BGOwnership & classification
Founded: 1898
Ownership
BTA (Bulgarska Telegrafna Agentsiya, the Bulgarian News Agency) is Bulgaria's national news agency, established by a decree of Prince Ferdinand I on 27 January 1898. It is a state-owned, autonomous national news organisation whose director-general is elected by the National Assembly (Parliament), placing it under the state rather than private ownership.
Funding
Financed mainly by a subsidy from the national budget (over BGN 12.2 million / about US$6.8 million in 2023), supplemented by sale of its news services and products and by advertising; commercial revenue is a small fraction of the budget.
Affiliation & stance
Because it is owned by the state, primarily budget-funded, and led by a director-general elected by Parliament, BTA is STATE (the national news agency). It presents itself as an autonomous public agency with a neutral, factual remit, but its parliamentary appointment and reliance on state funding make it a state institution.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
- Measured from coverage
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87/100
Factual
83/100
Objective
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Putin recognizes the oil map for the first time
U.S. and Iran agree to cease attacks and return to talks
Europe hits 40 degrees Celsius as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife
Comienza la cuenta regresiva: Paraguay ya está en el estadio ante Alemania
Oil rises minimally amid new tensions in the Middle East and delayed deliveries through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel is destroying cultural heritage sites in southern Lebanon, says Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salame
The lowest temperatures in July in our country will be between 10 and 15 degrees, and the highest - between 38 and 43 degrees, told BTA Krasimir Stoev from NIMH
Canada is the first 1/8 finalist of the World Cup after the victory in extra time over South Africa
One person has died and five people have been injured in fires across the country in the last 24 hours, 126 fires have been extinguished
Recent coverage
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned of the danger of a new wave of atrocities in the Sudanese city of El Obeid.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Folke TüRK, has warned of a potential new wave of violence in El Obeid, Sudan, which is currently at the center of conflict between Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and government troops. The RSF have concentrated their forces around El Obeid, a city heavily damaged by recent fighting. TüRK highlighted that last year, over 6,000 people were killed in three days during the RSF’s capture of another city, El Fasher, with reports of war crimes including mass killings, sexual violence, and torture. He emphasized that this situation is not a training exercise but a serious warning that requires global attention. TüRK called on world leaders to take all necessary steps to prevent future atrocities.
An American gets the maximum amount of recovery time at Wimbledon.
The article discusses the scheduling of the first-round doubles match at Wimbledon involving American tennis player Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams against the Argentine-Colombian pair Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio. The match was initially scheduled for Thursday and Friday but has been postponed due to Serena's injury during her singles match. Tournament organizer Andy Murray (likely a misstatement, as Andy Murray is a British player, and the correct name might be someone like Ashley Barker or another official) stated they are giving Serena as much time as possible to recover. They ruled out postponing the match to later dates unless necessary for safety or tournament flow. The match is expected to take place on a larger court to accommodate the large crowd attracted by Serena and Venus, who are major stars. Serena returned to professional tennis after four years, but she lost her first singles match and injured her knee. She did not attend a press conference afterward due to health reasons and expressed her commitment to participating in the doubles event. Serena and Venus have won six doubles titles together, including a title in 2016.
Ukraine urged Poland to put emotions aside
Ukraine has proposed steps to normalize relations with Poland, including holding consultations on disputed historical issues, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiaga. The proposal comes amid ongoing tensions over Kyiv’s decision to rename a military unit in honor of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Sybiaga met with his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski and emphasized the need to 'leave emotions aside,' suggesting that both nations should focus on resolving past disputes rather than allowing them to fuel continued conflict. Sybiaga also criticized Russia’s apparent satisfaction with the tension between Ukraine and Poland, implying that such posturing benefits Moscow.
Ukraine reports two dead after night attacks by Russia, with the death toll in Kiev rising to 30.
