Новости за 14.01.2024

As January 15 unfolds, Bulgarians can expect a diverse range of weather conditions spanning from clear nights to increasing cloud cover. Here's a detailed breakdown: Night Overview: The night is projected to be clear, accompanied by a gentle southwesterly wind in the eastern regions....

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his steadfast commitment to dismantling Hamas, declaring that "nobody will stop us" as the conflict between Israel and the terror group reached its 100th day, according to CNN. In a press briefing, Netanyahu dismissed potential interference from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and other entities, including what he referred to as the "axis of evil" led by Iran. He emphatically stated, "Nobody will stop us - not The Hague, not the axis of evil... Читать дальше...

In the second week of January 2024, Bulgaria experienced a 0.76% increase in the wholesale food price index, reaching 2.263 points, as reported by the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Wholesale Markets....

Bulgaria's Minister of Environment and Water, Julian Popov, has affirmed the country's commitment to phasing out coal-fired power plants, emphasizing that the transition will be market-driven rather than state-mandated. Minister Popov stated that the market forces are currently leading the closure of such plants and predicted that there is no viable future for them beyond 2030. Currently, 25% of Bulgaria's electricity comes from renewable sources, with a focus on further developing wind energy....

Since the initiation of the conflict in Gaza, Israeli security forces have successfully apprehended more than 2,650 wanted terrorists across Judea and Samaria, including the Jordan Valley areas. Approximately 1,300 of these individuals are linked to the Hamas terrorist organization. In an overnight operation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service), and Border Police collaborated to arrest four wanted individuals throughout Judea and Samaria....

North Korea initiated its first missile launch of the year by firing an unidentified ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Sunday, as confirmed by the South Korean military. While details remain limited, the Joint Chiefs of Staff acknowledged the launch without providing further information. Japan's prime minister's office responded with an emergency alert, awaiting additional updates on the situation....

Bulgarian winter resorts experienced a robust growth of over 4.5% in tourist numbers in December compared to the previous year, according to Tourism Minister Zaritsa Dinkova. The notable surge was particularly driven by a substantial increase in Turkish visitors, marking nearly 22% growth. ...

Bulgargaz, the national gas company, projects a notable reduction in natural gas prices by nearly 6% for February. The company has submitted an application to the Bulgarian energy regulator outlining the expected change in pricing. According to Bulgargaz's calculations, the upcoming month could see natural gas priced at BGN 73 per megawatt hour, excluding taxes and levies....

On the 100th day since the attack by the Islamist group Hamas in Israel, three prominent Bulgarian churches in Sofia join the global initiative "One Million Bells." "Sveta Nedelya" church, along with the churches "Exaltation of the Holy Cross of the Lord" and "Sveti Sedmochiselnitsi," will simultaneously ring their bells in solidarity, supporting the call for the release of Israeli hostages. The "One Million Bells" campaign, initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel, aims to synchronize... Читать дальше...

A demonstration at the Romania-Bulgaria border near Calafat has escalated, with dozens of Romanian tractors and trucks causing a complete blockade, disrupting traffic and impacting major routes. The protesters, who initially blocked Danube Bridge 2, cite concerns over increased "Civil Liability" insurance costs, rising fuel prices, reduced European subsidies, and extended border waiting times as reasons for their dissatisfaction. The spontaneous protests, which commenced on Wednesday, have caused widespread traffic disruptions... Читать дальше...