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Housing Loans in Bulgaria Continue to Surge Despite Central Bank Restrictions
According to BNB data, commercial banks approved 923 million leva in housing loans in November, marking an increase of nearly 5% from October and a 22.5% surge compared to the same month in 2023
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“Machine voting overcame significant drawbacks of Electoral process,” says President Rumen Radev
President Rumen Radev refused the Election Code Amendment Act because machine voting overcame one of the major drawbacks of the Bulgarian electoral process - invalid ballots. According to him, it is also the main reason for an enormous reduction in the controlled vote
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Bulgarian National Bank begins minting preparations for Euro Coins
According to Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Bulgaria and the head of the Eurogroup have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manufacture euro coins
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Sofia Suspends Paid Parking, Extends Public Transport Hours for Easter Holidays
City officials have urged the public to stay informed through the Center for Urban Mobility’s official platforms, where real-time updates on transport schedules and traffic conditions will be provided
Photo Evidence Links Israeli Tank Shell to Bulgarian Aid Worker’s Gaza Death
Despite the findings, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have denied responsibility for the attack. The explosions came just a day after an unexpected Israeli bombing ended a fragile two-month truce in the region
Bulgaria Awaits North Macedonia’s Green Light on Key Cross-Border Rail Tunnel Project
The infrastructure project, which forms part of the strategic Pan-European Corridor 8, is seen as vital for improving regional connectivity, facilitating EU integration, and strengthening NATO’s collective security in Southeastern Europe
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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