ARCHIVE - 23 May 2024

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Business

Vestbee: VC investments in CEE reached €640M in Q1 2024
Brussels Rebukes Bulgaria for Missing Energy Efficiency Report
Bulgaria and US Strengthen Strategic Energy Cooperation
Bulgaria Ranks 40th in Global Tourism Destination Index

Politics

President Radev Calls for End to Hate Speech from North Macedonia
Bulgaria's President Presents Icon of Saints Cyril and Methodius to Pope Francis

Society

Rejoice: Bulgaria Receives First Batch of Modernized German Railroad Cars (PHOTOS)
Sofia Mayor Reports on Post-Storm Operations
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Bulgaria: Yellow Code Alert in 13 Regions
Diplomatic Support: Embassies in Bulgaria Host Event for International Day Against LGBTQ+ Discrimination
Bulgarian Museum Visits Soar by 24%
Security Measures Implemented for May 24 Celebrations in Sofia
30-Year-Old Man Survives Lightning Strike in Sofia

World

He Might Be Britain's New Prime Minister
The Inequality Epidemic: Low-Income Teens Face Higher Risks of Obesity, Inactivity, and Poor Diet
Haley Backs Trump for Re-election Despite Political Disagreements
Biden Urges Negotiated Solution for Palestinian State Amid EU Recognitions
Eva Maydell Emerges as Top Candidate for Bulgaria’s European Commissioner
Serbian Opposition Mounts Against UN Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide
Putin's Decree: Russia Eyes American Assets for Confiscation
Russia Warns of Strikes on UK Sites if Ukraine Uses British Weapons
Continuing Purges: Russian Military Official Apprehended in Fraud Case
Norwegian Ministry of Justice Restricts Access for Russian Tourists Due to Ukraine War
Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Leave Dozens Dead and Injured
Bulgaria's President and Pope Francis Discuss the Urgent Need for Peace in Ukraine
Russia's Use of Banned Chemical Weapons in Ukraine Escalates
Ukraine Seeks Polish Assistance in Intercepting Russian Missiles

Business

Vestbee: VC investments in CEE reached €640M in Q1 2024

Vestbee, one of the leading European platforms for startups, VC funds, accelerators, and corporates, has just released the quarterly overview of the Central and Eastern European funding landscape

Business | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 09:22

Brussels Rebukes Bulgaria for Missing Energy Efficiency Report

The European Commission initiated a new infringement procedure against Bulgaria on Thursday for failing to submit a report on the energy performance of buildings as required by the directive

Business » Energy | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 16:55

Bulgaria and US Strengthen Strategic Energy Cooperation

During his recent visit to Washington, Bulgarian Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov engaged in crucial discussions at the US State Department

Business » Energy | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 11:36

Bulgaria Ranks 40th in Global Tourism Destination Index

Bulgaria has secured the 40th spot in the global ranking of tourist destinations

Business » Tourism | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 09:48

Politics

President Radev Calls for End to Hate Speech from North Macedonia

Bulgaria anticipates a shift in the rhetoric of North Macedonia and an end to the language of hatred

Politics | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 13:16

Bulgaria's President Presents Icon of Saints Cyril and Methodius to Pope Francis

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev and a delegation accompanying him were granted an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican

Politics | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 11:28

Society

Rejoice: Bulgaria Receives First Batch of Modernized German Railroad Cars (PHOTOS)

A month behind schedule, the first 19 German wagons for Bulgarian Railways (BDZ) have arrived

Society | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 16:08

Sofia Mayor Reports on Post-Storm Operations

Following the heavy rain and hailstorm in Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev reported that the city received 230 distress calls to emergency services and 34 signals at the Metropolitan Municipality's contact center

Society » Environment | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 10:27

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Bulgaria: Yellow Code Alert in 13 Regions

A yellow code for heavy rainfall has been issued today for 13 regions in Bulgaria

Society » Environment | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 08:45

Diplomatic Support: Embassies in Bulgaria Host Event for International Day Against LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The hosts of the event were the embassies of Great Britain, of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bulgaria and the GLAS Foundation

Society » Culture | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 14:36

Bulgarian Museum Visits Soar by 24%

According to a recent study conducted by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on cultural activities, Bulgarians are increasingly frequenting museums

Society » Culture | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 12:30

Security Measures Implemented for May 24 Celebrations in Sofia

The festivities will commence with a formal procession at 10:30 a.m., commencing from the Archaeological Museum

Society » Culture | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 11:04

30-Year-Old Man Survives Lightning Strike in Sofia

A 30-year-old man was struck by lightning in the "Mladost 1" district of the capital

Society » Incidents | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 08:53

World

He Might Be Britain's New Prime Minister

Keir Starmer is emerging as a potential future Prime Minister of Britain, presenting himself as a meticulous and professional lawyer with a focus on details rather than charisma

World | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 15:00

The Inequality Epidemic: Low-Income Teens Face Higher Risks of Obesity, Inactivity, and Poor Diet

New WHO/Europe report finds alarming disparities in diet, exercise, and weight among adolescents from different socioeconomic backgrounds

World | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 09:13

Haley Backs Trump for Re-election Despite Political Disagreements

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has announced her support for Republican candidate Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election

World | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 08:58

Biden Urges Negotiated Solution for Palestinian State Amid EU Recognitions

President Biden has emphasized that the creation of a Palestinian state should occur through negotiations rather than unilateral recognition

World | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 08:49

Eva Maydell Emerges as Top Candidate for Bulgaria’s European Commissioner

Eva Maydell, a Member of the European Parliament from the Bulgarian party GERB

World » EU | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 13:20

Serbian Opposition Mounts Against UN Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide

The UN General Assembly is set to discuss and vote on a draft resolution regarding the Srebrenica massacre

World » Southeast Europe | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 14:27

Putin's Decree: Russia Eyes American Assets for Confiscation

Russia is preparing to identify American assets for potential confiscation in retaliation for any seizure of its own assets in the United States

World » Russia | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 17:19

Russia Warns of Strikes on UK Sites if Ukraine Uses British Weapons

Moscow has issued a stern warning, stating that it will target British sites if British weapons are used by Ukraine to strike Russian territory

World » Russia | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 17:13

Continuing Purges: Russian Military Official Apprehended in Fraud Case

Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin, Deputy Chief of the Russian Army's General Staff

World » Russia | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 11:33

Norwegian Ministry of Justice Restricts Access for Russian Tourists Due to Ukraine War

Norway has announced a further restriction on the access of Russian tourists due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine

World » Russia | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 10:30

Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Leave Dozens Dead and Injured

Russian forces launched 15 rocket attacks on Kharkiv today, resulting in at least seven dead and 16 injured

World » Ukraine | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 17:02

Bulgaria's President and Pope Francis Discuss the Urgent Need for Peace in Ukraine

President Rumen Radev shared that during today's audience with Pope Francis, they agreed that the most pressing challenge for humanity is to halt the violent conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

World » Ukraine | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 14:18

Russia's Use of Banned Chemical Weapons in Ukraine Escalates

Russia has been using banned chemical weapons, specifically chloropicrin gas, in battles along the front line in Ukraine to weaken Ukrainian troops' ability to defend their positions and force retreats

World » Ukraine | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 13:56

Ukraine Seeks Polish Assistance in Intercepting Russian Missiles

Ukraine has reached out to Poland for assistance in intercepting Russian missiles and drones near their shared border

World » Ukraine | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 09:03
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