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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
Digitalization of Cultural Heritage: Failure or Challenge for Bulgarian Libraries
The Ministry of Culture reveals a drastic reduction of a digitization project due to delays that threaten Bulgaria's cultural digital transformation.
Vesislava Delcheva: The Mission of the Ombudsman - Protection of Rights and Social Justice
Newly elected Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva outlines her priorities for protecting vulnerable groups, plans active checks in institutions and support for citizens.
Youth protest forces Zelensky to restore independence of anti-corruption agencies
Ukrainian deputies unanimously repealed a controversial presidential law after mass protests that threatened the country's European integration ambitions.
Breastfeeding in Bulgaria: Hidden Challenges and Support Potential
A national study reveals the critical need for specialized support for mothers, with every third mother discontinuing breastfeeding before the sixth month due to a lack of professional consultations.
Firefighters: 81 Extinguished Fires in 24 Hours - Statistics and Analysis
The National Fire Service reports extensive activity with 81 extinguished fires, of which 21 caused direct material damage, with no human casualties registered.
NATO 2025: Bulgarian Perspective on Security and Defense
Experts and political leaders analyzed NATO's strategic priorities after the meeting in The Hague, emphasizing national defense policy and challenges until 2035.
Education - a key lever for economic development according to an expert analysis by the Economic and Social Council
The Economic and Social Council presents a critical report on the need for radical reform in Bulgarian education, emphasizing the quality, scope, and market applicability of knowledge.
Bulgaria's Budget Deficit: Increase of 750 million leva in June 2025
The Ministry of Finance reports an increase in the budget deficit to 3.353 billion levs by the end of the first half of the year, which represents 1.5% of the projected GDP.
Conor McGregor lost a civil lawsuit for sexual assault in the Dublin court
The famous MMA fighter Conor McGregor failed to appeal the court decision that found him guilty of sexual assault against Niamh Hand in 2018 in Dublin.
Strauss: The Musical Legend Who Conquered the World with Waltzes and Innovations
Exclusive look at the first interactive museum dedicated to the composer Johann Strauss, and his world tour marking the 200th anniversary of his birth.
A parliamentary committee forms a controversial composition for fighting corruption
The deputies approved a nomination committee for selecting the leadership of the Anti-Corruption Commission amid heated debates and raised questions about conflicts of interest.
Agricultural organizations with new financing opportunities until 2027
The State Fund "Agriculture" announces a period for applying to operational programs in the "Fruits and Vegetables" sector with important conditions and deadlines for agricultural producers.
Goodness and Art: Children Transform Their Talent into Charity
The first of its kind creative plein air in the "St. George" monastery united over 30 children in an initiative that transforms art into a means of support and inspiration.
Large-scale drug trafficking broken: 380 kg of marijuana seized during a special operation in Sliven
Four suspects have been arrested in a large-scale police operation that uncovered an organized crime group involved in drug distribution in the Sliven and Yambol region.
The Ministry of Health is investing over 40 million leva to support young medical specialists
A large-scale project supports over 300 young doctors, nurses, and midwives with additional financial resources and opportunities for specialization in deficit regions.