At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
Olympiacos (Piraeus) and Ludogorets are close to a deal for Peter Stanić, but there are still important details to be clarified
Олимпиакос (Пирея) и Лудогорец (Разград) са приближили до договоряване за трансфер на българския футболист Петър Станич, но остават непредвидени важни детайли. Гръцките медии съобщават, че двете клубове обсъждат условията на сделката, особено структурата на плащане на трансферната сума. Българският отбор иска авансова сума, докато Олимпиакос предлага разсрочено плащане. Друг важен въпрос е процентът от следващ трансфер, който Лудогорец ще задържи. Олимпиакос е направил финална оферта от 8 милиона евро, което може да достигне до 10 милиона с бонуси. От Лудогорец първоначално са изискали 10 милиона, но няма положителна реакция. Трансферът е подкрепен от треньора на Олимпиакос, Хосе Луис Мендилибар.
A secondary earthquake shook Venezuela in the crucial hours of the rescue operation.
A secondary earthquake with magnitude 4.6 struck central and northern regions of Venezuela early Monday morning, according to global agencies. Another weaker tremor was reported in La Guaira, one of the most heavily affected areas by previous earthquakes. No significant damage has been reported from the latest quake. Rescue operations continue in critical hours, with humanitarian organizations emphasizing the first 48 to 72 hours as crucial but noting survivors could still be found later if they have access to food and water. Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez stated efforts are focused on saving lives and setting up shelters for those who lost their homes. Families and volunteers have spent days searching through ruins in La Guaira. Over 2,600 foreign rescuers have arrived, though some local residents complain about the lack of heavy machinery. The government reported at least 33 people rescued over the weekend, including several children. A 21-year-old man was saved after being trapped under rubble for nearly 106 hours. As of the latest reports, the death toll exceeds 1,450, with more than 3,150 injured, and tens of thousands remain missing. Around 12,700 people are无
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić met with the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Spain Margarita Robles Fernandez
The Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic met with Spain's Minister of Defense Margarita Robles Fernandez to discuss strengthening military and security cooperation between Serbia and Spain, as well as regional and European issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, Vucic expressed gratitude to Spain for its consistent and principled stance based on international law, UN Charter, and territorial integrity of Serbia. He emphasized the importance of open dialogue, mutual respect, and tangible results in building good relations. Vucic also mentioned the potential for improving military-technical cooperation, exchange of experience, and stronger institutional ties between the two countries.
NATO leaders will reaffirm their "unwavering commitment" to collective defense in Ankara, according to the summit declaration.
На срещата на върха на НАТО в Анкара, която ще се проведе на 7 и 8 юли, лидери от алианса, включително американският президент Доналд Тръмп, ще потвърдят 'непоколебимата' ангажираност към колективната отбрана съгласно член 5 от договора. Въпреки предишните съмнения на Тръмп относно американската подкрепа за НАТО, текстът, одобрен от всички 32 членове, подчертава сътрудничеството между САЩ и Европа. В декларацията се посочва, че Русия е 'дългосрочна заплаха', а европейските страни и Канада са увеличили разходите за отбрана. Освен това, съюзниците са решили да отпуснат 70 млрд. евро военна помощ за Украйна за 2026 г. и 'поне същото ниво' през 2027 г., което означава общо 140 млрд. евро за два години. Финансирането ще бъде частично от ЕС, а Германия обеща 11,5 млрд. евро за 2026 г. Украинският президент Володимир Зеленски ще присъствува като гост.
Archaeological finds about 5,000 years old were discovered accidentally in a basement in Berlin
Археологически находки, съхранени в мазето на жилищен комплекс в района Шпандау на Берлин, са идентифицирани като предмети с възраст около 5000 години. Намиращите се в кутии артефакти включват каменни оръдия, керамични фрагменти и животински кости, които се свързват с праисторически период в региона. Специалисти предполагат, че находката е част от колекцията на бившата колекция „Хагеман“ от Наумбург, създадена от частен колекционер и последваща разпокъсана. Делото е свързано с ранни разкопки, проведени от Арнолд Хагеман през 1910 г., част от които са постъпили в музей в Хале, докато другата част е считана за изгубена. Федералният институт за археология в Берлин ще извърши допълнително датиране и инвентаризация, за да се определи дали предметите да бъдат включени в музейните фондове.
