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20 Bulgarian districts in Green Zone
Those 20 districts are: Blagoevgrad, Bourgas, Varna, Veliko Turnovo, Vratsa, Dobrich, Kurdzhali, Pazardzhik, Pleven, Plovdiv, Razgrad, Rousse, Silistra, Sliven, Smolyan, Stara Zagora, Turgovishte, Haskovo, Shoumen and Yambol.
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Bulgaria seeks monetary aid from EU for battling unemployment
The Bulgarian administration is seeking assistance from the European Commission as it plans to request 999.4 million levs ($556.6 million/511 million euro) monetary aid from the organisation to overcome the impacts of the contagious COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bulgaria records 609 fresh COVID infections
The European country recorded a total of 609 additional cases of the deadly novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, as of today (Saturday, April 16, 2022), according to the data shared in the unified information portal.
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Bulgaria is facing “human rights” issues: US Dept report
The United States Department of State, in a report, stated that Bulgaria is facing "significant human rights" issues and numerous other intense matters of concern with its judicial independence.
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Bulgaria supports decision of suspending Russia’s UNHRC membership
Statement of the Foreign Ministry states, "By its actions, Russia has indicated that it does not respect the basic principles on which the HRC is established and cannot continue to be a member."
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Survey: Bulgarians Favor Digital Payments for Winter Vacations
The study, which surveyed 1,028 Bulgarians aged 18 to 60, found that two-thirds of respondents intend to spend their winter vacations in the mountains. Among them, 63% favor cashless transactions, using cards, smartphones, or smartwatches
Burgas Launches Bid for European Capital of Culture 2032
The city’s Municipal Council unanimously approved the establishment of the Burgas 2032 Foundation, which will spearhead the campaign and oversee the extensive preparations required for the competition
Sofia Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation for Woman Who Stabbed Three Passers-by
The decision aims to determine whether she suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and whether she can be held legally responsible for her actions. The suspect, identified as Nadezhda Kondeva, has a documented history of mental illness and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020
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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