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On November 7, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather with light easterly winds, according to the ational Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Morning fog or low clouds may appear in some valleys. Temperatures will range from minus 5°C to 0°C in most areas, with Sofia expected to see lows around minus 3°C....

The caretaker government of Bulgaria has approved an additional allocation of 20 million leva to the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense. This decision was announced by the government press service, with the stated purpose of supporting the two ministries amid "increased migration pressure" between June 1 and October 31. Despite the rationale for the additional funds, official data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which covers the migrant flow up to August, shows that the... Читать дальше...

The weather in Bulgaria this week will continue to feel like a continuation of summer, with temperatures remaining mild. In the mornings, temperatures will hover around freezing in some areas, creating conditions for frost. Fog will also be present in low-lying parts of Eastern Bulgaria and near large bodies of water like the Danube....

Russian energy giant Lukoil has announced plans to sell its largest asset in the Balkans, the refinery in Burgas, Bulgaria, to a Qatari-British consortium by the end of the year, marking a significant shift in Moscow’s influence over energy supplies in Southeastern Europe, as reported by the Financial Times. The sale has been approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who must still formally sanction the transaction. The deal is set to be completed with a consortium consisting of Oryx Global... Читать дальше...

ION Mining’s cloud mining With the rapid development of the digital economy, every new move in the cryptocurrency field has attracted much attention, especially when these moves are related to technology giant Elon Musk. Recently, blockchain analysis company Arkham Intelligence reported that Tesla transferred about 5 million in Bitcoin to unidentified wallets, which once again sparked people's interest and speculation about Musk and cryptocurrency investment.  ...

Bulgarian taxi drivers are set to stage a national protest on November 20, planning to halt traffic for about an hour in major cities across the country, as well as on highways and roads leading to border crossings. The demonstration aims to draw attention to what drivers describe as a drastic surge in mandatory "Civil Liability" insurance costs, which they say have increased tenfold. The taxi drivers claim they received no prior notice of the price hike and have not been given any explanation from... Читать дальше...

As the final outcome of the U.S. presidential election remains unconfirmed, leaders of Israel’s right-wing joint Knesset list, "Religious Zionism," have expressed optimism and anticipation of a Donald Trump victory. ...

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that it is uncertain whether Vladimir Putin will extend congratulations to Donald Trump on his election victory. He emphasized that the United States is considered an enemy country by Russia, both directly and indirectly involved in the conflict against Russia. Peskov remarked that relations between the two nations have reached a historic low, and while it's unlikely that they could deteriorate further, it remains to be seen whether Putin will offer... Читать дальше...

The second Bulgarian citizen who had been unaccounted for following the floods in the Valencia region has made contact with his family. Late last night, the individual reached out to the Bulgarian Consulate in Valencia, assuring his relatives that he was neither injured nor affected by the disaster, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently, there have been no additional reports regarding other missing, injured, or deceased Bulgarian nationals in connection with the floods....

Hours after the first exit poll results from the US presidential election, politicians worldwide, including those from Bulgaria, sent their congratulations to the likely 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump. Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential elections with a message posted on Facebook, stating, "Congratulations to Donald Trump. I am ready to work together, again, for security!" Along with his message, Borissov shared a photo... Читать дальше...

Todor Tagarev, former Defense Minister of Bulgaria, stated that the global landscape is shifting, with the United States increasingly focused on its own interests rather than global values or concerns for world order. He pointed out that even if Vice President Kamala Harris manages to reverse the election result, the Republicans have already secured a majority in the Senate. He emphasized that America is prioritizing its own needs, rather than leading with a focus on shared democratic values. ...

Nadezhda Yordanova from "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) expressed her party's willingness to engage in discussions with GERB, emphasizing their openness to forming a politically bound agreement. She highlighted that while GERB may not work with figures like Peevski or Dogan, there is no issue with signing a declaration or any other formal agreement. Yordanova emphasized the importance of meaningful communication in the democratic process....

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated Donald Trump on his expected victory in the U.S. presidential election, calling it the “biggest comeback in U....

Early Wednesday morning, former President Donald Trump addressed his supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he had received. He emphasized that his victory was not just a personal triumph but a significant moment for the nation. "I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president," Trump said....

Former Bulgarian diplomat Iliyan Vassilev shared his views on the potential outcomes of the upcoming U.S. election, predicting a scenario in which pro-Russian and pro-oligarchic groups in Bulgaria will celebrate a victory for Donald Trump....

The U.S. dollar and stock index futures experienced notable increases, while Bitcoin reached record highs, as investors anticipated a victory for Donald Trump in the presidential race....

Fox News projected Donald Trump as the victor over Kamala Harris in a historic election that grants him a nonconsecutive second term in the White House. Trump, following Grover Cleveland, becomes the second president in U.S....

The Russian embassy in Washington dismissed accusations of interference in the US presidential election, calling them “malicious slander,” according to a statement cited by Reuters. The embassy claimed that allegations of “Russian machinations” were unfounded and intended for use in internal political battles in the US. Russian media outlets quoted the statement, which rejected the idea of any involvement by Moscow in the election. ...

Tsoncho Ganev of the pro-Russian "Revival" party stated on BNT that no major changes in US policies toward Europe are expected regardless of the outcome of the American presidential elections. He argued that liberalism is in decline globally, including in the United States, and noted what he called a "public secret" — that "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) are favored by the US Democratic Party. According to Ganev, "Revival" shares a closer ideological alignment with the US Republicans... Читать дальше...

The United Kingdom has reported two additional cases of mpox clade Ib, marking the first confirmed instances of local transmission in the WHO European Region. Both cases occurred in household contacts of a person who had recently returned from several African countries and tested positive for mpox. This development makes these the first local transmissions of mpox clade Ib outside of Africa since the Public Health Emergency of International Concern was reinstated in August 2024....

As results roll in from the 2024 US presidential election, Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump is projected to win North Carolina, a crucial battleground state that could play a decisive role in securing the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the White House. Trump's North Carolina win grants him all 16 of the state's electoral votes, edging him closer to victory. In Georgia, another swing state and focal point of this election, Decision Desk HQ projects a Trump win as well....