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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
Novinite
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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...
Bulgarian-American Special Operations Teams Conduct Advanced Tactical Exercises
Novinite
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In June, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) facilitated a joint training exercise involving Special Operations Forces from both Bulgaria and the United States, known as JCET (Joint Combined Exchange Training). This collaboration brought...
Bulgarian Breakthrough: Tomova Knocks Out Two-Time Wimbledon Finalist
Novinite
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Viktoriya Tomova achieved a major career win at the start of Wimbledon by eliminating two-time finalist and former world No. 2 Ons Jabeur. The Bulgarian was ahead 7-6(5), 2-0 when the Tunisian retired from the match due to health issues. Tomova...
Gastronomy, wellness, sports and cultural events under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization
Tornos News
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July 1, 2025
Events that contribute to the international promotion of the regions where they take place (Lesvos, Mystras, Pieria and the Aegean islands), promote the diverse Greek tourist product and at the same time highlight thematic forms of tourism...
Less rice, more yogurt: Tokyo families' diets change as price of staple remains high
The Mainichi
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A bowl of rice is seen in this file photo. (Mainichi/Megumi Udagawa) TOKYO -- Bowls of cooked rice and rice balls -- essentials in typical Japanese meals -- are appearing less frequently on dining tables in the country as rice prices remain high....
Bulgaria to begin trial for human traffickers linked to 18 Afghan migrant deaths
Khaama Press
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June 30, 2025
Bulgaria to begin trial for five individuals accused of organizing human trafficking, linked to the deaths of 18 Afghan migrants. A Bulgarian court in Sofia is set to begin the trial of five individuals accused of being involved in a human...
Chinese Province Sichuan and Bulgaria Sign Three Cooperation Memoranda in Sofia
Bulgarian News Agency
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Three memoranda of cooperation were signed in Sofia on Tuesday during a bilateral meeting on economic and trade cooperation between Sichuan Province and Bulgaria, organized by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. The event brought together...
'Don’t Want to Work Here? We’ll Hire Foreign Doctors for $500!' - Bulgarian MP to Young Medics
Novinite
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During a session of the parliamentary Health Committee, MP Toshko Yordanov from the “There is Such a People” (ITN) party made a series of controversial remarks aimed at medical students and young doctors in Bulgaria protesting for better pay and...
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...
Joint Special Operations Drill Enhances Bulgarian-American Military Cooperation (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 1. The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) hosted a Bulgarian-American joint training exercise (JCET-Joint Combined Exchange Training) in June, Trend reports citing the Defense Ministry of...
They built a lifeline for Ukrainian refugees. Now it is time to pass it on
The Slovak Spectator
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July 3, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered the largest displacement of people in Europe since the Second World War. For the first time,...
Ombudsman's Office Proposes Establishment of Unified Register of All Social Services in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Ombudsman’s Office has sent a letter to Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov, proposing the establishment of a unified register of all social services in Bulgaria. The aim is to provide comprehensive and standardized information...
System Failure: Bulgaria’s Healthcare Crisis Takes Its Toll on Women
Balkan Insight
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July 1, 2025
The current incarnation of the Bulgarian healthcare system dates to the late 1990s, when hospitals were given the status of commercial institutions expected to turn a profit; support from the National Health Insurance Fund, NHIF, is linked to the...
Healthcare Experts from Trakia University Examine 400 Patients in Albania
Bulgarian News Agency
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Some 400 people were examined during the free medical check-ups in the village of Golemo Ostreni in the Golloborde Region in Albania from June 26 to 28. More than 150 of them were seen by healthcare experts in the last day of the initiative led by...
Two Bulgarian Men Drown in Greece and Primorsko
Novinite
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A Bulgarian man, aged 60, drowned over the weekend while swimming in the sea near the Greek resort of Asprovalta, located east of Thessaloniki. The incident was reported by the Greek news outlet “Voria” and cited by BTA. The man reportedly lost...
Bulgaria invests in tourism: It aspires to become a competitive destination in Europe
Tornos News
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June 27, 2025
Bulgaria is attempting a bold opening on the European tourism map, capitalizing on strategic advantages, upgrading its infrastructure and enhancing its visibility, with the aim of establishing itself as an attractive and economically competitive...
Parliament Debates No-Confidence Motion against Zhelyazkov Cabinet, Vote Scheduled for Friday
Bulgarian News Agency
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Parliament debated Thursday a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov over its fiscal policy. It was submitted by the Vazrazhdane parliamentary group on June 27, and backed by the MPs of Velichie and MECh. The plenary hall...
Medical Professionals Demand that Their Starting Wage Should Be Three Times the Minimum Wage in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Present and future doctors and other medical professionals protested on Friday for better working conditions and a starting wage which they say should be three times the minimum wage in Bulgaria. Mottoed “A Future in Bulgaria,” the protest started...