Новости за 23.12.2024

The holiday period in Bulgaria is expected to bring substantial precipitation and a notable drop in temperatures, resulting in rain turning to snow across many regions. Snow cover is likely to form in some areas, creating challenging conditions on mountain passes. Maximum temperatures today will range from 2°-3° in the western parts of the country to 12° in the east, where a temporarily strong southeast wind will prevail. ...

For the upcoming holidays, 40 additional buses have been arranged by the Central Bus Station in Sofia to accommodate increased travel demand. Special measures have been implemented to ensure smooth operations, including heightened security in the area. Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) has also added extra passenger cars on the busiest routes to facilitate holiday travel. ...

Bulgarian weightlifter Karlos Nasar has been named the Best Weightlifter in the World for 2024, capping off an extraordinary year. Nasar achieved a historic triple crown, securing Olympic, world, and European championship titles. His accomplishments have placed him firmly at the pinnacle of the sport. ...

Bulgaria is nearing the fulfillment of its last nominal criterion for joining the eurozone, with expectations set for mid-January. Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev announced this during a government meeting, emphasizing that progress on the path to adopting the euro remains "open and unobstructed." The final criterion concerns price stability, requiring that a country's average inflation rate over a one-year period does not exceed by more than 1....

The Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, alongside the European ALDE party, has called for the expulsion of Delyan Peevski's Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) from both organizations. This announcement followed Peevski's election as the sole leader of the DPS during an extraordinary conference held on Sunday. Peevski, who has been sanctioned by the US and UK for corruption, is at the center of a conflict within the party, particularly with honorary chairman Ahmed Dogan....

Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Panama, demanding that the country reduce its fees for using the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States. In a speech to supporters in Arizona, Trump criticized Panama for charging what he described as "exorbitant prices" to American shipping and military vessels, vowing that such practices would cease once he took office. He referred to the charges as a "complete rip-off" and promised immediate action. ...

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, labeling Taiwan as the "first red line that cannot be crossed" in their bilateral relations. The warning follows the White House's announcement of a significant arms package and military assistance to Taiwan, totaling 1.3 million in weapons and training....

Tens of thousands of Serbians gathered in central Belgrade on Sunday to protest against President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). The demonstrations come in the wake of a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad last month that left 15 people dead, an event protesters attribute to corruption and substandard construction tied to government negligence. The Novi Sad tragedy occurred on November 1 when the recently renovated roof of the train station collapsed, killing 14 people instantly and injuring three others... Читать дальше...

Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev stated that addressing the personnel shortage in Bulgaria's winter resorts will not be possible without employing workers from abroad. Speaking on BNT, Miloshev also highlighted the parking challenges in Pamporovo, which are not only an inconvenience for visitors but also hinder emergency vehicle access. The issue stems from restrictions tied to the resort's general development plan, which will soon be reviewed by an inter-institutional working committee. ...

The dog belonging to 13-year-old Nikolay, who has been missing from the village of Konare in Stara Zagora since December 17, has been located, confirmed village mayor Stancho Stefanov to the Bulgarian National Radio. The animal was spotted by a resident of the village near the outskirts, approximately 200-300 meters from Nikolay’s home. The mayor, who was nearby at the time, quickly responded and secured the dog....

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has officially expressed interest in acquiring Lukoil's refinery in Bulgaria. This was confirmed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who stated during a briefing in Budapest that MOL had submitted a bid for the refinery in Burgas and was among seven potential buyers. Orban's remarks followed his visit to Bulgaria, where he met with President Rumen Radev and GERB leader Boyko Borissov. ...

By the close of the third quarter, preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicates that there were approximately 17,600 job vacancies across Bulgaria. This marks a decrease of nearly 1,000 positions compared to the end of the second quarter. Recently, the Employment Agency highlighted that the most in-demand roles include caretakers, machine operators, sales staff, and skilled workers in various industrial sectors. ...