Новости за 19.12.2024

Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of the political party "We Continue the Change" (WCC), has been summoned as a defendant in the case surrounding the arrest of Boyko Borissov, Vladislav Goranov, and Sevdelina Arnaudova. The summons, which was issued today at 5 p.m....

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is currently in Bulgaria, visiting the Novo Selo training ground to observe the activities of the Multinational Battle Group, hosted by Bulgaria with Italy as the framework nation. During his visit, Rutte praised the professionalism and commitment of the soldiers serving in the group, which includes personnel from countries such as Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Greece. "This is the strength of NATO — we work together, all these nations," Rutte stated... Читать дальше...

Sofia's public transport system faces significant changes as a commission voted to close certain night bus routes. The decision will see night lines H3 and H4 being completely discontinued, while H1 and H2 will only operate on Fridays and Saturdays. The decision was met with criticism from Gergin Borisov, a councilor from "Spasi Sofia" (Save Sofia) who highlighted that the number of passengers using night transport has doubled in the past year....

During a ceremony at the Presidency, President Rumen Radev, who also serves as the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, emphasized the importance of modernizing Bulgaria's military to keep pace with the evolving security challenges. He expressed his expectation that the National Assembly and government would support the Bulgarian Armed Forces to ensure the continuation of vital modernization efforts without interruption. This statement came as the president honored six Bulgarian servicemen, promoting them to senior officer ranks. Читать дальше...

The weather on December 20 is expected to be predominantly sunny across Bulgaria. In the valleys, patches of fog or low clouds may linger in the morning, but visibility is likely to improve later in the day. Temperatures will range between -2°C and 3°C in the morning, with highs reaching 8°C to 15°C....

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia has charged two executives of a Bulgarian company with fraud involving a waste processing project in Asenovgrad. The project, valued at nearly 3.46 million euros and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aimed to construct facilities for composting green and biodegradable household waste and pre-processing mixed household waste. ...

Bulgaria's Acting Prime Minister, Dimitar Glavchev, held a conversation yesterday with North Macedonia's Prime Minister, Hristijan Mickoski, during the EU-Western Balkans meeting in Brussels. Glavchev emphasized the importance of reducing harsh rhetoric and promoting respectful dialogue between the two countries. He told Mickoski, "Let's tone down the harshness of the speech a little, and with you......

Bulgaria has experienced a significant decline in its nursing workforce, with over 10% of nurses lost in the past decade, according to an analysis by the Institute for Market Economics. This has led to growing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country, especially as the number of doctors has slightly increased. The situation has raised serious questions about the quality of medical services, as there is now an average of less than one nurse per doctor, a trend that has worsened since 2019. Читать дальше...

New car sales across the European Union dropped by 1.9% in November, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the automotive sector, as weak demand continues to impact the region's largest car manufacturers. Despite this overall decline, Bulgaria experienced a notable uptick in new car registrations, with a 14% increase in November, reaching 3,956 units. ...

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) revealed details of overnight airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, conducted on Thursday morning. These strikes were part of a larger operation aimed at crippling the Houthi militia's maritime infrastructure and were described by the IDF as an "economic blow" to the group. The operation targeted three key ports—Ras Issa, Hodeidah, and al-Salif—using dozens of fighter jets that flew over 1,700 kilometers to carry out the attack. ...

Foreign investment in Bulgaria has drastically fallen by 65% in 2024, according to the latest data from the Bulgarian National Bank, which was reported at the end of October. This decline is attributed to several factors, including weakening demand from traditional markets in Europe and around the world, as well as ongoing political uncertainty within the country. As a result, foreign investors have largely been avoiding Bulgaria, and even those already operating in the country are hesitant to expand their operations. Читать дальше...

The President of the European Council, António Costa, expressed his personal commitment to addressing bilateral issues between countries as part of the EU enlargement process. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels, Costa emphasized that the evaluation of progress toward EU accession should be based solely on a country's own merits, not hindered by bilateral disputes. He stated that resolving such issues is crucial for treating enlargement as a significant geopolitical investment. Читать дальше...

The search for 13-year-old Nikolay Iliev from the village of Konare, in Gurkovo municipality, has entered its third day, with no trace of the boy yet. Nikolay, who has Down Syndrome, went missing on Tuesday afternoon and was last seen in front of his home. The boy is described as hyperactive but capable of making contact....

A new report from the European Commission highlights several critical challenges for Bulgaria, including adult digital learning, low nursery enrollment for children under three, and a high proportion of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs). These issues are part of the second package of the European Autumn Semester. The report emphasizes that Bulgaria faces significant obstacles in education and skills development, which impact employment opportunities for certain groups... Читать дальше...

The World Health Organization's (WHO) European office has released a groundbreaking report highlighting the connection between healthcare quality and overall health outcomes in its 53 Member States. The report, titled “Taking the pulse of quality of care and patient safety in the WHO European Region,” reveals significant links between quality healthcare and life expectancy, as well as the rates of death from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and preventable patient harm. The assessment shows that... Читать дальше...