Новости за 22.02.2024

During the night, the cloudiness will be broken. After midnight, in some areas, mainly in the valleys and lowlands of Southern Bulgaria, fog will form. In Eastern Bulgaria, there will be a light southerly wind, while the rest of the country will experience mostly calm conditions....

Bulgaria has successfully reclaimed more than 4,000 ancient artifacts that were illegally exported from the country. The Main Directorate "Fighting Organized Crime" (GDBOP) orchestrated the return of these archaeological treasures, which had been trafficked and dispersed globally. Collaborative efforts involving Italy, Germany, Canada, and the USA contributed to this achievement. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov in the Bulgarian language on Facebook. The French President welcomed Nikolai Denkov at the Elysee Palace yesterday.   ...

In a significant move, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a ban on American, British, and Israeli ships from entering the Red and Arabian Seas, as well as the Gulf of Aden. The ban extends to vessels owned or partially owned by Israeli citizens or companies, as well as those flying the Israeli flag. The announcement was made today by the Coordination Center for Humanitarian Operations, a source controlled by the Yemeni Houthi rebels, as reported by Reuters and BTA....

In a chilling display of authority, the Taliban carried out a double public execution at a stadium in southeastern Afghanistan, shocking thousands of spectators who witnessed the killing of two convicted individuals. According to reports by the Associated Press, the Taliban's Supreme Court had ruled that the two men were responsible for separate stabbing attacks resulting in the deaths of two victims. Identified as Syed Jamal from Wardak province and Gul Khan from Ghazni, the convicts faced execution... Читать дальше...

A knife attack at a school in the western German city of Wuppertal has left several students injured, authorities confirmed. Police swiftly detained a suspect who also sustained injuries during the incident, according to a spokesperson for law enforcement agencies. The attack, which occurred in the "Elberfeld" district, did not involve the use of firearms, police stated....

The mortality rate in Bulgaria is among the highest in the world, despite the adequate resources and vaccines. This is presented in the audit report conducted by the National Court of Audit for the first two years of the pandemic. The lack of an effective vaccination campaign contributes to this....

Lawyers representing the United States in the trial of Julian Assange asserted that the legal proceedings are centered on the publication of classified information, not Assange's political views. The hearing, taking place at London's High Court, marks Assange's final attempt to prevent his extradition to the US, with proceedings commencing on February 20. In 2022, the UK approved Assange's extradition, prompting his appeal in a recent two-day hearing at the High Court in London....

The Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) convened to elect its deputy chairs and members of standing committees, marking a significant development in the city's political landscape. Five deputy chairpersons were elected, representing various political parties within the council. Among them are Boyko Dimitrov from We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria-Spasi Sofia (WCC-DB-SS), Georgi Georgiev from GERB-SDS, Diana Tonova from BSP, Vili Lilkov from Sinya Sofia, and Sevdelina Petrova from Vazrazhdane.... Читать дальше...

A prisoner has died in Burgas, BNT reported. Two prisoners got into a fight, and one of them died after the fight. On-site inspection begins....

If you compare today's casino experience with two decades back, you can tell that a lot has changed. Not only are the interfaces more intuitive, but they also have features that barely existed in the 2000s. But online casino operators are just getting started with these changes....

A harrowing collision between two vehicles near the village of Musina in Pavlikeni has resulted in injuries to five children and three adults. According to a report from BNR, the incident occurred last night, sending shockwaves through the local community. Among the victims, two children and their mother have been admitted to the neurosurgery department at Veliko Tarnovo hospital....

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has garnered backing from over two-thirds of NATO's 31 member nations for the role of the alliance's next secretary general, according to sources cited by Politico. Senior diplomats in Brussels revealed that Rutte's candidacy gained significant traction following extensive discussions and negotiations, making him the primary contender thus far. While NATO regulations mandate unanimous agreement for the selection of the Secretary General, pressure is mounting to finalize... Читать дальше...

“Art is not science and there are no formulas for it. Instinct and intuition, so contraindicated in science, play an exceptional role here. Art starts from the imaginary, from the unknown, and sometimes the end result resembles an equation of the absurd....

Romania is set to witness a unique electoral scenario this year as the local elections will coincide with the European elections on June 9, with presidential elections moved to September and parliamentary elections slated for December 8. This decision, announced by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Senate President Nicolae Ciucă of the ruling SDP-NLP coalition, aims to consolidate democratic participation, reports "Digi24". The agreement also includes plans for a joint union and common electoral lists for the European Parliament elections... Читать дальше...

The chairman of the DPS parliamentary group, Delyan Peevski, accused the co-chairman of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), Hristo Ivanov, of wanting to impose his personnel in the prosecutor's office. In his words, Ivanov wanted to impose the candidacy of "his partner Andrey Yankulov for chief prosecutor and Sava Petrov for deputy chief prosecutor". Peevski stated that he had personally refused Hristo Ivanov "the deal that he offered me in my office", clarifying that by deal... Читать дальше...

Minister of Economy Robert Habeck stated that the economic situation in Germany is exceptionally challenging during the presentation of the significantly lowered new government forecast for growth this year. The German government has adjusted its projection for economic growth in 2024 downward, from 1.3% to 0....

Governor J. B. Pritzker of Illinois has declared March 3, 2024, as Bulgaria's Liberation Day in the state, as reported by BGNES. ...

During a campaign fundraiser in San Francisco, US President Joe Biden referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as "that crazy son of a b**ch," (SOB) reported Reuters. Biden emphasized the ongoing nuclear threat but highlighted climate change as the most significant danger to humanity. "The climate crisis is the ultimate existential threat....

This morning, air raid sirens blared in the Israeli resort town of Eilat along the Red Sea, as reported by Reuters. The alert was prompted by the anticipated threat of missile or drone strikes. The likely source of this threat is believed to be Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have previously targeted Israel and allied vessels in the Red Sea, particularly in the Bab el Mandeb Strait....

Residents of Sofia's Ovcha Kupel neighborhood woke up to a scene of chaos as vandals wreaked havoc on parked cars overnight. According to reports from Nova TV, at least 12 vehicles were targeted on Tuesday, their windows shattered and exteriors damaged. The wave of destruction occurred in front of building 514 and the parking lot of the "Moesia" metro station....

In a tragic incident today, a barge collided with a bridge in China's Pearl River Delta, resulting in the collapse of a section of the bridge and causing casualties. According to Reuters, the collision occurred earlier today, causing cars situated on the affected part of the bridge to plunge into the water below. Reports from China Central Television indicate that there have been two confirmed casualties thus far as a result of the incident....

A new strategy implemented by the Bulgarian Traffic Police to impound vehicles driven by intoxicated individuals has shown promising results in reducing the number of drunk and drugged drivers on the roads, according to preliminary data. Introduced in mid-August last year, the measure aimed at confiscating cars driven by individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs has yielded positive outcomes, with a notable decline in such incidents reported since its implementation. Vladimir Todorov... Читать дальше...

In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Bulgarian Border Police have detained ten individuals involved in migrant trafficking during a targeted operation in the Burgas area. Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, Director of the General Directorate Border Police, disclosed the details of the operation to bTV on Wednesday, revealing that more arrests may follow. The operation is being conducted under the supervision of the District Prosecution Office of Burgas. ...