As Bulgarians brace for the day ahead, the country is set to experience a frosty morning with temperatures ranging from minus 9C to minus 4C, dipping to minus 8C in Sofia. Anticipate mostly sunny yet cold weather throughout the day. No snowfall is expected....
Bulgaria holds the distinction of having the shortest average pension duration among European Union nations. Across EU member states, retirement pensions typically last between 15 to 25 years. However, in Bulgaria, men receive pensions for an average of 14 years, while women receive them for nearly 19 years. ...
The Pound/Dollar (GBPUSD) forecast for 2024, as projected by PandaForecast, paints a positive picture for the currency pair. Starting the year at 1.2780, the forecast anticipates an upward trajectory, reaching 1....
Bulgaria's Ministry of the Interior has signaled its readiness to dispatch officers from various departments—such as the Border Police, Security Police, and if required, the Criminal Police—to assist in maintaining security during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris this summer. The announcement followed a productive meeting between Zhivko Kotsev, the chief secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Laurent Hurst, the French attaché for internal security. France extended a formal request to Bulgaria... Читать дальше...
The chairman of Bulgaria's Association of Industrial Capital, Vasil Velev, recently proposed a boycott of Austrian initiatives and businesses within Bulgaria due to Austria's stance against Bulgaria's Schengen entry through land borders. This call has sparked reactions across the nation, notably drawing a response from GERB leader Boyko Borissov. Borissov dismissed the notion of boycotting Austrian businesses in Bulgaria, emphasizing their active role in supporting Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen... Читать дальше...
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal, aged just 34, as the nation's youngest prime minister in modern history, reports the BBC. Attal steps into this role following the resignation of Elisabeth Borne after her 20-month tenure. Borne faced challenges due to the persistent lack of a parliamentary majority during her time in office. ...
As COVID-19 cases surge across EU countries, European Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides emphasizes the urgency of vaccination amidst the coexistence of multiple viruses. Kyriakides underscores the continued presence of COVID-19 variants in communities and the co-circulation of respiratory diseases, urging vigilance. Reports from various EU nations highlight concerning trends: Croatia reported 68 Covid-related deaths in a week, Greece anticipates 80 weekly deaths if current trends persist, and... Читать дальше...
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce, serving as the overseas business representative, has greeted the partial Schengen agreement positively, hailing it as a promising development. Philip Kupfer, the trade advisor at the Austrian embassy, expressed enthusiasm for the move, highlighting the significance of meeting pertinent conditions for a robust domestic market within Europe. Kupfer emphasized the impact of heightened customs controls on goods entering and exiting Austria, stressing the need for efficient... Читать дальше...
Tensions surged in Bosnia and Herzegovina as US F-16 aircraft flew over the nation, displaying solidarity mere hours before the disputed "holiday" in Republika Srpska, a region predominantly inhabited by ethnic Serbs, branded unconstitutional by Sarajevo. The US embassy in Bosnia underscored the flights, similar to those in the past, as part of a collaborative exercise with Bosnian forces, emphasizing unwavering US commitment to safeguarding Bosnia's territorial integrity amid concerns of separatist actions. Читать дальше...
In a significant turn, the unemployment rate across the Eurozone hit a remarkable record low of 6.4% in November 2023, marking a decline from the previous 6.5% in October and notably lower than the 6....
A high-ranking Israeli delegation has arrived in Cairo to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas, an Egyptian source confirmed to Al-Araby Al-Jadid newspaper. Indirect talks are back on track after the assassination of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri last week. At the same time, Israel showed the media a weapons factory of the terrorist organization, which is the largest Hamas weapons production facility discovered so far since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip, reported AFP. Читать дальше...
Professor Iva Hristova, head of Bulgaria's National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCIPD), alerted the public to a concerning resurgence of health issues affecting schools. Speaking on bTV, she underscored a startling trend among COVID-19 patients, revealing that one in four experiences a rebound effect—a resurgence of symptoms around ten days after initial improvement. Describing COVID-19's evolving symptoms, Prof....
As Bulgaria prepares to enter Schengen by air on March 31, Jesus Caballero, CEO of Sofia Airport's operating company, foresees faster terminal transitions for over two-thirds of passengers. In an interview with Sega news, Caballero revealed that the passport control-free corridors at Sofia Airport would be operational overnight, promising expedited passenger flows. Caballero emphasized the airport's readiness, having passed several EU checks facilitating the Schengen accession....
Environment and Water Minister Julian Popov has assured the public of a continual and thorough investigation into the air pollution plaguing Ruse. In a gathering with locals, Popov affirmed a commitment to an ongoing inquiry rather than a one-time check to unearth the sources of pollution and tackle the persistent issue. During the meeting, Architect Dragomir Stoyanov highlighted concerns about an aluminum company's treatment plant, indicating its malfunction as a significant contributor to air pollution in the area. Читать дальше...
Renowned climatologist Prof. Georgi Rachev issued a cautionary forecast on bTV, predicting an end to Bulgaria's icy weather by Sunday and an impending rapid warming trend in the week ahead. Emphasizing the potential risk of water network ruptures due to temperature changes, Prof....
Vasil Velev, Chairman of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria, expressed discontent over Bulgaria's limited acceptance into the Schengen area, highlighting the missed economic opportunities estimated at over 1 billion annually. Velev emphasized the need for a more assertive stance from the Bulgarian government, proposing the possibility of vetoing Austrian initiatives and advocating for public action against Austrian goods and services. In an interview with Nova TV, Velev underscored... Читать дальше...
The Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service) and the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) issued a joint statement reporting that Monday evening the Israeli security forces killed three terrorists in an operation to arrest a wanted man in the village of Ikhtaba in Samaria. The security forces, including undercover units, killed the three terrorists after they tried to escape and an exchange of fire began between the terrorists and the forces and the undercovers killed 3 armed terrorists who tried to escape. Читать дальше...
334 are the new cases of infection with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Bulgaria, according to data from the Unified Information Portal. The tests performed are 3712. The cured are 74....
Snowfall blankets the Shipka Pass and the Republic Pass in Bulgaria, significantly reducing visibility in the region. While the roadway has been cleared and treated with sand, icy patches persist, posing risks for drivers. The temperature plunges to minus 11 degrees at Shipka Pass, exacerbating the potential for hazardous icing....
Bulgaria woke up to overnight snowfall blanketing most regions of the country. Forecasts indicate a rise in atmospheric pressure, surpassing the monthly average, leading to snow cover in northern Bulgaria and mountainous areas. Although precipitation is expected to taper off by day's end, a moderate to strong north-northeasterly wind persists....
