Despite active and targeted efforts to recruit personnel, the percentage of vacant positions at the State Intelligence Agency (SIA) remains high, reads the 2024 report of SIA, published on the website of the Council of Ministers. Another issue highlighted by the agency is its chronic underfunding.
As in its previous report, the State Intelligence Agency emphasizes the need to optimize its operational presence in 2025 in countries where the agency currently has no or only limited intelligence presence. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine continues to generate significant risks for the Black Sea region, particularly related to maritime security and ecology, the report reads. Moscow will remain focused on the rapid recovery and enhancement of its military potential, the report further reads.
Bulgaria is at a very decisive point on its path to introducing the European currency and must be very careful in the coming months so that the criteria are met, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told BTA. According to..
Sofia residents handed over separately about 8 tons of waste from their basements, garages and attics during the second edition of “MaGaTa Fest”, which took place in the “Mladost” district. Within four hours, 700 kg of textiles, 150 kg of paper, 50 kg of..
The Bulgarian National Bank will exchange free of charge and in unlimited quantities banknotes and coins from leva to euros at the official exchange rate during the first six months after Bulgaria enters the eurozone, it is clear from the BNB website...
European Council President Antonio Costa will be paying a three-day visit to Bulgaria 27-29 April. His schedule includes meetings with President Rumen..
The political formation “Yes, Bulgaria” which is part of the opposition coalition “Democratic Bulgaria” is calling a national conference to elect a new..
Since the beginning of the year, Bulgaria has also met the price stability criterion for eurozone membership, Minister of Finance..
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