Новости за 17.05.2024

On May 18, expect sunny weather with cumulus clouds forming after noon, leading to isolated rain showers in mountainous regions. Most areas will experience calm weather, with a light southeasterly wind in the east. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 25°C, slightly lower along the coast, and around 23°C in Sofia. ...

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev expressed concern over the recent actions and rhetoric of politicians in North Macedonia, emphasizing the need to move beyond the election campaign phase. He cautioned against the potential consequences of such behavior, warning that it could lead to the country's isolation and distance from the European Union. Radev underscored that such developments would ultimately harm the citizens and the state itself. ...

On May 9th, a survey conducted on our media’s Facebook page sparked significant interest and engagement, shedding light on how people commemorate this historically significant day. The survey asked participants, "What do you celebrate today?" referring to the dual observances of Europe Day and Victory Day. Out of 87 respondents, 64 chose "Europe Day" (approximately 73....

In April, inflation across the European Union remained steady, with both the EU and the Eurozone recording a rate of 2.6% and 2.4%, respectively, according to data from Eurostat, the official statistics agency of the EU. ...

The Simeonovo lift, located on Vitosha Mountain, has ceased operations permanently due to unavailability of necessary parts, as reported by Mediapool citing TechnoAlpin, the Italian company that owns Vitosha Ski, responsible for the mountain's facilities. The lift, which connected Simeonovo district to higher elevations on the mountain, had been out of service since last year and will not be reopened. TechnoAlpin confirmed that the Simeonovo lift was the last operational one on Vitosha Mountain....

In 2023, the adoption of electronic business applications among enterprises in the EU varied considerably based on their size. These applications, which include enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and business intelligence software (BI), are crucial for managing resources, customer information, and data analysis. Eurostat data revealed that, on average, half of the enterprises in the EU utilized e-business software....

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán shared concerning news about Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's condition, stating that Fico is in a critical state between life and death. Orbán, known as one of Fico's key political allies, made these remarks during an interview with public radio in Budapest earlier today. Just two days ago, Fico sustained severe injuries when he was targeted in an attack....

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the enduring bond between Russia and China during the final day of his two-day visit to China, as reported by state news agency TASS. Putin emphasized the deep-rooted connection between the Russian and Chinese people, referring to them as "brothers forever." ...

The Ministry of Transport announced that the Civil Aviation Administration General Directorate has officially registered the eighth site designated for emergency medical assistance by air in Bulgaria. This site is situated near the "Zheleznitsa" tunnel on the "Struma" highway. The establishment of this helipad allows for the swift evacuation of individuals involved in traffic accidents or facing other emergency situations within the tunnel section and the surrounding region....

In response to Downing Street's accusation of sponsoring espionage and hacking attacks on British officials, Russia has expelled Britain's military attaché in Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry has declared Adrian Coghill, the British military attaché, as "persona non grata," giving him one week to leave the Russian Federation. This expulsion comes following the UK's decision on May 8 to expel the Russian military attaché, whom it identified as a "secret military intelligence officer....

Over 60 museums and galleries across 25 regions in Bulgaria are taking part in the Night of Museums initiative. On May 18, thematic exhibitions, concerts, various art events, and special activities will be available to the public for free. The European Night of Museums was first organized in 2005 by the French Ministry of Culture....

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized the critical importance of the battle for Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip for Israel, which has been engaged in a war against Hamas for over seven months. "The battle that began on May 7 is crucial for determining many aspects of this campaign," Netanyahu said in an address to soldiers stationed in the Rafah area. He mentioned that the battle targets not only the remaining Hamas battalions but also their escape and supply routes. ...

In the Varna "St. Anna" hospital, medical staff are fighting for the life of a woman seriously injured in an accident near Aksakovo. The man driving the private car with Varna registration, which the injured woman was also in, died in the collision. ...