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Healthy Bars Secures €14.8 Million Loan to Boost Sustainability and Triple Production Capacity
UniCredit Bulbank’s €14.8 million loan to Healthy Bars, partially guaranteed by the EBRD with up to €5 million, will fund a green production facility and eco-friendly equipment, enabling the Bulgarian protein bar producer to triple its capacity sustainably
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Sofia Municipality Opts for Light Show to Ring in 2025, Reinforces Fireworks Ban
The initiative, designed to protect children, pets, and individuals with disabilities from the distress caused by loud explosions, will be showcased during the New Year's concert at Knyaz Alexander I Square
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Bulgaria to Hike Excise Taxes on Alcohol and Tobacco in 2025
Excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, including beer and spirits, will increase by 10-15% in 2025, aligning Bulgaria’s rates with EU norms. The measure, backed by parliament, trade unions, and employers, addresses the country’s current minimum-level EU excise duties
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Bulgarian Government Allocates BGN 5.5 Million for New Pediatric Hospital in Burgas
The Bulgarian government has allocated BGN 5.5 million from the 2024 central budget to construct the "St. Anastasia" pediatric hospital in Burgas, a top-priority national project aimed at enhancing specialized healthcare for children in Southeastern Bulgaria
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Pleven Enforces Water Restrictions Amid Management Probe and Public Outcry
Effective immediately, water supply will be restricted in Pleven and 14 surrounding settlements, with water being unavailable during two key periods: from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and again from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
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BFSA Launches Nationwide Fish Market Inspections Ahead of Festive Season
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has heightened inspections nationwide, checking fish markets and shops from production to sale. The initiative ensures product safety, quality, and freshness as holiday demand rises, focusing on documentation, storage, and hygiene compliance
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Residents of Sofia’s ‘Krasna Polyana’ Neighborhood Demand Action Against Rising Air Pollution
This has prompted fears about the growing health risks in the area, which is already grappling with dangerous levels of particulate matter. Many of the complaints center around the so-called "Vietnamese dormitories," which have long been suspected of contributing to the pollution
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Day of Healthy Food and Cooking Shines Light on Bulgaria’s Childhood Obesity Crisis
Reports reveal that Bulgaria is among the European countries grappling with high rates of childhood obesity. According to Dr. Elena Vuchkova, who spoke on Nova TV, one in three Bulgarian children aged 6 to 18 is classified as overweight
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Bulgaria’s Balkan-1 Satellite Successfully Launched into Orbit
The launch took place at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara, California, and was broadcast live at the Planetarium of the Nikola Y. Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, Bulgaria
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Head-on Freight Train Collision Near Sofia Leaves Fatalities and Injuries
A freight train operated by BDZ-Freight Transport collided with a PIMK Rail train near Sofia. The crash caused a locomotive fire and derailment, significantly escalating the severity of the incident and prompting an extensive emergency response
Eleven Dead in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol within 24 Hours
The surge in alcohol poisoning cases has prompted immediate action from local authorities. The Istanbul governor’s office has introduced strict measures to curb the sale of counterfeit alcohol and ensure public safety
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18-Year-Old Kalin Uzunov Saves the Cross on Jordan’s Day in Burgas
This year's event, held at the beach near the iconic bridge in Burgas, attracted 56 participants, ranging in age from 16 to 72 years. Kalin, who has been training as a water polo athlete for 12 years, attributed his success to his rigorous training
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve as Julian Calendar Observances Continue
This traditional date remains significant in several countries and communities, including Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Bosnian Serb Republic, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and Ethiopia
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Dominica: Melissa Skerrit shares glimpse of Easter Eggs-extravaganza in Peebles Park
Roseau, Dominica: Melissa Poponne Skerrit, member of the House of Assembly for the Roseau Central constituency and wife of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, shared a glimpse of the Easter celebration through her social media account at the Roseau Central Easter Eggs-extravaganza in Peebles Park