Bulgaria
Road Accident Near Vidin Claims Four Lives, Leaves Seven Injured
According to authorities, the minibus was carrying 11 people when the collision took place. The impact was severe, killing the driver and two passengers at the scene. Another injured individual succumbed to their injuries later in the hospital. The victims, aged between 30 and 40 years old, have yet to be officially identified
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Bulgarian MP Kiril Petkov Indicted Over 2022 Arrest of Boyko Borissov
Petkov is accused of overstepping his authority by directing the National Police to initiate pre-trial proceedings against Borissov, former Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov, and GERB PR officer Sevdelina Arnaudova
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Father Detained in Stara Zagora for Assaulting Two Daughters, One Hospitalized
Officers from the First Police Department in Stara Zagora were dispatched to the scene, where they identified the suspect and the two children. Initial investigations confirmed that the father had struck both girls, causing visible injuries
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Fire Breaks Out at Pellet Warehouse in Sofia, No Injuries Reported
Authorities confirmed that the fire was brought under control before it could spread beyond the warehouse. Firefighters remained on site throughout the night as a precautionary measure to prevent potential re-ignition
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Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Vrancea Seismic Zone, Felt in Bulgaria and Moldova
The earthquake was also registered with a stronger magnitude of 4.6 by Bulgaria’s National Seismological Center at the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy, and Geography - BAS
Bulgaria
Over 234 Million Leva Allocated for Urgent Construction at Graf Ignatievo Airport
The selected companies for the projects include "GBS - Infrastructure Construction," "Glavbolgarstroy," and "GP Group" AD. The contracts were awarded under an exception to the Public Procurement Act, citing national security considerations
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Cheese Standards Change: Traditional Taste at Risk of Disappearing
Proponents argue that the change will provide greater flexibility for cheese manufacturers, but opponents see it as a step towards mass-producing fast-ripening cheeses at the expense of centuries-old cheese-making traditions
Bulgaria
Major Heating Pipeline Failure Leaves Nine Sofia Neighborhoods Without Heat
The breakdown occurred on a main heating pipeline along Tsvetan Lazarov Boulevard, near its intersection with Christopher Columbus Boulevard, prompting "Toplofikatsiya Sofia" to declare an emergency and suspend heating services on February 13, 2025
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts