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Balgarianovinite.com Intense seismic activity has been recorded over the past two days in the area of the Princes’… Intense Seismic Activity Recorded near Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands in 48 Hours 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 15:34:28

Balgarianovinite.com On August 20, 1968, Warsaw Pact troops invaded Czechoslovakia (CSSR) and brought the political… Bulgaria after the Prague Spring: Remembering a Student Protest in 1968 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 15:34:00

Balgarianovinite.com Athens is ready to consider requests from allies and partners for defence assistance should the… Greece Ready to Consider Allies’ Requests for Defence Assistance, Deputy Foreign Minister Chatzivasileiou Says 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 15:29:00

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Kozlouy N-plant is forced to reduce its output as the Danube is receding amid… Kozloduy N-Plant to Cut Output amid Unprecedented Danube Low 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 15:20:00

Balgarianovinite.com The Management Board of State Fund for Agriculture has decided to provide extraordinary aid for… Agriculture Ministry Announces EUR 42.6 Mln Aid to Farmers 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 14:56:08

Balgarianovinite.com More than 60,000 visitors have seen MINA Sofia, a visiting Romanian show called Museum of… Romania’s MINA Immersive Art Show Draws 60,000 Visitors During First Year in Sofia 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 14:41:48

Balgarianovinite.com Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic wrote a letter to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on… Serbian President Urges NATO Secretary General to Protect Kosovo Serbs, Ensure Brussels Agreement Compliance 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 14:31:11

Balgarianovinite.com August 20, 2026 marks 120 years since Bulgaria and Norway established diplomatic relations, the… Bulgaria, Norway Mark 120 Years of Diplomatic Relations 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 14:08:29

Balgarianovinite.com The “Vassil Levski” District Youth Multicultural Center in Taraclia, Moldova, will implement… Taraclia Youth Center to Engage Young People through Bulgarian-Supported Project 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 13:34:02

Balgarianovinite.com More than 200 coins, mostly from the Constantine dynasty, were discovered by archaeologists… Archaeologists Discover Coins, Ancient Building, Burial Sites During Excavations in Plovdiv 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 13:32:58

Balgarianovinite.com The State has earmarked EUR 20 million for preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027… Eurovision 2027 Preparations Underway in Burgas with EUR 20 Mln Earmarked as Sofia Seeks Answers on Host Selection 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 13:21:00

Balgarianovinite.com Romania dispatched two fighter jets and a helicopter in response to a drone early on Thursday,… Romania Sends Two Fighter Jets, Helicopter after Drone Enters Its Airspace, Crashes Near Village 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 09:38:03

Balgarianovinite.com During a meeting with Michael Reusch, Chief Executive Officer of Fraport Twin Star Airport… Tourism Minister and Fraport: More Flights to Varna and Burgas Planned for 2027 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 08:58:00

Balgarianovinite.com During a meeting with Michael Reusch, Chief Executive Officer of Fraport Twin Star Airport… Tourism Minister and Fraport: More Flights to Varna and Burgas Planned for 2027 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 08:23:00

Balgarianovinite.com Twelve opera singers from six countries will compete in the third International Young Tenors… Ruse Hosts Third Edition of International Young Tenors Competition “The Voice of Kamen” 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 07:42:21

Balgarianovinite.com A prayer service, commemorative ceremonies, a cultural programme, a charity bazaar, and sports… Bolhrad to Mark 205th Anniversary on August 25 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-20 06:22:23

Balgarianovinite.com The thriller musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street had its Plovdiv premiere at… Musical Thriller Sweeney Todd Takes Over Plovdiv’s Ancient Theatre 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 21:15:07

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria won the U14 Slovenia Ball for Girls title, team coach Teodora Petrova said on… Girls Basketball Coach Petrova: Bulgaria’s U14 Slovenia Ball Title Is Only the Beginning 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 19:10:38

Balgarianovinite.com The world:

National Day of Hungary (Feast Day of King St Stephen I).

