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Over 1200 Taxi Drivers Block ‘Trakia’ Highway in Protest Against Insurance Hikes
The protest, organized by taxi drivers from over 50 cities across Bulgaria, was aimed at voicing their frustration over a steep increase in mandatory "Civil Liability" insurance costs
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Bulgaria Faces Severe Demographic Crisis Amid Population Decline and Workforce Shortage
The decline, driven by low birth rates, high mortality, and significant emigration, poses serious economic and social challenges, as detailed in a recent study by the Council for Economic Analysis under the Council of Ministers
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New Regulation Mandates Waiters in Bulgarian Restaurants to Open Bottles in Front of Customers
This requirement is now detailed in the guidelines for categorizing establishments and applies to all tourist venues, irrespective of their type or category. Gabriela Rumenova, the creator of the online platform "We, the Users," elaborated on this new rule in an interview with "Focus"
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Bulgarian Orthodox Church Condemns Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The performance in question concluded with a song by a figure styled as a naked or semi-naked son of Dionysus, which some observers likened to a reinterpretation of the Feast of the Gods
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Paris 2024 Kicks Off with Macron’s Inauguration; Bulgarian Athletes Poised for Competition
Representing Bulgaria, boxer Stanimira Petrova and swimmer Lyubomir Epitropov carried their nation's flag with pride, adding to the vibrant and diverse tapestry of the evening. Tony Estanguet, the president of the organizing committee, addressed the global audience with an inspiring speech that resonated deeply
Bulgaria
Coffee Prices Soar Amidst Climate Challenges and Supply Chain Disruptions
Giuseppe Lavazza pointed out that consumers should not expect coffee prices to decrease anytime soon, as the entire coffee supply chain is under significant pressure
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Bulgaria’s Population Decline Amidst EU Growth: Eurostat Reports
This decline contrasts with the overall growth observed in the European Union, which saw its population rise for the second consecutive year, reaching 449.2 million people on January 1, 2024
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Swift Action Prevents Disaster as Fire Erupts on Sofia-Burgas Express Train
The incident occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m., when the locomotive of the express train, carrying 80 passengers, caught fire near the entrance signal of the "Vladimir Pavlov" station in the western part of Burgas
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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
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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
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Political Turbulence in Bulgaria: 6 MPs leave Slavi Trifonov led-ITN party
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Castries, Saint Lucia: Ernest Hilaire, Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, congratulated Julian Alfred, a Saint Lucian track and field sprinter, on her outstanding performances at the NCAA and emerging as champion in the 60M in 6.94s
Bulgaria’s health minister: New wave of COVID is in fall
Minister of Health - Professor Asena Serbezova, in her recent statement, warns that a new wave of the novel coronavirus might be witnessed by the world.