Новости за 14.10.2024

On October 15, 2024, Bulgaria will experience significant cloud cover across the country, with a detailed weather forecast outlining expected temperatures for the day. Most of the nation will enjoy clear and calm conditions overnight. However, visibility may be reduced in some areas, particularly in hollows and near bodies of water....

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated that Bulgaria strongly supports the enlargement of the European Union (EU) but insists that this must be contingent upon adherence to established conditions and procedures. His remarks were made during the Summit held in Berlin as part of the "Berlin Process." ...

The 26 poorest countries in the world, which collectively house 40% of the globe's most impoverished population, have accumulated significant debt since 2006. According to a new report from the World Bank, these nations are increasingly susceptible to natural disasters and economic shocks, as reported by Reuters and BTA. The findings indicate that these countries are, on average, in a worse financial position than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the global recovery seen in many other... Читать дальше...

If elections were held at the beginning of October, seven political parties would secure seats in the Bulgarian parliament, according to an independent survey conducted by Gallup International Balkan. The data shows that GERB remains the leading political force with 25.7% of the votes, while "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) is in a close race for second place at 16....

The national test of the BG-Alert Emergency and Disaster Early Warning System, initially postponed, is scheduled for Thursday, October 17. The test will run from 13:00 to 13:30, during which authorities will assess the system’s performance nationwide. Citizens throughout the country will receive a notification on their mobile devices....

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize, to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their work on the impact of institutions on a country’s economic prosperity. The laureates’ research highlights how societal institutions are central to economic development, emphasizing that promoting democracy and inclusive institutions can drive growth and reduce income disparities....

A spacecraft is scheduled to launch on Monday from Kennedy Space Center, aiming to search for signs of extraterrestrial life on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. Previous studies suggest that beneath Europa's frozen surface lies a vast saltwater ocean, potentially capable of supporting life forms. NASA's Europa Clipper mission, designed to be the agency's largest spacecraft for a planetary exploration effort, was initially set to launch earlier but faced delays due to Hurricane Milton, which impacted... Читать дальше...

NATO has commenced its annual nuclear exercise, with around 2,000 personnel from eight air bases participating over the next two weeks. The Steadfast Noon exercise will involve 60 aircraft conducting training flights across Western Europe, including fighter jets equipped to carry US nuclear bombs stationed in Europe, long-range bombers, and various surveillance and refueling aircraft. NATO clarified that no live combat weapons will be utilized during these exercises. ...

Support for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the upcoming US presidential election has reached a tie at 48%, according to a recent NBC News poll. This survey, conducted from October 4 to 8, included 1,000 registered voters and comes just three weeks before the election. The findings indicate that support for Vice President Harris has decreased slightly from 49% in September, while Trump's support has risen from 44% to 48%....

Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova has revealed that she spent hours studying photographs of Ivana Trump, Donald Trump's first wife, to prepare for her role in the film "The Apprentice." In an interview with the British newspaper The Guardian, Bakalova discussed her preparation for the character in director Ali Abbasi's production, which is currently playing in North American theaters and is set to be released in the UK on October 18. A screening in Bulgaria is scheduled for November 24 as part of the "Kinomania" festival. Читать дальше...

Signs indicate that North Korea is preparing to demolish northern sections of roads linking it with South Korea, which are currently unused. This development arises amid escalating tensions following North Korea's allegations that South Korean drones have been flying over its territory, as reported by the Associated Press. South Korea's military announced today that it has detected activities by North Korea in preparation for the explosions, although the extent of the destruction remains unclear....

Holders of Serbian passports issued by the Coordination Service of Serbia in Kosovo can now travel to European Union countries without the need for a visa, according to a report by Serbian national television RTS. The visa-free travel arrangement for Kosovo citizens began on January 1, but it initially excluded those with passports issued by the Coordination Office, which operates under Serbia's Ministry of the Interior. Additionally, these passport holders were not included in the visa liberalization... Читать дальше...

According to the latest survey by the "Mediana" agency, if elections were held today in Bulgaria, the GERB party would receive 24.5% of the vote. "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) follows in second place with 13....

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched a significant police operation targeting vote-buying in the Sofia region, as announced by the ministry's press center this morning. Later today, Commissioner Petar Sokolov, the head of the "Security Police" department at ODMVR-Sofia, will provide information regarding the police actions and interim findings. This operation is part of broader efforts across the country to combat the buying of votes ahead of the parliamentary elections....

A man from Nevada was arrested on Saturday near a rally for former President Donald Trump in California's Coachella Valley after authorities discovered a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine in his vehicle, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Vem Miller from Las Vegas, was stopped by police at a security checkpoint roughly half a mile from the rally entrance. Sheriff Chad Bianco stated, "We probably stopped another assassination attempt,"... Читать дальше...

Today, the church commemorates St. Venerable Paraskeva of Epivatska, known in Bulgaria as Petka Bulgarska or Petka the Bulgarian. The name day is celebrated by individuals named Paraskeva, Petko, Pencho, Petkan, Peño, Penko, Petkana, and Keva. ...

A Bulgarian national and four Albanians were convicted in an English court for drug trafficking worth 200 million British pounds. The gang, comprising one Bulgarian man and four Albanians, was found guilty of smuggling cocaine from Latin America into the UK, according to reports from the BBC. The group was apprehended in February 2021, following a lengthy investigation....

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that 25 Chinese military aircraft, along with seven naval vessels and four official ships, were detected near Taiwan until 8 a.m. local time today....

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that a Hezbollah-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) struck an Israeli military base on Sunday, killing four soldiers. Following the incident, the IDF expressed its condolences to the affected families and urged the public to avoid sharing rumors or the identities of those injured, out of respect for the families involved. On Monday, the IDF posted a statement on "X", confirming the deaths and reiterating its commitment to support the bereaved families. Читать дальше...

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Monday will see mostly sunny weather across Bulgaria, though there will be occasional increases in cloud cover from west to east, consisting mainly of medium and high clouds. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 19° and 24°, with Sofia reaching around 20°. Over the mountains, skies will be predominantly clear, accompanied by patches of high clouds....