Новости за 28.02.2024

Over the next 24 hours, we expect scattered cloudiness over most of the country, ranging from medium to high altitude. During the night, low clouds or fog will form in the valleys and plains, reducing visibility until noon. It will be calm during the night, while during the day, there will be light to moderate southeast winds and northeast winds in the Danubian Plain....

According to Anastasia Kirilova, a meteorologist at the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), the lowest temperatures in March in Bulgaria will range between - 5 °C and 0°C, while the highest temperatures will range between 20°C and 25 °C. According to her, this year in March, the average monthly temperature in Bulgaria is expected to be above normal. In Northern Bulgaria and the highlands, the normal temperature ranges between 5 °C and 7 °C, while along the Black Sea coast and... Читать дальше...

Economic sentiment in both the European Union and Bulgaria experienced some turbulence in February, reflecting ongoing uncertainties surrounding economic recovery and global challenges. According to the latest monthly survey by the European Commission, while consumer sentiment showed marginal improvement, economic attitudes unexpectedly deteriorated. In the EU, the Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) declined to a three-month low of 95....

South Korea will send its military and community doctors to hospitals in the next few days as part of emergency measures to support the healthcare system following the mass strike by specialists, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reported, cited by Reuters. He also urged junior doctors to return to work by tomorrow, which is the deadline set by the government and promised that the authorities would listen to their demands. At a meeting with the government, he said, “The government fully understands that... Читать дальше...

"Bulgargaz" suggests an 18% decrease in natural gas prices starting next month, potentially lowering costs for consumers to around BGN 58 per megawatt hour. The proposal was made during a public discussion with the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation, with the final decision expected on March 1. If approved, this reduction could offer relief to households and businesses facing economic challenges, signaling a positive step towards greater energy affordability in Bulgaria....

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, delivered a powerful speech at the European Parliament, urging European Union countries to combat the influence of organized crime and corruption as a means to challenge Russian President Vladimir Putin. In her impassioned address, Navalnaya emphasized the need for innovative approaches in confronting Putin, asserting that traditional measures such as resolutions and sanctions have proven ineffective against the entrenched power structure in Russia. Читать дальше...

A contentious debate unfolded in the National Assembly as proposals to remove deputies of the "Vazrazhdane" party from parliamentary committees gained traction following a visit to Moscow. The proposed changes, aimed at altering the rules of the National Assembly to allow for the removal of representatives from "Vazrazhdane," sparked heated discussions among lawmakers. The proposals, submitted by WCC-DB members Yavor Bozhankov and Atanas Atanasov, sought to remove deputies of Kostadin Kostadinov's... Читать дальше...

The burial arrangements for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who passed away on February 16 in a penal colony, have been finalized. Navalny's spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, took to the "X" social network to announce that his burial will take place on March 1 at the Borisov Cemetery in Moscow. Following a service at a church in the Marino district of the Russian capital, Navalny's remains will be interred at the Borisov Cemetery....

The wild animals were spotted by passersby in the late hours in the Burgas Sea Garden, and photos were shared on social media. “At midnight, because I exercise a bit later, then I have free time, I came with my bike and had a headlamp, I passed by here and the jackal crossed my path. I stopped the bike and started chasing it into the bushes and managed to take a picture of it....

In a testament to its enduring resilience, Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, inching closer to the significant milestone of ,000. The cryptocurrency's resurgence has been fueled by a confluence of factors, including positive industry developments and growing investor optimism. During Wednesday's trading session, Bitcoin surpassed the ,000 mark, with market participants eagerly eyeing the psychological barrier of ,000....

In a notable development in Bulgarian politics, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov expressed strong criticism towards GERB's recent proposal, emphasizing a significant shift in priorities away from reforms and towards ministerial positions. Denkov's remarks came at the outset of a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, shedding light on the current political landscape. "GERB's proposal on Tuesday changes radically the priorities that we set out nine months ago....

Starting today, the working hours of the Shipka Monument of Freedom on St. Nicholas Peak will be changed, as announced on the official Facebook page by the National Park Museum “Shipka Buzludzha”. The monument will be open for visits from 9:00 to 17:00, with tickets available until 16:30. ...

In a concerning trend for Japan's demographic landscape, the year 2023 saw a significant decline in the number of newborns, marking a record low in the country's history. According to government data reported by Kyodo News, Japan's population shrank by its largest ever margin, with births plummeting by 5.1 percent compared to the previous year, totaling just 758,631 infants. ...

In a distressing incident in the Dobrich region of Bulgaria, an elderly man lost his life following a road accident, prompting scrutiny over the delayed arrival of emergency medical services. The unfortunate event unfolded when the male driver, feeling unwell, veered the car into a ditch, accompanied by his family. Witnesses at the scene allege that the ambulance arrived late, leading to tragic consequences. ...

The search for 17-year-old Ivana Georgieva from Dupnitsa continues into its seventh day. She disappeared last Thursday and has not been found yet. Investigators suspect that she may not be within the municipality....

A quarter of the Gaza Strip's population faces the alarming prospect of starvation, with approximately 600,000 individuals teetering on the brink of severe hunger. Among them, one in six children grapples with acute malnutrition and exhaustion, according to recent data from the United Nations. Humanitarian organizations providing assistance to Gaza encounter numerous obstacles in delivering essential supplies to those in need....

British authorities have announced the arrest of a sixth Bulgarian man suspected of involvement in a Russian spy network operating within the United Kingdom. Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 38, from Acton, West London, faces charges of conspiracy to commit espionage, according to statements released by British police on Tuesday. Ivanchev, born on July 31, 1985, was apprehended on February 7 as part of an ongoing investigation led by the Counter-Terrorism Squad....

In a strategic move, GERB, Bulgaria's center-right party, is gearing up to propose a coalition agreement to its power-sharing ally, We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB), aimed at securing a complete government term. GERB leader Boyko Borissov unveiled the plan during a press conference, emphasizing the intention to draft a comprehensive pact within the next ten days. This initiative follows recent discussions surrounding a draft memorandum of agreement between GERB and WCC-DB, initially... Читать дальше...