PM Zhelyazkov Attends Funeral of Pope Francis
The Vatican, April 26 (BTA) – Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov arrived at the Vatican, where he and the Bulgarian delegation he leads are attending the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis. Before the start of the ceremony, Prime Minister Zhelyazkov will personally offer…
Large-Scale Operation Busts Organized Crime Group Involved in Cultural Goods Trafficking
An organized crime group engaged in illegal search, possession, sale and trafficking of cultural goods was neutralized in a large-scale specialized police operation of the State Border Police in the towns of Pazardzhik, Velingrad, Peshtera, and Batak on April 23,…
Bulgarian Investors Favour Investments in AI, Cryptocurrencies and Biotechnology
Investors in Bulgaria are investing in sectors such as technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology and cryptocurrencies, while also investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and assets with low volatility, according to an analysis by investment platform Freedom24. The data covers…
INSAIT Presents Latest Generation Large Language Model in Ukrainian
INSAIT has announced the launch of its first language model in a foreign language, the Education Ministry press office said on Wednesday. MamayLM was created for the Ukrainian state and, according to data presented by the Institute, is currently the…
Bulgaria and Romania Enrich EU with Fertile Dobrudzha Region, BTA Director General Says
With the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU, the Union gained one of Europe’s most fertile regions – Dobrudzha – said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev during a local conference held in Dobrich on Tuesday. The event was…
Catholic Community in Rakovski Mourns Death of Pope Francis
Rakovski, South Central Bulgaria – The Catholic community in Rakovski mourns the death of Pope Francis, Father Mladen Plachkov of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church told BTA. “We will pray for his soul,” he added. The town of Rakovski and the…
Karlos Nasar Breaks Two World Records on His Way to 96kg Title at European Weightlifting Championships in Chisinau
Olympic gold medalist Karlos Nasar became the European weightlifting champion in the 97kg category with two world records and complete dominance over his competition. Bulgaria’s Athlete of the Year improved his best performances in the clean and jerk by one…
Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnast Stiliana Nikolova Wins Bronze in All-around at World Cup in Baku
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast Stiliana Nikolova has won the bronze medal in the women’s all-around event at the 2025 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, qualifying for Sunday’s finals for all four apparatuses. Nikolova, who won gold in the all-around at the…
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria Observe Good Friday
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria observe Good Friday. On this day, the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. Good Friday is the day of strictest fasting. By abstaining from water and food, believers express their compassion for Christ’s…
EU Meets the Balkans Forum Held in Sofia
European Union (EU) politicians and representatives of various organisations and think tanks took part in the EU Meets the Balkans Forum, which was held at Sofia Tech Park on Thursday. MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk opened the forum by saying that the European Union…
New Organization Aims to Connect Balkan Businesses
Balkan eCommerce Summit founder Dr. Nikola Ilchev officially announced the establishment of a Balkan Business Club, an organization that aims to connect businesses in the Balkans born out of the need for deeper partnerships. In his words, it is a…
Energy Minister, Shell Sign Black Sea Oil and Gas Exploration Deal
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Eugene Okpere, Executive Vice President Exploration, Strategy & Portfolio of Shell, signed on Tuesday a contract for oil and gas exploration in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, on behalf of Shell Exploration…
