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Sofia Celebrates 145 Years as Bulgaria's Capital

As Sofia marks 145 years since its declaration as the capital of Bulgaria, the capital municipality is abuzz with celebrations commemorating this historic milestone

Society | April 3, 2024, Wednesday // 08:30 | Viewed: 2553

Weather in Bulgaria on April 3: Anticipated Sunshine

Light rain is expected in some areas until midnight, with clouds gradually dissipating to mostly clear skies in the morning of April 3

Society » Environment | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 18:10 | Viewed: 2858

Bulgarian TV Hits 'Undercover,' 'The Grapes of Guilt,' and 'The Portal' to Premiere on HBO Max

Three beloved Bulgarian National Television productions, "Undercover," "The Grapes of Guilt," and "The Portal," are set to make their streaming debut on HBO Max

Society | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 18:01 | Viewed: 4730

Bulgaria Braces for Demographic Shift: Elderly People to Comprise Quarter of Population by 2027

It has been revealed that by 2027, Bulgaria will witness a significant increase in its elderly population, with individuals over the age of 65 constituting nearly a quarter of the total populace

Society | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 3069

Bulgaria's INSAIT Receives Global Attention: Students Selected from 56 Countries for Prestigious Internships

The Bulgarian Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology (INSAIT), affiliated with Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, has garnered international acclaim as university students from 56 countries

Society » Education | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 14:46 | Viewed: 3223

Armored Bus Stop Installed Near 'Slivnitsa' Metro Station in the Capital

A bus stop adjacent to the "Slivnitsa" metro station has been fortified with armor plating due to recurring incidents of vandalism

Society | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2296

Google Street View Cars Are Back in Bulgaria

More than 25 Bulgarian cities will have updated images on Google Maps

Society | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 10:19 | Viewed: 2394

Bulgaria Swelters as Temperature Records Shattered Across the Country

Bulgaria experienced scorching temperatures on Monday, with record highs exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in various regions

Society » Environment | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 4326

Yellow Code Alert: Strong Winds Forecasted for 18 Regions in Bulgaria

Residents across Bulgaria have been cautioned to brace themselves as the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow code warning for strong winds expected on April 2

Society » Environment | April 2, 2024, Tuesday // 08:43 | Viewed: 2661

Weather in Bulgaria on April 2: Clear Skies Overnight, Windy Conditions Expected

Overnight, Bulgaria can expect mostly clear skies across the country, with a variable southerly wind ranging from weak to moderate, occasionally strengthening to strong in Eastern Bulgaria and on the northern slopes of the mountains

Society » Environment | April 1, 2024, Monday // 17:28 | Viewed: 3101

Ministry of Health Rolls Out Campaign Emphasizing Vaccine Benefits

In a concerted effort to bolster public health, Bulgaria's Health Ministry, in collaboration with UNICEF Bulgaria, announces a proactive campaign advocating the advantages of vaccination, the Ministry stated in a press release on Monday.

Society » Health | April 1, 2024, Monday // 14:07 | Viewed: 3100

"Toplofikatsia Sofia" Proposes 30% Reduction in Heating and Hot Water Prices

Residents of Sofia may soon enjoy a significant decrease in their heating and hot water bills, as "Toplofikatsia Sofia" has announced its intention to lower prices by 30% from July 1, 2024

Society | April 1, 2024, Monday // 13:19 | Viewed: 1840

Violent Assault on Afghan Couple in Sofia: Shocking Daylight Attack!

In a shocking incident in Sofia, an Afghan man and his Bulgarian wife were brutally attacked by a group of strangers wielding stones and metal rods

Society » Incidents | April 1, 2024, Monday // 12:25 | Viewed: 2847

Bulgaria's Forest Week 2024 Begins with Nationwide Special Events

In a tradition dating back over a century, the Forestry College's "Forest Week" commences once again, this time under the inspiring motto: "Forest is life and ... common responsibility!"

Society » Environment | April 1, 2024, Monday // 11:09 | Viewed: 4180

Starting April 1st, Antibiotics Exclusively Prescribed with E-Prescriptions

Amidst a shift toward digital healthcare practices, a new regulation mandates that doctors prescribe antibiotics solely through electronic prescription starting today

Society » Health | April 1, 2024, Monday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2706

Alert! Bulgaria Initiates National Early Warning System Drill

The Ministry of the Interior has announced a comprehensive testing exercise of the National Early Warning and Notification System

Society | April 1, 2024, Monday // 08:29 | Viewed: 4929

Weather In Bulgaria On April 1: Unseasonably Warm

Bulgaria is experiencing unseasonably warm weather for early April, with temperatures soaring above normal levels across the country

Society » Environment | March 31, 2024, Sunday // 18:10 | Viewed: 3383

Catholics in Bulgaria Commemorate Easter

Today marks Easter Sunday for Catholics in Bulgaria and around the globe, a sacred occasion commemorating the Resurrection of Christ

Society » Culture | March 31, 2024, Sunday // 09:44 | Viewed: 4142

Bulgarian Cruise Ship Collides with Concrete Wall in Austria, 11 Injured

A Bulgarian cruise ship collided with a concrete wall in a sluice on the River Danube in the northern Austrian town of Aschach an der Donau, leaving eleven people injured.

Society » Incidents | March 30, 2024, Saturday // 14:08 | Viewed: 3880

Peyo Yavorov: The Genius of Bulgarian Poetry

“The fate of Yavorov inevitably shakes the sensitive hearts!” - Katya Zografova “The Worlds of Yavorov”

Society » Culture | March 30, 2024, Saturday // 08:55 | Viewed: 8942

Weather in Bulgaria For The Weekend: Get Ready for Sunny and Warm Days

Tonight, the sky is expected to remain mostly clear with some increasing high cloud cover. Conditions will be generally calm, with minimum temperatures ranging mostly between 7°C and 12°C, with temperatures around 8°C in Sofia

Society » Environment | March 29, 2024, Friday // 18:34 | Viewed: 3319
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