The Sofia District Court sanctioned at an online sitting a Bulgarian national who violated intentionally the quarantine regulations. The man was released on EUR 5,000 bail. Earlier, he was detained for 72 hours for breaking the mandatory fourteen day quarantine. He returned to Bulgaria by plane from Sweden via Frankfurt. The man refused to sign the necessary forms and mocked the efforts of the airport’s staff to fulfill their duties.
Two million laying hens have been culled in Bulgaria since an outbreak of avian influenza began in October. Over 40% of laying hens are affected by the disease. These alarming figures were reported to BNR by Ivaylo Galabov, chairman of the Union..
The first shipment of fresh nuclear fuel for the Kozloduy nuclear power plant has arrived at the port of Varna - West. The fuel, manufactured by the US company Westinghouse, was delivered by the Dutch-flagged ship Adamas, public broadcaster BNT..
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson visited the border crossing at Sofia Airport. Bulgaria's caretaker Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov, showed Ms Johansson the new organisation of work after Bulgaria's accession to Schengen by air. The..
The MPs from the National Assembly Energy Committee have postponed by one year the full liberalization of the electricity marker. According to the..
Seventh-grader Kaloyan Geshev from the 125th High School "Boyan Penev" in Sofia became a three-time champion in mental calculation. He won first place..
Italy supports Bulgaria's full-fledged membership in the Schengen area, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said. Mattarella is on a two-day visit to..
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