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Today, "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) proposed the implementation of the second mandate with a prime minister from GERB, along with signing an agreement on reforms in the judicial system, security services, and regulators. However, Boyko Borissov's party (GERB) rejected this proposal. This development occurred shortly after the parliament acknowledged the failure of GERB's first mandate with Prime Minister Mariya Gabriel. ...

The Ministry of Finance has released a draft law for public discussion concerning the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria. The primary aim of the proposal is to ensure a smooth and transparent transition to the European currency. The deadline for receiving feedback on the draft law is April 24, 2024....

Overnight, rain is expected in various parts of Western and Central Bulgaria, extending to South-Eastern Bulgaria after midnight. Winds will be generally weak to moderate, predominantly coming from the southeast. Minimum temperatures will range from 4° to 9°, with Sofia experiencing temperatures around 5°. ...

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After so much drama, both the first and second mandates to form a cabinet in Bulgaria failed within a single day, escalating political tensions and uncertainty in the country's governance. The day started with an invitation from "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) to GERB, the party with the first mandate, for the implementation of a joint national second term. However, GERB swiftly responded with a refusal, citing a reluctance to participate in further attempts to form a government. Читать дальше...

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The latest data released by Eurostat, the official statistical office of the European Union, reveals that Bulgaria continues to grapple with the lowest purchasing power within the EU, while Luxembourg maintains its position at the top with the highest purchasing power. According to Eurostat's preliminary estimates for 2023, Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, expressed in purchasing power standards, stands at only 64% of the EU average. While this marks a slight increase from 62% in 2022 and 57% in 2021... Читать дальше...

Brussels' European District faced significant disruption on Tuesday morning as farmers from various agricultural organizations staged a protest against EU agricultural policy. The demonstration, coinciding with a meeting of EU farming and fisheries ministers, saw farmers driving their tractors en masse towards the heart of Brussels, causing traffic chaos particularly in the east and southeast of the city. The protest, organized by farmers from Flanders and Wallonia, aimed to highlight concerns about... Читать дальше...

In a pivotal development for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the High Court in London granted him the opportunity on Tuesday to continue his legal battle against extradition to the United States. The decision comes amid ongoing international scrutiny over the implications of Assange's potential trial in the US. Assange, 52, has been embroiled in a legal saga for years, with US prosecutors seeking his extradition to face 18 charges, primarily related to espionage....

Bulgaria's winter tourism season has surpassed expectations, with a remarkable 25% increase in foreign visitors compared to initial projections. According to Prof. Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analyzes and Evaluations in Tourism, the country welcomed over 2....

170 kilograms of cocaine were found concealed within a shipment of bananas at the Burgas city's port. The illicit cargo, valued at approximately $6.8 million, marks one of the largest drug seizures in the history of the Burgas Port Complex, BTA reported....

Tensions between the United States and Israel have escalated following the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Israel responded by canceling a delegation visit to Washington after the US abstained from voting yesterday. Meanwhile, fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip continued unabated. ...

Bulgaria's Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) has achieved a historic milestone, with an unprecedented 16 articles accepted for the prestigious Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), the world's foremost forum for AI and computer vision. This groundbreaking success not only marks a significant achievement for Bulgaria but also positions the country among Europe's top ten in the field of AI research, announced the Ministry of Education and Science on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

Amidst the political fervor preceding the upcoming parliamentary elections in North Macedonia on May 8, VMRO-DPMNE, the main opposition party, has proposed a postponement of constitutional changes regarding the inclusion of Bulgarians. The announcement came from Timco Mucunski, deputy chairman of VMRO-DPMNE, during the presentation of the party's program for the impending elections. Mucunski emphasized that in the current political climate, constitutional amendments are not feasible....

Challenging international sanctions, Russia has commenced direct oil supplies to North Korea, bolstering ties between the two authoritarian regimes and undermining efforts to contain Pyongyang's activities. Satellite imagery obtained by the Financial Times from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) reveals that at least five North Korean tankers have journeyed to Russia's Far East port of Vostochny this month to load oil products. This marks the first documented direct sea shipments from Russia... Читать дальше...

Today, the Bulgarian National Assembly has voted to end the first mandate aimed at forming a government with Prime Minister candidate Mariya Gabriel. The decision, reached after only one hour of debates where representatives from GERB and DPS abstained, signals the conclusion of the initial phase of government formation efforts. The draft decision to declare the mandate unsuccessful received unanimous support from all parliamentary groups, with 226 MPs voting in favor....

In a tense parliamentary session, Atanas Atanasov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria," delivered a new proposal to GERB, urging the party to nominate a mutually acceptable candidate for prime minister and fulfill the second mandate as a general one. The coalition issued a deadline for GERB to respond to the offer, aligning it with the date when President Rumen Radev intends to hand over the second exploratory mandate to "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria." ...

The Ministry of Finance has made public the draft Law concerning the implementation of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, inviting public discourse. The objective of this initiative is to facilitate the seamless integration of the euro into Bulgaria and enhance transparency and understanding regarding the adoption process of the unified European currency within the nation. Scheduled for public scrutiny until April 24, 2024, the draft law is meticulously crafted to ensure Bulgaria's smooth transition... Читать дальше...

In the early hours of the morning, a devastating incident unfolded in Baltimore, Maryland, as a major bridge collapsed. According to reports from NBC, the collapse occurred shortly after 1 a.m....

Amidst mounting political tensions and uncertainty in the country, Delyan Peevski, chairman of the DPS (Movement for Rights and Freedoms), has declared that it is inevitable that Bulgaria will head to elections. Peevski's statement, made on the sidelines of the parliament, reflects a growing sentiment among political leaders that the country is on the brink of a significant electoral showdown. "It is clear that we are going to elections....

Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, declared that his party would not support the formation of a government for a second mandate. This pronouncement effectively closes the door on any potential negotiations with "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) coalition, signaling an end to their attempts to form a new government together. Expressing his firm stance, Borissov labeled the prospect of renewing talks as "it's over," emphasizing the audacity of the coalition to consider revisiting... Читать дальше...

On Monday, temperatures hovered around 10°C in Sofia, albeit feeling chillier due to brisk winds, as noted by Prof. Rachev on BTV. However, a significant shift is on the horizon as warm air from the Sahara Desert is poised to sweep across Eastern Europe. ...

A remarkable shift in Bulgaria's energy landscape has been unveiled in the latest report from the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation, submitted to the Bulgarian parliament. The data reveals a staggering increase of over 140% in electricity production from photovoltaic plants, accompanied by a significant decline in output from coal-fired power plants in the year 2023. According to the report, Bulgaria's total electricity production in 2023 amounted to 35,861,159 MWh....

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that introduces stringent regulations on children's access to social media platforms. Under the new law, children under the age of 14 are banned from using social media altogether, while 14- and 15-year-olds must obtain parental consent to create accounts, Reuters reported. The legislation, signed into law on Monday, addresses growing concerns about the detrimental impact of social media on young people's well-being....

As the arrival of warmer weather beckons, hotels lining the Bulgarian Black Sea coasts are gearing up to welcome the first wave of sea tourists, with an expected surge in visitors around the Easter holidays, coinciding this year with St. George's Day on May 6. Anticipation is high as the tourism sector eagerly awaits the return of holidaymakers, primarily from Greece, Romania, and Macedonia, along with domestic travelers. ...