Новости за 27.05.2024

Djordje Mijatovic, brother of the deputy prime minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, died after being beaten by two hooligans in Belgrade, Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic announced. According to Radio Free Europe and BTA, the incident occurred on a playground in the Serbian capital. An investigation is underway to determine if the beating directly caused his death. ...

The Sofia-Burgas high-speed train line is slated for completion by 2027, announced Georgi Gvozdeikov, the acting minister of transport, in an interview with Nova TV. "We are working diligently to advance projects aimed at enhancing speed and safety within Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ)," Gvozdeikov stated. The distance between Sofia and Burgas spans 360 km, with trains set to travel at speeds of up to 160 km/h, covering the route in approximately 3 hours. ...

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCIP) is exploring the option of importing labor from India to address the shortage of skilled workers in various sectors of the country's economy. In collaboration with the Indian-Bulgarian Business Chamber, discussions will be held to explore the feasibility of this initiative. Scheduled for today at the BCIP headquarters, a round table session titled "Unused Opportunities for Importing Labor" will delve into this topic....

In the first quarter, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), 1,068 million Bulgarians embarked on tourism journeys, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. Among these travelers, 74....

A staffing crisis is looming in Bulgaria's emergency care sector, with around 2,000 paramedics currently without employment, according to comments made by Dr. Teodor Tsankov of the Union of Paramedics on Nova TV. Dr....

The National Disaster Center of Papua New Guinea has reported a devastating landslide in a remote village in the northern region, burying over 2,000 people beneath the debris. Initially estimated to have claimed around 100 lives, the death toll has tragically soared since the disaster unfolded. Rescue efforts have faced immense challenges, with teams struggling to locate survivors amidst layers of mud and debris, reaching depths of 6 to 8 meters....

A security guard at the "Nikola Voivodov" school in Vratsa has been detained for making anti-Bulgarian appeals and comments within the school premises. The incident came to light through a circulating video on social media, where the guard is seen encouraging students to chant "Long live Macedonia" while filming them. In response to a student's patriotic remark of "Long live Bulgaria", the guard threatened physical violence. ...

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have accused Israel of conducting a massacre in the southern Gaza Strip near Rafah by targeting a center for displaced people. According to Hamas officials, the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 35 people and numerous injuries. The Palestinian presidency denounced the incident, describing it as a violation of international resolutions and claiming that Israel deliberately targeted the Barkasat displaced persons center, which is operated by the United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency. Читать дальше...

The Netherlands has formed a new government, prompting speculation about potential implications for Bulgaria's status in the Schengen Agreement. Since March 31, Bulgaria has been part of Schengen for air and sea travel, but entry by land requires unanimous approval from EU member states. The timing for such a vote remains uncertain, with hopes it could happen by year-end....

France will lift the state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia on Monday, according to the Elysee Palace. The measure will end at 20:00 (21:00 Bulgarian time) as planned. Additional security reinforcements from France are expected to arrive on the Pacific island where unrest has broken out. ...

Today, most of Bulgaria will experience sunny weather, though cloudiness will increase over North-Eastern regions in the afternoon, leading to rain in some areas. Cooler air will move in, accompanied by a moderate northerly wind. Maximum temperatures will range from 20° to 25°, slightly lower in the northeastern regions and along the Black Sea, with Sofia seeing around 21°. ...