The new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, has held his first telephone conversation with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.  Georgiev pointed out Bulgaria’s commitment to a united and strong European Union that would guarantee the security and prosperity of its citizens, especially at the backdrop of the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. As.. See more

There are 1,300 vacancies in the National Railway Infrastructure Company, or about 10% of the jobs - mainly for mechanics, traffic controllers, and switchmen. This was what the chair of the Union of Railway Workers in Bulgaria, Petar Bunev, told BNT commenting last week's train crash near Sofia that left two dead and six injured and was a result of violation of work rules.  According to Bunev, Bulgaria’s railways are in worse condition today than.. See more

According to the Bulgarian Hotel Association, there is a significant increase in early bookings for the summer tourist season on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. The main markets being targeted remain Poland, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Germany. Although a rise in holiday prices is expected, the industry assures that it will remain below 10%, reported BGNES. According to tourism managers, the recovery of the German market is a key factor for the.. See more