Bulgaria among EU Member States with Highest Share of Female Scientists, Engineers in 2024
The number of women working as scientists and engineers in the European Union increased in 2024. Bulgaria is among the Member States with the highest share of women in these professions, according to Eurostat data published on Wednesday. Data show…
BTA Director General Says Media Should Not Fear AI, but Learn and Use It
People should not fear artificial intelligence (AI), but rather learn about it and use it, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev at a roundtable discussion on “Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Standards in the Media” held Tuesday at…
New Anti-Money Laundering Authority Will Launch in 2027 – MEP Emil Radev
The new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will exercise direct oversight of 40 of the largest financial entities operating in more than seven member states, Emil Radev, Bulgarian MEP from the EPP/GERB group, said in the BTA podcast “EULexBG.” The…
Bulgarians’ Holidays Abroad in 2026: Longer, Farther, Ideally on a Cruise
Discounts of 10–15% on package holidays abroad traditionally kick off the season again this year. The early booking discount period started at the end of 2025 and falls within the usual range. This policy is typically applied to holidays in…
Culture Ministry Backs Launch of Radio Service for Bulgarians in Moldova
Deputy Culture Minister Ashot Kazaryan and Bulgarian National Radio Director General Milen Mitev met with Moldovan Culture Minister Cristian Jardan, MP Natalia Davidovici, and the Director General of Teleradio Moldova, Vlad Turcanu to discuss the broadcast of radio programmes in…
President Iotova to Bulgarian Olympians: Bulgaria Is with You
Addressing Bulgarian athletes participating in the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said: “The Bulgarian participants in the Winter Olympics are highly professional athletes who work hard and should be proud of their achievements. In the…
MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk: The Future of Europe Lies in Balkans
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk from the Renew Europe Group said the EU integration of the Balkans is not just a political issue, but a long-term cause backed by vision, commitment and trust. He hosted the Western Balkans Forum 2026: A…
Wave Measurement Station at Bulgarian Antarctic Base, Built with UAE Scientists, Now Sends Real-Time Data
A wave measurement station at Bulgaria’s St Kliment Ohridski Antarctic base, constructed on Livingston Island in collaboration with scientists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is now transmitting data in real time. After UAE researchers Badr Al Ameri and Ahmad…
Tourism Ministry Supports Bulgaria’s Bid to Inscribe Rose Valley on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The Tourism Ministry has expressed support for efforts to have Bulgaria’s Rose Valley recognized as an example of preserved agricultural and cultural heritage of global significance. This transpired during a discussion that brought together all relevant stakeholders in Kazanlak on Monday. The…
Over 4,000 Jobs Expected to Be Created in Bulgaria with Support from JTF
The financial resource allocated to Bulgaria under the EU’s Just Transition Fund (JTF), through which investments and activities are to be supported to mitigate the negative consequences of the transition to climate neutrality in Bulgaria’s three coal regions – Pernik,…
Politicians, Public Figures, Citizens Pay Tribute to Victims of Communist Regime
Politicians, public figures, and citizens paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the communist regime at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism, located next to the temple of Bulgarian Martyrs, near the National Palace of Culture in…
Bulgaria Has New Junior Grand Slam Champion: Dimitar Kisimov Wins Australian Open Doubles Title
Bulgarian tennis talent Dimitar Kisimov won his first junior Grand Slam title at the boys’ doubles Australian Open tournament on Saturday. Kisimov and Connor Doig from South Africa won the final 6-3 6-3 over Australian team Ymerali Ibraimi and Cooper…
