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Bulgaria Set to Receive €10.9 Million from EU for Drought-Stricken Corn and Sunflower Producers
Following this approval, the funds will be transferred to the Bulgarian government, which will have until the end of April 2025 to distribute the money to the affected farmers and agricultural enterprises
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Bulgarian Student Acquitted After Flag Burning Protest Against Russian Aggression
Mileva, who recently returned from Donbas, described the dire conditions she witnessed in the war-torn region. She recounted sheltering in a Ukrainian grandfather's basement, with drones buzzing overhead and bombs exploding nearby.
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Black Sea Highway: Key to Boosting Bulgaria’s Tourism and Regional Connectivity
Karastoyanova’s remarks come as part of a broader discussion on infrastructure development and its impact on the country's tourism industry, which faces increasing competition from neighboring countries
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Sofia Municipality Proposes Tourist Tax Hike for 2024 to Boost Infrastructure
Deputy Mayor for Tourism Nikola Barbutov revealed the details of the plan, which includes changes not only to the tourist tax but also to the patent tax for short-term rental properties like Airbnb
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Dominica: PM Skerrit shares latest developments in Goodwill Secondary School Project
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reveals the ongoing construction work at Goodwill Secondary School in Dominica.
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Dominica hosts OECS youth at Agricultural symposium
PM Skerrit attended the agricultural symposium while addressing the youth to promote agricultural sustainability across the nation
Bulgaria
New Russian Taxes Hit Bulgarian Wine and Flowers
According to the decree, excise duties on strong alcoholic beverages will rise sharply from 9% to 20% of the customs value, with a minimum charge of 3 euros per liter of 100% spirit, up from the current 1.4-1.5 euros
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Bulgaria Sees 4.5% Hike in Natural Gas Prices for August Amid Pipeline Repairs
This new rate, exclusive of additional costs such as access, transmission, excise duty, and value-added tax (VAT), applies to sales conducted by "Bulgargaz" EAD to final suppliers and entities licensed for the production and transmission of thermal energy
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Bomb Threats Target Schools Across Bulgaria, Investigations Underway
The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that checks are ongoing in response to these reports, as schools in cities such as Stara Zagora, Vratsa, Varna, and Sofia have been targeted. The most significant threats were reported in Ruse, where three schools received bomb threat notifications
Bulgarian National Arrested in Connection with Double Murder in Maryland
According to local law enforcement, the first victim, 26-year-old Marcel Jordan Hebron, was discovered by officers during a routine patrol at approximately 3:15 a.m. His body was found inside a vehicle in Rockville, Maryland
Kiril Petkov Attends Trump’s Inauguration, Discuss U.S. Ties and Energy Policy
Invited by Republican friends, Petkov emphasized that his visit was an opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the policy direction of the world’s largest economy. During his trip, Petkov participated in three key events that provided a closer look at the priorities of the new administration
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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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Passengers Push Train to Fix Malfunction on Plovdiv to Dimitrovgrad Route
According to Nikolova, the train had just departed from Plovdiv when the driver announced that they were stuck due to a problem with the pantograph—a critical component that connects the train to the overhead electrical lines
Syrian Suspect in Solingen Terror Attack Was Set for Deportation to Bulgaria
The 26-year-old man, whose name has not been disclosed, turned himself in on Sunday, according to German authorities. The suspect had been living in Solingen after entering Germany in December 2022
Burgas: Learning Robots to instruct 3-4 grade students under “First Grade Start ++” project
Burgas, Bulgaria: Dimitar Nikolov, Mayor of Burgas Municipality, informed through his social media account that the school robots Municipality bought for Burgas schools have arrived, and their classroom distribution began yesterday, September 13, 2023