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Von der Leyen and Bulgarian PM Zhelyazkov to visit military plant after Rheinmetall announces investment in Bulgaria
BGNES
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August 30, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in Bulgaria on Sunday, August 31, where she will meet with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. The two will visit the leading state-owned enterprise in the military industry and the...
Who was the Lord of Sakar? 2,100-year-old Thracian warrior buried with gold treasures, jewellry, and ceremonial artifacts in Bulgaria
The Times of India
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August 30, 2025
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) has unveiled a captivating exhibition, “The Glitter of Hellenistic Gold. The Lord of Sakar”, at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum of BAS (NAIM-BAS) on August 12, 2025. Opened by BAS President...
Archaeologists Unearth Early Christian Graves from the 5th-6th Centuries in Perperikon, Bulgaria
BGNES
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August 30, 2025
Archaeologists have discovered early Christian graves from the 5th-6th centuries during excavations at Perperikon, BGNES reported. The necropolis dates back to the 5th-6th centuries, when Christianity was adopted in the region. The necropolis is...
Celebrations Marking 130 Years since the Beginning of Organized Tourism in Bulgaria Continue
Bulgarian News Agency
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To mark the 130th anniversary of the beginning of Bulgarian tourism, more than 1,000 members of tourist associations and lovers of Bulgarian nature will lay flowers at the memorial plaque in the garden in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre...
Bulgaria and Romania Race for Rheinmetall Investment: Gunpowder Factories Set to Transform Both Countries
Novinite
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Gunpowder production and the manufacturing of NATO-standard 155 mm artillery shells are set to begin in Bulgaria under two upcoming joint-venture agreements with German defense giant Rheinmetall. According to GERB leader Boyko Borissov, the...
Inomjon Bakhodirov Wins Gold at the Junior Judo World Championships in Bulgaria
UzDaily
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Sports 29/08/2025 Inomjon Bakhodirov Wins Gold at the Junior Judo World Championships in Bulgaria Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Uzbekistan national team continues its strong performance at the Junior Judo World Championships taking...
European Central Bank President Presents Design of Bulgaria's Cent Coins
Bulgarian News Agency
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President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde presented the design of Bulgaria's 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins in a Facebook post published on Saturday. Президентът на Европейската централна банка (ЕЦБ) Christine Lagarde публикува в...
Family Doctors Push for Adjusted Fees Amid Declining Practices in Bulgaria
Novinite
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Discussions are ongoing in Bulgaria about a potential adjustment to the user fee for visits to family doctors, with proposals suggesting 4 euros for employed patients and 2 euros for pensioners. The aim is to ensure the fee supports the financial...
Costa to visit Bulgaria for a meeting with the Prime Minister on September 4
BGNES
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August 29, 2025
On September 4, European Council President António Costa will visit Bulgaria for a meeting with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov On September 4, European Council President António Costa will visit Bulgaria, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime...
2,100-Year-Old Skeleton of Warrior and Stunning Gold Treasures Unearthed in Bulgaria
Greek Reporter
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August 29, 2025
The 2nd-century BC burial pit of a Thracian warrior and his horse. Credit: Municipality of Topolovgrad Archaeologists in Bulgaria have uncovered the 2,100-year-old skeleton of a Thracian warrior buried with dazzling gold treasures and his horse....
Bulgaria Today – 29 August 2025
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 29, 2025
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on August 29. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the Bulgarian children in Hungary who goto the Sunday...
Israel Responds to Turkish Trade Ban, Moves Tugboat Order to Bulgaria
The Maritime Executive
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The Israel Ports Company, which oversees the operations of the country’s ports, along with the Ministry of Transport, is reporting that they have moved an order for two advanced technology tugboats to a shipyard in Bulgaria in response to the...
Bulgaria Weekend Weather: Hot Saturday, Cooler Sunday with Storms
Novinite
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The weekend will begin with mostly sunny conditions across the country. During the afternoon, however, clouds will gradually build up. By evening, short rain showers are expected in some areas, accompanied by thunderstorms and the possibility of...
Bulgaria to complete frost compensation payments
Fresh Plaza
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August 29, 2025
By the end of this week, nearly 80% of compensation for frost damage to fruit trees will be paid to agricultural producers, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Ivan Kapitanov. Speaking at a meeting with growers from the region, he...
Bulgaria Used Less Than 5% Recycled Materials in 2023, EU Average Was 11.8%
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria is among the EU countries with the lowest share of material use within the circular economy. According to data published by Eurostat on Friday, the country reported less than 5% usage of recycled materials in 2023, compared to an EU...
Bulgaria Welcomes Keanu Reeves for a New Movie!
Novinite
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Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is set to arrive in Bulgaria to shoot a new, yet-to-be-titled film. For his stay, a presidential suite at one of Sofia’s major hotels has been reserved. Reeves, known for blockbuster hits including Point Break, Speed,...
Bulgaria’s Gross External Debt Up 18.6% Y/Y, Reaching EUR 53.0 Bln at End-June - Central Bank
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria’s gross external debt stood at EUR 53,030 million at the end of June 2025, equal to 47.2% of the projected gross domestic product (GDP), according to preliminary data released Friday by the Bulgarian National Bank. Compared to end-June...
Bulgaria hosts World Judo Championship
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 29, 2025
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Stoyan Andonov Photo: Ministry of Youth and Sports For the first time Bulgaria is hosting a world judo championship, BGNES reports. At the opening in Asics Arena in Sofia, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports...
Bulgaria Approves Lower Natural Gas Price for September, Down 2.5%
Novinite
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The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved a lower natural gas price for September, setting it at 60.52 leva per megawatt hour (MWh), or 30.94 euros/MWh, excluding costs for access, transmission, excise, and VAT. Bulgargaz EAD...
Bulgaria: Massive Fires Rage in Sarnitsa and Rila, Destroy Homes and Forests
Novinite
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A large fire swept through the town of Sarnitsa yesterday afternoon, destroying several buildings and leaving multiple families in distress. Three houses were completely consumed by the flames, while the roofs of another three were heavily...