Новости за 22.08.2024

Silvia Petkova, a lawyer, has criticized recent changes to the Preschool and School Education Act concerning non-traditional sexual orientation, describing them as a response to imaginary issues, in an interview with BNR. Petkova highlighted a problem in the lawmaking process where MPs are addressing what she sees as non-existent problems. She pointed out that the amendments could lead to vague interpretations, such as two girls holding hands being seen as "promoting or inciting" non-traditional sexual orientations. Читать дальше...

A 23-year-old man has been detained for 72 hours following his arrest for the robbery and murder of an elderly woman in the village of Mokresh, located in the Valchedrum municipality of the Montana region. According to the District Prosecutor's Office in Montana, the incident occurred on July 9, 2024. The accused, who attacked the woman in her home, struck her in the head with a metal object, leading to her death....

The Bulgarian Ministry of Education is currently preparing responses to inquiries from the European Commission regarding the recent amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act, which ban "LGBTQ+ propaganda in school." To develop a comprehensive response, the ministry is seeking additional input and clarification from the National Assembly and other relevant ministries. Deputy Minister of Education Emilia Lazarova, as cited by BNR, stated that the ministry has set a deadline of the end of next week to finalize the response. Читать дальше...

Dimitar Glavchev has been tasked with forming a government for the second time, following a failed attempt by Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva and the refusal of other potential candidates. President Rumen Radev emphasized that this mandate comes at a crucial moment when the leadership of the Bulgarian National Bank was unable to nominate a prime minister, and the crisis in one institution should not lead to instability in another, which is vital for the country’s financial and economic stability. Radev... Читать дальше...

For the first time in Bulgaria, new standards are being introduced to enhance the judicial system’s approach to domestic violence. These include the establishment of specialized services for victims and a new methodology for assessing domestic violence risks. The Bulgarian government approved these measures yesterday, along with several amendments to the Regulations for the Implementation of the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence (PDA), reflecting updates to the law made earlier in 2023. ...

In the past 24 hours, Greece has experienced the outbreak of over 20 new fires, despite a recent drop in temperatures. The Civil Defense reported that 23 fires ignited during this period, with some caused by lightning and others attributed to deliberate arson. Authorities have made several arrests in connection with these fires....

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has once again selected Dimitar Glavchev as the candidate for acting prime minister, according to a statement from the presidency. At noon today, August 22, Radev is scheduled to meet with Glavchev at the presidential palace to formally appoint him and direct him to propose the composition of an interim government. During discussions held yesterday with potential candidates at the "Dondukov" 2 presidential residence, Glavchev was the only one to publicly confirm his... Читать дальше...

Our personal data has become a valuable commodity in the digital age, and the need for robust data privacy and security measures has never been more pressing. As our lives increasingly revolve around technology, the amount of sensitive information we share with various online platforms and services has skyrocketed. This has led to a growing concern among individuals and organizations alike about protecting this data. ...

Stoyan Mavrodiev, the former head of the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB), has been declared a national wanted person, according BNR sources within the prosecutor's office. Mavrodiev is one of three defendants involved in a case concerning an unsecured loan of 150 million leva that the bank issued in 2019 to a company linked to Rumen Gaitanski, also known as "The Wolf." ...

In a discussion on Nova TV, Veselin Nalbantov, vice-president of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, along with Todor Kapitanov, vice-president of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria (CITUB), and Tomcho Tomov, an expert at the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BCC), tackled the issue of the labor force in Bulgaria. They focused on the mysterious disappearance of foreign workers from Nepal and Sri Lanka who were recently employed on the Black Sea coast, as well as the aging workforce in the country. Читать дальше...

Donald Trump held his first outdoor campaign rally since surviving an assassination attempt, addressing supporters in North Carolina. Speaking from behind armored glass, Trump took aim at his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, whom he described as "the most radical left-wing person" ever to run for the presidency. He warned that if Harris wins in November, millions of jobs would "disappear overnight" and cautioned that World War III was almost inevitable under her leadership....

On Thursday, sunny skies are expected, with cumulus clouds forming in the afternoon. These clouds will be more prominent over the mountainous regions of Western and Central Bulgaria, where short-term rainfall and thunderstorms are anticipated. There will also be scattered showers and thunder in parts of the Danube plain and the Upper Thracian plain, according to predictions from National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). ...

In September, Bulgaria will see a surge in travel as approximately 350,000 to 380,000 Bulgarians take advantage of the long weekend for the Unification Day holiday on September 6, which falls on a Friday. This extended break, including the weekend, offers three consecutive days off. Most of those traveling will remain within Bulgaria, heading to popular destinations like the seaside, spa resorts, or mountains, as well as visiting friends and family....