Bulgaria is to start exports of honey to Iran, it has been reported. Minister of Agriculture and Food Desislava Taneva has submitted a letter to Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Hojjati, launching the procedure. Taneva met Hojjati during an official government visit to Tehran. Taneva has also requested assistance from her counterpart for quick finalization of already started procedures for export of Bulgarian poultry and dairy products to Iran. Tobacco and tobacco products are among the products that are well known and have the largest share in trade relations between the two countries. "It is now time for both countries to deepen cooperation in agriculture," Mahmoud Hojjati said. According to him, increasing cooperation between Bulgaria and Iran in trade, the veterinary sphere, seed production and others, was of big importance.
A man and a child have died after they were struck by lightning in the area of Mount Zhultets near Mount Botev in the Central Balkan Mountains. The alert was sent to the mountain rescue service at around 13.30 by a child who was with them, reports BNR..
The fire on the territory of the villages of Voden, Krainovo and Strandzha in the municipality of Bolyarovo has been controlled and localised. Interior Ministry teams will be on the ground to ensure that the fire does not flare up again, Interior Minister..
The standard of living in Sofia and some larger cities in Bulgaria is high. However, more attention should be paid to the regions of the country that are significantly lagging behind in terms of income, economist Georgi Vuldzhev has..
On Sunday a cold front will sweep across the country from West to East. There will be clouds and, in the afternoon, brief showers, thunderstorms and..
A state of emergency remains in force in seven villages in the border municipality of Bolyarovo. The fight against the fire at the village of Voden..
A fire has started in Greece a kilometre and a half from the Bulgarian border and is slowly moving towards it. The fire is located in an extremely..
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