Новости за 29.07.2024

South Korean defense firm Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pushing to expand its footprint in the global light combat aircraft market with an updated version of its FA-50 fighter jets. This model has already proven successful in exports, according to reports from Scramble. Experts suggest that Korean-made aircraft, particularly the FA-50, could become prominent in the future....

The Hungarian government has introduced a National Card starting in July that permits Russian and Belarusian “guest workers” to enter Hungary without undergoing the usual security screenings, reports Forbes Hungary. This policy, which follows the closure of the contentious Russian-controlled International Investment Bank (IIB), has sparked substantial national security concerns. The National Card system allows workers from eight countries, including Russia and Belarus, to enter Hungary without restrictions... Читать дальше...

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski declared that citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia will discard their Bulgarian passports as soon as the country joins the European Union. In response to questions about whether he would ask Macedonian citizens holding Bulgarian passports to relinquish them, Mickoski emphasized that their acquisition was motivated by economic benefits rather than ethnic or national identity. Mickoski explained that Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Serbian, Vlach... Читать дальше...

A tragic accident in Bulgaria's Ruse region resulted in the death of a 6-year-old child. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, shortly after 4:30 p.m....

The death of Teodor Popov, son of the warehouse owner, whose warehouse exploded near Elin Pelin, has been officially confirmed. This was revealed in a social media post by his father, Todor Popov. Late on Sunday evening, the 22-year-old's father wrote on his Facebook profile, "On this day one more angel turned into a shining star in the sky! We love you to the moon and back! Rest in peace! Teodor Popov joined his friends Petar Shishkov and Kristina Shishkova. ...

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) parliamentary group, led by Delyan Peevski (i.e. DPS-Peevski), has announced it will not participate in negotiations to form a cabinet with the third mandate....

Three individuals sustained injuries following the explosion at the pulp factory near Svishtov. Among the injured are one employee of the enterprise and two firefighters from the plant's departmental fire service. They suffered cuts from broken glass caused by the blast wave....

Nearly 50 individuals have been arrested in France for attempting to disrupt the Olympic Games, according to French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, as reported by DPA. Darmanin stated on France 2 television that the security services detained these people who aimed to conduct "acts of sabotage or radical protests" during the early competitions of the Olympics. Their plans were thwarted by the authorities. ...

Tickets are already on sale, viewers can also purchase a "golden ticket" which gives them access to all events of the program. For the 40th year in a row, the only festival of its kind in Bulgaria - Apollonia Arts Festival, will delight the audience with a special program of cultural events in Sozopol. The festival will take place from August 28 to September 7 and will bring together the most beloved Bulgarian artists....

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday at the "Trakia" hotel in the center of Pazardzhik, where a 29-year-old woman from the Plovdiv village of Trivodici was found dead. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was discovered by the hotel manager around 8 p.m....

The Bulgarian government has urged the authorities in Skopje to uphold their commitments regarding Corridor 8, a crucial infrastructure project designed to connect Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. The call for adherence comes in response to recent actions by Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, who proposed redirecting funds for Corridor 8 to Corridor 10, which leads to Belgrade. According to the Bulgarian government, these actions not only breach international commitments but also... Читать дальше...

An explosion occurred today at a pulp (cellulose) factory near Svishtov, Bulgaria. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m....

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev handed over the third exploratory mandate for forming a government to the parliamentary group of "There Is Such a People" (TISP), emphasizing the importance of creating a stable and effective government. He highlighted that this is the last opportunity for the 50th National Assembly to establish a government and make a meaningful impact. Radev praised TISP for their consistent advocacy for a regular government and their support for a supra-party cabinet of experts... Читать дальше...

Valentina Georgieva, an 18-year-old Bulgarian gymnast, has advanced to the final of the women’s vault competition at the Paris Olympic Games. This marks Georgieva's debut at the Olympics. In her qualifying rounds, Georgieva achieved an average score of 13....

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro secured a third term with 51 percent of the vote, according to the country's election authorities. This announcement came shortly after midnight on Monday local time, despite several exit polls indicating a win for the opposition, as reported by Reuters. The Caracas-controlled National Electoral Council revealed that opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez received 44 percent of the vote....

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated that Turkey might intervene in Israel, similar to its past actions in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh, although he did not specify the type of intervention he was considering. This statement was reported by Reuters. Erdogan, a vocal critic of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, made these remarks during a speech in which he also praised Turkey's defense industry....

A firefighting aircraft from France is set to arrive today to aid in battling the fire on the Slavyanka border mountain. Bulgaria requested assistance under the European Civil Protection Mechanism after the fire, which had already consumed over 15,000 acres in Greece, crossed into Bulgarian territory. The presence of mine fences has complicated efforts to extinguish the fire on both sides of the border. ...

Viktoriya Tomova has advanced to the second round of women's singles at the Paris Olympics, marking the first victory for a Bulgarian tennis player at the Olympic Games in 12 years. Tomova triumphed over Magdalena Frech from Poland with a score of 6:4, 7:6(4). The match lasted an hour and 53 minutes, and Tomova's performance was impressive, defeating the world No....

Today, Bulgaria will experience predominantly sunny weather. In the afternoon, cumulus clouds will start to form over Northern Bulgaria, with cumulus-rain clouds appearing over the Central North and Northeast regions by the evening. Short-term rains and thunder are expected in some areas, with hail being a possibility....