ARCHIVE - 6 April 2022

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Business

Far-Right Russian Politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky has passed away

Vladimir Zhirinovsky died. The far-right politician passed away at the age of 75 after a long illness. He had been in a coma in recent weeks.

Business | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 14:05

Greece has declared 12 Russian diplomats Persona Non Grata

Greece has declared 12 Russian diplomats persona non grata. The European Union will also sanction the import of Russian oil, the President of the European Commission told the European Parliament.

Business | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 13:56

Bulgaria will pay 40% more for Gas if it does not buy from Russia

Replacing Russian gas with an alternative will increase the price of natural gas by at least 40%, Energy Minister Alexander Nikolov said.

Business » Energy | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 15:57

A number of Countries are interested in buying Grain from Bulgaria

After the Ministerial Meeting in the framework of the Berlin Process and the dialogue on agricultural policy Germany - Western Balkans in Berlin, organized by German Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir, the Bulgarian Minister of Agriculture Dr. Ivan Ivano

Business » Industry | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 18:13

Politics

Bulgaria: Protest for “Neutrality” in the War in Ukraine – Z symbols and Russian flags everywhere (PHOTOS)

Buses brought supporters of the far-right political party “Vazrazhdane” (Revival) to protest in front of the parliament building. Among them were people that had the symbol "Z" written on clothes, posters, flags. The "Z" symbol is a pro-Kremlin symbol of

Politics | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 14:50

In the Bulgarian Parliament: only one Political Party condemned the Atrocities in Bucha

The political party “Democratic Bulgaria” was the only parliamentary group to condemn the atrocities committed by Russian troops in Bucha. This happened with a declaration on the first plenary day of the week, read from the parliamentary rostrum by MP Ant

Politics | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 12:07

Bulgaria will send to Ukraine 2000 Helmets and 2000 Bulletproof Vests

The Council of Ministers decided to provide free of charge to the Government of Ukraine assistance for the protection of its citizens, which consists of personal protection gear - two thousand helmets and two thousand bulletproof vests.

Politics » Defense | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 17:51

Bulgarian and Dutch fighters will jointly perform airspace protection tasks

The Air Force of the Kingdom of the Netherlands relocated four F-35 aircraft today, April 6, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. They will perform tasks on enhanced airspace protection together with the Bulgarian Air Force until May 31, 2022.

Politics » Defense | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 15:41

Society

The Tow Truck in Sofia will be Twice as Expensive

The fine for forcibly moving a car to a penal parking lot in Sofia will increase by 100%. Thus, instead of the current BGN 60, violators will have to pay BGN 120 if they pick up their car with a tow truck (paiyak/паяк in Bulgarian)

Society | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 14:31

Bulgaria’s Recovery and Sustainability Plan has been finally approved by Brussels

Bulgaria's Recovery and Sustainability Plan has been finally approved by Brussels

Society » Environment | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 13:46

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 839 New Cases in the Last 24 hours

839 new cases of coronavirus have been detected in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours, 63.53 percent of them are unvaccinated, according to data published in the Unified Information Portal.

Society » Health | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 08:36

Bulgarian authorities to withdraw Chocolate Eggs because of suspected Salmonella

Chocolate eggs and candies will be withdrawn from the market, after today. The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency was notified through the Warning and Cooperation Network that batches of Kinder eggs and candies are subject to withdrawal due to possible salmonel

Society » Incidents | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 17:56

World

China recorded the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the Pandemic

Today, China reported more than 20,000 cases of COVID-19, the highest daily number since the pandemic began, with Shanghai being the center of the virus wave. The country's strategy for “zero COVID” is undergoing a huge test as cases increase.

World | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 08:42

Barack Obama has returned to the White House

Former US President Barack Obama has briefly returned to the White House for the first time since the end of his 2017 term.

World | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 08:31

Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Bulgaria

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Layen arrived in Sofia tonight on the occasion of the forthcoming presentation of the European Commission's assessment of the National Plan for Reconstruction and Sustainability of Bulgaria.

World » EU | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 21:21

MEPs: New EU sanctions against Russia will affect Bulgaria as well

Members of the European Parliament from the European People's Party Andrey Kovatchev and from “Renew Europe” Ilhan Kyuchyuk believe that the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia, which is being prepared, will negatively affect Bulgaria as well.

World » EU | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 08:59

Bulgaria: Peaceful March in support of Ukraine on April 7 in Sofia

After the march in Sofia on March 24, more events are planned in support of Ukraine in April. Another peaceful march in support of Ukraine will take place on April 7 in Sofia. The event is titled "We are not neutral!", and the main requests are for Bulgar

World » Ukraine | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 21:55

Day 42 of the Invasion of Ukraine: New sanctions against Russia, increasing Military aid to Ukraine

New sanctions against Russia, increasing military aid to Ukraine. Here are the more important events of the 41st day of the war in Ukraine.

World » Ukraine | April 6, 2022, Wednesday // 08:21
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