In a significant move toward Eurozone accession, Bulgaria's Council of Ministers has announced that, one month after the official entry date into the Eurozone is disclosed, shop prices will be displayed in both Bulgarian Lev (BGN) and Euro. This dual pricing strategy is set to continue for a year after the Euro becomes the official currency. The exchange rate will be based on the current peg of BGN 1....
The United States is set to deploy nuclear weapons to the United Kingdom for the first time in 15 years, responding to an escalating threat from Russia, as per a Pentagon report disclosed by the Daily Telegraph. The proposal outlines the placement of warheads, three times more potent than the Hiroshima bomb, at the Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base in Suffolk. The move marks a reversal of the 2008 decision when the US removed nuclear missiles from the UK base following a perceived reduction in the... Читать дальше...
Bulgaria braces for hazardous weather conditions as a yellow code for strong winds is declared in 13 regions, including Sofia, Plovdiv, and Vratsa. Wind gusts of up to 24 meters per second are anticipated in some areas. Additionally, the Stara Planina passes, specifically the Republic and Shipka, face significant snowfall, resulting in icy sections. ...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently rejected the genocide charge leveled against Israel in response to the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) decision on South Africa's claim. Netanyahu characterized the accusation as "outrageous" and called on people of decency worldwide to reject it emphatically. He underscored Israel's steadfast commitment to international law and its inherent right to defend itself against the genocidal terror organization, Hamas. ...
Microsoft is set to reduce its video game division, Microsoft Gaming, by approximately 8%, leading to the layoff of around 1,900 employees from the recently acquired gaming giant, Activision Blizzard, as well as Xbox. The move follows the completion of Microsoft's $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, aimed at bolstering its position in the competitive gaming market, especially against industry leader Sony. Blizzard president Mike Ybarra and chief design officer Allen Adham are departing the company... Читать дальше...
The new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours are 98, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal. 2,047 tests were carried out, which means that the proportion of positive results is 4.7 percent. ...
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the British oil tanker "Marlin Luanda" in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in a confirmed fire on board, according to maritime security firm Ambrey. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the crew members. The Houthi military spokesman stated that the strike was direct and led to the ship's burning....
