Новости за 11.09.2024

On Thursday, Western and Central Bulgaria will experience sunny weather. In the morning, there may be reduced visibility and low clouds in the valleys. Northeastern areas will see more cloud cover in the morning, with the possibility of light showers....

A partial state of emergency has been declared in Beloslav Municipality following heavy rainfall that led to significant flooding. The Mayor of Beloslav, Deyan Ivanov, issued the order in response to the severe weather conditions affecting the town. The intense rainfall caused widespread flooding across Beloslav, impacting areas such as the "Mladost" and "Akacii" neighborhoods....

According to the European Commission’s annual report on the Energy Union, EU gas storage facilities are now 90% full. This data, presented by European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, highlights significant progress in energy security across the Union. The report also reveals that Bulgaria is among the EU countries with a high percentage of residents struggling with energy poverty....

On October 1, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will officially hand over his position to his successor, Mark Rutte, according to a statement from the alliance. A ceremony will be held to mark the occasion, during which both Stoltenberg and Rutte will deliver speeches. The handover will take place in the presence of representatives from the North Atlantic Council at NATO headquarters in Brussels. ...

Six individuals were injured when a bus overturned near Radnevo. Four passengers were hospitalized, with a 47-year-old woman in critical condition due to various injuries. Two elderly women, aged 73 and 74, along with a 50-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and are not in danger....

Three-quarters of Bulgarians identify as Orthodox, but less than two-thirds express belief in God. This disparity between identifying as Orthodox and believing in God stems from the fact that the Bulgarian Orthodox Church is viewed not only as a religious body but also as a historical institution intertwined with Bulgarian society and statehood, contributing to the national identity. Faith levels have remained stable in recent years, with the Church and the Patriarch enjoying favorable popularity....

NEW NUCLEAR-SPECIFIC GenAI SYSTEM WILL ENABLE COMPANY'S CUSTOMERS TO DEVELOP NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS WITH THE HELP OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Westinghouse Electric Company presented its latest Hive™ Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) System. This is a revolutionary system for the nuclear sector that uses artificial intelligence....

A complete ban on the sale and distribution of energy powder, known as "energy sniff," has been introduced in Bulgaria. The decision followed an urgent meeting between the Acting Minister of Health, Dr. Galya Kondeva, and the Chairwoman of the Commission for Consumer Protection, Maria Filipova, as announced by the Ministry of Health. ...

What is the future of flying drones, how can they be used safely and change our lives for the better - these questions will be the focus of the regional conference Drone Expo Summit 2024, which will be held on October 1 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event is organized by the United Drone Society Association and Inter Expo Center, as part of the program of the Inter Drone Expo exhibition and for the second year in a row will bring together experts, innovators, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts in the field of drones. Читать дальше...

The mayor of Vidin municipality welcomed a Chinese delegation The mayor of Vidin municipality, Dr. Tsvetan Tsenkov, held a working meeting with representatives of the Chinese company China Railway International Group - one of the world leaders in railway construction....

Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, has outlined his strategy for forming a coalition government following the upcoming elections. He has indicated that he will seek alliances with the parties from the previous "assembly" partnership, which included GERB and "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria," as well as with the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and "There Is Such a People" (TISP). Borissov emphasized that pragmatism should guide political decisions. ...

Following a high-profile debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has announced her endorsement of Harris for the 2024 US Presidential Election. Swift praised Harris as a “steady-handed” and “gifted” leader, expressing her belief that Harris, alongside running mate Tim Walz, represents the qualities needed to lead the country effectively. Swift made her endorsement public via social media, encouraging voters to thoroughly research... Читать дальше...

The Central Universal Store (CUS/ЦУМ) building in Sofia is set for a major transformation in two phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by April 2025 and the second by 2027, reports BNR. Ahmed Nasser, founder and director of the company overseeing the project, announced that the aim is to restore the building's functionality and establish it as a modern icon of Sofia, blending utility and excellent location. The renovation plan includes significant interior upgrades....

The Bulgarian Central Election Commission (CEC) has commenced accepting online applications for voting abroad starting at midnight, as announced on Tuesday. This online submission period for the upcoming October 27 election will close at the end of October 1. In the previous elections held on June 9, a total of 38,113 pre-approved applications for voting outside Bulgaria were recorded....

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon. On that fateful day, the terrorist group Al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden, carried out a coordinated assault by hijacking four civilian airplanes. Two of the planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, causing both buildings to collapse within two hours....

Residents of the Bulgarian town of Bobov dol have reported the mass poisoning of stray animals, sharing concerns on social media, Nova TV reported. According to local police, six dogs and two cats were found poisoned over the weekend, with the animals reportedly killed by poison concealed in minced meat. However, locals claim the situation is more severe, blaming the municipality for not promptly cleaning up the poison, which they believe resulted in the deaths of many more animals. ...

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has indicated that a temporary ceasefire with Hamas could be achievable, though he emphasized that concluding the ongoing conflict remains a separate challenge. Gallant noted that the opportunity for negotiating a ceasefire is narrowing but suggested conditions are favorable for a six-week pause in hostilities, which could include the release of hostages held in Gaza. However, he refrained from addressing Hamas' push for a permanent cessation of violence, raising... Читать дальше...

Kamala Harris took a strategic approach in her first debate against Donald Trump, consistently provoking the former president throughout the nearly two-hour event. Harris, who had extensively prepared, inserted sharp remarks in most of her responses, labeling Trump as “weak” and “disgraceful.” She repeatedly reminded viewers that 81 million Americans had voted to remove Trump from office in 2020....

Excerpts from 19 European titles will be read on September 25 The thirteenth "Night of Literature" will take place on September 25 between 18:00 and 21:30 in ten cities in Bulgaria. Atypical spaces for literature in Sofia, Burgas, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Dobrich, Plovdiv, Ruse, Silistra and the village of Chavdar will become "readers' nests" for a couple of hours....

In Haskovo, the Monument of Envy, also known as the "Bulgarian Icarus," stands out as a unique global attraction. Unveiled on September 8, 2014, the sculpture depicts a man with outstretched arms and feathered wings, striving to fly. However, skeletal hands reach out to pull the wings down and break them, symbolizing the theme of envy stifling ambition. ...