ARCHIVE - 20 April 2022

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Business

Bitcoin's rise following Markets; Altcoins' Progress

Bitcoin rose 1.4% on Tuesday, ending the day around $41,300 and remaining near that mark on Wednesday morning. Ethereum added 1.3% to $3080 in the last 24 hours, XRP corrected 0.9% to 0.766, and other top ten altcoins gained 0.7% (BNB) to 4.9% (Terra).

Business | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 17:12

Politics

Parliament Decided: Bulgaria will send Military Aid to Ukraine but No Weapons

The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs rejected the two draft decisions on military assistance to Ukraine and only supported the proposal of “We Continue the Change” to provide technical assistance, but not weapons. The new draft decision passed w

Politics | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 20:06

Survey: Bulgarians are Reluctant for Early Elections, Tolerant of Ukrainians despite Rising Prices

Nearly 85% of Bulgarians expect a rise in prices in the coming months, the majority of voters do not see the need for early elections, and do not share the view that refugees from Ukraine are a threat to security, and nearly 60 percent support the change

Politics | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 16:56

Protests Blocked a Boulevard in Sofia and Key Roads in Bulgaria

Road builders went on another protest due to unpaid money from the state for their performed activities. There are protests and blockades of key roads across Bulgaria.

Politics | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 13:40

President Radev to Kuleba: Bulgarians have Opened their Hearts and Homes to the Citizens of Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev today. It is the second day of his visit to Bulgaria and he has already held meetings with Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and our Foreign Minister Teodora Genchovska.

Politics | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 10:40

Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov met with NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Rob Bauer

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov met with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer. NATO's strategic plans for strengthening and defending the Eastern Flank were discussed during the talks.

Politics » Defense | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 20:16

Society

Bulgaria: 146 years since the April Uprising

On April 20, 1876, the April Uprising broke out in Koprivshtitsa, thanks to which Bulgaria appeared on the map of Europe.

Society » Culture | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 09:14

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 669 New Cases and Why the country is Destroying Vaccines for Millions

Another 669 people have been infected with coronavirus in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours, according to the Unified Information Portal. Of these, 65.47 percent have not been vaccinated.

Society » Health | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 09:31

World

Influx of Anti-Bulgarian Rhetoric by the Macedonian Elite

Accusations against Bulgaria of provocation and calls for the suspension of the Good Neighborly Relations Agreement were voiced by Macedonian politicians and members of the public after the visit of Vice President Iliana Yotova and Prime Minister Kiril Pe

World » Southeast Europe | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 10:24

Ukrainians in a Procession of Gratitude for the Help received from Bulgaria

In Sunny Beach, Ukrainians organized a procession to thank hoteliers, volunteers and all the people who participated with help for refugees from Ukraine.

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 17:05

Up to 20,000 Mercenaries are Fighting for Russia in Ukraine, many Syrians and Libyans

Between 10,000 and 20,000 mercenaries from the private military company Wagner, Syrian and Libyan fighters are fighting on Russia's side in Ukraine, a European official was quoted as saying by AFP and BTA.

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 14:23

Kuleba on Military Aid to Ukraine: Those who do not Help Us today support Russian Aggression

Asked by the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he had handed over a list of requested military support to all NATO and EU member states and understood the domestic political situation in Bulgaria.

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 14:12

Agreement for Humanitarian Corridor in Mariupol, Moscow called Dialogue with Kyiv “Circus”

Ukrainian authorities say they have agreed with Russia to create a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol. This is the first such agreement since Saturday, AFP quoted Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Irina Veres

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 13:24

Bulgarian Minister of Tourism: Ukrainian Refugees must start Working and Pay Rent after May 31

“I will insist that the program to help hoteliers sheltering Ukrainian refugees be completed after 31 May. We have shown humanity to these people fleeing the war, we have helped, we have accommodated them, we have taken care of them for three months. Then

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 11:02

Day 56 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Massive Battles in Donbas, the West supports Kyiv with Weapons

The West supports Ukraine with weapons against the backdrop of massive battles in Donbas, Here are the highlights of events in Ukraine over the past 24 hours

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 10:52

USA: Ukraine received Fighter Jets and Spare Parts

Ukraine has received fighter jets and spare parts to strengthen its air force, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said, without specifying the number of planes and the countries that provided them, AFP reported.

World » Ukraine | April 20, 2022, Wednesday // 09:44
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