Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Yasutoshi Nishimura and a delegation including representatives of leading Japanese companies have visited and held meetings at INSAIT - Institute for Computer Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Sofia.
During the first visit of a Japanese economy minister to Bulgaria for the past 50 years, the possibilities for expanding business contacts in the field of technology were discussed and a joint declaration was signed, aimed to deepen cooperation in the IT sector and innovation between the two countries.
Minister Nishimura also met with Bulgarian scientists, entrepreneurs and with the Deputy Prime Minister for the management of European funds Atanas Pekanov.
Translation: Al. Markov
Bulgaria’s accession to the United States Visa Waiver Program is a strategic priority for the Bulgarian government , Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh announced at the opening of an information event focused on visa procedures aimed at expanding tourism..
Only three regions of Bulgaria have an average pension exceeding 500 euros: Sofia, Pernik and Burgas. The capital has the highest average pension in the country at 580 euros. The lowest average pensions are in Razgrad at 392 euros. These are the latest..
The government will not debate the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria , said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov at a discussion organised by the Economic and Social Council of the Republic of Bulgaria. He added that all responsible politicians and..
Household consumers will remain on the regulated electricity market for an unlimited period, said Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov at a briefing at the..
On Thursday, minimum temperatures will range from 8°C to 14°C. Around 9°C is expected in Sofia. Cloud and rain expected in western and central Bulgaria..
The Ministry of Culture is expecting UNESCO to approve, by the end of 2025, the application of the Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Sozopol as a..
sunshine, cloud, rain and thunder
Partly cloudy, chance of rain
Cloudy
Occasional showers
Overcast, rain
Thunderstorms 
Mostly Cloudy