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India and the US are engaged in trade talks to avoid reciprocal tariffs, with India offering to lower tariffs on US products like EVs and wines in hopes of a reprieve. The two countries aim to finalize the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement by fall 2025, aiming to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

The Bulgarian government has opened an honorary consulate in Stavanger, Norway, appointing renowned pianist Kiril Kutin as the honorary consul. This move is expected to strengthen Bulgaria's presence in the region, support the Bulgarian community, and enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Bulgarian government has declared war on the property mafia, vowing to crack down on their illegal activities and protect citizens from their predatory practices. This follows a recent case involving 90-year-old Yanka, who lost her property through a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by a phantom arbitration court.

Psychiatric hospital staff in Bulgaria protested outside the Ministry of Health, demanding a substantial pay increase and improved working conditions, citing chronic underfunding, staff shortages, and low pay as major concerns. The protest highlights the urgent need for government action to address the crisis in psychiatric care.

The MECH party's parliamentary group faced dissolution after MP Samuil Slavov's resignation caused the group to fall below the minimum required number of 10 members. This decision sparked protests from MECH supporters who gathered in front of the National Assembly, urging the Speaker, Natalia Kiselova, to reinstate the group.