Minimum Wage Hike on the Horizon for Bulgaria in 2025
Starting from January 1, 2025, Bulgaria aims to raise its minimum wage to at least BGN 1,080 (EUR 552), a significant increase from the current BGN 933
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ARCHIVE - 22 May 2024
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Minimum Wage Hike on the Horizon for Bulgaria in 2025Foreign Interest Surges in Bulgarian Property Market, Especially in Resorts
Politics
Bulgarian Prosecutor Moves to Dissolve Controversial Nationalist GroupsBulgarian MEP Candidate Sparks Controversy with Visit to Occupied Zaporizhzhia
Survey Reveals GERB's Lead in Bulgarian Elections, Tight Race for Second Place
Bulgaria Reaffirms Support for Ukraine in Defense Minister's Talks
Society
Max Launches in Bulgaria: Double the Content of HBO Max and MoreBulgaria's Life Expectancy Rises but Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels
Sofia Mayor Reveals Funding Options for Vitosha Lifts Modernization Project
Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution in Sofia Exceeds Official Limits
Emergency Response in Sofia as Hailstorm Causes Flooding and Damage
Weather in Bulgaria: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Across the Country
From Sofia to Burgas: Events and Celebrations Commemorating May 24th Across Bulgaria
Ammunition Truck Crashes on Struma Highway During Transit Through Bulgaria
Crime
Police Crackdown: 26 Arrested in Sofia District for Vote Buying and Other CrimesWorld
Britain Announces July 4 Election, Signaling Potential End to Conservative EraNorway and Ireland Move to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
Biden's Approval Rating Hits Record Low
Iranians Mourn President Raisi in Massive Tribute Gatherin
Investigation Launched into 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry's Death
Gaza Faces Critical Hunger as UN Suspends Aid Due to Military Operations
Dutch Government Implements Ban on Overseas Adoptions
Greek PM Cautions North Macedonia on European Path Amid Treaty Concerns
US Accuses Russia of Deploying Space Weapon
Ukraine Halts Russian Advance in Kharkiv with New American Weapons
Russian Drone Strikes Leave Parts of Sumy Region Without Power
Business
Foreign Interest Surges in Bulgarian Property Market, Especially in Resorts
Real estate agents have reported a surge in property purchases by foreigners in Bulgaria's resorts and major cities like Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas
Politics
Bulgarian Prosecutor Moves to Dissolve Controversial Nationalist Groups
The Varna District Prosecutor's Office has filed requests to dissolve the Bulgarian National Movement "Shipka" and the Bulgarian Military Union "Vasil Levski" based on the Law on Legal Entities
Politics | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 14:34
Bulgarian MEP Candidate Sparks Controversy with Visit to Occupied Zaporizhzhia
Todor Angelov, a Bulgarian candidate for the European Parliament (MEP), has reportedly visited the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia region, which is currently under Russian occupation
Politics | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 12:03
Survey Reveals GERB's Lead in Bulgarian Elections, Tight Race for Second Place
In the latest sociological study conducted by the "Trend" agency and commissioned by "24 Chasa" media, insights into the potential outcome of Bulgaria's National Assembly elections have emerged
Politics | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 10:27
Bulgaria Reaffirms Support for Ukraine in Defense Minister's Talks
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has announced that Minister Atanas Zapryanov engaged in a video conference with his Ukrainian counterpart, Minister Rustem Umerov
Society
Max Launches in Bulgaria: Double the Content of HBO Max and More
Subscribers in Bulgaria now have access to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's enhanced streaming service, which boasts a multi-genre library
Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 15:01
Bulgaria's Life Expectancy Rises but Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) data reveals that the anticipated average life expectancy for Bulgaria's populace, projected for the period spanning 2021 to 2023, stands at 73.5 years
Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 14:00
Sofia Mayor Reveals Funding Options for Vitosha Lifts Modernization Project
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev revealed that the modernization of the Vitosha lifts is estimated to require between 100 and 150 million euros
Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 12:00
Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution in Sofia Exceeds Official Limits
New year-round measurements conducted by the eco-association "Za Zemiata" (For the Earth) reveal that nitrogen dioxide pollution levels in Sofia remain consistently high
Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 11:00
Emergency Response in Sofia as Hailstorm Causes Flooding and Damage
A powerful storm accompanied by hail and rainfall wreaked havoc in several Sofia districts
Weather in Bulgaria: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Across the Country
Today, most of the country will experience sunny weather, though Western and Central Bulgaria will see unstable air masses
From Sofia to Burgas: Events and Celebrations Commemorating May 24th Across Bulgaria
May 24th holds profound significance for Bulgaria as it commemorates the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment, and Culture.
Ammunition Truck Crashes on Struma Highway During Transit Through Bulgaria
An ammunition truck that crashed on the "Struma highway" was passing through Bulgaria,
Crime
Police Crackdown: 26 Arrested in Sofia District for Vote Buying and Other Crimes
A total of 26 individuals were apprehended during a law enforcement operation in Sofia's "Hristo Botev" district, targeting various criminal activities including vote buying
Crime | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 11:45
World
Britain Announces July 4 Election, Signaling Potential End to Conservative Era
Britain is set to hold a national election on July 4, which polls suggest will conclude 14 years of Conservative-led governance, a period marked by significant political upheaval
World | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 19:44
Norway and Ireland Move to Recognize Palestinian Statehood
Norway has announced its intention to recognize Palestine as an independent state
World | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 12:13
Biden's Approval Rating Hits Record Low
The public approval rating of US President Joe Biden has reached a new low,
World | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 11:17
Iranians Mourn President Raisi in Massive Tribute Gatherin
Early this morning, tens of thousands of Iranians gathered in the heart of Tehran to bid farewell to their late President Ebrahim Raisi
World | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 10:32
Investigation Launched into 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry's Death
Los Angeles police have announced an investigation into the death of actor Matthew Perry,
World | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 10:20
Gaza Faces Critical Hunger as UN Suspends Aid Due to Military Operations
The United Nations has halted food distribution in Rafah due to a severe shortage of supplies and insecurity in the area
World | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 09:16
Dutch Government Implements Ban on Overseas Adoptions
The Netherlands has announced a prohibition on its citizens adopting children from abroad, as stated by Minister of Legal Protection Franc Weerwind
Greek PM Cautions North Macedonia on European Path Amid Treaty Concerns
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has once again cautioned Skopje about the potential risk of international isolation due to its failure to fully implement the Prespa Agreement
US Accuses Russia of Deploying Space Weapon
The United States has accused Russia of deploying a space weapon into orbit last week
Ukraine Halts Russian Advance in Kharkiv with New American Weapons
Eleven days after the Russian offensive began in the northern part of the Kharkiv region, it has now been halted
Russian Drone Strikes Leave Parts of Sumy Region Without Power
Russian drones have targeted energy facilities in northern Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in power outages in several areas
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