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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The Minister of Health visits new medical facilities in the Smolyan region
The Minister of Health Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvi Kirillov, MD visited the new Emergency Medical Assistance Branch in the village of Banite - Oryahovets and the Specialized Hospital for Rehabilitation in Banite. The meetings were part of the Minister's commitment to dialogue with medical teams in the field and to identify needs related to working conditions, equipment and opportunities for professional development.
The educational community in Plovdiv celebrates achievements and honors distinguished teachers and principals.
The Deputy Minister of Education and Science Tanya Mihaylova and the Head of the Regional Education Inspectorate (REI) in Plovdiv Ivanka Kirkova congratulated the teachers and principals from the region for their achievements and dedication to the profession. The event gathered representatives of the educational community, parents, students, and official guests, who presented awards for high professionalism and contribution to the education and socialization of children.
Burgas hosts the 25th edition of the largest communication forum in Bulgaria
The prestigious advertising forum FARA was held in Burgas, where the most successful advertising campaigns and agencies of the past year were recognized. The event, organized by the Bulgarian Association of Communication Agencies, was held under the motto "Stars Are Born" and included an awards ceremony, lectures, and discussions with experts from around the world.
Tension in the trade war between the US and China as the two countries prepare for a new round of negotiations.
Senior officials from the Trump administration and the Chinese government will meet in London to try to make a breakthrough in their trade disputes. The negotiations come at a time of uncertainty for the global economy, affected by tariffs and disruptions in supply chains.
Stormy relations between Trump and the world's richest man Elon Musk are deteriorating
The father of Elon Musk, Errol Musk, intervened in the heated dispute between his son and the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Errol Musk stated that his son was wrong in attacking the president, as both of them had been under intense pressure for 5 months. He believes that Trump will win the next elections.
Third-graders from Razgrad create a book with a message against aggression
Students from Class IIIВ at Vasil Levski Primary School in Razgrad are turning into writers, artists and editors to create a book with a message against violence among children. The "Inky Maze" project is the culmination of an annual innovative project with elements of design thinking, in which children take on different roles to develop and publish the book.
Berkovitsa is the host of a national road safety competition for students.
Teams from 23 schools in the country competed in the national round of the National Road Safety Competition for students from 5th to 7th grade, held in Berkovitsa. The hosts from the II Secondary School "Hristo Smirnenski" won the competition, followed by the Secondary School "Panayot Volov" from Byala and the Secondary School "Nikola Ionkov Vaptsarov" from Botevgrad.
The new ambassador of Peru presents his credentials in Bulgaria.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria received the copies of the credentials of the new Ambassador of Peru. The two discussed the state and prospects for the development of Bulgarian-Peruvian relations, including opportunities for intensifying political dialogue and strengthening cooperation in areas such as tourism, investment, culture and education.
Strengthening the long-standing ties between Bulgaria and Chile
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Nikolay Pavlov held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Chile Julio Bravo. The two discussed deepening the bilateral partnership, including upcoming political consultations and the prospects for the development of relations between the European Union and Chile.
The Burgas Municipality introduces a temporary traffic organization on Ivailo Street for road surface repair.
The Burgas Municipality informs that from June 10, 2025, for three months, the section from Knyaz Boris I Street to Vasil Levski Street on Ivaylo Street will be closed to traffic due to repair and restoration activities on the road surface and sidewalks. Citizens are called upon to follow the temporary traffic organization and use alternative routes.
The Burgas Zoo is experiencing a baby boom with newborn animals.
The Burgas Zoo has experienced a real baby boom, with numerous newborn residents who are already enchanting visitors. Among them are Kana and Garna antelopes, marmosets, wallaby kangaroos, cat lemurs, meerkats, piglets, and others. The birth of the first generation of capybaras is also upcoming.
The Deputy Economy Minister: The euro will stimulate the Bulgarian economy and increase incomes
The deputy minister of economy and industry Nevena Lazarova commented in an interview for Bulgarian National Radio that the convergence reports of the ECB and the EC positively evaluate Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the euro. She emphasized the benefits of introducing the single currency, including stimulating the economy, trade and investments, as well as increasing incomes and purchasing power.
Students and teachers from across the country are participating in the Laboratory for Digital and Media Literacy.
Students, teachers and experts from 11 schools in the country developed skills in critical thinking, safe behavior in the digital environment and responsible attitude towards media content. The initiative "Laboratory for Digital and Media Literacy" is implemented under the National Program of the Ministry of Education and Science "Innovations in Action".
Cross-border cooperation Bulgaria-Serbia: Investments to improve services and disaster preparedness
The Cross-border Cooperation Programme (INTERREG V-A) Bulgaria - Serbia 2021-2027 provides nearly 12 million euros for the modernization and expansion of small and medium-sized businesses in border regions. Additionally, over 4.6 million euros will be allocated for the development of new or improvement of existing public services. At the same time, nearly 7.3 million euros are invested in preparing the population and professional teams to respond to natural disasters and emergencies in the cross-border region.
The Lithuanian president calls for tougher EU sanctions against Russia
The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda, harshly criticizes the European Union for the insufficient sanctions against Russia. He insists on the complete exclusion of all Russian banks from the SWIFT system and calls for new, more stringent measures, including against key Russian companies such as Gazprom, Rosatom, and Lukoil.