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A condemnatory sentence against a prominent representative of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia has provoked a sharp reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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A condemnatory sentence against a prominent representative of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia has provoked a sharp reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria defines the verdict of the Basic Court in Bitola against Ljupčo Georgievski as categorically unacceptable, stressing that this is another violation of the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia. The authorities in Skopje are accused of deliberately creating an atmosphere of intolerance and stigmatization of the Bulgarian community.

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The government is accelerating the energy modernization of residential buildings with new 50 million leva.
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The government is accelerating the energy modernization of residential buildings with new 50 million leva.

The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works signed 49 new agreements worth 82 million levs for energy efficiency of residential buildings in 24 municipalities. The second stage of the National Energy Efficiency Program, financed with budget funds, is expected to start in the fall. The government is actively working to accelerate the renovation projects of multi-family buildings.

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Accelerated start of the regional development and fair transition program
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Accelerated start of the regional development and fair transition program

The Managing Authority of the 2021-2027 Regional Development Program has managed to make up for the delay and accelerate the announcement of application procedures. The first contracts under Priority 4 "Fair Transition" have already been signed, and by July, all 129 approved contracts for energy renovation of multi-family residential buildings are expected to be signed.

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The police organized training to combat child crime.
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The police organized training to combat child crime.

The main directorate "National Police" conducted training for employees, focused on good practices for inter-institutional cooperation, work with unaccompanied foreign children, and the psychological aspects of aggressive behavior in children. The lecturers were experts from various institutions, including the Institute of Psychology - Ministry of Interior, the State Agency for Child Protection, and UNICEF.

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The centuries-old beech forests of the "Boatin" reserve - 77 years of protection of the unique biological wealth
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The centuries-old beech forests of the "Boatin" reserve - 77 years of protection of the unique biological wealth

The Boatin Reserve in the Central Balkan National Park is celebrating 77 years since its establishment in 1948. It is home to old, tall beech trees, some over 200 years old, as well as a rich biological diversity, including rare and endangered plant and animal species.

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Leaders of the Consumer Protection Commission and the "Podkrepa" trade union promise joint actions for a smooth transition to the euro.
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Leaders of the Consumer Protection Commission and the "Podkrepa" trade union promise joint actions for a smooth transition to the euro.

The Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission Maria Filipova and the President of the trade union organization CITUB "Podkrepa" Dimitar Manolov agreed on close cooperation in the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria. The two will coordinate efforts to inform citizens and control the market during the transition.

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Burgas and Edirne are expanding academic cooperation
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Burgas and Edirne are expanding academic cooperation

The mayor of Burgas Dimitar Nikolov and the rector of Trakya University in Edirne Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hatiplar discussed the possibilities for strengthening academic exchange and cooperation between higher education institutions in the two cities. The meeting was held during a visit of a Turkish delegation to Burgas.

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The Agency for Geodesy and Cartography is introducing effective electronic services for citizens and businesses.
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The Agency for Geodesy and Cartography is introducing effective electronic services for citizens and businesses.

The Executive Director of the Agency for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre, Eng. Georgi Georgiev, presented to the parliamentary commission key legislative changes that will lead to a complete modernization of administrative services. The main goals are to greatly facilitate users through the introduction of electronic documents, automation, and the elimination of delays in the issuance of documents.

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The airplane of Air India crashed during takeoff from Ahmedabad, causing damage
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The airplane of Air India crashed during takeoff from Ahmedabad, causing damage

A wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft of Air India, traveling from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, causing a massive fire, but there are no reports of fatalities or injured passengers. The incident is among a series of serious accidents in civil aviation over the past year.

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A fatal road accident near Burgas claimed three lives.
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A fatal road accident near Burgas claimed three lives.

A serious traffic accident on the Burgas-Sredets road led to tragic consequences - three people lost their lives, and another is in the hospital with serious injuries. The accident was caused by the sudden entry of a passenger car into oncoming traffic.

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Burgas students read fairy tales to toddlers in kindergartens
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Burgas students read fairy tales to toddlers in kindergartens

The Municipality of Burgas is organizing for the third consecutive year the summer educational initiative "Read me a fairy tale", in which students from 7th to 11th grade read fairy tales to children in kindergartens. The goal is to enrich the vocabulary of the little ones and develop their skills in active listening and imagination.

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The state makes continuous efforts to improve the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises.
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The state makes continuous efforts to improve the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises.

Bulgaria welcomed a second OECD mission to assess corporate governance. The country has taken concrete actions in response to the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Committee and has already received high praise for its progress. The widespread introduction of international standards in state-owned enterprises is forthcoming, as well as the organization of training for their effective implementation.

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Burgas social garden awarded for innovation and professionalism
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Burgas social garden awarded for innovation and professionalism

The social garden "Grizhiovalnik" in Burgas was awarded a prize from the National Association for Social Responsibility for successful leadership, innovation and professionalism in providing full-time care for elderly people with dementia. The event brought together over 200 representatives from the social sphere, including state institutions, municipalities, service providers and service users.

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Police operation against drug trafficking in the capital - four persons detained, nearly 1.5 kg of drugs confiscated
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Police operation against drug trafficking in the capital - four persons detained, nearly 1.5 kg of drugs confiscated

Employees of the Sofia City Police Directorate conducted a specialized operation, during which they seized a significant amount of narcotic substances and detained four people, including a 39-year-old dealer with a criminal record. The case has been handed over to the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, and the main suspect has been remanded in custody.

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IKEA recalls garlic presses due to risk of metal particles
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IKEA recalls garlic presses due to risk of metal particles

The Consumer Protection Commission announces the recall of IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL, black garlic presses, with barcode 20152158 and batch numbers from 2411 to 2522 due to the risk of small metal particles separating, which could end up in food. Consumers are urged to stop using the product and return it to an IKEA store for a full refund.

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