70 people are leaving Odessa by bus today, bound for Bulgaria, Elena Valkova from the Association of Bulgarians in Ukraine said for the BNR. Another 100 people have been registered and are waiting for an evacuation window. More than 1,000 people have already been evacuated from Southern Ukraine. The Bulgarians in the besieged town of Mariupol are in a critical situation, Elena Valkova said further. As of 11 March posts will be put up on the border with Romania where Ukrainian refugees will be able to obtain temporary protection papers, entitling them to legally reside in the country, to work, and giving them access to healthcare, education and social support.
Prime Minister Kiril Petkov requested that the EU render financial support to Bulgaria and the countries neighbouring on Ukraine which are taking in refugees. The Bulgarian prime minister was speaking in Versailles, where he took part in the EU summit. The EU leaders decided to launch accession negotiations with Ukraine, though they will not offer a fast-track procedure.
The Russian forces have moved 5 kms closer to Kyiv in the past 24 hours, according to a Pentagon source. The Russian forces are regrouping in the regions nearby which may signal a renewal of the pressure on the capital of Ukraine.
Paul Cameron from London has turned out to be the one millionth passenger for 2024 at Burgas Airport, and his landing turned into a real celebration, BNT reported. He and his wife Cindy arrived on a charter flight from Gatwick Airport and were..
With the votes of GERB-SDS, PP-DB and MRF, the National Assembly rejected the proposal of BSP for Bulgaria that part of the equipment for Belene NPP be used to replace the 3rd steam generator of the 6th unit of Kozloduy NPP, which is constantly failing...
The caretaker government has allowed the Bulgarian military to train Ukrainian soldiers on the territory of NATO member states. The reasoning states that with this decision Bulgaria expresses its support forUkraine, upholds Euro-Atlantic values and..
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 traditional swim across the Danube River near Silistra will take place at 9:00 am on August 10. Those wishing to participate can register just..
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