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26 Migrants Found in Truck Near Varshets, Investigation Underway

On the evening of November 28, 26 migrants were discovered in a truck on the road near the town of Varshets

Crime | November 29, 2024, Friday // 12:00

GERB Withdraws Raya Nazaryan’s Candidacy for Speaker as Parliamentary Deadlock Continues

GERB has decided to withdraw the candidacy of Raya Nazaryan for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly, as announced by the party leader Boyko Borissov.

Politics | November 29, 2024, Friday // 11:45

Son Detained in Connection with Murder of 85-Year-Old Woman in Vratsa Region

An 85-year-old woman was found dead in her home in the village of Altimir, Byala Slatina Municipality

Crime | November 29, 2024, Friday // 11:39

Australia Leads with World-First Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Australia has enacted a groundbreaking law prohibiting children under the age of 16 from creating accounts on certain social media platforms

World | November 29, 2024, Friday // 11:00

Violence in Georgia: EU Membership Delayed, Public Outrage Intensifies

Protests erupted in Tbilisi after the ruling Georgian Dream party announced a delay in the country’s EU accession talks until 2028, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and police

World » EU | November 29, 2024, Friday // 10:25

Acting PM Glavchev: Danube Bridge Upgrades to Ease Traffic as Bulgaria Awaits Schengen Decision

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev inspected the Danube Bridge border checkpoint, assessing the coordination among institutions to ensure smooth operations in light of Bulgaria's anticipated Schengen accession

Politics | November 29, 2024, Friday // 10:17

Temu Under US and EU Investigation Amid Forced Labor and App Security Allegations

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu for potential violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)

World | November 29, 2024, Friday // 10:06

Fragile Calm Persists in Lebanon Despite Accusations of Ceasefire Violations

Israel and Lebanon exchanged accusations of violating a newly established ceasefire, following Israeli airstrikes targeting a Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon

World | November 29, 2024, Friday // 09:59

Christmas Steam Train Returns for Festive Journeys from Sofia

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) is bringing back its Christmas train attraction this year, offering festive trips aboard a steam locomotive for railway enthusiasts of all ages

Society | November 29, 2024, Friday // 09:11

Wizz Air Expands from Varna with New Routes to Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and More

Wizz Air has announced four new routes from Varna for the summer 2025 season

Business » Tourism | November 29, 2024, Friday // 08:49

Nearly Half of Bulgaria’s Pensioners Receive Minimum Pensions

As of the end of September, Bulgaria had a total of 2,047,000 pensioners, with nearly 46% of them receiving the minimum pension

Society | November 29, 2024, Friday // 08:22

Bulgaria Cup 2024: National Champions to Be Crowned in Breakdancing Finale

The Bulgaria Cup 2024, the most prestigious event of the year for the Bulgarian Break Federation (BBF), is set to take place on November 30, 2024, at the National Palace of Culture

Sports | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 18:34

Bulgaria’s Weather Update for November 29: Cloudy Skies, Rain, and Snow

On November 29, the weather in Bulgaria will be mostly cloudy, with rain showers in the western regions and snow falling in the mountains above 1,600 meters

Society » Environment | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 18:17

Georgia Suspends EU Accession Talks Until 2028, Citing "Blackmail" from Brussels

Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party, led by Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced a suspension of its efforts to begin European Union accession negotiations until 2028

World » EU | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 18:15

Sofia National Theatre Announces Limited-Time Discount on December and January Performances

For the next three days, tickets at the Sofia National Theatre are being offered at a 50% discount at the theatre's box office

Society » Culture | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 18:09

Differences in Online Casino Regulations Around the World

It’s well known that online gambling has been regulated differently across the globe, but the cultural differences are not the only aspects responsible for this.

Business » Industry | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 17:19

Political Rift in Bulgaria: "We Continue the Change" Expels Members Over Speaker Vote Disagreement

Following today's vote for the Speaker of the National Assembly, "We Continue the Change" (WCC) demanded the resignations of Daniel Lorer and Yavor Bozhankov

Politics | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 17:18

Bulgargaz Explains Nearly 11% Increase in Gas Prices for December

The price of natural gas in Bulgaria is expected to rise by nearly 11% in December, reaching 76 leva per megawatt-hour before taxes and additional charges

Business » Energy | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 17:00

Two Bulgarians Admit to Spying for Russia in London Court

Two Bulgarians detained in London have confessed to being Russian spies, as part of an ongoing trial involving three other Bulgarian nationals

Crime | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 16:21

EU Launches Criminal Proceedings Against Bulgaria and 22 Other Countries Over Cybersecurity Compliance

The European Commission (EC) has initiated criminal proceedings against Bulgaria and 22 other EU member states for failing to fully implement critical cybersecurity regulations

World » EU | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 16:04

Historic Stalemate: Bulgarian Parliament Fails to Elect Speaker for Seventh Time (UPDATED)

The Bulgarian parliament has entered its 18th day without electing a speaker, marking a historic impasse in the 51st National Assembly

Politics | November 28, 2024, Thursday // 15:44
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