New car registrations in Germany increase by almost 6% in the first half of the year
През първата половина на 2026 г. в Германия са регистрирани около 1,5 милиона нови автомобили, което е ръст от 5,8% спрямо същия период миналата година. Основен фактор за този растеж е растящата популярност на електрическите превозни средства, както и растящата дял на чуждестранни производители, особено от Китай. Чуждестранните мобилност строители са реализирали 7,7% повече автомобили, като техният пазарен дял достига 44,2%. Продажбите на електромобили са с 48% ръст на годишна база, с над 370 000 регистрирани в периода. Правителствени стимули за купувачи на електромобили и високите цени на горивата са важни фактори за трансформацията в търсенето. Китайски производители като BYD, Leapmotor и SAIC Motor са показали значителен ръст, докато някои германски марки като Volkswagen и Toyota са отчитали спад.
The King of Cambodia has returned to his homeland from China, where he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, local media reported.
King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia returned to his home country from China, where he had been undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, according to local state media. The king, who announced in early April 2023 that he was suffering from prostate cancer and would remain in China for an extended treatment period, had been treated by Chinese doctors in Beijing, who performed an 'successful' operation, according to the royal palace in Phnom Penh. The palace stated yesterday that the king's health has improved after more than three months of treatment. King Sihamoni’s plane landed at Phnom Penh airport this afternoon, where he was greeted by high-ranking government officials, including former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his son Hun Manet, the current prime minister of the country, according to national television. Norodom Sihamoni ascended the throne in 2004, succeeding his father, King Norodom Sihanouk, who abdicated after undergoing cancer treatment in Beijing and died in 2012.
APA: European party ALDE celebrates its 50th anniversary with congress in Vienna
The European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (ALDE), which represents liberal democrats in the European Parliament, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a congress in Vienna hosted by the Austrian liberal party NEOS – Neue Österreich. Austrian Foreign Minister Beatrice Mainer-Raisinger, who leads NEOS, attended the event and called for stronger resistance against nationalism and faster reforms in Europe. She highlighted ongoing crises such as the conflict in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and technological dependencies, emphasizing attacks on those advocating for Europe, freedom, and Ukraine. Mainer-Raisinger criticized China’s growing influence, describing it as a superpower that uses its power to dominate other nations, and urged Europe to become a more powerful global force by making quicker decisions. She noted the slow decision-making process within the EU, citing the example of reaching consensus on Lebanon.
A miner has been killed in a mining accident near the market town of Lozen.
A barge operator working at an inert material quarry near the village of Lozen in Pazardzhik died on July 2 during a regular work shift, according to a spokesperson from the Regional Directorate of the MVD in Pazardzhik, Miroslav Stoyanov. The man was operating specialized machinery for sand extraction when he unexpectedly fell into the water body of the quarry. The machine operator became trapped and unable to exit the cabin, sinking together with the equipment. Specialized teams conducted a search and recovered the body of the deceased today via divers. A criminal investigation has been initiated under the supervision of the Pazardzhik District Prosecutor’s Office. The cause of the machine’s collapse and whether all safety requirements for working conditions were met will be investigated. An inspection is currently taking place at the site.
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Protecting Patriarch Kirill does not make Bulgaria safer, GERB-SDS said in a statement
Trump said that as an "attacking" country, Russia is losing more troops in Ukraine.
The intensified disinformation in North Macedonia comes from structures and media platforms linked to Bulgaria, says the Deputy Foreign Minister
California Governor Newsom claims the Trump administration is investigating him and his wife.
