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Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
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LNG terminal project commences between Bulgaria-Greece
"Today, Bulgaria and Greece, supported by EU, are starting the construction of the floating liquefied gas term - a geopolitical project that will change the energy map of the region".
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Spain and Netherlands to deploy fighter jets to Bulgaria
On Saturday, January 22, Bulgaria Defence Minister Stefan Yanev confirmed that the country would host up to two stealth F-35 fighter jets from the...
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Bulgarian Scientist Helps Confirm First Retrograde Exoplanet in Binary Star System
The international research, published this week in the prestigious journal Nature, confirms the presence of an exoplanet orbiting the Nu Octantis (ν Octantis) system, located 73 light-years from Earth
Bulgaria’s Life Expectancy Climbs as Women Live Seven Years Longer
This marks a notable increase of 2.1 years compared to the previous measurement period (2021–2023), signaling a steady return to the upward trajectory seen before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global health trends
91-Year-Old Father-in-Law Fatally Shoots Son-in-Law in Burgas Family Dispute
The three had reportedly shared dinner together on the evening of the incident before the situation took a deadly turn. Initial investigations suggest that the grandfather fired two shots, striking his son-in-law in the head and back, killing him on the spot
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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