On this date in… Observances: August 20 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 18:54:00

Balgarianovinite.com People of all ages shared homemade food, family recipes and stories at the Generations at the… Troyan Brings Generations Together around Shared Table 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 17:20:51

Balgarianovinite.com The Mineral Bath in Bankya, Western Bulgaria, also known as the Royal Bath or the Big… From BTA’s Archive: Visitors Relaxing in the Bankya Mineral Bath Garden 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 17:09:07

Balgarianovinite.com President Iliana Iotova congratulated Hungarian President Andras Baka on taking office, the… President Iotova Congratulates Hungary’s New President Baka 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 16:16:00

Balgarianovinite.com The Council of Ministers Wednesday adopted a decision to open an honorary consulate of Bulgaria… Government Approves Opening of Bulgarian Honorary Consulate in Siena 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 15:51:23

Balgarianovinite.com The Greek Ministry of National Defence is evaluating the possibility of Greek assistance to… Greek Defence Ministry Considers Patriot Deployment to Bulgaria 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 15:44:11

Balgarianovinite.com The 13th edition of the Dunav Ultra Odyssey will see more than 110 cyclists try to cover a… 110-Plus Cyclists to Cover 740-Km Route for 13th Dunav Ultra Odyssey 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 15:40:34

Balgarianovinite.com The government approved an additional budget transfer to the Ministry of Regional Development… Cabinet Approves Additional EUR 150 Mln Transfer to Regional Development Ministry Budget 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 15:06:44

Balgarianovinite.com The branch of the National Academy of Art in Burgas launches a Master’s programme on “Cultural… National Academy of Art’s Burgas Branch Launches Master’s Programme on Cultural Heritage of Bulgarian Black Sea Coast 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 15:04:04

Balgarianovinite.com Annual inflation in Bulgaria, measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP),… Annual Inflation Up to 2.9% in Euro Area, Bulgaria Records Third-Highest Rate 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 11:02:04

Balgarianovinite.com Vidin Municipality has asked the Council of Ministers to provide EUR 8.33 million to develop… Vidin Municipality Asks Central Government for EUR 8.33 Mln to Develop Mineral Springs 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 10:54:07

Balgarianovinite.com A total of EUR 170 million is being allocated under the budget of the State Fund Agriculture,… Bulgaria to Provide EUR 170 Mln in Agricultural Aid to Offset Higher Fuel, Fertilizer Costs 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 10:39:16

Balgarianovinite.com A fire is burning near the Lukoil refinery in Ploiesti, the Romanian Department for Emergency… Fire Burning near Lukoil Refinery in Ploiesti, Romania 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 10:33:29

Balgarianovinite.com Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told a briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday… Interior Minister: Measures Taken at Bezmer Air Base for Much Higher Threat Level Than That Reported by Security Services 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 10:27:58

Balgarianovinite.com The fire that broke out earlier Wednesday at a warehouse storing thinners near the Lukoil… Fire near Lukoil Refinery in Ploiesti Brought Under Control 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 10:20:00

Balgarianovinite.com More than 400 school principals from across Bulgaria are enhancing their professional skills… More Than 400 School Principals Across Bulgaria to Boost Their Skills Through Summer Online Academy 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 09:22:12

Balgarianovinite.com The conservation and restoration works on the Shipka Monument, a significant national symbol,… Conservation and Restoration Works on Shipka Monument Set to Begin in Early September 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 09:14:00

Balgarianovinite.com Traffic is heavy at the Kapitan Andreevo and Kalotina border checkpoints, the Interior… Heavy Traffic Reported at Kapitan Andreevo, Kalotina Border Checkpoints 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-19 05:23:51

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Zlatin Krastev, announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday night… Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Ukraine Presents Letters of Credence to Ukrainian President 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 20:26:26

Balgarianovinite.com The world:

World Humanitarian Day.
World Photography Day.
National Day of Afghanistan:… Observances: August 19 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 18:35:01

Balgarianovinite.com The library of Rila Monastery Tuesday hosted an event presenting the August issue of BTA’s LIK… New Issue of BTA’s LIK Magazine Pays Homage to St. John of Rila and Rila Monastery 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 17:24:00

Balgarianovinite.com The image of St. John of Rila is portrayed in contemporary Bulgarian culture today through this… Father Sava Kokudev: We Need the Image of St. John of Rila in Contemporary Bulgarian Culture 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 17:05:10

Balgarianovinite.com “The memory of St. John of Rila will remain among our people, it will always endure. The memory… Prof. Ivan Zhelev: Memory of St, John of Rila Will Endure As People Need Examples 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 16:28:44

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian Patriarch and Sofia Metropolitan Daniil was among the speakers at an event held at… Patriarch Daniil: St. John of Rila Is a Source of Hope and Spiritual Strength 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 14:47:00

