Sofia, June 28 (BTA/GNA) – The Interior Ministry has information according to which Evelin “Brendo” Banev had entered the territory of Bulgaria in the…
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EU leaders nominate von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief
Brussels, Jun. 28, (dpa/GNA) – EU leaders have formally nominated Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, European Council President…
New education programme to enable 5,000-Plus students to participate in scientific research projects with established scientists
Sofia, June 26 (BTA/GNA) – More than 5,000 students from 150 schools will be given the opportunity to take part in scientific research projects…
Kremlin denounces latest EU sanctions as illegal
MOSCOW, June 26, (Xinhua/GNA) — Russia firmly opposes the package of sanctions adopted recently by the European Union (EU), and considers them illegal, Kremlin…
Scientists warn Iceland’s volcanic eruptions could go on for decades
Copenhagen, Jun. 26, (dpa/GNA) – The latest series of volcanic eruptions in Iceland could last for decades or even centuries, according to a study published in the…
Storms, heavy rain wreak havoc in parts of Switzerland
Geneva, Jun. 26, (dpa/GNA) – Thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused flooding in Switzerland near Basel, in Geneva, and in the canton of Vaud on Lake Geneva,…
Japan’s emperor and empress begin state visit to Britain
London, Jun. 25, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – The emperor and empress of Japan received a ceremonial welcome of military pomp and pageantry as their state visit to Britain began…
Education Minister Tsokov to greet participants in “Hello Space, Bulgaria Calling” festival
Sofia, June 24 (BTA/GNA) – Caretaker Minister of Education and Science Prof. Galin Tsokov will greet the participants in the fourth edition of the…
Princess Anne suffers minor injuries after being kicked by a horse
London, Jun. 24, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Princess Anne, the sister of Britain’s King Charles III, is in hospital after suffering minor injuries to her head and a concussion…
North Macedonia’s parliament elects Mickoski as new prime minister
Budapest, Jun. 24, (dpa/GNA) – The parliament in North Macedonia on Sunday elected the leader of the ruling VMRO-DPMNE party Hristijan Mickoski as the new prime minister.…
Counter-terrorism op ends in Dagestan after police, priest killed
Moscow, Jun. 24, (dpa/GNA) – Gunman fatally shot several people in a series of attacks on churches, a synagogue and a police post in Russia’s southern republic…
Moscow promises US ‘repercussions’ for Ukraine’s attack on Sevastopol
Moscow, June 24, (dpa.GNA) – The Russian government stated on Monday, that the United States was responsible for a Ukrainian attack on the Russian-annexed…
Female representation in Bulgarian politics still low after latest elections, Foundation says
Sofia, June 23 (BTA/GNA) – Women account for 27% of Bulgaria’s new National Assembly (parliament), elected by a snap vote on June 9 and…
Vice President Iotova opens Bulgarian cinema festival in Rome
Sofia, June 22 (BTA/GNA) – Vice President Iliana Iotova opened the 17th edition of the festival “Celebration of Bulgarian Cinema in Rome”, the presidential…
Made in Bulgaria Programme Association presents the people of the XXI Century Awards
Sofia, June 20 (BTA/GNA) – Individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to the development of society and the economy in Bulgaria were honoured…
Italy braces for heatwave
Rome, Jun. 18, (dpa/GNA) – Italy is due to experience a heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius from Wednesday onwards, meteorologists…
Elderly tourists die in Greece after underestimating the heat
Athens, Jun. 18, (dpa/GNA) – At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports. “Many tourists underestimate…
Hamburg police shoot man wielding hammer ahead of Euro 2024 game
Hamburg, June 16, (dpa/GNA) – German police shot a man armed with a hammer and a firebomb, near Hamburg’s Reeperbahn, the heavily touristed street…
Fewer than 10 per cent of Bulgarians insure homes
Sofia, June 16 (BTA/GNA) – Nina Koltchakova, Secretary General of the Association of Bulgarian Insurers (ABI), said in an interview with BTA that Bulgaria…
Bulgaria Wants You forum brings together businesses, successful people in Sofia
Sofia, June 14 (BTA/GNA) – Bulgaria Wants You’s Forum, titled “Career and Life: Why in Bulgaria?” featured dozens of companies presenting employment opportunities to…