Bulgarian archaeologists made remarkable discoveries during excavations at the future bus station site in Sozopol after completing the initial phase of research. Digging more than 6 meters deep, they found an 11th-century monastery, along with a church dating back to the mid-12th century. About two-thirds of the main part of the temple has been uncovered, while investigation of the narthex is underway. ...
Sean "Diddy" Combs has spoken out after a disturbing video surfaced of him assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. In an Instagram post on Sunday, the 54-year-old rapper apologized, admitting that he hit "rock bottom" but offered no excuses for his actions. He acknowledged the inexcusable behavior captured in the video and expressed disgust, emphasizing that he sought professional help, including therapy and rehab, and turned to God for mercy and grace. ...
Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Defense Radostin Iliev and Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov are scheduled to participate in a formal ceremony tomorrow, May 21, to dispatch a military unit for deployment in the Operational Reserve Force of the NATO Stabilization Force in Kosovo (KFOR). The ceremony is set to commence at 11:00 a.m....
Many Bulgarian consumers are raising concerns about the resale of goods from Chinese sites like Temu and Shein at higher prices in Bulgarian physical and electronic stores, according to Gabriela Rumenova from the online platform "We, the consumers." This comes in light of the European Consumer Organization (BEUC) filing a collective complaint to the European Commission against the Chinese platform Temu. The complaint against Temu cites various manipulative practices aimed at boosting sales, including users receiving different... Читать дальше...
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, has made a significant move by issuing an arrest warrant for two prominent Israeli figures, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. This decision, reported by Reuters, comes as a result of the ICC's investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the territory of the State of Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip, dating back to at least October 8, 2023. In a detailed statement released by the ICC... Читать дальше...
Coastal hoteliers are increasing employee wages by at least 20% to address the staff shortage, explained Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev to BNR. "Since the start of the year, for the first three months, data from the European Tourist Commission shows that Bulgaria is in second place for recovery compared to 2019, which is a very positive indicator," Miloshev said. According to the European Tourist Commission, Bulgaria leads in tourist growth in Europe for the first three months of 2024, with... Читать дальше...
A 37-year-old man fatally assaulted his friend in the Silistra region, as reported by the Bulgarian police. The incident took place on Sunday in the village of Zafirovo. Initial reports suggest that the murder occurred following a heated argument between the two men after consuming alcohol....
Boyko Borissov and Yordanka Fandakova have been summoned to attend an extraordinary meeting of the Metropolitan Municipal Council (MMC) on May 23. This session has been called by the "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria-Spasi Sofia" group to address why Sofia currently has no operational lifts to Vitosha. Recently, it was revealed that the Simeonovo cable car near the "Aleko" hut has ceased operations. ...
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced that First Vice President Muhammad Mohbar will temporarily assume the country's executive leadership, as stipulated by the constitution, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Reuters reported. Khamenei stated that Mokhber has up to 50 days to organize elections in collaboration with the judiciary and legislature heads. In his message, Khamenei expressed condolences for the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President... Читать дальше...
Condolences and an offer of assistance from the EU to locate the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have stirred widespread anger, as reported by Politico. European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic announced in a message that the EU had activated the Copernicus Earth observation system to aid in the search for the aircraft. However, the inclusion of the hashtag #EUSolidarity at the end of the message sparked backlash. ...
A 5-year-old child from the village of Kocherinovo in the Stob area tragically passed away while being transported to the Emergency Department of the regional hospital in Blagoevgrad, as reported by BNR. The child had been unwell for several days, and his condition deteriorated yesterday, prompting his parents to seek help at the emergency center in Rila. Although details are unconfirmed, it is reported that the child underwent examination and received treatment before being sent home. ...
The new week in Bulgaria will commence with overcast skies, particularly pronounced in the western regions where rain, sporadic showers, and thunderstorms may occur. Today, precipitation is expected to diminish by the evening. Conversely, eastern areas will experience minimal rainfall and enjoy more sunshine throughout the day....
Authorities in Tehran have officially confirmed the tragic passing of Iran's president, Ebrahim Raisi, following a helicopter crash last night. The death of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has also been confirmed. In a statement, the government asserted that, despite this loss, the jihadist rule of the country will remain intact, with the unwavering support of the people and the blessings of Allah....
The US Defence Department and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defence have reportedly reached an agreement for the withdrawal of US military forces from Niger by September 15, as per a CNN report. This newly established deadline allows for a four-month period for the drawdown of fewer than 1,000 troops, along with their equipment, including MQ-9 Reaper drones and other assets, from the African nation. In March, Niger's military government announced the termination of an agreement with the US that... Читать дальше...
Taiwan's freshly sworn-in president, Lai Ching-te, delivered a stern message to China, calling for an end to its military and political threats, as detailed in a report by Reuters. Lai used his inaugural speech as a platform to emphasize the imperative of peace, stressing that China must acknowledge and respect the democratic decisions made by the people of Taiwan. Lai, characterized as a moderate politician by the Associated Press, is poised to navigate Taiwan's path with a delicate balance, striving... Читать дальше...
In Bulgaria, 44 universities will not open their doors today as a form of protest, despite the government's promise to allocate around 92 million BGN for salary increases in three installments. The Council of Rectors, quoted by BNT, clarified that the exams scheduled for today will proceed as planned. The protest by higher education institutions is not solely about salary increases....
The National Taxi Trade Union has initiated an indefinite protest in Sofia, expressing deep dissatisfaction with the current state of taxi parking provisions in the city. Taxi drivers plan to demonstrate their displeasure at all 131 locations designated by the municipality for taxi parking in the capital. The union decided to commence these indefinite protest actions after Sofia’s Mayor Vasil Terziev failed to respond to their repeated requests for a meeting....
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, along with his foreign minister, local media reported, as quoted by Reuters. The vice president of the Islamic Republic, Mohsen Mansouri, confirmed the news on the social network "X". Reports from Iranian media mentioned an incident involving Raisi's helicopter group during a trip....
