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Bulgarians Urged to Boycott Supermarkets Amid Soaring Food Prices
The campaign, backed by former ombudsman Maya Manolova, aims to protest the widening gap between retail prices in Bulgaria and those in wealthier European nations such as Germany and Austria
Heating Supply Failure Leaves Five Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat and Hot Water
According to officials from "Toplofikatsiya Sofia," the pipeline in question dates back to the 1980s and has exceeded its operational lifespan. Plans for a complete modernization of the system are already underway
Bulgarian ID Card Wins Best in Europe at High Security Printing EMEA-2025
The prestigious accolade recognizes the ID card’s innovative design and advanced security features, marking a significant achievement for Bulgaria’s identity management system
Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
Drone Sighting Near Sofia Airport Causes Flight Delays
The incident, first reported by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), did not result in any flight diversions, but the airport adjusted its schedule for safety reasons. According to officials, the unauthorized drone was detected near one of the runways, close to Sofia’s Hristo Botev district
Survey: Bulgarians Favor Digital Payments for Winter Vacations
The study, which surveyed 1,028 Bulgarians aged 18 to 60, found that two-thirds of respondents intend to spend their winter vacations in the mountains. Among them, 63% favor cashless transactions, using cards, smartphones, or smartwatches
Burgas Launches Bid for European Capital of Culture 2032
The city’s Municipal Council unanimously approved the establishment of the Burgas 2032 Foundation, which will spearhead the campaign and oversee the extensive preparations required for the competition
Sofia Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation for Woman Who Stabbed Three Passers-by
The decision aims to determine whether she suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and whether she can be held legally responsible for her actions. The suspect, identified as Nadezhda Kondeva, has a documented history of mental illness and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020
Bulgaria to Receive Two New Medical Helicopters by March, First Arrival Expected in February
The procurement of these helicopters is part of Bulgaria’s ongoing efforts to enhance its air medical response capabilities, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach regions. The move comes at a critical time, as the country has been working to modernize its emergency medical aviation services
Breze Resident Dies as Ambulance Delayed Due to Poor Roads
The man, who suffered a heart attack, was unable to be reached in time by an ambulance due to the village’s impassable roads, a recurring issue that local authorities have struggled to address for years
Bulgaria’s Summer Tourism Prices to Rise by 30% Amid Industry Talks
This forecast emerged from discussions between tourism industry representatives and Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh in Burgas, where key issues such as pricing trends, early bookings, and the long-overdue creation of a Tourist Guarantee Fund were addressed
Greek Farmers Fear Water Shortages as Bulgaria Hesitates on Renewal of Arda River Agreement
The deal, which allowed Bulgaria to release water from its reservoirs into the Arda River to irrigate Greek farmlands, expired in July last year. For nearly 60 years, the agreement provided Greek farmers with 186 million cubic meters of water annually, supporting around 20,000 hectares of agricultural land
Bulgarian Parliament Rejects Proposal to Investigate Soros Foundations
The motion, which aimed to scrutinize their financial involvement with Bulgarian individuals, legal entities, NGOs, and connections to political parties, magistrates, educational institutions, media, business structures, and state authorities, was met with significant division among lawmakers
Zelensky Open to Direct Talks with Putin to End War, Cites Heavy Casualties
While he considers Putin an adversary, he stressed that his primary focus remains safeguarding Ukraine’s citizens. Zelensky also disclosed the staggering human cost of the ongoing war, revealing that Ukraine has suffered 45,100 military casualties since Russia’s full-scale invasion began
Sofia Prosecutors Seek Psychiatric Evaluation for Ukrainian Woman Accused of Killing Her Children
Authorities have confirmed that Plachkova admitted to the killings and provided a detailed account of how she inflicted the fatal injuries. The grim case has shocked the local community, and the prosecution is now seeking a psychiatric assessment to determine her mental state at the time of the crime
Bulgarians Urged to Boycott Supermarkets Amid Soaring Food Prices
The campaign, backed by former ombudsman Maya Manolova, aims to protest the widening gap between retail prices in Bulgaria and those in wealthier European nations such as Germany and Austria
Heating Supply Failure Leaves Five Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat and Hot Water
According to officials from "Toplofikatsiya Sofia," the pipeline in question dates back to the 1980s and has exceeded its operational lifespan. Plans for a complete modernization of the system are already underway
Bulgarian ID Card Wins Best in Europe at High Security Printing EMEA-2025
The prestigious accolade recognizes the ID card’s innovative design and advanced security features, marking a significant achievement for Bulgaria’s identity management system
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Bulgarians Urged to Boycott Supermarkets Amid Soaring Food Prices
The campaign, backed by former ombudsman Maya Manolova, aims to protest the widening gap between retail prices in Bulgaria and those in wealthier European nations such as Germany and Austria
Heating Supply Failure Leaves Five Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat and Hot Water
According to officials from "Toplofikatsiya Sofia," the pipeline in question dates back to the 1980s and has exceeded its operational lifespan. Plans for a complete modernization of the system are already underway
Bulgarian ID Card Wins Best in Europe at High Security Printing EMEA-2025
The prestigious accolade recognizes the ID card’s innovative design and advanced security features, marking a significant achievement for Bulgaria’s identity management system
Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
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Bulgarians Urged to Boycott Supermarkets Amid Soaring Food Prices
The campaign, backed by former ombudsman Maya Manolova, aims to protest the widening gap between retail prices in Bulgaria and those in wealthier European nations such as Germany and Austria
Heating Supply Failure Leaves Five Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat and Hot Water
According to officials from "Toplofikatsiya Sofia," the pipeline in question dates back to the 1980s and has exceeded its operational lifespan. Plans for a complete modernization of the system are already underway
Bulgarian ID Card Wins Best in Europe at High Security Printing EMEA-2025
The prestigious accolade recognizes the ID card’s innovative design and advanced security features, marking a significant achievement for Bulgaria’s identity management system
Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
Drone Sighting Near Sofia Airport Causes Flight Delays
The incident, first reported by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), did not result in any flight diversions, but the airport adjusted its schedule for safety reasons. According to officials, the unauthorized drone was detected near one of the runways, close to Sofia’s Hristo Botev district
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Bulgarians Urged to Boycott Supermarkets Amid Soaring Food Prices
The campaign, backed by former ombudsman Maya Manolova, aims to protest the widening gap between retail prices in Bulgaria and those in wealthier European nations such as Germany and Austria
Heating Supply Failure Leaves Five Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat and Hot Water
According to officials from "Toplofikatsiya Sofia," the pipeline in question dates back to the 1980s and has exceeded its operational lifespan. Plans for a complete modernization of the system are already underway
Bulgarian ID Card Wins Best in Europe at High Security Printing EMEA-2025
The prestigious accolade recognizes the ID card’s innovative design and advanced security features, marking a significant achievement for Bulgaria’s identity management system