Новости за 25.02.2025

Bulgaria has initiated discussions on acquiring new radars, according to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. The Minister highlighted that the current state of the country’s armed forces, particularly the gaps in equipment and readiness, poses significant concerns for national security. He emphasized that these issues are already threatening the overall preparedness of the military....

Bulgaria has officially requested the preparation of extraordinary convergence reports to assess the country’s readiness for joining the eurozone. This move comes after a decision made by the National Assembly in July 2024, aiming to accelerate the process of adopting the euro. The request was signed by the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Dimitar Radev, and Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova....

On Wednesday, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, though Western regions will see increased cloud cover. Winds will be light and coming from the south. Daytime temperatures will range between 6°C and 11°C, with Sofia reaching a high of around 9°C. ...

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has clarified numerous questions about the adoption of the euro, the conversion of the Bulgarian lev, and its role after the country joins the eurozone. A primary point emphasized by the BNB is that the official exchange rate between the lev and the euro is irrevocably fixed at 1.95583 leva per 1 euro....

SOFIA LIVE FESTIVAL 2025 is set to return to the heart of Sofia with an even more exciting lineup. Scheduled for June 27, 28, and 29, the festival will once again take place at Arena Sofia (Kolodruma) in the Borisova Garden, offering music lovers a chance to enjoy performances from some of the biggest names on the global stage. Among the first confirmed artists making their Bulgarian debut is James Bay, a two-time BRIT Award winner and three-time GRAMMY® nominee....

The process of introducing euro-based municipal services and tax designations in Bulgaria's Kyustendil region has sparked varying reactions, with some localities experiencing tension while others proceeded without complications, BNR reports. In Boboshevo, concerns arose over the upcoming decision to list all municipal services, fees, and taxes in both leva and euros. The vote, scheduled for Thursday, has led to apprehension among residents, who fear they will be required to pay exclusively in euros and that taxes may increase as a result. Читать дальше...

An unidentified illness has claimed the lives of more than 50 people in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming the outbreak on Monday. The disease, which first emerged on January 21, has resulted in 419 reported cases, including 53 fatalities. Medical experts have expressed concern over the rapid progression of the disease, as most victims succumb to it within 48 hours of showing symptoms....

Almost 76,000 children in the European Region die before their fifth birthday every year; chronic diseases claim one in six people before age 70 Despite progress in some areas, the WHO European Region – long reputed to have some of the world’s strongest health systems - is largely stagnating or even backsliding on a range of indicators from child and adolescent health to chronic diseases. That’s the thrust of WHO’s latest European Health Report, drawing upon the most recently available data across... Читать дальше...

Pediatrician Dr. Mario Yanakiev has warned that a second flu wave is expected to follow the peak of the first. This wave does not necessarily involve the flu virus but is instead caused by a combination of pathogens circulating after the flu epidemic....

The price of paid parking in Burgas' blue and green zones is set to increase from 1.30 leva to 2 leva (1 euro) per hour. This decision was made by the Burgas Municipal Council today, following a proposal by Mayor Dimitar Nikolov....

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov shared that the convergence report is expected to be released in early June. Following its publication, several steps will unfold as part of the process for assessing Bulgaria’s readiness to join the eurozone. Zhelyazkov highlighted that the country has submitted a request for an exceptional report, based on the belief that it meets the required convergence criteria. ...

France has expressed its readiness to provide nuclear protection for Europe, with fighter jets carrying nuclear weapons potentially deployed to Germany in response to increasing concerns over the U.S. security commitment....

The mother of Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva died in a house fire in the village of Beglezh, Pleven region, on February 15. Following the incident, European Chief Prosecutor Laura Kovesi requested emergency protection for Georgieva, citing concerns for her safety. Authorities are investigating all possible causes of the fire, including arson. ...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have dismissed reports from Greek media claiming that Washington is planning to shut down its military base in Alexandroupoli....

The Bulgarian Central Energy Repair Base (CERB) is currently undertaking repairs at the Pljevlja thermal power plant, Montenegro's sole coal-fired facility. This plant, with a capacity of 225 MW, generates around one-third of the country’s electricity and plays a vital role in its energy infrastructure. As part of its efforts, CERB is conducting a dynamic balance of a 40-ton low-pressure rotor using a mobile IRDBK 140 stand....

The recent period of extreme cold, with temperatures dropping well below zero, has caused significant damage to fruit orchards in northeastern Bulgaria. The prolonged frost has led to the complete destruction of apricot trees in the region, while more than half of the peach orchards have also been severely affected. The extent of damage to other fruit crops is still being assessed....

Assoc. Prof. Alexey Pamporov from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences stated that the "Revival" party had effectively lost the political debate on the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria....

The median age of the European Union's population reached 44.7 years as of January 1, 2024, according to data from Eurostat. Across member states, the median age varies, with Ireland recording the lowest at 39....