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Sofia hosts NATO Intelligence Forum

The NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC) held the Spring Session of NATO's Senior Policy and Resource Committee in Sofia on Thursday. It was hosted by the Defence Intelligence Service (DIS). The meeting brought together nearly 50 representatives from..

published on 5/10/24 10:02 AM

President meets representatives of Bulgarians in Kosovo

Bulgaria values greatly the active contacts with the Bulgarian community in Kosovo , Head of State Rumen Radev said.  He met with representatives of the Association for the Development and Integration of the Bulgarian Community in the Republic of Kosovo,..

published on 5/10/24 8:46 AM

Vrazhdebna Air Base in Sofia opens its doors to visitors

On May 10, the Vrazhdebna Transport Airbase in Sofia holds a day of open doors, the airbase announced on Facebook. The event is dedicated to 40 years of L-410 and AN-26 aircraft in the composition of the Bulgarian Air Force. The doors..

published on 5/10/24 7:40 AM

Supermarkets want to abolish fixed surcharge on bread

The Association for Modern Trade, which unites the majority of supermarkets , has called on President Rumen Radev to veto the new regulation on the surcharge on bread.  In April, the parliament extended the 0% VAT on bread and flour until 31..

published on 5/9/24 6:38 PM

Yellow code for significant precipitation in eastern and southern regions of Bulgaria

On Friday , the lowest temperatures in the country will be between 8 and 13°C; in Sofia - about 9°C. Cloudiness will be significant during the day, with precipitation, mainly in southern Bulgaria. Cloudiness will decrease in the north-eastern regions...

published on 5/9/24 6:35 PM

Temporary anti-epidemic measures introduced over the spread of whooping cough

From May 9, temporary anti-epidemic measures against the spread of pertussis are being introduced in Bulgaria. According to the health minister's order, they will operate until the end of July and include free diagnostics of people..

published on 5/9/24 4:50 PM

Average social security income in March reached 835.21 EUR

The average social security income in Bulgaria in March was 835.21 EUR, the National Social Security Institute reported. NSSI specify that the average monthly social security income in this country for the period April 1, 2023 to..

published on 5/9/24 3:03 PM

Caretaker Prime Minister Glavchev: "Skopje must fulfill the EU requirements"

We cannot make more concessions, caretaker Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dimitar Glavchev told journalists, commenting the election results in North Macedonia and the European path of the former Yugoslav republic...

published on 5/9/24 1:24 PM
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Rumen Radev: It will soon become clear whether North Macedonia will walk the path to Europe

“On Europe Day, let us wish for a European Union that will continue to build its unity based on the principles of democracy and peace,” President Rumen Radev said after laying flowers at the monument to the Unknown Soldier to mark the 79 th..

published on 5/9/24 10:27 AM

Interior Ministry with round-the-clock telephone hotline for election violations

As of 9 May until 10 June, 2024, a Ministry of Interior telephone hotline - 02 90 112 98 – and an email izbori@mvr.b g will be open round the clock for reporting violations and criminal acts in the election process. This additional option is..

published on 5/9/24 9:41 AM