Новости за 01.08.2024

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The New York Times, citing three Iranian officials including members of the Revolutionary Guard, reported that Khamenei issued the command during an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday morning. This meeting occurred shortly after Tehran announced Haniyeh’s death. ...

Discussions between "There Is Such a People" (TISP) and the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) on supporting the third mandate began with a positive tone, focusing on common ground. Toshko Yordanov, chairman of the TISP parliamentary group, expressed optimism, stating that both parties shared similar views on overcoming the crisis. He thanked BSP for their willingness to engage in discussions. ...

Russia is set to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan in a major prisoner swap with the US, as reported by anonymous sources to Bloomberg. This exchange is expected to be the largest since the Cold War. The two men, detained in Russia on espionage charges, are reportedly about to cross the border, though no official confirmation of the exchange has been provided yet. ...

Italy's Angela Carini halted her Olympic welterweight boxing match against trans boxer Imane Khelifin in Paris after just 46 seconds and two punches. After receiving two powerful blows, Carini requested the match be stopped, fell to her knees, and cried. She then threw her helmet to signal the end of the match....

In the Bulgarian parliament, a heated dispute erupted over the proposal to award Georgi Yordanov the "Stara Planina" order of the first degree, nearly resulting in a physical altercation. The conflict centered around the communist regime and "State Security." ...

In August, natural gas prices in Bulgaria will see a slight increase. The Commission for Energy and Water Regulation has set the price at 60.75 leva per MWh, excluding additional costs such as access, transmission, excise duty, and VAT....

A Sofia grocery store on "Vitosha" Blvd. was found selling chewing gum and energy drinks flavored with hemp and cannabis, as reported by the Sofia-City Regional Directorate for Food Safety. The products in question contained ingredients with psychotropic effects exceeding the legal limit of 0....

In the Olympic regatta in Paris, Bulgaria has secured a finalist spot in the skiff event with Desislava Angelova making a notable debut. The 26-year-old rower advanced to the final A after completing the 2000-meter course in 7:27.16 minutes, achieving the third-fastest time in the first semi-final heat. ...

Delyan Peevski, co-chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), has leveled new accusations against President Rumen Radev, alleging the President's dependency problems. Speaking to journalists at the National Assembly, Peevski claimed, "How many coffees does Radev have with the chief prosecutor? Enough already; all the masks will fall. I will get to the bottom of this, Mr....

The Israeli military has confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the military leader of Hamas, following an airstrike in Gaza. The attack occurred on July 13 in a compound located in the Khan Younis area. In addition to Deif, another high-ranking commander of the radical Palestinian group was also killed in the strike. ...

Statement by the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge The European Region is the fastest-warming of the six WHO regions, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average rate....

In (potential) upcoming autumn parliamentary elections, GERB is projected to lead with 23% support, according to a survey by Market Links conducted between July 20 and 28. "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) is expected to receive 15.3% of the vote....

Vice President Kamala Harris now leads former President Donald Trump by 2 percent, with current figures showing Harris at 46 percent compared to Trump’s 44 percent, according to a recent joint survey by YouGov and The Economist. This data, collected between July 27 and July 30, marks a significant shift from the previous poll conducted on July 21 and 23, where Trump had a 3 percent lead, holding 44 percent to Harris's 41 percent. The notable change in polling results can be attributed to several... Читать дальше...

The battle against the wildfire in Maleshev Mountain is ongoing, with nearly 120 residents from two villages having been evacuated. Despite the fire being nearly contained, strong winds have reignited the flames, prompting the deployment of Swedish planes to assist with extinguishing the blaze. These aircraft will take over from the French planes, which have completed their mission in Bulgaria. ...

Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, confirmed that his party will engage with “There Is Such a People” (TISP) for a meeting on Saturday, aimed at discussing the final mandate for forming a government. However, Borissov reiterated that GERB’s position remains firm: they will not support a government formed within this parliament. Borissov noted that GERB has a program ready for discussion and mentioned that previous talks with TISP during the first mandate had already been conducted....

The United States has reached a plea agreement with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, and two other defendants, the US Department of Defense announced on Wednesday. Mohammed, also known as KSM, was apprehended in Pakistan in 2003 for his alleged role in the terrorist attacks. In 2008, Mohammed faced multiple charges including conspiracy, murder in violation of the law of war, attacks on civilians, and terrorism....

Former President Donald Trump has launched a personal attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning her racial identity in recent remarks. Speaking at a gathering of black journalists in Chicago, Trump claimed that Harris, who has been known for her "Indian heritage," suddenly began to identify as Black in recent years. He expressed confusion over her racial identity, stating, "She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage....

Dimitar Brishimov, deputy director of the Plovdiv fire station, informed BNT that the fire at the waste plant near the Plovdiv village of Tsaratsovo has been extinguished. Smoke continues to rise above the site, mostly steam from the water used in firefighting efforts. Despite the situation, there is no air pollution, as confirmed by continuous air measurements conducted overnight by both the fire department and the Regional Environmental and Water Inspections (REWI). ...

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a yellow warning code for high temperatures across 11 regions in Bulgaria, predominantly in the northwest and central parts of the country. Maximum temperatures are forecasted to reach between 32° and 37°, with Sofia expected to see around 32°. The day will be sunny with light winds blowing from the southeast, shifting to moderate in eastern Bulgaria....