Новости за 05.02.2024

Buckingham Palace has announced that Britain's King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. Following the diagnosis, doctors have advised the King to postpone public-facing duties, although he will continue to handle official documentation and state business as usual during the scheduled treatments. The statement from Buckingham Palace revealed that the cancer was identified during a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement....

Sunny and warm conditions await Bulgarians on Tuesday, February 6th. The atmospheric pressure will increase until noon, then it will decrease, and towards the evening, it will be close to normal for the month. The weather overnight (Monday through Tuesday) will be mostly clear....

Several regions in Bulgaria are adjusting their anti-epidemic measures in response to the evolving influenza situation. Here is a detailed overview of the changes in various areas: Haskovo Region: The Haskovo region has officially terminated the effect of its anti-epidemic measures....

The National Association of Grain Producers (NAG) in Bulgaria has declared an indefinite protest set to commence tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., involving the blockage of 80 key points across the country utilizing heavy equipment....

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Todor Tagarev revealed that he has not yet received an invitation to continue in his post following the government rotation. The minister, a supporter of the so-called urban right-wing in the country, expressed readiness for a conversation if such an invitation were extended. However, he emphasized the importance of parliamentary support for his potential continued tenure. ...

According to the General Directorate Border Police from the beginning of the year until January 31, nearly 1980 citizens from third countries attempted to cross the Bulgarian-Turkish border illegally. This number is 69% lower compared to January last year when it was around 6380, as reported by the Ministry of Interior. Approximately 1900 migrants independently returned to Turkey after noticing the presence of Bulgarian patrols and posts in the border area....

In a recent interview with tagesspiegel.de, Asen Vassilev, Bulgaria's Minister of Finance, unveiled the economic strain inflicted on the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), estimating losses between 3 to 5 percent. The root cause of this substantial economic setback lies in the challenges posed by border control measures and delayed delivery routes, primarily along the Schengen borders with Romania and Greece....

The Bulgarian city of Ruse experienced an extraordinary surge in temperatures, setting a new record for February 5. The on-duty hydrometeorologists in the Danube city reported a remarkable 19 degrees at 2:00 p.m....

The Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Eleonora Mitrofanova, indicated in an interview with RTVI television that Moscow does not exclude the possibility of moving Soviet monuments from Bulgaria to Russia. Responding to a question about whether the Russian Foreign Ministry might consider such action if tensions escalate, Mitrofanova noted the complexities involved, citing the example of the Monument to the Soviet Army, which had been dismantled and placed in the Museum of Socialist Art. The current... Читать дальше...

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has indefinitely postponed the ratification of Sweden's NATO membership. This move unfolded during an emergency plenary session, specially convened at the opposition's request to address this crucial matter. The parliamentary hall appeared nearly empty, with Fidesz members boycotting the proceedings....

In a joint meeting, Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel and Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita-Teodora Odobescu vowed to coordinate actions to eliminate internal European border checks. The two nations are set to work closely for their partial Schengen accession on March 31, seeking the support of the European Commission. The ministers emphasized the importance of dialogue with Austria and other EU states in this regard. ...

In today's published tennis world rankings, Grigor Dimitrov maintains his position among the men. The Bulgarian tennis player once again secures the 13th position with a total of 2785 points. This time, he is set to return to the tennis court during the current week, participating in the ATR 250 tournament indoors in Marseille. ...

A new qualitative research looks at the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences of 'yo-yo dieting,' or weight cycling. The piece stresses the hazards of yo-yo dieting and how difficult it is for people to break the cycle."Yo-yo dieting - unintentionally gaining weight and dieting to lose weight only to gain it back and restart the cycle - is a prevalent part of American culture, with fad diets and lose-weight-quick plans or drugs normalized as people pursue beauty ideals," says Lynsey Romo... Читать дальше...

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, after altering plans to participate in the U.S. delegation due to ongoing farmer negotiations, swiftly redirected his diplomatic agenda. ...

"Bulgaria has had a history of low deficit, low debt to GDP. So that part of the system has worked very well. We can say that the monetary and fiscal situation has worked well since July 1997, when we installed the currency board in Bulgaria....

The 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony was broadcast live on Sunday night at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. Taylor Swift secured her fourth Album of the Year win with "Midnights" at the Grammy Awards, establishing a new record....

Starting this morning, the city of Plovdiv commenced the distribution of free travel cards for public transport to students aged 7 to 14. There were no reports of overcrowding at the service desks, where parents could obtain the new travel documents for their children. The municipal transport company has also expressed its intent to explore options for reimbursing funds spent on previously purchased student travel cards....

“For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power,” pronounced the United States. “Putin’s day will surely be numbered. He’ll lose power and he won’t get to choose his successor,” prophesized the United Kingdom. ...

Amidst growing dissatisfaction, grain producers in Bulgaria are considering organizing a protest against what they perceive as an unacceptable and frivolous proposal from the government. Zhechko Andrejnski, the chairman of the Vidin Union of Grain Producers, criticized the government's requirement for farmers to prove their profits and losses, stating that the proposed approach only adds to their financial woes, escalating daily. Andrejnski voiced skepticism about the government's commitment to... Читать дальше...

The declaration of a flu epidemic in Sofia is currently off the table as the number of cases is decreasing throughout the country, including in the capital, according to Health Minister Hristo Hinkov. "We have data that the cases are decreasing. There will be no flu epidemic for Sofia-city, for Sofia-region the data are still high, but there it depends on the Ministry of Education and Science whether it will be a vacation or online studying....

In March 2023, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) met at the United Nations headquarters to discuss an unprecedented theme: women’s rights in the digital age. While reaffirming the emancipatory potential of digital tools for women and marginalised groups – particularly in terms of access to sexual and reproductive health services – the CSW also reasserted that online spaces are places of unprecedented violence for women and LGBTI+ people, and defined priority actions. Violence against women... Читать дальше...

A specialized operation is currently being conducted in the building of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP), BNR reported. According to unconfirmed information, the action was carried out by the "Internal Security" unit of the Ministry of the Interior. According to unofficial data, it is an investigation into espionage for the benefit of Russia. ...

The Bulgarian fishing vessel "Iva-1" has been released after nearly a year of being under arrest in the Romanian port of Mangalia. The owner, Plamen Panayotov, confirmed this information to BNT, marking the resolution of the case at the second instance in Romania. As of February 3rd, the vessel is back in Varna, Bulgaria....

Chile is grappling with a devastating wildfire crisis in the Valparaiso province, where at least 112 lives have already been lost. President Gabriel Boric, after visiting the most affected areas, declared a state of emergency, initiating a two-day national mourning period. President Boric assured that the province would receive all necessary resources to recover from the catastrophic disaster....

Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov has proposed treating fatalities resulting from driving under the influence (DUI), speeding, or at pedestrian crossings as intentional homicide, addressing road safety concerns. Stoyanov made this announcement during his attendance at the inauguration of the Angels on the Road foundation, which brings together parents who have lost their children in road accidents. Highlighting the Interior Ministry's commitment to combating road accidents, Stoyanov emphasized the... Читать дальше...