Exactly at 00:00 Bulgaria entered 2022, and with it begins the 15th year in which our country is a full member of the European Union.
A membership that we have won with great effort and that we defend on a daily basis. Being part of a family brings responsibilities, but also a sense of support.
At the beginning of the 15th European Year, Bulgaria was greeted by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov.
"The European Union started as a peace project, but over time it has become the world's largest market, cultural center, shared values, and shared opportunities, but the EU can be upgraded and Bulgaria must play an active, constructive role in upgrading. We must no longer be just on the periphery, we must be an engine, a member who gives its best minds for the development of its own country, which subsequently develops the entire European Union," said Kiril Petkov.
He wished 2022 to be a new beginning, a new beginning for the EU and its development, a new beginning for Bulgaria, as a more active and constructive member of this union.
"As a government, our task is to make Bulgaria's voice heard. When we sit at the table with other member states, they should already know that Bulgaria is here to build on this EU. Bulgaria is here because it has something to say. Only together we can be proud to be Europeans and even more proud to be Bulgarians," added Prime Minister Kiril Petkov.
According to Professor Leander Litov, head of the Bulgarian team at CERN, during these years a whole new generation of young people, scientists, at the highest world level, who work not only in the country but also in leading centers in the world.
"The European Center for Nuclear Research was the first European structure to accept our country as a full member in 1999. It was a recognition that the Bulgarian intellect and spirit has always been part of Europe and belongs to Europe," added Leander Litov.
In anticipation of the forthcoming adoption of regulations on packaging and packaging waste, the Association Polymers is spearheading a critical discussion on the pivotal role of recycling
Bulgaria is grappling with a staggering burden of cardiovascular diseases, with more than 6 million new cases and over 1.8 million deaths reported annually
Reports from Italian authorities detail a horrifying ordeal where victims were subjected to physical violence and coercion, painting a grim picture of human trafficking and exploitation
In commemoration of Bulgaria's 20th anniversary as a member of NATO, the Ministry of Defence has announced open days at military formations across the country.
As Bulgaria inches closer to joining the Eurozone, concerns arise over the implementation of rounded prices in euros, potentially impacting citizens' wallets upon adoption of the single currency
The European Prosecutor's Office in Sofia has taken legal action against an individual suspected of fraudulent activities involving European subsidies, as announced by the Luxembourg-based institution
The European Prosecutor's Office in Sofia has taken legal action against an individual suspected of fraudulent activities involving European subsidies, as announced by the Luxembourg-based institution
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has secured a substantial financial boost from the European Union, receiving over 130 million euros to enhance its ammunition production capabilities
Eurostat's recent publication on Wednesday showed insights into hourly labour costs across the European Union (EU) in 2023, indicating a notable rise compared to the previous year
Brussels' European District faced significant disruption on Tuesday morning as farmers from various agricultural organizations staged a protest against EU agricultural policy
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