Новости за 03.09.2024

On September 4, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with cumulus clouds forming in the afternoon. These clouds are expected to bring isolated rain showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the mountainous regions and to the east. Winds will be light to moderate from the northeast....

An escape attempt at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulted in at least 129 deaths and 59 injuries, the government reported on Tuesday. The fatalities include 24 individuals who were shot, while the remaining deaths occurred due to jostling and suffocation. Minister of Interior and Security, Jacquemain Shabani L, disclosed the grim details in a statement posted on "X", explaining that significant material damage was also inflicted....

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has largely finalized her team for the upcoming term, with several key positions already designated. According to the German newspaper "WELT," which was cited by BGNES, the role of vice-president for economic affairs is set to go to Raffaele Fitto from the Italian Brothers party. This position will be crucial for overseeing the allocation of the European Union's extensive recovery fund....

Paralympian Ruzhdi Ruzhdi and discus thrower Stella Eneva returned to Bulgaria on a direct flight from Paris. Ruzhdi Ruzhdi secured the gold medal in shot put at the Paris Paralympic Games. His winning throw of 12....

A Bulgarian tourist has died following a confrontation with hotel staff in the Turkish resort town of Kusadasi. Turkish media reported that the man, who was intoxicated, became agitated and began shouting at the hotel staff. Security personnel intervened, restraining him with handcuffs, after which he suddenly collapsed....

Volkswagen is considering the unprecedented step of closing its factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as part of a broader effort to cut costs amidst increasing competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, CNN and Financial Times report. On Monday, the German automaker, one of the largest car companies globally, announced that plant closures in its home country could not be ruled out. The company is also contemplating terminating its employment protection agreement with labor unions... Читать дальше...

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, as confirmed by Yuri Ushakov, Putin's foreign policy adviser. The meeting will take place during the ninth edition of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. On September 4, Putin is also set to meet with Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, followed by his meeting with Vulin, according to a report from TASS, citing Ushakov. ...

The film "Triumph" by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov has been selected as Bulgaria's entry for the international film category at the 97th Academy Awards, as announced by the National Film Center. "Triumph" is a Bulgarian-Greek co-production, supported by the National Film Center, Bulgarian National Television (BNT), Eurimages, the Greek Film Center, Greek National Television ERT, the Creative Europe MEDIA Program of the EU and the American Foundation for Bulgaria. The screenplay was written by Decho Taralezhkov... Читать дальше...

Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a comprehensive 12-day tour of Asia that includes visits to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore. The 87-year-old pontiff landed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, after a flight exceeding 13 hours. Assisted by a wheelchair and a lift for disembarkation, Francis was greeted by two children in traditional dress who presented him with a bouquet of local produce, as reported by the Jakarta Post. Читать дальше...

In the midst of Bulgaria's ongoing political crisis, Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have reiterated their commitment to guiding the country toward a secure and prosperous future. In a statement released to the media, DSB expressed their support for the coalition "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), highlighting its role in establishing a united Euro-Atlantic majority against corruption. The position paper emphasized the necessity of a stable, regularly elected government... Читать дальше...

The renowned Bulgarian journalist Ivan Garelov has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by "Pirogov" hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for over a month. Garelov, a legendary figure in Bulgarian television, died this morning at the hospital. ...

The 44th General Assembly of the Union of Road Transport Associations in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Region (BSEC-URTA) and various major international transport events are currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 2 to 6. The Chamber of Motor Carriers in Bulgaria is participating in this forum, which focuses on transportation policies and international cooperation. During the assembly, Bulgaria faced strong criticism for the disorganization at its border crossings. ...

The 6th edition of the Bulgarian Cinema Festival in Paris (Festival du Cinema Bulgare Paris) is set to take place from September 10 to 13, 2024, at the Le Grand Action cinema. This year's festival, themed "Stronger Together," will showcase a variety of short Bulgarian films and international co-productions involving Bulgaria. Notably, two of the selected films have received accolades at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. ...

In Budapest, thousands of students, teachers, and parents gathered to protest the dismissal of a high school principal who refused to comply with the government's phone ban in schools. The principal, who has 24 years of experience, was removed from his position after the interior minister issued an order citing his failure to adhere to the law as grounds for his dismissal. Protesters are now calling for the resignation of the interior minister, arguing that such strict measures are not effective. Читать дальше...

A recent study by Alpha Research, published in the report "Social Vulnerability and Propaganda" for the Foundation for Humanitarian and Social Research, reveals a concerning trend: young Bulgarians, along with those over 30, are largely disinterested in political news, both domestic and foreign. They don't actively seek out information, rarely watch television, and instead, the content "finds" them through various channels. This growing disengagement from political news is part of a broader societal... Читать дальше...