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Ghazi Hamed Alfadhli, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral economic and trade relations, with a particular focus on attracting Kuwaiti investment into the Bulgarian economy. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Türkiye Marks Milestone in Counter-Terrorism with PKK Disarmament in Sulaymaniyah</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233366</link> <guid>233366</guid> <category>Diplomacy</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:12:35 +0200</pubDate> <description>As part of its "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative, the Turkish government is underscoring a significant advancement in its regional security efforts, as outlined in a media statement from the Turkish Embassy in Sofia. On July 11, 2025, a significant development took place in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah, where members of the PKK laid down their arms - an event Turkish authorities describe as a turning point in their multi-stage disarmament initiative. PKK’nın silahlarını yaktığı anlar....</description> </item> <item> <title>EU Population Grows by Over a Million, While Bulgaria Continues to Shrink</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233363</link> <guid>233363</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>As of January 1, 2025, the population of the European Union reached 450.4 million people, marking an increase of over one million compared to the previous year, according to new estimates from Eurostat released on World Population Day. This marks the fourth consecutive year of growth for the EU’s population, following a decline in 2021 that was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Russian Intelligence Identified as Threat to Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry by 2026?</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233357</link> <guid>233357</guid> <category>Defense</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A significant national security concern has emerged regarding Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone, with intelligence services warning of a real risk that the process may be sabotaged before January 1, 2026. This threat spans beyond economic and financial realms, affecting Bulgaria’s broader national interests. Atanas Atanasov, chairman of the parliamentary commission overseeing security services and special intelligence activities, shared these concerns following a confidential hearing....</description> </item> <item> <title>Ivan Ivanov Makes History: First Bulgarian Wimbledon Finalist in 17 Years!</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233361</link> <guid>233361</guid> <category>Sports</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:17:43 +0200</pubDate> <description>Ivan Ivanov has secured his place in the final of the Wimbledon junior tournament, marking a historic achievement for Bulgarian tennis. The 16-year-old from Varna, seeded sixth in the draw, defeated Germany’s Max Schönhaus, seeded 13th, with a tight 7-6(7), 7-6(5) victory. With the win, Ivanov becomes the first Bulgarian in 17 years to reach the final of the boys’ singles at Wimbledon, since Grigor Dimitrov claimed the title in 2008. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Citizen Arrested in Komotini for Burning Greek Flag</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233346</link> <guid>233346</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A 26-year-old Bulgarian national has been arrested in the northeastern Greek town of Komotini for allegedly desecrating a national symbol. The man is accused of removing a Greek flag from a pole in front of a public building and setting it on fire. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon near the local Citizen Service Center (CSC), a government facility located in a protected complex in Komotini....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian PM Zhelyazkov Urges North Macedonia's PM Mickoski to Apologize</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233360</link> <guid>233360</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:14:25 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov addressed recent comments by North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, describing his remarks toward Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev as offensive and inappropriate. Referring to Mickoski’s rhetoric, Zhelyazkov remarked that those familiar with Aesop might be better suited to interpret his words but emphasized that North Macedonia must respect the 2022 agreement and the commitments it voluntarily undertook. Zhelyazkov stated firmly that Mickoski should find a way to offer an apology....</description> </item> <item> <title>'Strategic Mistake': President Radev Warns Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Lacks Consensus and Risks Long-Term Damage</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233359</link> <guid>233359</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:09:42 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has accused government officials and commentators of spreading "brazen lies" about the controversial gas contract with Turkey’s state-owned company Botas. Speaking during a visit to the 24th Air Base in Krumovo, Radev stated that despite repeated claims the deal is not being used, significant volumes of gas are being imported through it this year. He dismissed assertions that only capacity fees are being paid as completely false and questioned who benefits from such narratives. