Новости за 21.10.2024

Overnight, conditions will be mostly clear and calm, with fog developing after midnight near water bodies and in low-lying areas, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Temperatures will drop to lows of -1°C to 4°C, with Sofia expected to see around 2°C. On Thursday, sunny conditions will prevail, though morning fog is likely in areas close to water sources, valleys, and lowlands....

A global surge of interest in gold has emerged among investors, commonly referred to as "gold fever." However, this trend differs significantly from the gold rushes of the 19th century in the United States and Australia. Today's investors are not prospecting for gold in mines; instead, they are purchasing the precious metal as a hedge against geopolitical instability and rising inflation. ...

Natural gas prices in Europe increased by 2% during early trading on Monday, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East injected fresh volatility into the market. By 1:30 p.m....

Bulgarian economist Georgi Ganev assured that the country’s entry into the Eurozone is not at risk, as he spoke to BNR about the current economic situation. He expressed optimism that Bulgaria would meet the last required criterion based on data from November or December. Following this, an extraordinary report will be requested that will address the 2023 budget, given that the 2024 figures will not yet be available. ...

The Ministry of the Interior, along with the Metropolitan Directorate, will support Bulgarian citizens without valid ID documents to ensure they can vote in the upcoming National Assembly elections on October 27, 2024. The "Bulgarian Identity Documents" Directorate has implemented measures to assist voters. For those who have applied for a new ID card, the ministry will either expedite processing or issue certificates for lost, stolen, damaged, or expired documents....

Moldova narrowly voted in favor of advancing EU membership talks, according to early results on Monday, in a significant development for President Maia Sandu. Sandu had sought overwhelming support for closer EU integration, but the vote passed with only a slim majority of 50.24%, based on returns from 98....

Burgas and Varna have recorded the highest number of electoral law violations, according to the Ministry of the Interior. Police operations across the country have led to the detention of 37 individuals so far. Authorities report that a total of 193 special operations have been conducted nationwide, resulting in these detentions....

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, expressed her intention to run for the Russian presidency in an interview with the BBC. She emphasized her commitment to continuing her husband’s fight for democracy, stating that when the opportunity arises, she will enter the election race. Navalnaya identified Vladimir Putin as her political opponent and vowed to dismantle his regime as soon as possible. ...

Bulgaria is preparing to receive its second air ambulance helicopter, expected in January 2025. The director of the Center for Emergency Medical Assistance by Air, Dr. Georgi Deyanov, shared this update on BNT, noting that the center has conducted 32 missions since its first operation on June 4....

Israel has outlined its conditions for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing military conflict in Lebanon, presenting these requirements to the United States last week, as reported by Reuters and the American news site Axios. Among Israel's demands is the authorization for its Defense Forces (IDF) to maintain an "active presence" in Lebanon. This measure aims to prevent the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah from rearming and reconstructing its military infrastructure close to the Israeli border....

A woman infected with the rare but perilous bacterium Vibrio vulnificus has been successfully treated at Burgas City Hospital, according to the medical facility. This bacterium can lead to rapid sepsis and, in severe cases, death, earning it the nickname "flesh-eating bacteria." Notably, there are no known records in Bulgaria of anyone surviving a bloodborne infection from this bacterium, while five fatalities were documented in scientific publications in Tampa Bay, Florida, last year. ...

In the Bulgarian town of Kresna, a 19-year-old girl was kidnapped and violently assaulted by her ex-boyfriend, who struck her multiple times in the head. The young woman shared her experience with Nova TV, revealing that her 21-year-old assailant was detained for 24 hours following her report but was subsequently released on bail, having no prior criminal record. Ivana, who is studying abroad, had returned to Kresna with her cousin to visit her grandmother when the incident occurred....

Fethullah Gulen, the Turkish Islamic preacher and a long-time critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has passed away at the age of 83, according to reports from Reuters citing Turkish TV channel NTV. Gulen had been residing in the United States for many years prior to his death. Originally, Gulen was an ally of Erdogan; however, their relationship deteriorated significantly over the years....

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has accused foreign interference of attempting to manipulate the country’s presidential election and referendum on European integration, describing it as an "unprecedented" attack. In her statement, Sandu claimed that criminal groups, collaborating with foreign entities hostile to Moldova, attempted to buy 300,000 votes. She labeled it as "fraud on an unprecedented scale," aimed at undermining the democratic process and instilling fear and panic among the public....

A 9-year-old girl from Poland was struck by a car while crossing a footpath in Primorsko yesterday around 5:30 p.m. The incident occurred at the roundabout located at the intersection of "Third March" and "Perun" streets in the coastal town. ...

With less than two weeks until the US elections, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, both presidential candidates, intensified their campaigns over the weekend. While Trump aims for a second term, Harris is vying for her first term as president. Harris marked her 60th birthday by attending two worship services in Atlanta....

This morning, a fire broke out in the production hall of a private nut trading company situated in the northern industrial zone in the Bulgarian town of Karnobat. The emergency call was received in the early hours. Upon arrival, fire and police teams discovered that the fire was rapidly spreading and engulfing a significant area of the building....