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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
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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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Bulgaria to Receive Two New Medical Helicopters by March, First Arrival Expected in February
The procurement of these helicopters is part of Bulgaria’s ongoing efforts to enhance its air medical response capabilities, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach regions. The move comes at a critical time, as the country has been working to modernize its emergency medical aviation services
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Bulgaria’s Summer Tourism Prices to Rise by 30% Amid Industry Talks
This forecast emerged from discussions between tourism industry representatives and Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh in Burgas, where key issues such as pricing trends, early bookings, and the long-overdue creation of a Tourist Guarantee Fund were addressed
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Greek Farmers Fear Water Shortages as Bulgaria Hesitates on Renewal of Arda River Agreement
The deal, which allowed Bulgaria to release water from its reservoirs into the Arda River to irrigate Greek farmlands, expired in July last year. For nearly 60 years, the agreement provided Greek farmers with 186 million cubic meters of water annually, supporting around 20,000 hectares of agricultural land
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Bulgarian Parliament Rejects Proposal to Investigate Soros Foundations
The motion, which aimed to scrutinize their financial involvement with Bulgarian individuals, legal entities, NGOs, and connections to political parties, magistrates, educational institutions, media, business structures, and state authorities, was met with significant division among lawmakers
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Sofia Prosecutors Seek Psychiatric Evaluation for Ukrainian Woman Accused of Killing Her Children
Authorities have confirmed that Plachkova admitted to the killings and provided a detailed account of how she inflicted the fatal injuries. The grim case has shocked the local community, and the prosecution is now seeking a psychiatric assessment to determine her mental state at the time of the crime
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Cold Snap Hits Bulgaria: Light Snow and Strong Winds Expected on February 5
The cold conditions will persist throughout the day, though temperatures are forecast to rise slightly, with maximums ranging between 3°C and 8°C. In the capital, daytime highs will hover around 4°C
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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