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Inter-Church Interaction and the International Agenda in the Letters of Patriarch Alexey I(80 years since the end of the schism over the Bulgarian Orthodox Church) {part 1}
The European Times
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July 10, 2025
“The unification of the world must be preceded by the unification of Europe, and the latter is unthinkable without the prior unification of the Slavic world.” Exarch STEPHEN I, 1947 In his address, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, opening the...
Bulgarian Film Selected for Venice Film Festival
Bulgarian News Agency
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Wild Horse in the Rotten West directed by Mina Mileva and Vesela Kazakova has been selected among 40 fiction and documentary projects to be presented at the Venice Gap-Financing Market. The event is part of the Venice Production Bridge at the...
Bulgaria Opposition Decries Mayor’s Arrest as Act of Revenge
Balkan Insight
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July 9, 2025
Official portrait of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev. Source: The Municipality of Varna Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev has been detained after a police raid on the city’s municipality and his private home, which led to his 24-hour detention on Tuesday...
Deputy PM Donchev: Bulgaria Has Invested BGN 2.6 Bln under National Recovery and Resilience Plan
Bulgarian News Agency
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Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev Thursday said Bulgaria had managed to invest BGN 2.6 billion under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and was set to double that amount by the year's end. He...
Police uncover the largest illegal cigarette factory in Bulgaria
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 10, 2025
An operation by the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime and the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office has uncovered the largest illegal cigarette factory to date, Radio Stara Zagora of the Bulgarian National Radio has reported. Over 100...
Bulgarian Economist: No Country Has Faced Impoverishment After Joining the Eurozone
Novinite
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Prof. Valeri Dimitrov, economist and former chairman of the Court of Auditors, told Bulgarian National Radio that no country has experienced impoverishment after joining the eurozone. He emphasized that Bulgaria’s euro adoption will help the...
Massive Illegal Cigarette Factory Uncovered in Southern Bulgaria
Novinite
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Authorities have uncovered what is believed to be the largest illegal cigarette factory ever discovered in Bulgaria. The facility was located in the village of Momkovo, in the Haskovo region, and was dismantled during a joint operation by the...
Partial State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Straldzha and Hisarya Municipalities as Wildfires Rage
Novinite
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The mayor of Straldzha municipality in Bulgaria, Atanas Kirov, declared a partial state of emergency following a series of fires that severely affected the area, especially in the villages of Atolovo, Malenovo, and Nedyalsko. Emergency services...
Amusnet Supports BBLF Annual Meeting with Diplomatic Corps, Reinforcing Long-Term Commitment to Responsible Business in Bulgaria
European Gaming
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July 10, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minute As part of its long-standing partnership with the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF), Amusnet supported the 9th Annual Meeting between BBLF and the Diplomatic Corps, held on June 26 in Sofia. The high-profile event...
Bulgaria Reacts to Getting Final Green Light for Eurozone Entry on January 1, 2026
Bulgarian News Agency
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The EU Council voted unanimously Tuesday on the latest decisions related to Bulgaria's accession to the euro area on January 1, 2026. This completes the procedure, as earlier in the day the European Parliament also approved by a large majority the...
Bulgaria's Bumpy Path to the EU Single Currency: Timeline
Bulgarian News Agency
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Following are the landmark dates in Bulgaria's progress towards accession to the eurozone: July 1, 1997: A strict exchange rate regime known as "currency board arrangement" is introduced in Bulgaria under provisions of a new Bulgarian National...
Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 after final EU approval
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 8, 2025
After years of political turbulence and economic scrutiny, Bulgaria is set to ditch the lev for the euro, becoming the eurozone's 21st member. EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026,...
Bulgarian National Bank Launches Euro Coin Minting Following Eurozone Confirmation
Novinite
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The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) is launching the minting of Bulgarian euro coins this week, marking the start of the final stage in the country’s transition to the euro. This follows the formal approval of Bulgaria’s eurozone accession by the...
Bulgari to open Bulgari Resort and Mansions Abu Dhabi in 2030 with 2,000sq m spa @Bulgariofficial
Leisure Opportunities
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July 8, 2025
The project will include extensive wellbeing services, including a 2,000sq m Bulgari Spa There will also be a fitness centre, a yacht club with a marina, a concept store and a Bulgari Dolci boutique The resort and mansions will be located off the...
Bulgarian Parliament Ready to Back Anti-Speculation Measures Ahead of Euro Adoption
Bulgarian News Agency
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The adoption of the euro as official currency will require changes in Bulgarian legislation to ensure legal compliance and a smooth transition to the new currency, National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova said in a press statement on Tuesday. The...
Bulgarian Exports to Romania Surge Nearly 19% in Early 2025
Novinite
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Bulgarian exports to Romania saw a significant rise of nearly 19% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Overall trade between the two countries grew by 7%, confirming Romania's position as Bulgaria’s second largest...
Energy Minister Outlines Progress of Vertical Gas Corridor Construction
Bulgarian News Agency
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The second ship with pipes for the construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor docked in Burgas. This is another important step in the implementation of the strategic energy project, which aims to strengthen the energy security of the region and...
Agricultural Land Deals Reach 5.9% Annual Growth in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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The average price of arable land transactions in Bulgaria reached BGN 169.7 per hectare in 2024, which was an increase of 5.9% compared to 2023, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Tuesday. NSI data show that in 2023, the average...
Bulgaria Inches Closer to the Euro: Final Votes in Strasbourg and Brussels Today
Novinite
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Today marks a pivotal moment for Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone, with the final two decisions set to take place within hours - one in Strasbourg and the other in Brussels. The outcome will determine whether the country officially joins the...
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...