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's Opposition Targets September No Confidence Vote as Government Holds Firm with 131 Votes</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233354</link> <guid>233354</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The co-chairman of "We Continue the Change" (WCC), Asen Vassilev, announced that his party supported the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet, despite knowing it would not succeed. Vassilev stated their decision was driven by the belief that the current government is harmful to Bulgaria. According to Vassilev, the party has begun internal discussions about initiating a broader vote of no confidence in September, in coordination with "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB)....</description> </item> <item> <title>Trump Commits to Increased Arms Deliveries to Ukraine, NATO to Cover Costs</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233356</link> <guid>233356</guid> <category>Ukraine</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:36:51 +0200</pubDate> <description>US President Donald Trump is set to authorize weapons shipments to Ukraine using the Presidential Drawdown Authority, marking his first direct military aid package to Kyiv since his return to office. Sources cited by Reuters estimate the value of the package could reach around $300 million. 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The petition has been submitted to the Sofia City Court, which is expected to schedule a hearing on the matter. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>June Becomes Deadliest Month for Civilians in Ukraine Since War Began, UN Reports</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233353</link> <guid>233353</guid> <category>Ukraine</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The United Nations sounded the alarm on Thursday over a steep rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine and worsening living conditions for millions of children, amid an escalation of Russian attacks using drones and long-range missiles. UN agencies detailed the impact of the latest waves of bombardment, including one overnight assault targeting the capital, Kyiv. According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), Russia launched a major combined drone and missile attack overnight involving 397 Shahed drones and decoys, as well as 18 high-powered missiles....</description> </item> <item> <title>Trump Escalates Trade Tensions With Canada and Eyes Global Tariff Hikes</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233352</link> <guid>233352</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:27:05 +0200</pubDate> <description>President Donald Trump intensified his confrontational trade agenda late Thursday by announcing a proposed 35% tariff on Canadian imports, potentially deepening an already volatile relationship with one of the United States’ most crucial trading partners. The decision is part of a broader push by Trump to reset trade relations across the board, which also includes threats of increased blanket tariffs on most other nations. It remains unclear whether the Canadian tariffs will apply to all imports or only to a specific subset of goods already subject to duties....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's Borissov: Failed No-Confidence Vote Exposes Alliance Between 'We Continue the Change' and Pro-Russian Parties</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233351</link> <guid>233351</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>GERB leader Boyko Borissov described the recent failed no-confidence vote against the Zhelyazkov cabinet as a political success that revealed deeper alliances within the Bulgarian parliament. According to him, the vote confirmed what he had long claimed—that “We Continue the Change” (WCC), “Revival,” and the pro-Russian factions were acting in unison. “Another lie has been exposed,” Borissov remarked with irony, suggesting the outcome only strengthened GERB’s position....</description> </item> <item> <title>Zhelyazkov to Zelensky: Bulgaria Will Be a Steady Partner in Ukraine’s Reconstruction</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233350</link> <guid>233350</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:19:42 +0200</pubDate> <description>Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Bulgaria will remain a steadfast partner in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The two leaders held talks in Rome during the Fourth High-Level Conference on Ukraine’s Reconstruction, which brought together international partners to discuss long-term recovery efforts. Zhelyazkov emphasized that Bulgaria has shown firm and consistent support for Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, and this backing will persist in the recovery phase....</description> </item> <item> <title>Fitch and S&P Upgrade Bulgaria’s Credit Rating on Eurozone Accession Momentum</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233349</link> <guid>233349</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:13:35 +0200</pubDate> <description>Two leading global credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, have raised Bulgaria’s long-term foreign currency credit rating to ‘BBB+’ with a stable outlook, marking the highest level in the medium investment-grade tier. The primary factor driving the upgrade is the European Council's formal decision approving Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone from January 1, 2026. The agencies consider this a major structural shift that significantly enhances Bulgaria’s economic and financial profile. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria’s Zhelyazkov Government Survives Fourth No-Confidence Vote</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233348</link> <guid>233348</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:04:50 +0200</pubDate> <description>The Bulgarian government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, withstood its fourth vote of no confidence. The motion, centered on failures in environmental and water policy, was tabled by “Greatness” with the backing of “Revival” and MECH. A total of 83 MPs supported the proposal, including members from “We Continue the Change” (WCC), the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (DPS-Dogan), “Greatness”, “Revival”, and MECH....