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Weather forecast: Cool Saturday morning and springtime temperatures

On Saturday minimum temperatures will range from minus 1° to 4 ° C., for Sofia zero. There may be frost in some parts in the morning. During the day the weather will be sunny with scattered clouds. Daytime temperatures will reach 18-22° C., along..

published on 3/22/24 6:05 PM

Eurozone countries welcome the progress made by Bulgaria towards adopting the euro

We welcome the progress achieved by Bulgaria on its way towards adopting the euro and encourage the continued efforts towards meeting all the convergence criteria, reads a statement issued after the two-day Euro Summit in Brussels. In June,..

published on 3/22/24 4:41 PM

Veliko Tarnovo celebrates its day

Hundreds of children and adults joined a festive procession from the historic 40 Holy Martyrs church to the centre of Veliko Tarnovo today. In his speech the Metropolitan of Veliko Tarnovo Gregory blessed the attendees with the words: “May Veliko..

published on 3/22/24 3:03 PM
Nathaniel Copsey

Nathaniel Copsey to take over as UK ambassador to Bulgaria in August

Mr Nathaniel Copsey has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria in succession to Dr Rob Dixon who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Copsey will take up his appointment during August 2024,..

published on 3/22/24 1:47 PM
Minister Kalin Stoyanbov in parliament

Migratory pressure is down three-fold, Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov says

The migratory pressure has gone down three-fold in the period from the beginning of the year until 20 March, compared to the same period of 2023, outgoing Minister of Interior Kalin Stoyanov said in parliament during parliamentary control...

published on 3/22/24 1:31 PM

Leading contemporary author Alek Popov has died

Writer Alek Popov has passed away at the age of 58, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has announced. The author of Mission London , The Black Box , Mythology of Transition, Palaveev Sisters, Mission Turan died on 22 March. The books by..

published on 3/22/24 1:02 PM
Nikolay Denkov

Outgoing Premier Denkov calls for negotiations to form a government

Outgoing Premier Nikolay Denkov softened his stance on whether he could be replaced by the GERB-SDS Premier-designate Mariya Gabriel. He said he was ready for any reasonable compromises leading to a stable government. Nikolay Denkov is taking part at..

published on 3/22/24 11:37 AM

Students from Bulgarian and foreign universities can apply for internships in the public administration

From March 23 to May 9, students from Bulgarian and foreign universities can apply for summer internships in the public administration, announced the government press service. Nearly 500 internship positions are open across the country. By..

published on 3/22/24 10:56 AM
Plamen Dimitrov

Plamen Dimitrov: The energy poor in Bulgaria are between 25% and 40% of the population

The energy poor in Bulgaria are between 25% and 40% of the population according to different methodologies. 40% of the population means 2.4 million Bulgarians who cannot make ends meet. They are considered energy-poor at the current electricity..

published on 3/22/24 10:11 AM

2023 Defense Status Report: Bulgarian army faces staffing shortages

Urgent measures are needed to prepare the reserve in peacetime, recommends the 2023 Defense Status Report. The document has been adopted by the government and tabled in parliament for approval. Within a year, she staffing shortage in the army..

published on 3/22/24 9:38 AM