The first Bulgarian communication private satellite BulgariaSat-1 owned by Bulsatcom company is to be sent into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Center in Florida. The only Bulgarian satellite Intercosmos-Bulgaria-1300 which was sent into orbit back in 1981 is no longer active. Bulgaria-Sat-1 will be located at a distance of 36,000 kilometers above Earth and will provide coverage in the Balkans and in part of Europe. The owners estimate the project at USD 235 million. BulgariaSat-1 will be active for nearly 20 years.
It will be sunny on Wednesday. There will be moderate northerly wind. The lowest temperatures will range from 13°C to 20°C, for Sofia 13°C. Daytime highs will range from 29°C to 34°C, for the capital city 30°C. It will be sunny Over the Black..
The Ministry of Tourism has published for public discussion a draft for amendments to the Tourism Act, which introduce various protections for tourists on organized trips in the event of a tour operator's bankruptcy. The measures also include those..
The National Assembly Defence Committee has given the green light for acquiring the German IRIS-T SLM air defense missile system. The bill was adopted at first reading. 10 MPs voted in favour and 3 MPs abstained. Bulgaria intends to purchase one..
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated that he will accept a proposal to be caretaker PM again if President Rumen Radev assigns him this..
A new flare-up of the big wildfire on the Greek side of Slavyanka mountain has crossed the border into Bulgaria, extending the perimeter of the fire..
The exhibition "Tales of Gold and Silver" of the National History Museum, prepared for the 100th anniversary of the State Cultural..
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