Новости за 20.12.2024

An avalanche in Pirin has tragically resulted in the death of one snowboarder and left another injured. The incident took place near the Vihren hut, between the ski area in Bansko and the Vihren hut, shortly before 3 p.m....

Bulgaria is set to welcome astronomical winter with snow on Saturday, as a Mediterranean cyclone moves through the region. On Friday morning, fog is expected in the lowland areas, especially around reservoirs, valleys, and lowlands, where it will persist in some places. During the day, cloud cover will increase, with temperatures reaching between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius....

"We Continue the Change" (WCC) has announced that Bulgaria will start the new year without an approved state budget. This follows the Ministry of Finance’s decision not to submit an extension for the 2024 budget, leaving the country in a difficult financial position for 2025. A request was made by one-third of the members of the newly formed parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance to hold a meeting with the acting Minister of Finance....

Elon Musk has entered Germany's political arena by endorsing the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, marking another global political intervention from the billionaire entrepreneur. Musk, a prominent supporter of former U.S....

French President Emmanuel Macron was caught in a heated exchange with residents of Mayotte, a French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido last week. On Thursday, Macron faced a crowd of angry locals in the island’s largest slum, where many were still struggling with water shortages nearly a week after the storm. Mayotte, located between Madagascar and Mozambique, suffered massive destruction from the cyclone, with homes and vital infrastructure heavily damaged. ...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed confidence that GERB leader Boyko Borissov would successfully form a government and bring stability to Bulgaria. During a visit to Sofia, Orban described Borissov as a good friend and commended the recent political developments in Bulgaria as promising. He emphasized the importance of Bulgaria having a stable government, not just for itself but also for Europe and Hungary. ...

A tragic knife attack at Precko Elementary School in Zagreb on Friday claimed the life of a seven-year-old child and left five others injured, including three children and two adults. Health Minister Irena Hrstic confirmed the details, stating that all injured individuals are receiving medical treatment and are out of danger. The attacker, a 19-year-old man with a history of mental health issues, entered the school shortly before 10 am....

The recent reports published by the National Audit Office reveal that the most expensive election campaign in the early parliamentary elections held on October 27 was conducted by "DPS - New Beginning." The campaign costs for the political formation led by Delyan Peevski exceeded 1,160,000 leva, making it the only campaign to surpass the one-million-leva mark. Despite the high expenses, the funds raised for the campaign surpassed 1....

President Rumen Radev emphasized the shared understanding between Bulgaria and Hungary that achieving peace on the continent is essential for Europe's future. Speaking after his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Radev stated that peace is a prerequisite for security and the socio-economic development of Europe. He highlighted the need for European leaders to prioritize peace alongside issues such as improving European competitiveness, addressing illegal migration, refocusing policies on citizens' well-being... Читать дальше...

Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski recently made a controversial interpretation of the Prespa Agreement with Greece and the Treaty of Friendship, Good-neighborliness and Cooperation. According to Mickoski, both Greece and Bulgaria should offer "unconditional" support to North Macedonia. During the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels on Wednesday, Mickoski held a brief meeting with Bulgarian caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev....

The United States has granted an exemption to Turkey and Hungary, allowing them to continue making payments for Russian natural gas supplied through Gazprombank, despite the sanctions imposed on the Russian bank. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar confirmed the decision, stating that the exemption enables Turkey to process payments for Russian gas, which is delivered via the TurkStream pipeline through Bulgaria. In November, the US had imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, creating complications... Читать дальше...

Bulgaria has received the full payment for Russian natural gas transit for December, according to Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov. He explained that there has been no official confirmation from the US administration regarding the lifting of sanctions against Gazprombank, adding that the situation remains uncertain. Malinov emphasized that payments for December’s gas transit to Bulgartransgaz had been completed without any issues....

An investigation reveals that Lukoil’s Burgas refinery continues to process Russian oil, which is being transported by vessels from Russia's shadow fleet. The oil is transshipped in Bulgarian territorial waters, just a few kilometers from the port of Rosenets, which serves the refinery. This process, which takes place at sea, is intended to disguise the Russian origin of the oil before it is delivered to European Union ports. ...

Heavy traffic is expected across Bulgaria on the last working day of the week as thousands of people begin their travels for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. The busiest routes are anticipated to be the exits of major cities and highways, particularly with the influx of travelers leaving Sofia and returning at the end of the holiday season. To manage the increased traffic flow, additional "Traffic Police" teams will be stationed at key entry and exit points....

Bulgaria's National Assembly has officially gone on Christmas vacation, with deputies taking a break from December 22 to January 5. This decision was approved by a vote of 211 in favor, one against, and nine abstentions. Initially, there was a proposal from MPs Kiril Petkov, Nadezhda Yordanova, and Bozhidar Bozanov, suggesting that the holiday period be changed from December 24 to January 1....

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Bulgaria on December 19, where he expressed gratitude for the country’s significant role in NATO’s shared security efforts. During his visit, Rutte met with key Bulgarian officials, including Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov, Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov, and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov. Together, they visited the NATO Multinational Battle Group, which Bulgaria hosts, and which is working towards expanding from its current size to a brigade, strengthening NATO’s presence on its eastern flank.

The Borovets ski area is set to open for the winter season on Saturday, December 21, according to Vasilia Konstantinova, executive director of Borosport AD, the company managing the resort. The ski area will be operational daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Until December 27, lift passes will be available at last year's prices....

On December 20, Christians in Bulgaria honor Ignazhden, also known as the day of St. Ignatius the God-Bearer. St....

Today, taxi drivers in Bulgaria are staging a protest over unresolved issues surrounding the rising costs of "Civil Liability" insurance premiums in their industry. They are demanding that the National Assembly adopt a draft resolution to cap the increases and establish regulatory measures until permanent legislative changes are implemented. The protest began with two separate motorcades departing at 8:30 a....

The search for 13-year-old Nikolay from the Stara Zagora village of Konare entered its fourth day, with no trace of the missing boy. Nikolay, who has Down syndrome, disappeared under circumstances that remain unclear. Authorities are pursuing all possible leads in an effort to locate him. ...

Bus traffic on 26 public transport lines in Sofia, disrupted earlier today due to a protest, has been restored. The affected lines included 102, 83, 11, 54, 42, 64, 111, x9, x10, 63, 84, 77, 304, 260, 108, 802, 805, 803, 56, 44, 47, 49, 59, 61, 66, and 107. Vehicles stopped operating early in the morning when they were blocked in the "Zemlyane" garage. ...