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Bulgaria and Ukraine to co-host the Second Black Sea Security Conference

Bulgaria and Ukraine will co-host the Second Black Sea Security Conference. The forum will be held in Sofia on April 15 within the framework of the International Crimea Platform. The event is organized by Bulgaria's and Ukraine's Ministries of Foreign..

published on 4/15/24 6:05 AM

Weather forecast: Daytime highs to reach 34°C on Monday

On Monday, it will be sunny with scattered high clouds. There will be moderate southerly and southwesterly wind. Daytime temperatures will continue to rise. The lowest temperatures will range from 9°C to 14°, for Sofia 10°C. Maximum temperatures will..

published on 4/14/24 5:20 PM
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev

Rumen Radev condemns the escalation of tensions in the Middle East

President Rumen Radev is following with concern the development of the conflict in the Middle East and condemns the escalation of tension, the head state’s press secretariat said. According to President Radev, "all countries in the region should..

published on 4/14/24 3:18 PM
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev: There will be changes in the waste collection fee

With the introduction of the polluter pays principle, there will be changes in the waste collection fee for Sofia residents, Mayor Vasil Terziev said for bTV. ''Some people will pay more, others will pay less. If you generate a lot of waste,..

published on 4/14/24 1:45 PM

Nurgyul Salimova with fifth draw at the Women's Candidates Tournament in Toronto

In a game that lasted five and a half hours, Nurgyul Salimova drew with the white pieces against Anna Muzychuk (Ukraine) at the Women's Candidates Tournament 2024 in Toronto, Canada. The Bulgarian led throughout the game but failed to capitalize on..

published on 4/14/24 11:36 AM

Bulgaria has not received any requests for evacuation of Bulgarian citizens after the attack on Israel

There is no immediate threat to Bulgaria's national security, the government press service said. On the occasion of the Iranian attack on Israel, caretaker Prеmier Dimitar Glavchev convened this morning a working meeting with the participation of..

published on 4/14/24 10:24 AM

Environmentalists stage mass protest against legislative changes

The For Nature in Bulgaria Coalition and the Ti Reshavash (You Decide) civic association, with the support of the Green Movement, are organising a protest today to demand the withdrawal of draft laws on environmental protection and spatial planning...

published on 4/14/24 7:15 AM

Sunny Sunday with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius

Sunday promises mostly sunny skies, although clouds will briefly gather over mountainous and eastern regions around midday and beyond. A light westerly breeze will prevail, shifting to a south-southwesterly direction in the evening. Overnight lows will..

published on 4/13/24 7:05 PM

Three falcon chicks hatched at the Green Balkans Rescue Centre

Three saker falcons have hatched at the Green Balkans Rescue Centre. They are in the nursery and will be raised for seven days before being returned to their parents. "The saker was an extinct species for decades, but it is recovering successfully...

published on 4/13/24 4:41 PM

IMF reappoints Kristalina Georgieva as managing director for another five-year term

Kristalina Georgieva will lead the International Monetary Fund for a second five-year term. The IMF's executive board confirmed on Thursday that it had reappointed Kristalina Georgieva as managing director of the international financial institution...

published on 4/13/24 10:41 AM