ARCHIVE - 4 May 2019

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Politics

Bulgarians in Germany will Vote for a European Parliament in 21 Cities
Bulgarian PM Borisov: Anyone from GERB who Succumbs to his Mentality will be Punished
PM Borisov will be the First to Welcome Pope Francis in Bulgaria
On the Eve of Pope Francis' Visit: Strict Security Measures in Sofia (Overview)
10% Increase in Military Wages From 2020
Bulgarian Delegation will Negotiate in Washington for F-16
Thе Bulgarian Military Equipment Is In Critical Condition and Endangers the Life of the Personnel
Military Bands Parade at National Palace of Culture Tonight to Mark Army Day
Flypast will Mark Bulgarian Army Day
Bulgaria Became the Leader of the Balkans, Says Tsveta Karayancheva
President Radev And I Will Do Everything Necessary For Pope Francis' Visit to be a Good Advertisement for Bulgaria, Prime Minister Borisov Said
Compensations for Residents in Downtown Sofia due to the Pope's Visit
President Radev Honors Bulgarian Soldiers with a Senior Officer Rank
Bulgarian Prime Minister Borisov Inspects the Repairs on the Trakia Highway
Investment Simulation will Bring Real Profits to Young People in Sofia
Half of the Zoo Parks in Bulgaria have no Valid License
Bulgarian Agriculture Minister: Several Cases of Bee Deaths Currently Investigated are Alarming

Society

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
Cold Weather in the Next Three Days in Bulgaria
Foreign Students in Bulgaria are Increasing, most are from Greece and Britain
Leonardo da Vinci Has Stopped Painting Because of Paralysis of His Hand
More than 1,000 People have Died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Crime

8 Bulgarians Charged with Abuse of EU Funds
Bulgarian Imam Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Inciting Religious Hatred

World

In 2029 an Asteroid will Pass so Close to Earth that we will be Able to See It
Turkish President Erdogan Called For New Elections in Istanbul

Politics

Bulgarians in Germany will Vote for a European Parliament in 21 Cities

For the first time, Bulgarian citizens in Germany will be able to vote in 13 additional sections during the elections for Bulgarian representatives in the European Parliament on May 26th.

Politics | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 17:04

Bulgarian PM Borisov: Anyone from GERB who Succumbs to his Mentality will be Punished

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has assured in front of the Bulgarian National Television that all members of GERB, who have committed violations of the purchase of apartments and the construction of guest houses, will be held responsible.

Politics | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 11:06

PM Borisov will be the First to Welcome Pope Francis in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will meet His Holiness Pope Francis at Sofia Airport on May 5th.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:40

On the Eve of Pope Francis' Visit: Strict Security Measures in Sofia (Overview)

Hours remain until Pope Francis' visit to Bulgaria.

Politics » Defense | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 22:13

10% Increase in Military Wages From 2020

Minister Karakachanov congratulated the contingents for the Day of Courage, reported NOVA TV.

Politics » Defense | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 21:48

Bulgarian Delegation will Negotiate in Washington for F-16

Our delegation travels to Washington on May 7 to negotiate the acquisition of a new type of combat aircraft for the Bulgarian Army, Defense Minister Krassimir Karakachanov announced.

Politics » Defense | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 17:01

Thе Bulgarian Military Equipment Is In Critical Condition and Endangers the Life of the Personnel

23% of the armoured vehicles (48% of which are tanks), 80% of the aviation equipment and 10% of the ships that are in service at the Bulgarian army are malfunctioning, learned BulgarianMilitary.

Politics » Defense | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:47

Military Bands Parade at National Palace of Culture Tonight to Mark Army Day

On the eve of the Day of Saint George the Victorious, the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Army (6th of May), musicians from the representative military bands of the Bulgarian Army will perform in joint concerts on the occasion of the celebrations, reports

Politics » Defense | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:44

Flypast will Mark Bulgarian Army Day

Aircrafts and helicopters of the Bulgarian Air Forces perform training flights for the military parade, which will take place on 6th of May, the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Army, reports BNT.

