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Bulgarian PM Praises Albania’s Reforms, Role in NATO, Policy on Minorities
Bulgarian News Agency
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On Wednesday, at the start of Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali’s two-day official visit to Bulgaria, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov congratulated Albania on its significant progress in the process of joining the European Union. He said...
Bulgarian, Omani Economy Ministers Discuss Intensifying Cooperation in Trade and Investment
Bulgarian News Agency
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Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov held a meeting with Dr. Said Mohammed Al-Saqri, Minister of Economy of the Sultanate of Oman, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, the press centre of the line ministry said on Wednesday. The two...
Bulgarian government proposes banning mobile phones in schools
The Sofia Globe
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July 9, 2025
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on July 9 amendments to the Preschool and School Act that, if approved by Parliament, would mean a ban on using mobile phones in schools. The amendments provide that pupils would be able to use mobile phones in schools...
Bulgarian Students Win Bronze Medals at International Young Physicists' Tournament
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian students won bronze medals at the International Young Physicists' Tournament in Lund, Sweden, the press centre of the Education and Science Ministry said on Wednesday. A total of 180 students from 35 countries participated in the...
Bulgaria to Introduce Automatic Fines for Driving in Emergency Lanes
Novinite
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By the end of this week, speed cameras connected to the Ministry of Interior's system will begin automatically registering and sanctioning vehicles driving in emergency lanes on Bulgaria's highways. The move, announced at the start of the regular...
Council of Ministers Approves Bulgaria's Position for EU Council in Field of Scientific Research
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Council of Ministers approved Bulgaria's position for its participation in the informal meeting of the EU Council on competitiveness in the part on scientific research. It will be presented by Education Minister Krasimir Valchev on July 16-17...
Government Approves Bulgaria's Position for Informal Meeting of EU Environment Ministers in Aalborg
Bulgarian News Agency
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The government has approved Bulgaria's position for the informal meeting of European Union environment ministers, which will take place on July 10-11in Aalborg, Denmark. The agenda of the informal meeting provides for ministers to exchange views...
Humiliation of the Wimbledon line judges who lost their jobs to robots: How ex-officials are now 'glorified butlers' who take players to the TOILET and open cans of balls after being replaced by AI tech
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
A former Wimbledon line judge has shed light on the grim new reality facing her ex-colleagues - who she labelled 'butlers' - following the introduction of AI technology in SW19. The All England Tennis Club officially replaced the iconic line...
New data shows Ireland among top EU countries for tech employment
Silicon Republic
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July 9, 2025
Eurostat’s research also shows that women make up less that 20pc of ICT workers across the EU. Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, has released data indicating how countries in the EU are faring in regards to employment in the...
Now that we are officially in the Eurozone, are Bulgarians still worried?
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 9, 2025
It’s official—Bulgaria is now the 21st country in the eurozone. From 1 January 2026, the euro will become the legal tender, although levs will still be accepted for another month. “I think we have an excellent result in the plenary just a few...
Summer in Bulgaria is also the season when students sit entrance exams
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 8, 2025
Summer in Bulgaria is an exciting time, not only for tourists. June and July are intense months for young people finishing secondary school and about to take the next step in their lives by choosing a university and a career path. In recent years,...
Bulgarias Euro Adoption Divides Public
Philadelphia Herald - Pennsylvania
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Bulgaria is set to become the newest member of the eurozone on January 1, 2026. While European Union officials have approved the move, public opinion across the country remains sharply divided. On Tuesday, EU finance ministers endorsed Bulgarias...
EU ministers activate flexibility in EU fiscal rules for Bulgaria, 14 other EU states, to increase defence spending
The Sofia Globe
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July 8, 2025
European Union finance ministers activated on July 8 the national escape clause under the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) for 15 member states to help facilitate their transition to higher defence spending at national level while ensuring debt...
Bulgaria, South Korea Reaffirm Strategic Energy Partnership
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov Tuesday conferred with the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador in Sofia Dong-bae Kim and representatives of Hyundai Engineering and Construction. The discussions focused on the strategic partnership surrounding...
UNESCO Meeting in Paris Highlights Bulgaria’s Role in Global Heritage and Biodiversity Cooperation
Bulgarian News Agency
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Cooperation between the UNESCO World Heritage Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was discussed during a meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The event formed part of the 47th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage...
How Climbers Are Helping Scientists Study a Devastating Bat Disease
GearJunkie - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
A fungal infection known as White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is killing bats by the millions across the U.S. In June 2025, the National Park Service confirmed its presence on both sides of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)....
Bulgaria Fully Supports New Global Strategy for Capacity Building, Says Deputy Culture Minister
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria fully supports the new Global Capacity-Building Programme, which is of key importance for the effective and equitable implementation of the 1972 Convention, said Deputy Culture Minister Todor Chobanov on Monday during the opening ceremony...
Adopting the Euro Is a Strategic Opportunity for Bulgaria - Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria Chair
Bulgarian News Agency
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The adoption of the euro is more than a currency shift: it is a strategic opportunity to boost Bulgaria’s competitiveness and investment appeal, said Rumen Radev, Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Industrial Capital in...
Bulgarian Culture Minister Welcomes New LIK Issue
Bulgarian News Agency
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Addressing the launch of a new LIK issue celebrating Bulgaria in UNESCO, Bulgarian Culture Minister Marian Bachev said it is "a great honor and responsibility" for him, as Minister of Culture of Bulgaria, to welcome the new LIK at the UNESCO...
How Western Tech Powers Russia’s War Against Ukrainian Civilians
Hunterbrook - New York
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July 8, 2025
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