Новости за 07.08.2024

The Bulgarian Parliament has adopted changes to the Law on School and Pre-School Education, banning the promotion of ideas and views related to "non-traditional sexual orientation or determination of gender identity other than biological." The debate lasted nearly four hours....

Bulgaria's Semen Novikov has advanced to the semifinals of the Olympic Games in Paris after securing his second victory for the day. The 2020 European champion defeated Lasha Gobadze from Georgia, earning a spot in the final rounds. Gobadze began the match aggressively, pushing Novikov to the edges of the mat....

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a second plot to assassinate former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as reported by the BBC. The scheme involves a Pakistani national with links to Iran, who has been charged with conspiring to assassinate several prominent American figures, including Trump. FBI Director Christopher Wray described the plot as "a dangerous assassination plot......

Kiril Petkov confirmed that there had indeed been discussions within the "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) coalition about the possibility of removing Raya Nazaryan from her position as Speaker of the National Assembly. According to Petkov, while such an initiative was considered, the coalition ultimately decided that the most effective way to combat the "Peevski model" and backstage politics was to earn the trust of the Bulgarian people. He emphasized that technical solutions... Читать дальше...

Tihomir Ivanov from Bulgaria has secured a spot in the men's high jump final at the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The 30-year-old, making his third Olympic appearance, cleared 2.24 meters on his second attempt to place among the top 12 finalists. ...

A family with two children was injured in an accident on the Trakia highway, as reported by the press center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Plovdiv. The accident occurred around 10:00 a.m....

Olympic debutant Yoana Georgieva secured a place in the quarterfinals today after finishing 3rd in her heat of the 500m single kayak event. Georgieva, the women's under-23 world runner-up at Auronzo 2023, clocked a time of 1:55.76 in her heat....

Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, has downplayed the importance of selecting an acting prime minister, emphasizing that the party does not prioritize who assumes the role. Speaking at the parliament, Borissov remarked, "Candidates for prime minister are not a major concern for us. It might be best to consider everyone in Bulgaria as potential candidates....

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called for the "rapid elimination" of Yahya Sinwar, the new leader of Hamas. Sinwar took over the role a week after the death of the previous Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran. Katz's remarks reflect concerns that Sinwar, known for his radical stance, will further intensify the group's aggressive policies. ...

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her vice-presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, made their first joint campaign appearance in Philadelphia. The event, held just hours after their entry into the race for the White House was confirmed, marked the beginning of their public campaign efforts. At the rally, Harris introduced Walz, portraying him as a multifaceted leader—father, veteran, educator, coach, and former congressman—whom many Americans could relate to....

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, whose Olympic participation has been surrounded by gender-related controversy, is now on the verge of winning gold in Paris. Khelif advanced to the final of the women's 66kg category after securing a victory in her semi-final match against Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng on Tuesday. She is set to compete for the gold medal against China's Yang Liu on August 9. ...

The battle against fires in Bulgaria persists as emergency measures remain in place. The state of emergency continues in the municipalities of Harmanli and Topolovgrad due to ongoing fires near the village of Cherepovo in Sakar Planina, although there is no immediate threat to local residents. Efforts are concentrated on the eastern front of the blaze in Slavyanka Mountain....

Bulgarian boxer Svetlana Staneva expressed satisfaction with her performance at the Paris Olympics but voiced confusion over the circumstances that led to her loss against Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting. Staneva, competing in the women’s 57kg category, was eliminated in the quarterfinals by unanimous decision. She faced Lin, whom the International Boxing Association (IBA) has ruled ineligible for the women's tournament due to a disqualification last year for testing positive for male sex chromosomes. ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its list of pathogens that could potentially spark a new pandemic, now identifying over 30 viruses of concern, including influenza A, dengue, and monkeypox. This comprehensive list of "priority pathogens" aims to guide efforts in developing treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics. Neelika Malavige, an immunologist from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Colombo, Sri Lanka, who contributed to the list, highlighted its thoroughness, noting that it... Читать дальше...

Russia is developing its most technically advanced combat aircraft to date, intended to replace the Tu-22M, Tu-95, and Tu-160. Despite grand plans, the project appears to be a costly endeavor with billions potentially being wasted, according to UNIAN. After a long period of silence, the Russian Federation has once again mentioned its next-generation strategic bomber, known as the Promising Aviation Complex for Long-Range Aviation (PAK DA)....

Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, has assumed the leadership of the Palestinian group. This announcement by Hamas comes a week after their previous leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran, as reported by Reuters. Sinwar, who was released from an Israeli prison in 2011 as part of a prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas, is the leader of the movement in Gaza and also one of the masterminds behind the October 7 attack. ...

A family from Lithuania paid nearly 1,500 leva (750 euros) for an examination and treatment for their 9-year-old daughter at a private medical practice in the "Golden Sands" resort near Varna. While not illegal, as these are commercial entities that can set their own prices, the fees must be advertised so patients are aware. The Lithuanian family claims they were unaware of the cost. ...

Representatives from Sofia's Zoo and the Regional Inspectorate for Environment and Water (RIEW) arrived in Botunets to retrieve a crocodile discovered there. However, the individual claiming ownership of the reptile refused to relinquish it to the authorities. The alleged owner demanded a report and a justification for the animal's confiscation....

Today, Bulgaria will enjoy sunny weather, accompanied by light to moderate winds blowing from the north. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 29°C and 34°C, with Sofia reaching around 30°C, according to the NIMH forecast. In the mountains, the weather will also be predominantly sunny....