</description> </item> <item> <title>Sozopol Transforms into Bulgaria’s Cultural Heartbeat with Apollonia Arts Festival 2025</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233341</link> <guid>233341</guid> <category>Culture</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Sozopol is once again set to become Bulgaria’s summer cultural hub as the Apollonia Arts Festival returns this year from August 28 to September 6. The event promises a vibrant lineup of music, theater, literature, cinema, and fine arts, showcasing some of the most renowned Bulgarian talents across various creative fields. The full program is available on the official festival website, and tickets are already available through the Eventim network. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>North Macedonia's PM Insults Bulgarian Foreign Minister: 'A Mouse Teasing a Lion'</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233347</link> <guid>233347</guid> <category>Diplomacy</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski launched a personal attack against Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, likening him to a “mouse” and dismissing his relevance in the ongoing political dialogue between the two countries. Mickoski made the comments during a media appearance following a visit to the Red Cross in Skopje, which is marking its 80th anniversary. The Prime Minister's remarks came in response to Georgiev’s earlier statement, in which the Bulgarian Foreign Minister accused Mickoski of engaging in "fruitless suggestion battles" instead of supporting his country's progress....</description> </item> <item> <title>Play Superball Keno for Real Money at Red Dog Casino</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233358</link> <guid>233358</guid> <category>Lifestyle</category> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:11:26 +0200</pubDate> <description>Superball Keno is a fun and exciting game that many players enjoy. You can play it for real money at Red Dog Casino. This review explains everything you need to know about Superball Keno and why Red Dog Casino is a great place to play it. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Eyes Key Role in Ukraine’s Reconstruction Through Major Infrastructure Projects</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233345</link> <guid>233345</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:31:55 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized Bulgaria’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction through large-scale infrastructure projects, which he said will be crucial for ensuring connectivity and regional security. Speaking at the international conference on Ukraine's reconstruction held in Rome, Zhelyazkov pointed out that rebuilding Ukraine will require investments exceeding three times the country’s GDP, amounting to more than half a trillion euros over the next decade. According to the Bulgarian Prime Minister, this massive effort presents opportunities not only for Bulgarian businesses to contribute, but also for Bulgaria itself to take part in strategic initiatives....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Weather Forecast for July 11: Mostly Sunny with Afternoon Showers in Northeast and Mountains</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233340</link> <guid>233340</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>On July 11, the weather across Bulgaria will be predominantly sunny, though cloud cover is expected to increase at times, especially during the afternoon. Scattered showers may develop in the northeast and mountainous areas. Winds will blow from the north-northwest at light to moderate speeds....</description> </item> <item> <title>No Names, No Justice: Epstein Memo Sparks Outrage and Cover-Up Accusations</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233344</link> <guid>233344</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The U.S. Department of Justice has publicly denied the existence of any so-called "client list" connected to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that no evidence has been found to support claims of a broader sex trafficking network involving powerful individuals....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Pop-Folk Singer Caught Drunk Driving (Again!) with 6-Year-Old in Car</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233343</link> <guid>233343</guid> <category>Crime</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:27:56 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgarian pop-folk singer Debora Ivanova has been taken into custody and formally charged after being caught driving with a blood alcohol level of 3.14 per mille. The announcement came during a briefing held by representatives of the prosecutor's office....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Teen Ivanov Reaches Wimbledon Semifinals</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233342</link> <guid>233342</guid> <category>Sports</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:24:42 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgarian tennis talent Ivan Ivanov has reached the junior singles semifinals at Wimbledon, continuing his impressive run without dropping a single set. The 16-year-old secured his fourth straight victory at the tournament with a solid performance against Slovenia’s Ziga Sesko, defeating him 6-3, 7-6(4) in a match that lasted an hour and twenty minutes. Ivanov, seeded No....