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Bulgarian singers support the European campaign #UseYourVoice

The Bureau of the European Parliament in Bulgaria is organising a #UseYourVoice concert to support the campaign for the European Parliament elections on 9 June this year. Young singers Dara, Preya, Dara Ekimova and Tino will perform tonight on the stage..

published on 4/19/24 7:10 AM
President Rumen Radev

Rumen Radev expects to hear the real reasons for the proposed cabinet reshuffle

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev has invited today caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev for a meeting to discuss the proposals that the prime minister made for the replacement of two ministers a week after the cabinet meeting. Dimitar Glavchev..

published on 4/19/24 6:10 AM

The weather remains cloudy and rainy at the end of the week

On Friday, the minimum temperatures in the country will be between 2 and 7°C, in Sofia - 1°C. Clouds will be significant, with broken clouds along the Danube. It will rain in the Rila-Rhodope area in the afternoon. Rain will cover southern Bulgaria by..

published on 4/18/24 7:35 PM

MPs vote on the National Health Strategy 2030

The National Assembly has approved the National Health Strategy 2030. The document sets out three main objectives: sustainable improvement of health and the living environment; ensuring health security and reducing inequalities; and efficient management..

published on 4/18/24 5:51 PM

Ex-director of National Customs Agency Petya Bankova remains permanently in custody

The Sofia Court of Appeal has permanently remanded the former head  of the National Customs Agency Petya Bankova and businessman Stefan Dimitrov in custody. The decision is not subject to appeal. National Customs Agency head Petya Bankova..

published on 4/18/24 4:20 PM
Yordan Todorov, MP from Vazrazhdane party

Parliamentary report on Botas deal goes to Bulgarian and European prosecutors

The Bulgarian Socialist Party will send the parliamentary report on the gas contract with the Turkish state-owned energy company Botas to the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Bulgarian and the European prosecutor's office, party leader Kornelia Ninova..

published on 4/18/24 3:51 PM

Boyko Borissov: I did not propose Daniel Mitov as Foreign Minister

The leader of GERB Boyko Borissov said that he did not propose the deputy chairman of the party Daniel Mitov to become caretaker foreign minister. In his words, Mitov only coordinated with him whether to accept the post. "I do not want and have no..

published on 4/18/24 2:11 PM

Outgoing Dutch PM backs Bulgaria for Schengen accession by land

Bulgarian Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte , the press service of the Council of Ministers announced. The talks were held at the invitation of Rutte in the framework of the..

published on 4/18/24 1:07 PM
Caretaker Premier Dimitar Glavchev

Caretaker Premier Glavchev is open to dialogue with President Radev

''I am ready for a dialogue with the president at any time, as I have done so far'', said caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev regarding the proposed changes in the composition of the caretaker cabinet. ''The responsibility for the ministers I..

published on 4/18/24 12:03 PM

Italy supports Bulgaria's full-fledged membership in Schengen

Italy supports Bulgaria's full-fledged membership in the Schengen area, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said. Mattarella is on a two-day visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of President Rumen Radev. The two discussed the development of relations in..

published on 4/18/24 9:29 AM