We identified four main priorities during the forthcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union- the multiannual financial framework of the EU, the European perspective and the connectivity of the Western Balkans, security and stability in Europe and development of the digital single market, Minister in Charge of Bulgaria’s EU Council Presidency Lilyana Pavlova said after the joint meeting in Brussels between the Bulgarian cabinet and the College of Commissioners. Minister Pavlova underlined that Bulgaria was assessed highly for its readiness to take over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU. The preparation phase is completed and we have started to work on the fulfillment of our political engagements and priorities that were already approved. Our goal is single, digital and strong Europe, Minister Pavlova added.
Interior Minister Daniel Mitov told reporters that migrant pressure and attempts to cross the Bulgarian-Turkish border illegally are decreasing . He said that compared to 2023, attempts at illegal crossing had decreased by around 70%. The minister..
The plenary debate on the third motion of no confidence against Rosen Zhelyazkov's government, proposed by the Revival party, has concluded . According to the National Assembly's rules, the vote must take place at least 24 hours after the debates end...
The European Commission has announced that the EU will invest nearly €37.5 million in the construction and modernisation of six parking areas with a total of 816 spaces for heavy goods vehicles. According to BNR correspondent in Brussels Angelina..
Gorna Oryahovitsa is the largest non-district town in Northern Bulgaria. It is located near Bulgaria’s old capital, Veliko Tarnovo, and is an important..
A new lane for heavy trucks over 12 tons will be opened at the Danube Bridge in Ruse, announced Ruse Regional Governor Dragomir Draganov. The initiative..
On July 7, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) puts into circulation a silver commemorative coin titled "175 Years Since the Birth of Ivan Vazov", BNB..
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