</description> </item> <item> <title>Fatal Work Accident Near Sofia: Two Ukrainians Killed by Torn-Off Metal Sheets</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233339</link> <guid>233339</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Two Ukrainian nationals, aged 18 and 35, lost their lives in a tragic accident while working on a roof in the village of Gara Elin Pelin near Sofia. According to the Sofia Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the incident happened yesterday before noon. The men were on the roof of a building when strong winds caused metal sheets to become loose....</description> </item> <item> <title>'Disgusting Governance': We Continue the Change Backs Fourth No-Confidence Vote, Democratic Bulgaria Stays Silent</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233338</link> <guid>233338</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The coalition "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) appears to be on the verge of splitting over the upcoming fourth vote of no confidence against the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov. According to Club Z, no unified decision has been reached within the parliamentary group regarding how to vote. Representatives from "We Continue the Change" have already declared their intention to support the motion to overthrow the government....</description> </item> <item> <title>16 Migrants Found in Refrigerated Truck at Bulgarian Border</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233336</link> <guid>233336</guid> <category>Crime</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Border police in Ruse have detained 16 Iraqi nationals who were discovered hidden inside a refrigerated truck, the Ministry of the Interior reported. The vehicle, registered in Latvia and driven by a 30-year-old citizen of Belarus, was stopped late last night at the entrance to the city. The migrants, who lacked proper documentation, told authorities that they were en route to Germany....</description> </item> <item> <title>No Confidence? Ursula von der Leyen Crushes Attempt to Be Ousted Over Pfizer Secrets</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233337</link> <guid>233337</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The European Parliament has rejected a motion of no confidence against the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen. The vote, held in Strasbourg, concluded with 175 MEPs in favor, 360 against, and 18 abstentions out of 553 members present. This result falls significantly short of the required two-thirds majority - 480 votes - needed to dismiss the Commission....</description> </item> <item> <title>Vrana Park Closes as Sofia Awaits Action from State Authorities</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233335</link> <guid>233335</guid> <category>Culture</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Vrana Park has officially closed to the public, as the Sofia Municipality begins the process of transferring the site back to the Bulgarian state. Deputy Mayor Nadezhda Bobcheva announced that the municipality would prepare all necessary documentation for the handover and provide the state with one week to determine the next steps jointly. In the absence of a formal response, the key to the park will be sent to the regional administration by post. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian PM Zhelyazkov Joins Meloni in Rome as Ukraine Reconstruction Talks Begin</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233334</link> <guid>233334</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:19:16 +0200</pubDate> <description>The fourth High-Level Conference dedicated to Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts has officially started in Rome. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who is hosting the event, welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov among the attending leaders. The central purpose of the forum is to bring together broad international backing - financial, political, and technical - from a range of actors including governments, global institutions, financial organizations, and private businesses....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Links Defense Modernization with Economic Stimulus</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233319</link> <guid>233319</guid> <category>Defense</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgaria is moving forward with plans to modernize its armed forces, with significant investments expected to benefit not only national defense but also the broader economy. According to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, the Ministries of Defense and Finance are in the final stages of analyzing the potential use of the European SAFE instrument as a financial mechanism for these modernization efforts. As part of the broader push to upgrade the defense sector, a trilateral memorandum will be signed on July 16 between the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Economy and Industry, and the Ministry of Innovation and Growth....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Economist: The Euro Brings Opportunities, Not Guarantees</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233311</link> <guid>233311</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The adoption of the euro inevitably brings a degree of unease and uncertainty, much like the introduction of the currency board in the 1990s. This is how Petar Ganev, senior economist at the Institute for Market Economics, described the public sentiment in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio following the final approval of Bulgaria’s eurozone entry. Ganev pointed out that the concerns of ordinary citizens - especially those in economically weaker regions - are less about the euro itself and more about fundamental economic issues like employment, wages, and pension levels, which are not directly linked to the currency in circulation. