bulgarian News Agency
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Patent Office Head Engineer Olya Dimitrova told a forum on Monday that Bulgaria has a rich heritage of crafts ranging from ceramics, textiles, and woodcarving, through knife-making and leatherworking, to jewelry-making, known in Bulgaria for its...
German Pensioners Are Fleeing to Bulgaria’s Lozen Village for a Better Life
Novinite
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In the quiet village of Lozen near Veliko Tarnovo, a growing community of German pensioners has found refuge from financial hardship, making Bulgaria their unexpected sanctuary. According to a detailed report by Stern magazine, quoted by DW, this...
His Majesty's greetings conveyed to Bulgarian President
Oman Observer
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July 4, 2025
SOFIA: President Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria received Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Sofia as part of his official visit to Bulgaria. Sayyid Badr conveyed the greetings of...
Bulgaria: The Price Hysteria Will Continue Amid Eurozone Countdown
Novinite
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As Bulgaria moves into the summer season, the tempo of political developments remains high, particularly with the country on the brink of a final decision regarding eurozone accession. Within this context, several key narratives are set to unfold...
Delegation from Security and Defence Committee of European Parliament Visits Technology Company in Samokov
Bulgarian News Agency
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A delegation from the European Parliament consisting of members of the Committee on Security and Defence visited the Samel-90 high-tech company in the town of Samokov on Friday, the company told BTA. The guests were welcomed by company CEO Petar...
Vietnam, Bulgaria seek to bolster trade-investment ties
People's Army Newspaper
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Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet said as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, the forum is expected to help foster mutual understanding, identify business potential, and elevate bilateral...
Three in Four Commuters in Bulgaria Prefer Their Own Car to Other Modes of Transport, Survey Shows
Bulgarian News Agency
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Overall, 75% of commuters in Bulgaria prefer their own car to other modes of transport. There has been a sharp increase in the use of cars as a mode of travel since 2019-2020. This was announced on Friday by Vanya Ilieva, head of the “Estat”...
Rezolv Energy and SCION Launch Nature and CleanTech Accelerator for Early-Stage Ventures in Bulgaria and Romania
Energy Industry Review
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July 4, 2025
Rezolv Energy and SCION launched the SCION Accelerator, a 10-week programme to support early-stage teams working at the intersection of ecology, science and scalable technology in Bulgaria and Romania. The initiative is among the first to be...