Новости за 27.12.2024

Sofia Municipality, under the administration of mayor Vasil Terziev, will again opt for a light show over traditional fireworks to celebrate the New Year. This initiative is designed to protect children, pets, and people with disabilities, who are particularly sensitive to the loud noise caused by fireworks. The light display will be a feature of the New Year's concert held at Knyaz Alexander I Square and aims to create a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone. ...

The search for 13-year-old Nikolay, who has been missing for 11 days from the village of Konare in Stara Zagora, continues without success. Despite large-scale efforts involving nearly 100 people, including military personnel and police, no trace of the child has been found. The search perimeter has been expanded, with teams focusing today on the railway line of the "Sofia-Burgas" sub-Balkan road in the Tvarditsa region....

Azerbaijan has demanded an apology from Russia following the downing of an Azerbaijani civilian passenger plane, as confirmed by new information. Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabeyov, a member of the International Relations Committee of the Azerbaijani parliament, emphasized that Moscow must take full responsibility for the incident. Musabeyov criticized efforts in Russia to obscure the truth about the tragedy, stating that those responsible should face legal consequences and compensation should be provided... Читать дальше...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has partnered with UniCredit Bulbank to support the growth and sustainability of Healthy Bars, a leading Bulgarian protein bar producer. As part of this partnership, the EBRD will share the risk on a €14.8 million senior secured loan provided by UniCredit Bulbank to the company....

Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Stephen, the holy protomartyr and archdeacon who became the first Christian to sacrifice his life for the faith. This marks the third day after Christmas and the final holiday in the Christmas cycle, symbolically closing the year before welcoming the New Year. The name Stephen is derived from the ancient Greek word for "wreath," making this day special for those named Stefan, Stefka, and their many variations, including Stefi, Stefko, Steven... Читать дальше...

The situation in several regions across Bulgaria remains challenging following heavy snowfall and strong winds. In the Lovech area, many settlements in the municipalities of Apriltsi, Lovech, Teteven, Troyan, and Ugarchin have been without electricity for over two days. The mountainous areas are particularly affected, with some villages also experiencing water shortages due to the inability of pumping stations to operate....

If Bulgaria adopts the euro in July 2025, property prices are expected to rise further, according to Yavor Peychev, executive director of the real estate agency "Imoteka." He predicts that finding buyers for properties priced higher than the market value will become more challenging. While sellers have dominated the market in recent years, taking advantage of a general sense of optimism and higher prices, this dynamic is likely to shift in 2025. ...