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Bulgaria: Police detain priest who “cursed” Zelensky’s motorcade
Sofia, Bulgaria: The Bulgarian security forces detained an Orthodoxian priest who tried to intercept Zelensky's motorcade and cursed him for provoking the Russia-Ukraine conflict resulting in enormous deaths since February 24, 2022
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Bulgaria: Zelensky lose control over Radev’s decision of not arming Ukraine
Sofia, Bulgaria: President Rumen Radev met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Bulgaria. During the meeting, the Ukrainian president clashed with his Bulgarian counterpart and was seen losing control over Bulgaria's decision not to arm Kyiv
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Manol Peykov asks for donations to deliver 2000 CAT for Ukrainian troops
Manol Peykov, a former member of the Bulgarian National assembly, asked Bulgarian citizens for donations to provide 2,000 CAT (combat application tourniquets) tourniquets that can stop bleeding even with a torn limb and delay emergency surgical intervention (which is often not available in combat conditions) up to 24 hours
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Bulgaria to not provide Ukraine with its fighter jets, air-missile complexes, tanks & armoured carriers
"Bulgaria does not support and is not part of the general contract for delivery of missiles to Ukraine. This is our sovereign resolve. Bulgaria will support European diplomatic efforts to restore peace", said president Radev through his social media account
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Atanas Stefanov, MIR party’s candidate, throws Ukrainian flag out of administration building
Atanas Stefanov, the candidate for deputy of the MIR party, threw a yellow-blue flag from the balcony of the administration building with the words: "Long live Bulgaria!" Get out of here, fascists!"
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Bulgaria to resume Kostenets firearms factory after 35 years to aid Ukraine
In order to resist Russian aggression that started on February 24 in Ukraine, a factory in the Bulgarian town of Kostenets will resume production of 122 mm explosive shells in the Soviet design. The conflict is still going on one year after it began
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Georgiev visits Ukrainian Humanitarian Center with Ukrainian ambassador
Georgi Valentinov Georgiev, chairman of the Metropolitan Municipal Council Sofia, reported that he visited the Humanitarian Center of the Association of Ukrainian Organizations in Bulgaria
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President Radev: World needs comprehensive strategy to stop Russo-Ukraine war & win peace afterwards
President Rumen Radev remarked that the ongoing war increases the threat to peace, security and stability in Bulgaria and the entire Europe
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Minor Earthquakes Hit Nessebar Area as Seismic Activity Continues in Bulgaria
The seismic events occurred within a 30-minute period, starting at 23:03 with a 2.5 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 2.1 magnitude tremor two minutes later, and culminating in a 2.4 magnitude quake at 23:24
Controversial Wind Farm Project in Varna Region Sparks Environmental Outcry
The development, which aims to construct 29 wind turbines in the Avren municipality, threatens to disrupt both the local environment and the health of nearby residents, according to local citizens and environmental advocates
Vezenkov Shines as Olympiacos Stuns Real Madrid in Euroleague Playoff Opener
The 2023 Euroleague MVP was in dominant form, finishing the game with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in just 27 minutes on the floor. Vezenkov’s offensive efficiency was remarkable, going 5-for-7 from mid-range, 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, and converting 4 of 6 free throws
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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