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria celebrates Miners’ Day every year on August 18. At the national celebration in Sofia,… On Miners’ Day, Energy Minister and Industry Group Highlight Sector’s Role in Critical Raw Materials Strategy 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 12:11:02

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil will celebrate a patriarchal Divine Liturgy at Rila Monastery on… Patriarch Daniil to Celebrate Divine Liturgy at Rila Monastery Marking St. John of Rila’s Feast Day 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-18 04:54:02

Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks the Dormition of St John the Miracle Worker of Rila… Observances: August 18 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 19:51:00

Balgarianovinite.com The Underwater Heritage Institute is organizing events across Bulgaria to mark the first… Nationwide Events Mark First International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 17:18:59

Balgarianovinite.com The Black Sea Motorway’s conceptual design and detailed development plan should be ready by the… Regional Development Minister Shishkov: Black Sea Motorway Plans Due by End of 2027 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 17:14:55

Balgarianovinite.com A meteorite weighing over 1 kilogram was discovered in the Balkan Range near Montana, BTA… Meteorite Weighing 1 Kg Found in Balkan Range near Montana 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 16:49:28

Balgarianovinite.com Nearly 200 hikers from Serbia, Bulgaria and North Macedonia gathered near Bosilegrad on… International Hiking Tradition Brings Nearly 200 Participants to Bosilegrad 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 15:56:28

Balgarianovinite.com Former world chess champions Veselin Topalov and Garry Kasparov will face off in an exhibition… Former World Chess Champion Veselin Topalov to Face Garry Kasparov in Exhibition Match in US 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 15:37:00

Balgarianovinite.com Newly appointed Sofia Waste Treatment Plant Director Yulian Daskalov is preparing a two-year… New Director of Sofia Waste Treatment Plant Prepares Two-Year Modernization Plan 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 15:20:00

Balgarianovinite.com Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev met… Economy Minister Poulev Discusses High-Value Business Opportunities, Regional Development in Pleven 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 14:42:57

Balgarianovinite.com Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov said he tries to distance himself from continuing speculation… Addressing F1 Talk, Nikola Tsolov Says He Tries to Distance Himself from It 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 14:38:49

Balgarianovinite.com Varna Deputy Mayor Snezhana Apostolova said foster parents should be able to choose whether to… Varna Discussion Calls for Greater Stability and Support for Foster Care 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 14:20:00

Balgarianovinite.com As of Monday, a EUR 200 million bond issue of Starcom Holding AD, the majority shareholder of… EUR 200 Mln Starcom Holding Bond Issue Begins Dual Trading on Bulgarian and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 13:22:00

Balgarianovinite.com The Municipality of Ruse will purchase two electric buses to serve a future public transport… Ruse to Purchase Two Electric Buses for Future Cross-Border Route to Giurgiu 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 13:10:23

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Nikolay Nachev snagged the bronze in the Masters category (for ages 55-59) of the… Bulgaria’s Nikolay Nachev Wins Bronze at Mountain Bike Downhill European Championships 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 13:09:00

Balgarianovinite.com Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Menea, who has Bulgarian roots and is based in Los… Singer-Songwriter Menea: Performing in Bulgaria Helps Me Forge My Own Connection to the Country 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 13:06:22

Balgarianovinite.com During a Monday meeting with reporters at the municipal headquarters, Burgas Mayor Dimitar… Burgas Mayor, BNT Director General Outline Next Steps in Preparations for Eurovision 2027 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 12:48:07

Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Indonesia Tanya Dimitrova met with Lalu Muhamad Iqbal, Governor of the… Bulgarian Ambassador to Indonesia Discusses Cooperation Opportunities with West Nusa Tenggara Province Governor 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 11:46:16

Balgarianovinite.com The agricultural producer price index increased by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared… Agricultural Producer Prices in Bulgaria Rise 1% on Annual Basis in Q2 of 2026 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 10:36:00

Balgarianovinite.com The Starship Sloane Publishing Company has published Bulgarian writer Zdravka Evtimova’s… Zdravka Evtimova’s Science Fiction Story Collection Published in US 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 10:23:14

Balgarianovinite.com Greek tax office workers began industrial action on Monday and will refrain from carrying out… Greek Tax Officers Protest Staff Shortages, Increased Workload, Inadequate Pay 2026 България Новините balgarianovinite.com 2026-08-17 10:17:49