Politics » Defense | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:41

Bulgaria Became the Leader of the Balkans, Says Tsveta Karayancheva

,,For these two years, Bulgaria has become the leader of the Balkans'', said the National Assembly Speaker, Tsveta Karayancheva, to journalists in Zlatograd.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 22:01

President Radev And I Will Do Everything Necessary For Pope Francis' Visit to be a Good Advertisement for Bulgaria, Prime Minister Borisov Said

,,President Radev and I, we will do everything necessary for Pope Francis' visit to Bulgaria to be a good advertisement for Bulgaria and for St.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 21:55

Compensations for Residents in Downtown Sofia due to the Pope's Visit

Those living in areas where traffic and parking are limited will be compensated by having the right to park free of charge in the blue and green areas until 7 May when the Pope's visit ends.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 17:09

President Radev Honors Bulgarian Soldiers with a Senior Officer Rank

On the eve of the Bravery Day and the Feast of the Bulgarian Army - May 6, the head of state Rumen Radev awarded three Bulgarian soldiers with a senior officer rank.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 17:08

Bulgarian Prime Minister Borisov Inspects the Repairs on the Trakia Highway

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov inspected the Thrakia motorway repairs, aiming to make sure that for the beginning of the summer season, June 1, the repairs will be finished.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 17:06

Investment Simulation will Bring Real Profits to Young People in Sofia

Training on Finance Management and Investment Trading, which will end with a simulation of participation on virtual exchange, which can bring real profits, will be held on 12 May in the Aula of Sofia University St.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 16:57

Half of the Zoo Parks in Bulgaria have no Valid License

A check was started in the zoo in Haskovo after the death of two newborn lions.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 11:00

Bulgarian Agriculture Minister: Several Cases of Bee Deaths Currently Investigated are Alarming

Several cases of bee deaths that we are currently investigating are alarming, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Rumen Porodzanov told Nova TV.

Politics » Domestic | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:38

Society

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan

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Society » Environment | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 22:20

Cold Weather in the Next Three Days in Bulgaria

During the weekend, a new cold Mediterranean cyclone, which is expected to rain and thunder activity in many places in the country, as well as strong gusts of wind in Eastern Bulgaria, will be developed, Nova TV reported.

Society » Environment | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 16:50

Foreign Students in Bulgaria are Increasing, most are from Greece and Britain

As the number of Bulgarian students is decreasing, foreigners studying in Bulgarian higher schools are getting more and more.

Society » Education | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 16:52

Leonardo da Vinci Has Stopped Painting Because of Paralysis of His Hand

Leonardo da Vinci could have experienced nerve damage in a fall, impeding his ability to paint in later life, Italian doctors suggest, reported BBC.

Society » Culture | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 21:53

More than 1,000 People have Died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo

More than 1,000 people have died in an epidemic of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Society » Health | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 09:55

Crime

8 Bulgarians Charged with Abuse of EU Funds

Eight persons have been charged with criminal association and abuse of EU funds, Deputy Prosecutor-General Ivan Geshev said at a press briefing, Focus News Agency reports.

Crime | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:37

Bulgarian Imam Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Inciting Religious Hatred

Ahmed Musa was finally sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of BGN 5,000 for inciting hatred on religious grounds, according to the ruling of the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC).

Crime | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 10:36

World

In 2029 an Asteroid will Pass so Close to Earth that we will be Able to See It

After 10 years, an asteroid called Apophis, with a diameter of 340 meters, will approach 31,000 kilometers from Earth, Sabah reported.

World | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 11:15

Turkish President Erdogan Called For New Elections in Istanbul

ue to a “blemish” in March’s local elections in Istanbul, Turkey’s metropolis of 16 million people, the public wants a do-over election, said Turkey’s president on Saturday, reports Anadolu Agency, quoted by middleeastmonitor.

World » Southeast Europe | May 4, 2019, Saturday // 22:17
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