Parliament Votes Against GERB-UDF’s Zhelyazkov as Prime Minister
Parliament Wednesday refused to back Prime Minister-designate Rosen Zhelyazkov, thus practically ending the procedure for a government on the first cabinet-forming mandate. Zhelyazkov was designated by GERB-UDF, the largest party in Parliament, and announced that he was ready with a…
Going In-depth with Record Holder Silvia Rashkova on Freediving, Its Benefits and Misconceptions
Bulgarian Silvia Rashkova set a new national women’s record in depth freediving by reaching a depth of 60 metres in the FIM (free immersion) discipline during a competition in Larnaka, Cyprus, on June 2. In an exclusive BTA interview, she…
GERB-UDF PM-designate Announces Cabinet Proposal as Soon as President Asks Him to Form Government
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Monday handed a cabinet-forming mandate to Rosen Zhelyazkov in his capacity as prime minister-designate of GERB-UDF. Zhelyazkov was ready with a cabinet right away and proceeded to read out the proposed structure and composition. Shortly after that,…
Razgrad Hosts Its Traditional Archery Tournament
Razgrad, Northwestern Bulgaria, The 41st edition of the Razgrad Cup archery tournament started on Saturday. By tradition, the competition organized by the Antibiotic Archery Sports Club and the Municipality of Razgrad was opened with the raising of the national…
Moldova Relies on Bulgaria to Secure Energy Supplies
Conferring with his Bulgarian counterpart Vladimir Malinov on Friday, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor Parlicov said that Moldova relies on Bulgaria to secure alternative gas supplies following the potential suspension of Russian natural gas deliveries through Ukrainian territory, the Bulgarian Energy…
Prof. Scarpa of Italy: Europe’s Polyphony Is Important, Bulgaria Contributes to It
Italian Slav studies professor Marco Scarpa believes that it is important to preserve what he calls “Europe’s polyphony” and said that Bulgaria contributes to it. He was among the participants in an international Slav studies forum taking place in Sofia…
Griffon Vulture Chick Hatches in Sinite Kamani Nature Park of Sliven
A griffon vulture chick hatched in the Sinite Kamani (The Blue Stones) Nature Park of Sliven, the Park Directorate reported on Wednesday. In vultures, both parents play important role in the rearing of the nestling. Nature Park staff are providing…
3,100-Plus Cyclists and Runners to Enter Tour of Vitosha 100, June 20-30
The 41st Tour of Vitosha 100 will take place on June 29 and 30. More than 3,100 cyclists and runners representing nearly 20 countries, including entire teams, have registered for the mountain ultra marathon and mountain bike race so far….
EU Invests EUR 65 Mln in Bulgaria to Help It Meet Climate Targets
Bulgaria will get EUR 65.2 million to meet its climate and energy targets after the European Union disbursed EUR 2.967 billion via the Modernization Fund to support 39 energy projects in 10 EU Member States, the European Commission said Monday….
President Radev, Caretaker PM Glavchev to Attend NATO Summit in Washington
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Rumen Radev will participate in the upcoming NATO Summit on July 9 – 11 in Washington, the Council of Ministers said Friday. Caretaker Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dimitar Glavchev will…
Role of Bulgarian Media for Enhancing Knowledge of Kin and Mother Tongue among Bulgarian Communities Abroad Dominate Second Day of 19th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media
BOLHRAD, UKRAINE, The role of Bulgarian media for enhancing knowledge of kin and mother tongue among Bulgarian communities abroad dominated the second day of 19th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media in Bolhrad, Ukraine, on Thursday. The discussion was interrupted by…
BTA Director General Opens 19th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media
Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev opened the 19th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media at the BTA National Press Club in Odesa on Wednesday. He listed three messages that the event is getting across. The first message is…
