Новости за 08.01.2024

National Assembly Chair Rosen Zhelyazkov emphasized Bulgaria and Vietnam's mutual commitment to enhancing their relations within the framework of expanding EU-Vietnam collaboration, the EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership, and the EU's Indo-Pacific Cooperation Strategy. Zhelyazkov's statements came following a significant plenary meeting between Bulgarian parliamentary delegates and Vietnamese MPs during an official visit to Vietnam. Led by Zhelyazkov, the Bulgarian parliamentary delegation embarked... Читать дальше...

Romania's Schengen accession on March 31 brings about notable changes at Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport as Austrian officers will collaborate with Romanian counterparts in passport and document scrutiny. The collaboration aims to enhance border security and streamline identity verification processes for travelers entering the Schengen zone. Catalin Predoiu, Romania's Minister of Internal Affairs, revealed plans for Austrian officers to support Romanian border police in validating... Читать дальше...

A chilling murder in Sofia unravels a grim tale of torture, deceit, and a financial debt. The victim, a 49-year-old man and the owner of a former restaurant in Sofia, suffered a brutal fate after being invited to the home of the accused perpetrators. Investigations by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office and law enforcement agencies disclosed the harrowing details surrounding the case. ...

Electricity costs for Bulgarian businesses soared by approximately 12% as Monday's trading on the Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange (IBEX) closed, setting the stage for a steeper bill on Tuesday, January 9. The trading data from the Day-Ahead market segment revealed an average price of BGN 212.87/MWh (exclusive of VAT), marking a sharp increase from Sunday's average of BGN 190....

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov disclosed that any ministerial changes during the impending cabinet rotation in March would only occur upon mutual agreement between himself and Mariya Gabriel, the current Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Denkov highlighted that a minister's replacement would stem from perceived shortcomings in fulfilling their responsibilities, as he addressed journalists in Montana. GERB leader Boyko Borissov characterized the rotation as a "technical process,"... Читать дальше...

Starting February 1, 2024, children under 14 years old will enjoy free public transport via a new electronic card system. Previously available for ages 7 to 10, the updated initiative grants free travel to a wider age group, requiring replacement of existing cards by February 1. Parents can extend current cards until then at a cost of BGN 15 for January. ...

Wizz Air presents its most interesting travel destinations in the new year At the beginning of the 2024, many people focus on their New Year's goals. Whether that involves eating healthy or trying out a new hobby, traveling to a new destination is almost always among the desires of most people....

camping.info Award 2024: Europe's top campsite is located in Germany Europe's top campsite and winner of the camping....

The latest data from the National Statistical Institute reveals a positive upswing in Bulgaria's retail sector for November 2023. Retail turnover experienced a 0.5% increase from the previous month and a substantial 3....

President Rumen Radev has made a bold move by referring the recent revisions to the Bulgarian Constitution to the Constitutional Court, citing concerns over their constitutionality and their potential impact on the country's governance. This action by the President has set the stage for a legal showdown, highlighting significant points of contention within the revised constitutional framework. In a press release from the President's Office, Radev voiced his reservations about the recent amendments... Читать дальше...

A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity by Keck Medicine of USC reveals a potential link between hearing aid use and increased lifespan. With approximately 40 million American adults experiencing hearing loss, the study urges those in need to consider wearing hearing aids, highlighting their potential life-extending benefits. The research found a staggering 24% lower mortality risk among regular hearing aid users compared to those who never used hearing aids....

Recent survey data from the National Center for Parliamentary Research has shed light on the top fears haunting Bulgarians, revealing deep-seated apprehensions about war, death, and economic crises. Conducted at the end of 2023, the study highlighted the prevalent anxieties gripping the populace. War emerged as the primary concern for 28....

The war in Gaza will last at least a year. This was stated by Major General Amos Yadlin, former head of the Israeli Air Force who is close to senior active commanders. He compared the operation in the Palestinian enclave to the international military campaign against Islamic State in 2017, which lasted nine months....

President Rumen Radev declared plans to disclose comprehensive justifications on Monday for his opposition to the recent constitutional amendments, labeling them as a "brutal and fundamentally flawed assault on the Bulgarian Constitution." This announcement follows an Epiphany briefing on January 6, where he indicated his intent to appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the contentious alterations. Former Minister of Justice Anton Stankov, in an interview with Euronews on January 7, expressed concerns about Bulgaria's trajectory... Читать дальше...

The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 65, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal. 677 tests were performed, which means that the proportion of positive results is 9.6 percent. ...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Israel's war against the radical Palestinian movement Hamas could spread to other countries in the region. The Palestinian side reported dozens of new victims of the Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip. "The US is working to prevent the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which could cause even more suffering and uncertainty," the secretary of state said from Qatar....

January 8 is set to bring a shift in weather patterns across Bulgaria, with cloudy skies and rainfall anticipated throughout the region. A moderate to strong northwesterly wind, veering to north-northeasterly in the Northeast, will usher in a drop in temperatures, marking the transition to colder conditions. The day is expected to witness rain gradually transforming into snow in various parts of the North and the higher-altitude valleys in the West....