Новости за 22.12.2018

Most Bulgarians are optimistic about 2019, a survey of Barometer Bulgaria shows, quoted by the Bulgarian National Radio.

Because of the fog, the cold weather and the lack of wind, the concentration of fine dust particles is above the permissible average, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

The summit between Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Serbia in Belgrade began with the participation of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov together with Alexis Tsipras, Viorica Dunchila and Alexander Vucic. They discussed common projects in the areas of transport, infrastructure and energy, development of economic cooperation, strengthening regional stability and support for the integration of countries in the region, reported the Bulgarian National Television. 

Bulgartransgaz on 21st of December launched a public procurement procedure for the construction of the Bulgarian section of Turkish Stream. Earlier today, the Energy Regulator gave permission for the state-owned company to start pre-selling the pipeline capacity, the funds from which will be used to finance the project. This was reported by the Bulgarian National Television. 

Intense traffic on Bulgaria’s main roads is expected ahead of the Christmas holidays. The busiest traffic is expected to be at the exits of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, reported the Bulgarian National Television. 

Between 15 and 17 December 2018, the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Rumen Radev, paid an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the visit he was accompanied by representatives of the Bulgarian business and scientific circles. 26 representatives from 28 business and institutional organizations of the Republic of Bulgaria participated from the sectors of defense industry, agriculture, food industry, energy, information and communication technologies (ICT), machine building, textiles, architecture and tourism. Читать дальше...

The police in Shumen dismantled a criminal scheme for the sale of fake diplomas for secondary and higher education, the Shumen Regional Directorate of Interior said. The scheme, run by local residents, was detected over two months ago. The investigators found out that the group used a website with a phone and an email address. When contacted by interested people, they told them they had a lobby in the Ministry of Education and Science. After payment, the document would be validated and entered in a register. Читать дальше...

The new buses to Vitosha mountain will be running from tomorrow, Simeonovski lift will also be opened, said Mayor of Sofia Yordanka Fandakova, Focus News Agency reports.
“We are starting the winter season with a renewed bus fleet that will be running as of tomorrow, I hope they will be much more comfortable for people. The new busses have almost three times more seats and more luggage compartments so that people can place their skis and sleighs. I hope all lovers of winter hikes and sports... Читать дальше...

The Parliament adopted on second reading amendments to the Religious Denominations Act, Focus News Agency reports. The state shall provide subsidy to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the registered religious denominations on the basis of the number of their followers in the NSI census. For those with more than 1%, the state subsidy shall not be lower than BGN 15 million. The Religious Affairs Directorate to the Council of Ministers will create a public register of churches, temples and monasteries. Читать дальше...

The MPs went into recess, a Focus News Agency reporter said. According to the rules, each year the Parliament is in recess from December 22 to January 10. In their last working week this year, the lawmakers closed the ministry for the Bulgarian presidency and passed amendments to the anti-corruption law and the law on air quality. The first plenary session in 2019 will be held on January 11 at 9.00.