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Business

Bulgaria's Eurozone Ambitions by 2025: Addressing Inflation and Economic Alignment
A Complete Guide for Bulgarian Investors Investing in Off-Plan Property in Dubai

Politics

GERB Calls for Unity and Stability in Bulgaria’s Future Governance
Bulgarians Can Vote in 60 Countries on June 9
Bulgaria: Introduction of Four Ballot Boxes Marks a First in Election History
Pre-Election Upheaval: 'We Continue the Change' Implicated in Secret Recording Saga
European NATO Countries Expand Military Training for Civilians as Bulgaria Prepares Its Own Strategy

Society

Bulgarian Railways Considers Video Surveillance in Trains for Enhanced Security
AI Voice Controversy: Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI
Bulgaria's Maria Bakalova Stars in Controversial Trump Biopic 'The Intern' at Cannes
Nina Dobrev Injured in Serious Moped Accident, Faces Long Recovery
Honoring the Equals of the Apostles: Saints Constantine and Helena in Bulgaria

World

Airborne Tragedy: Severe Turbulence Causes Fatality on Singapore-Bound Flight from London
Iran to Hold Snap Presidential Elections on June 28 After President Raisi's Death
Turkey's Erdogan: Eurovision is a Threat to Family Values
US Threatens ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant: Sanctions on the Table
President Biden Reaffirms Support for Israel, Denies Genocide in Gaza
EU to Allocate Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine
Lavrov: US Sanctions Compromise Flight Safety
Zelensky Proposes NATO Air Support Strategy Against Russian Missiles
Spain to Send Leopard 2 Tanks and Patriot Missiles to Ukraine by June

Business

Bulgaria's Eurozone Ambitions by 2025: Addressing Inflation and Economic Alignment

Bulgaria’s prospects for joining the euro in 2025 have been bolstered by a cooling annual inflation rate, which dropped to the eurozone average of 2.4% in April, marking its first dip below 3% since the summer of 2021

Business » Finance | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:49

A Complete Guide for Bulgarian Investors Investing in Off-Plan Property in Dubai

A comprehensive guide for Bulgarian investors looking to enter Dubai's lucrative off-plan property market, including benefits, the buying process, best areas, and essential considerations.

Business » Properties | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 15:00

Politics

GERB Calls for Unity and Stability in Bulgaria’s Future Governance

GERB unveiled its management program, with party leader Boyko Borisov expressing readiness to negotiate with any party that acknowledges GERB's agenda after the June 9 elections

Politics | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 16:50

Bulgarians Can Vote in 60 Countries on June 9

The Central Election Commission (CEC) provided a briefing on the preparation and organization of the 2-1 elections scheduled for June 9

Politics | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 15:11

Bulgaria: Introduction of Four Ballot Boxes Marks a First in Election History

During a session of the Central Electoral Commission, it was decided that in the upcoming 2-in-1 elections on June 9, ballots will be distributed across four separate ballot boxes

Politics | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 12:40

Pre-Election Upheaval: 'We Continue the Change' Implicated in Secret Recording Saga

A recent revelation of a clandestine recording involving key figures of the "We Continue the Change" party has sparked turmoil amid the ongoing election campaign in Bulgaria

Politics | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 10:32

European NATO Countries Expand Military Training for Civilians as Bulgaria Prepares Its Own Strategy

In about a month, Bulgaria will finalize its approach to organizing military training for civilians, as the deadline for creating the Strategic Defense Review ends in late June

Politics » Defense | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 17:00

Society

Bulgarian Railways Considers Video Surveillance in Trains for Enhanced Security

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) is planning to introduce video surveillance on its trains

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 12:31

AI Voice Controversy: Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI

Scarlett Johansson has expressed her concerns about the voice used in OpenAI's ChatGPT

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:05

Bulgaria's Maria Bakalova Stars in Controversial Trump Biopic 'The Intern' at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, a biographical movie featuring Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova, titled "The Intern," made its debut

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00

Nina Dobrev Injured in Serious Moped Accident, Faces Long Recovery

Canadian actress of Bulgarian origin, Nina Dobrev, revealed on Instagram that she was involved in a serious accident with an electric moped.

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 09:17

Honoring the Equals of the Apostles: Saints Constantine and Helena in Bulgaria

Bulgarians honor Saints Constantine and Helena, who are venerated as the Equals of the Apostles

Society » Culture | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 09:06

World

Airborne Tragedy: Severe Turbulence Causes Fatality on Singapore-Bound Flight from London

A tragic incident occurred aboard a Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 traveling from London to Singapore, resulting in one fatality and at least 20 injuries due to severe turbulence

World | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 15:33

Iran to Hold Snap Presidential Elections on June 28 After President Raisi's Death

Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday afternoon

World | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 13:17

Turkey's Erdogan: Eurovision is a Threat to Family Values

For the past 12 years, Turkey has deliberately refrained from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizing the event

World | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 10:42

US Threatens ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant: Sanctions on the Table

United States lawmakers are considering imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it issues an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

World | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 10:11

President Biden Reaffirms Support for Israel, Denies Genocide in Gaza

US President Joe Biden stated on Monday that the situation in Gaza is not genocide and reaffirmed his support for Israel during a White House event for Jewish American Heritage Month

World | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 09:10

EU to Allocate Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine

The EU has made a significant decision to allocate profits from its frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's self-defense and recovery efforts amidst ongoing Russian aggression

World » EU | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 15:15

Lavrov: US Sanctions Compromise Flight Safety

Commenting on the crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the US for undermining flight safety due to its sanctions

World » Russia | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 16:53

Zelensky Proposes NATO Air Support Strategy Against Russian Missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a strategy to involve aircraft from NATO countries bordering Ukraine in repelling Russian missile attacks without triggering direct military involvement

World » Ukraine | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 10:06

Spain to Send Leopard 2 Tanks and Patriot Missiles to Ukraine by June

By the end of June, Spain will deliver another batch of German-made Leopard 2A4 battle tanks to Ukraine

World » Ukraine | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 09:13
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