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Bulgaria Braces for Snow and Freezing Conditions Amid Holiday Weather Shift
The day will see increasing cloud cover, with rain spreading from Western Bulgaria to Central Bulgaria by evening. In the western regions, the rain will gradually turn to snow as temperatures drop
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Sandanski Holiday Packages Witness Record Demand for Christmas and New Year Celebrations”
Kunchev attributed this year’s heightened demand to the increasingly popular holiday packages that include traditional festive dinners, entertainment programs, and cultural activities
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Bulgarian Taxi Drivers Threaten Nationwide Blockade Over Insurance Premium Increases
The planned blockades, which will target key highways such as Trakia, Hemus, and Struma, as well as border crossings, threaten to disrupt travel and trade during the busy holiday period
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Not everyone goes home for the holidays
Border traffic does not cease, as many travellers visit family and friends abroad. That's why some Frontex officers stay on duty for the holiday period, to keep EU's borders safe at all times
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Six Bulgarians Convicted of Espionage for Russia Await Sentencing in London
The verdict, delivered after a multi-day trial at the Old Bailey, follows a sweeping investigation that uncovered a sophisticated spy ring working to surveil Kremlin dissidents and Western targets between 2020 and 2023
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Hailstorms Devastate Villages in Bulgaria’s Asenovgrad Region
In Topolovo, streets were blanketed in ice following the storm, and reports emerged of shattered car windows and widespread crop destruction. Local mayor Kodjaali confirmed that the hail caused significant damage to agricultural yields and lamented the lack of a timely warning from the Asenovgrad municipality
Series of Minor Earthquakes Recorded Across Bulgaria, No Damage Reported
Earlier in the day, two additional seismic events were registered. The first took place at 5:07 a.m. near the town of Petrich in Southwestern Bulgaria. This quake measured 2.2 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers
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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