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Massive Illegal Cigarette Factory Uncovered in Southern Bulgaria</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233333</link> <guid>233333</guid> <category>Crime</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>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 Directorate for the Prevention of Corruption and the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor’s Office. At the site, investigators found more than 100 million cigarettes bearing various brand names....</description> </item> <item> <title>Partial State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Straldzha and Hisarya Municipalities as Wildfires Rage</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233332</link> <guid>233332</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>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 responded with nine fire engines on the scene, with additional support called in from Burgas. Deputy Mayor Grozdan Ivanov described the situation as critical, noting that there were ten separate fire outbreaks across the municipality....</description> </item> <item> <title>'Bulgaria Is a Factor North Macedonia Must Recognize,' Says Foreign Minister Amid Mickoski’s Criticism</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233331</link> <guid>233331</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev commented on the recent developments regarding the European Parliament’s report on North Macedonia, from which the references to "Macedonian language and identity" were removed. He said Bulgaria successfully prevented the European Parliament from becoming a platform for Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski’s internal political messaging. According to Georgiev, Mickoski appears unsettled by North Macedonia’s progress and is instead engaging in futile attempts to shift the narrative....</description> </item> <item> <title>Mayor Kotsev Held In Custody as Varna Protests Swell - Opposition Coalition Leaders Vow to 'Fight the Mafia'</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233330</link> <guid>233330</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Yesterday, residents of Varna rallied in front of the city’s municipal building to express their support for Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, who remains in custody amid corruption investigations. Among the demonstrators was Kotsev’s wife, Kamelia, who shared her hope for his release. The protest featured posters with slogans like “Today it’s Blago, tomorrow it’s you” and “Wake up and sweep away the mafia....</description> </item> <item> <title>Two Dead, 16 Injured as Kyiv Endures Relentless Russian Drone and Missile Assault for Second Night</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233329</link> <guid>233329</guid> <category>Ukraine</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Kyiv was rocked by a massive Russian attack overnight on July 9–10, as waves of drones and ballistic missiles struck the capital and surrounding oblasts for the second consecutive night. The assault, which lasted nearly 10 hours, killed two people and injured at least 16 in the city alone. The scale and intensity of the strikes echoed previous record-breaking attacks seen throughout late spring and summer of 2025. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>North Macedonia's PM Accuses Bulgaria: 'They Want to Destroy the Macedonian Nation and Identity'</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233328</link> <guid>233328</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:43:51 +0200</pubDate> <description>North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski declared on Wednesday that Bulgaria is pursuing a long-standing strategy aimed at erasing the Macedonian nation and identity. The statement came in response to developments in the European Parliament, where references to “Macedonian identity and language” were removed from the EU’s progress report on North Macedonia following amendments submitted by MEPs Andrzej Halicki (EPP), Kathleen Van Brempt (S&D), and Dan Barna (Renew Europe). Speaking at an unscheduled press conference from VMRO-DPMNE’s headquarters, Mickoski criticized what he described as systematic obstruction by Bulgaria of North Macedonia’s European integration process....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Moves to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools and Overhaul Education System</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233327</link> <guid>233327</guid> <category>Education</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The Bulgarian government has approved sweeping amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act, introducing a series of changes that aim to modernize the education system, support integration, promote values, and improve discipline. The proposal, initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science, is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for discussion. A key measure is the nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in schools....</description> </item> <item> <title>Loan Interest Rates to Stay Stable as Bulgaria Transitions to the Euro, Says Expert</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233310</link> <guid>233310</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Loan interest rates in Bulgaria are expected to stay stable even after the transition to the euro, with monthly payments simply shifting from levs to euros. Credit consultant Tihomir Toshev told bTV that the switch will be gradual and smooth, causing little disruption to borrowers. According to Toshev, banks have been preparing for the euro adoption for about two years and are fully ready to handle the change....</description> </item></channel></rss>
