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Social media platforms are currently the primary catalyst for e-commerce, with the engaging content created by marketers and modern methods of consumer interaction being pivotal factors for successful online trade worldwide. These global trends largely extend to the Bulgarian market, where sensitivity to pricing stands out as a distinctive characteristic. Representatives from "Market Links" elaborated on this observation while presenting their research on Bulgarian consumers' online shopping habits....

In the initial quarter of the year, the office market in Sofia maintains a relatively subdued pace. Occupancy rates linger around 15-16%, with finalized transactions declining by 10-15% compared to the same periods in the preceding years. From January to March, office rental agreements only covered 37,200 sq....

Residents of Rafah in the Gaza Strip are reporting ongoing explosions and gunfire as fierce clashes continue in the area. Israeli tanks have nearly encircled the eastern part of the town, targeting what Israeli intelligence identifies as key Hamas strongholds. The intensifying Israeli offensive has prompted over 110,000 Palestinians to flee Rafah in recent days. ...

A potent geomagnetic storm, the most formidable in two decades, has struck, instigated by successive coronal mass ejections from the Sun. Initially forecasted at a four-degree intensity, the storm's actual magnitude surpassed expectations, raising concerns among American experts. This heightened geomagnetic activity poses significant risks to various technologies, including power grids, spacecraft, satellite navigation, and GPS systems. ...

A recent Gallup International Balkan survey conducted for Bulgarian National Television provides insights into electoral attitudes in Bulgaria as of early May. According to the poll, if National Assembly elections were held at that time, GERB would secure 26.5% of the votes, followed by "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) at 16....

On May 11, the weather is expected to be predominantly sunny, with heavier cloud cover anticipated in the East and South during the morning hours. A light to moderate northerly-northeasterly wind is forecasted. Temperatures are expected to range from 19°C to 24°C, with temperatures around 18°C in Sofia. ...

Join an enchanting musical experience with the debut concerts of the French-Bulgarian Choir in Sofia! (CHOEUR FRANCOPHONE DE SOFIA) On Sunday, June 2, 2024, and Saturday, June 8, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m., prepare to be transported to the captivating performance titled "Sofia Beneath the Parisian Sky....

The official spelling and grammar dictionary of the Bulgarian language has been launched online for the first time, thanks to the BERON platform developed by the Bulgarian Academy of Science (BAS). Published periodically by the Bulgarian Language Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, this dictionary establishes norms in Bulgarian language usage and is regarded as the authority on proper speech and spelling. Introduced at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), the BERON platform falls... Читать дальше...

Spain, Ireland, and other EU nations are intending to acknowledge Palestine's statehood on May 21, as stated by Josep Borrell, the EU's top diplomat for foreign and security policy, reported by Reuters. This announcement comes ahead of the anticipated UN vote on the Palestinian bid for full membership in the global body. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez had previously disclosed in March that Spain, along with Ireland, Slovenia, and Malta, had agreed to initiate steps toward recognizing Palestine... Читать дальше...

In March 2024, the annual increase in the consumer price of coffee in the EU decelerated to 1%, a notable slowdown compared to March 2023, when it surged by 13.5%. This rate is now nearing the level observed in July 2021, when prices rose by 0....