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Turmoil in Bulgarian Parliament as Health Fund Manager's Resignation Accepted Against Backdrop of Controversy

In a dramatic turn of events in the Bulgarian Parliament, the resignation of Stanimir Mihailov, the manager of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), was unexpectedly accepted

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 13:38

New Campaign: Letters from Victims' Relatives to Road Offenders Alongside Speeding Tickets

In a pioneering initiative to address road safety, a new campaign will see road offenders receiving letters from relatives of those who lost their lives in accidents

Crime | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 13:13

British Columbia to Declare May 24 as Bulgaria Day

Bulgaria will soon be celebrated in the heart of British Columbia and the city of Vancouver as May 24 is set to be declared Bulgaria Day, announced Velislava Panova, Consul General of Bulgaria in Toronto, to the BNR.

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:57

China Urges Further Preparation Ahead of Ukraine Peace Conference in Switzerland

China emphasized today the necessity for extensive groundwork before the Ukraine peace conference, slated to be held in Switzerland

World » Ukraine | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:47

USA Projected to Lead Medal Table at Paris Olympics

The latest forecast, made 100 days before the Paris Olympics, predicts that the United States will once again lead the medals table, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive Summer Games

Sports | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:16

Bulgarians Show Lowest Support for EU Membership

Bulgaria finds itself at the bottom of the list in terms of citizens who believe in the benefits of EU membership, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey results

World » EU | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:13

Far-Right Conference in Brussels Halted by Police Sparking Controversy

A scheduled conference of far-right European politicians, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and former British MEP Nigel Farage, was abruptly halted by police in Brussels

World » EU | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 11:56

Bulgarian Opposition Parties Urge President Radev to Replace Caretaker PM

Amidst political tensions in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has made a bold call for President Rumen Radev to take action and replace caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 11:51

Chernihiv, Ukraine: At Least 10 Dead After Missile Strike by the Russians

A devastating Russian missile attack shook the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least 10 residents

World » Ukraine | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 11:32

Record Winter Tourism Numbers Reported in Bansko

Bansko, Bulgaria's premier mountain resort, experienced a surge in winter tourism, with more than 190,000 visitors flocking to its slopes during the season

Business » Tourism | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:48

Nationwide Strike Grips Greece: 24 Hours of Transport Paralysis

A nationwide strike in Greece has brought the country's transport networks to a standstill, affecting railways, ferries, buses, taxis, and more

World | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:31

Ukraine Could Lose the War

Amid the escalating violence in Ukraine's eastern front, recent developments indicate a significant deterioration in the situation, with the Ukrainian military openly acknowledging the challenges they face

World » Ukraine | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:21

Borissov: GERB Will Be Responsible for the MFA if Mitov is Appointed as Minister

Amidst the political discourse in Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, leader of the GERB party, has asserted that GERB will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if Daniel Mitov is appointed as minister

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:13

The Resurgence of Natural Gas: A Clean and Affordable Energy Solution

The concluded winter presented unusually elevated temperatures and a 'milder' heating season for thousands of Bulgarians

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:09

Bulgaria: Brestovitsa Residents Protest Against Muddy and Polluted Tap Water

For the past four years, residents of the picturesque village of Brestovitsa in Plovdiv have been grappling with a troubling issue: muddy water contaminated with manganese flowing from their taps

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 09:37

Gaza Horror: Airstrike on Refugee Camp Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction

Thirteen individuals, including seven children, lost their lives, while more than 25 others sustained injuries in an airstrike targeting the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza on Tuesday

World | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 09:17

Russian Military Losses in Ukraine Surpass 50,000

A comprehensive investigation conducted by the BBC, in collaboration with the Russian independent media group Mediazona and volunteers, has unveiled shocking revelations about the true extent of Russian military casualties in Ukraine

World » Russia | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 09:00

Profession Shortage: Bulgaria's Vocational Education Struggles with Demand Mismatch

Vocational education encompasses approximately half of high school students and is available in every district nationwide, reaching around 80% of all municipalities

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:58

Major Flooding in UAE: Dubai Airport Turned Into a Lake

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was plunged into chaos as heavy rains lashed the region, causing widespread flooding and the closure of Dubai Airport

World | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:35

NATO Plans New Military Base in Bulgaria with 5,000 Troops

Tensions in the Black Sea region have escalated, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO announces plans to bolster its military presence, with a new base set to be established in Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:29

Mass Protests Erupt in Georgia, Police Use Violence

A wave of protests and violent clashes has engulfed the streets of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, as demonstrators rally against a controversial draft law targeting organizations deemed to be agents of foreign influence

World | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:17
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