ARCHIVE - 18 May 2022

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Business

Bulgaria is among the Seven Countries with Growth in Car Sales for the Quarter of 2022

Bulgaria is among the seven EU countries that reported growth in sales of new cars in the period January - April, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA

Business | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 18:29

Goldman Sachs has lowered China's Growth Forecast for 2022 to 4%

Analysts at Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday they were lowering their GDP forecast for China to 2022 to 4% from a previous 4.5% expansion estimate

Business » Finance | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 14:05

Politics

Three Protests Hampered the Movement in Bulgaria Today

Three parallel protests took place in Sofia since the morning - of carriers, of public transport workers and of taxi drivers. Key intersections at peak hours were closed. Everyone protested against the high prices and asking for measures and help from the

Politics | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 14:44

Bulgaria Anti-Crisis Package: 0% VAT on Bread, Modernization of Pensions, Discount on Fuel

0% VAT on bread, modernization of pensions by nearly 20%, higher tax breaks for families with children and discounts on fuel, including petrol and diesel - these are just some of the measures in the anti-crisis package adopted during yesterday's coalition

Politics | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 10:31

US Assistant Secretary of State arrives on a visit to Bulgaria

On May 18 and 19, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried will visit Sofia. She will hold a series of summits to reaffirm the strong bilateral partnership between the United States and Bulgaria, according to a

Politics | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 09:50

Bulgarian Foreign Minister: Our Position on North Macedonia will Not Change

“Bulgaria's position on the start of negotiations between North Macedonia and the EU is clear and cannot be changed at the forthcoming General Affairs Council. The relations between our two countries cannot be reduced to a football match and to talk in wh

Politics » Diplomacy | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 17:54

Ukrainian Cargo Plane has Flown 9 times from Varna and Burgas with "Defense-Related Products"

A Ukrainian An-12 cargo plane flew nine times from Poland's Rzeszow Airport to Varna and Burgas between February 24 and May 10 this year with "defense-related products"

Politics » Defense | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 13:50

Society

Bulgarian Business Lends a Hand: Career Forum for Ukrainian Refugees

A special career forum on May 19 from 9:00 a.m. in "Vitosha Hall" at the Inter Expo Center, in Sofia, will allow a direct meeting between people fleeing the war in Ukraine who want to start working in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian companies, ready to give th

Society | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 14:16

Volunteer from Varna: Ukrainian Refugees Feel Abandoned in Bulgaria

Varna is one of the places in Bulgaria with the largest number of refugees. They are expected to be moved from hotels to state, municipal and departmental resorts, and May 31 is getting closer

Society | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 10:46

Protest of Employees from Sofia’s Public Transport Blocked Three Intersections

The protest of the workers from the transport companies of the capital's public transport has started. Those who are not at work will gather at three crossroads - the Five Corners, the Lion's Bridge and the Stochna Station

Society | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 09:37

Active Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria fell below 100,000

The active cases of covid-19 in Bulgaria dropped to 99,213, according to data from the Unified Information Portal

Society » Health | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 10:00

World

Turkey has Blocked NATO Аccession Тalks with Finland and Sweden

Turkey has blocked the start of NATO accession talks with Finland and Sweden, an alliance source told the DPA

World | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 18:46

Von der Leyen: EU plans €300 billion Investment to get rid of Russian Fossil Fuels

The European Union intends to mobilize up to 300 billion euros in investment by 2030 to end its dependence on Russian oil and gas, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday

World » EU | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 18:21

First Russian Soldier to go on Trial in Ukraine plead Guilty for Killing a Civilian

The first Russian soldier to stand trial for war crimes in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion has pleaded guilty today to all charges against him

World » Ukraine | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 18:38

Day 84 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Azovstal Troops Surrender, Moscow-Kyiv Talks Stalled

Here are the highlights of events related to the war in Ukraine over the past 24 hours

World » Ukraine | May 18, 2022, Wednesday // 11:08
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