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Bulgaria Climbs to Fifth Place in Europe for Tourism Growth
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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...
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...
Velichie Highlights Stark Contrast Between Idyllic Western Life and Harsh Reality in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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There is a huge contrast between Bulgaria and Europe, Ivelin Mihaylov, leader of Velichie, said during the Thursday debate on a no-confidence motion against the government. His address on behalf of the entire party group drew a stark contrast...
Myara Agency Poll: 86.4% of Support Protests of Young Doctors and Medical Specialists
Bulgarian News Agency
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A total of 86.4% of respondents in a telephone survey supported the protests of young doctors and medical specialists, data from the Myara agency show. Some 7.3% have the opposite opinion. A total of 5.8% were not familiar with the issue, and...
Recipe for Full House Is Being More Authentic, Says Bulgarian Conductor Yordan Kamdzhalov
Bulgarian News Agency
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The only recipe for a full house is to be more authentic, conductor Yordan Kamdzhalov said in an interview with BTA's Ralitsa Stefanova on Thursday on the eve of the inaugural Kamdzhalov Festival. The event will take place on July 4, 5, and 6 at...
Committee on Health in Parliament and Medical Residents Debate Pay Rise Proposals
Bulgarian News Agency
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Medical residents and MPs discussed proposals from healthcare professionals to raise their salaries at a roundtable in the National Assembly on Wednesday. Political parties represented in parliament have until July 14 to submit their proposals to...
European Commission approves Bulgaria’s revised 6.17B euro recovery and resilience plan
The Sofia Globe
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July 2, 2025
The European Commission (EC) said on July 2 that it has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s modified recovery and resilience plan. It now includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter, which covers new measures to promote energy poverty, support...
Bulgarian MP Sparks Controversy by Disparaging Protesting Medics
Balkan Insight
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July 2, 2025
Young healthcare professionals and medical students protesting for better pay and working conditions in Sofia, June 28, 2025. Photo: Future in Bulgaria initiative/Facebook. Amid ongoing protests by young Bulgarian healthcare professionals seeking...
PM Mickoski Expects Rail Corridor VIII Tunnel Between Bulgaria and North Macedonia to Be Funded by EU Grant
Bulgarian News Agency
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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski expects an EU grant to finance a tunnel between Bulgaria and North Macedonia, part of Rail Corridor VIII. Mickoski expressed satisfaction with the progress made during a June 28 meeting between...
Bulgaria Second in EU for Bathing Water Quality, 189 Checks in Resorts, Beaches Carried out in June, Says Tourism Minister
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria ranks second in the EU for the quality of bathing water, according to the latest assessment of the European Environment Agency, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh told journalists on Wednesday before the Council of Ministers sitting. In...
Bulgarian party Revival submits no confidence vote in parliament
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July 2, 2025
Democratic Bulgaria will not support the vote of no confidence tabled by Revival because “this is the last attempt to prevent Bulgaria from joining the eurozone”, BGNES reports. Regarding the proceedings in “We Continue the Change,” (PP) a new...
Bulgaria's Borissov: We’ll Survive the No-Confidence Votes, But Parliament’s Time Is Being Squandered
Novinite
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GERB leader Boyko Borissov responded sharply to the latest no-confidence vote brought against the government, calling it a political charade meant to paralyze parliamentary work. Speaking in the corridors of the National Assembly, he dismissed the...
Wimbledon star Sonay Kartal's mystery health battle and tattoo promise
Manchester Evening News
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July 2, 2025
Brighton native Sonay Kartal has sealed her place in round three of this year's Wimbledon Championship by beating Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova 6-2 6-2 on Court Three. The 23-year-old was the favourite going into Wednesday afternoon's clash, and she...
European Commission Endorses Bulgaria’s €6.17 Billion Recovery Plan with Strong Green Focus
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The European Commission has officially endorsed the revised version of Bulgaria’s recovery and resilience plan, which now totals €6.17 billion in grants. The updated framework includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter aimed at reducing Europe's...
Tragedy at Railway Crossing in Bulgaria: Train Strikes Horse Carriage, Child Killed, Father Critical
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A tragic accident occurred at a railway crossing in the Karlovo village of Pevtsite, where a 14-year-old child lost their life after a horse carriage was struck by a passenger train. The incident was reported shortly after 2:20 p.m. on July 2....
European Commission Approves Bulgaria's Revised EUR 6.17 Bln Recovery and Resilience Plan
Bulgarian News Agency
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The European Commission Wednesday gave a positive assessment of Bulgaria's revised Recovery and Resilience Plan. It now includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter aimed at achieving the goal of Europe's independence from Russian fossil fuels before...
Cabinet Proposes Ratification of Two Agreements on Bulgaria’s Participation in EU for Ukraine Fund
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Council of Ministers on Wednesday adopted a decision proposing that the National Assembly ratify two agreements related to Bulgaria’s participation in the EU for Ukraine Fund. These are the Contribution Agreement between the Republic of...
Greece Showcases Cultural and Wellness Tourism Through Summer 2025 Festivals
Greek Travel Pages
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July 1, 2025
A series of standout summer festivals across Greece are drawing international attention to the country’s rich cultural heritage, culinary traditions, wellness offerings, and natural landscapes. From Lesvos to Pieria and the Aegean Islands, the...
'Democratic Bulgaria' Slams No Confidence Vote as Pro-Russian Ploy, Refuses Support
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The parliamentary group of "Democratic Bulgaria" will not support the vote of no confidence initiated by "Revival", which they described as a politically motivated move designed to derail Bulgaria’s efforts to adopt the euro. Speaking from...