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Politics

Pre-Election Nonsense: Socialist Candidate Proposes Bulgaria's Role in EU-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Hristo Prodanov, a candidate deputy from the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), asserts that Bulgaria has the capacity to initiate and facilitate peace talks between the EU, Russia, and Ukraine

Politics | May 20, 2024, Monday // 12:00

Young Bulgarians To The Acting PM: "Just Don't Send Us To Ukraine!"

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has affirmed in an interview with "24 Chasa" that Bulgarian military personnel will not be dispatched to Ukraine in any capacity

Politics | May 20, 2024, Monday // 11:04

Society

Sofia Taxi Drivers Launch Indefinite Protest Over Parking Issues

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

Society | May 20, 2024, Monday // 09:35

Weather in Bulgaria: Rainy Start to the Week

The new week in Bulgaria will commence with overcast skies, particularly pronounced in the western regions where rain, sporadic showers, and thunderstorms may occur

Society » Environment | May 20, 2024, Monday // 10:11

Universities in Bulgaria Close Doors in Protest Over Insufficient Funding

In Bulgaria, 44 universities will not open their doors today as a form of protest

Society » Education | May 20, 2024, Monday // 09:43

Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Child in Ambulance En Route to Blagoevgrad Hospital

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

Society » Incidents | May 20, 2024, Monday // 11:00

World

Tehran's Assurance: Jihadi Rule to Persist Following President Raisi's Tragic Demise

Authorities in Tehran have officially confirmed the tragic passing of Iran's president, Ebrahim Raisi, following a helicopter crash last night

World | May 20, 2024, Monday // 10:05

Withdrawal Agreement: US Troops to Leave Niger by September

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

World | May 20, 2024, Monday // 10:02

Taiwan's New President Issues Warning to China in Inaugural Address

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

World | May 20, 2024, Monday // 10:00

Iran Mourns Loss of President Raisi and Top Officials in Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, along with his foreign minister

World | May 20, 2024, Monday // 09:30

Anger Over EU's Gesture of Solidarity with Iran Following Raisi's Death

Condolences and an offer of assistance from the EU to locate the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have stirred widespread anger

World » EU | May 20, 2024, Monday // 13:03

Potential NATO Deployment to Ukraine Sparks Debate and Preparation

NATO appears to be on the verge of sending troops to Ukraine

World » Ukraine | May 20, 2024, Monday // 09:50
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