ARCHIVE - 29 April 2024

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Business

Bulgargaz Forecasts 5-6% Dip in Natural Gas Prices for May

Bulgargaz, the leading public gas supplier in Bulgaria, anticipates a notable decrease in the price of natural gas for the upcoming month of May. According to Lyudmila Vitanova

Business » Energy | April 29, 2024, Monday // 13:04

Bulgarian Travel Abroad Surges: Turkey, Greece, and Romania Top Destinations

In March, there was a significant uptick in Bulgarians traveling abroad, marking a 19.1% increase from the previous year, amounting to 679.1 thousand trips

Business » Tourism | April 29, 2024, Monday // 13:09

Sofia Airport's Terminal 3 Construction Set to Begin in Early 2026

The director of "SOF Connect," the airport's concessionaire, stated to BNR that Sofia Airport anticipates accommodating 7.4 million passengers this year

Business » Tourism | April 29, 2024, Monday // 12:46

Politics

Bulgaria Launches Online Tool for Checking Polling Stations Ahead of Elections

Starting today, Bulgarian voters have access to a convenient online tool to verify their designated polling station and voting location for the upcoming elections on June 9, 2024, encompassing both the European Parliament and the National Assembly races

Politics | April 29, 2024, Monday // 14:24

Acting PM Glavchev Affirms Commitment to Fair Elections Amidst Voting Machine Authentication

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has underscored the government's commitment to ensuring fair and transparent elections in Bulgaria, emphasizing the paramount importance of restoring public trust in the electoral process

Politics | April 29, 2024, Monday // 10:39

Society

Bulgaria's Demographic Landscape: Rising Births Amidst Ongoing Population Aging

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has released comprehensive data shedding light on Bulgaria's demographic dynamics in 2023, revealing both encouraging trends and persistent challenges in the nation's population structure

Society | April 29, 2024, Monday // 13:00

Weather in Bulgaria: Sunshine in the West, Showers in the East

According to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), Western Bulgaria is set to bask in sunshine today, while the eastern regions brace for clouds and rain

Society » Environment | April 29, 2024, Monday // 09:05

Holy Monday Marks Beginning of Solemn Holy Week in Bulgaria

Today marks the commencement of Holy Week in Bulgaria as Orthodox Christians observe Holy Monday, initiating a period of profound reflection on the final days of Jesus Christ's earthly life leading up to Easter

Society » Culture | April 29, 2024, Monday // 10:28

Sports

Impressive Performance: Bulgaria Among Top Three in European Boxing Championships Medals

Bulgarian boxing, having secured two titles and a combined 11 medals, now looks towards the Olympic Games after its strong showing at the European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia

Sports | April 29, 2024, Monday // 14:32

Crime

Bulgarian Authorities Uncover Cigarette Smuggling Scheme Concealed in Bread

Bulgarian customs officials intercepted a clandestine smuggling operation involving over 3,000 packs of cigarettes ingeniously concealed within loaves of bread near the Danube Bridge in Vidin

Crime | April 29, 2024, Monday // 12:33

World

Palestine Appeals to US for Intervention Amidst Impending Crisis

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaking from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has urgently called upon the United States to prevent Israel from launching an assault on the border town of Rafah in the Gaza Strip

World | April 29, 2024, Monday // 09:28

Devastation Unleashed: Tornadoes Claim Lives and Wreak Havoc Across Multiple US States

A wave of tornadoes has left a trail of destruction across several states in the US, claiming the lives of at least four individuals and leaving over 100 others injured

World | April 29, 2024, Monday // 09:14

Germany Urges Swift EU Accession for Western Balkan Countries

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has issued a compelling call for the expedited integration of candidate countries from the Western Balkans into the European Union

World » EU | April 29, 2024, Monday // 12:46

Macron Sparks Debate Over France's Role in Nuclear Weapons Discussion

French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited controversy by calling for France's nuclear arsenal to be integrated into the European defense discourse

World » EU | April 29, 2024, Monday // 10:53

US Media Casts Doubt on Confiscation of Russian Assets

Amidst discussions surrounding a new US aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which includes provisions for seizing Russian state assets in the US, American media outlets are expressing skepticism about the likelihood of such confiscation taking pl

World » Russia | April 29, 2024, Monday // 09:32

Military Budget Disparity Between Ukraine and Russia Deepens Despite US Aid Package

The US Congress has finally approved a long-awaited aid package for Ukraine, totaling nearly 61 billion USD, including military assistance

World » Ukraine | April 29, 2024, Monday // 14:27

Ukrainian Troops Retreat on the Eastern Front

Ukrainian forces have undertaken a strategic withdrawal to new positions in at least three key area

World » Ukraine | April 29, 2024, Monday // 11:02

Klitschko Criticizes Ukrainian Government's Anti-Corruption Efforts Amidst Calls for Unity

In a candid interview with German media, Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has lambasted the Ukrainian government for its perceived inadequacies in combating corruption within the country

World » Ukraine | April 29, 2024, Monday // 10:33

Zelensky Urges Allies for More Weapons Amidst Russian Gains in Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold, President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again appealed to international partners for military support, emphasizing the critical need for weapons to counter Russian advances

World » Ukraine | April 29, 2024, Monday // 09:11
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