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European Commission approves Bulgaria’s revised 6.17B euro recovery and resilience plan
The European Commission (EC) said on July 2 that it has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s modified recovery and resilience plan. It now includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter, which covers new measures to promote energy poverty, support...

BNB Governor: Joining Eurozone Is Strategic Shield for Bulgaria
For Bulgaria, euro area accession is both a strategic shield and an enabler of institutional modernization in the context of global economic fragmentation and ongoing uncertainty. This opinion of Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev is...

Bulgaria’s Weather Forecast for July 3: Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures
On Thursday, July 3, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with temperatures rising to a hot range during the afternoon. Daytime highs are expected between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius, with Sofia reaching around 32 degrees. Along the Black...

Revitalizing Ecosystems to Boost Biodiversity: Unveiling the LAFERIA Project
Agricultural intensification has long been recognized as a double-edged sword in the context of food security and environmental sustainability. By increasing crop yields per hectare through the amplified use of fertilizers, pesticides, and...

Bulgaria Second in EU for Bathing Water Quality, 189 Checks in Resorts, Beaches Carried out in June, Says Tourism Minister
Bulgaria ranks second in the EU for the quality of bathing water, according to the latest assessment of the European Environment Agency, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh told journalists on Wednesday before the Council of Ministers sitting. In...

European Commission Endorses Bulgaria’s €6.17 Billion Recovery Plan with Strong Green Focus
The European Commission has officially endorsed the revised version of Bulgaria’s recovery and resilience plan, which now totals €6.17 billion in grants. The updated framework includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter aimed at reducing Europe's...

European Commission Approves Bulgaria's Revised EUR 6.17 Bln Recovery and Resilience Plan
The European Commission Wednesday gave a positive assessment of Bulgaria's revised Recovery and Resilience Plan. It now includes a dedicated REPowerEU chapter aimed at achieving the goal of Europe's independence from Russian fossil fuels before...

Veliko Tarnovo University Hosts International Conference on Bulgarian Schools Abroad
An international conference for those involved in educating children from Bulgarian schools around the world opened at Veliko Tarnovo University (VTU) on Wednesday. The conference will take place until July 4 forum and brings together 35 teachers,...

Democratic Bulgaria Submits Bill on Product Fees
Martin Dimitrov MP of Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria told journalists in Parliament's lobby on Wednesday that Democratic Bulgaria (DB) has submitted a bill fostering competition and limiting price hikes in the home appliances sector,...

Cabinet Approves Final Legislative Package to Remove Bulgaria from Money Laundering "Grey List", Justice Minister Says
The Council of Ministers approved the third and final legislative package with changes needed for Bulgaria to be removed from the so-called “grey list” for money laundering, Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev told journalists on Wednesday after a...

Cabinet Approves Updated National Air Pollution Control Programme 2020–2030
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved the Updated National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) 2020–2030. The programme was developed on the basis of a consultancy services agreement signed between the...

EC greenlights changes to Bulgaria's RRP
The European Commission has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s amended Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). According to BNR correspondent in Brussels Angelina Piskova, the document includes a special chapter dedicated to attaining...

Deputy Prime Minister Zafirov Meets with UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin
"It is extremely important to build an environment in which every child in Bulgaria feels truly protected and supported—not only in words, but also in their everyday lives. The Bulgarian government's focus is clear: systematic and integrated...

TRK vs MUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECS T10 Bulgaria 2025, Match 14
The ECS T10 Bulgaria 2025 continues with CC Yullis-MU Trakia clashing with MUS Akademik Ravens in the 14th match at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia on 2nd July at 5:15 PM IST. Get the best TRK vs MUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket...

Bulgaria’s June 2025 was one of the country’s driest months of June in past 100 years
June 2025 in Bulgaria was one of the country’s driest months of June in the past 100 years, the national meteorological bureau said in a regular monthly report. In June, most rivers in Bulgaria had water levels around and below the average water...

Trilateral Meeting of Chiefs of Defence of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye to Be Held in Sofia
At the invitation of Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, a trilateral meeting will be held on Wednesday with the Chiefs of Defence of Romania and Turkiye – General Gheorghita and General Metin Gurak, the press centre of the Ministry of Defene...

BCCS vs TRK Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECS T10 Bulgaria 2025, Match 11
Match number eleven of ECS T10 Bulgaria 2025 will see BCC Spartan take on CC Yullis-MU Trakia at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia on 2nd July at 11:15 AM IST. Get the best BCCS vs TRK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips,...

Bulgaria Will Seek Security and De-escalation in the Black Sea Region, Parliament Leader Says at Meeting with BSEC Secretary General
In a meeting with the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Secretary General Lazar Comanescu, Bulgarian Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova shared hopes here Tuesday that Bulgaria will contribute to restoring peace, security...

NSI poll: Business sentiment in Bulgaria improved in June
A regular monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the results of which were released on June 30, has found that the business climate indicator in Bulgaria in June improved by 1.9 percentage points compared with May. An...

Bulgarian-American Special Operations Teams Conduct Advanced Tactical Exercises
In June, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) facilitated a joint training exercise involving Special Operations Forces from both Bulgaria and the United States, known as JCET (Joint Combined Exchange Training). This collaboration brought...