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Bulgaria Assumes Command of Naval Mine Countermeasures Group in Black Sea
Deputy Minister of Defense Radostin Iliev, along with the naval commanders of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey, attended the ceremony. This high-profile gathering reflected the importance of the group’s mission in ensuring maritime safety and addressing mine-related threats in the region
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Bulgaria Begins Annual Update of Military Reserve Lists
The process, which involves revising databases of personnel and equipment held in reserve, aligns with the requirements of the Law on the Reserve of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria
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Ukrainian Troops Struggle in Kursk Amid Escalating Russian Counteroffensive
Reports suggest that over 40% of the 984 square kilometers initially captured by Ukrainian troops have been retaken by Russian forces, who have bolstered their frontline with over 50,000 troops, including contingents from North Korea
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Bulgarians Divided on Eurozone Membership, but Support for EU Membership Grows
According to the latest “Standard Eurobarometer” report for Bulgaria, conducted between October 11 and November 1, 46% of Bulgarians support joining the eurozone, while an equal 46% oppose it
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Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
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Bulgaria Faces Financial Crisis as Budget Deadline Looms, Warns Trade Union Leader
Speaking during a press briefing on December 13, Dimitrov cautioned that government-funded services, including schools and hospitals, could cease operations by January 19, 2025, due to depleted resources
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Austria Lifts Veto on Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen Accession by Land
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner confirmed Austria’s decision to support Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen accession, enabling the removal of land border checks for both countries from January 1, 2025, during the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting
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Sofia City Court Approves European Arrest Warrant for Former BDB Chief Stoyan Mavrodiev
Mavrodiev, who has been under investigation since October 2022, is accused of authorizing an unsecured loan of 150 million leva (approximately €76.7 million) to Roadway Construction, a company linked to controversial businessman Rumen Gaytanski, commonly known as "The Wolf"
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Sofia Residents to Face Higher Heating Bills in January, Expert Warns
The primary reason behind the surge in bills is the lower average temperature in Sofia this January, which has already been recorded at approximately 0.7 degrees Celsius below that of December 2024
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Bulgarian State Railways to Restore Night Train Service on Sofia-Karlovo-Varna Route
The reinstated trains, numbered 3636 and 3637, will once again operate on the third main railway line, reconnecting Sofia, Karlovo, Sliven, and Varna. The move aims to provide accessible and reliable transportation for residents of Karlovo, Kazanlak, Sliven, and the surrounding regions
Three More Bulgarian Regions Declare Flu Epidemic Amid Rising Cases
According to the Regional Health Inspectorates (RHIs), Yambol will implement its restrictions from January 21 to 27, while Plovdiv and Blagoevgrad will enforce similar measures from January 22 to 28 and January 22 to 30, respectively
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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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Russian operators were involved in blast in Karnobat, says Bulgarian arms dealer
A Bulgarian arms dealer who survived an apparent novichok poisoning in 2015 said that he is 100 percent sure that Russian operators were involved in the explosion and subsequent fire at one of his depots near the Bulgarian town of Karnobat on Sunday.