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Bulgaria introduces Sports Development Program for disable athletes
Sofia, Bulgaria: For the first time, the Ministry of Youth and Sports introduces the Sports Development Program for Persons with Disabilities for 2024 funding to prepare and provide awards for the medalists of the XXIV Summer Games
Bulgaria
Dimitar Iliev announces more funds for officials foreseeing MMS financial aid programmes 2024
Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev, and his deputy professor, Daniela Dasheva, presented a wider scope of funding and higher rewards for coaches and officials such as doctors or chiropractors who foresee MMS financial aid programs for 2024
Bulgaria
Dimitar Iliev discusses football development plans with Real Madrid legend Emilio Butrageno
Sofia, Bulgaria: Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev held a meeting with Real Madrid legend Emilio Butrageno and a delegation from the Real Madrid Foundation. Iliev and Butrageno discussed the activities of the Foundation in Bulgaria and future plans for its development in the country
Bulgaria
Karlovo: Children participate in European Sports Week ‘BeActive’
Karlovo, Bulgaria: Hundreds of children in Karlovo took part in the European Week of Sport 'BeActive', reported the Bulgarian Ministry of Youth and Sports through its social media account
Bulgaria
Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev focus on hosting two European youth championships in 2024
Sofia, Bulgaria: Dimitar Iliev, Minister of Youth and Sports, informed through his social media account that yesterday he conducted a meeting with the President of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV), Alexander Boricic and the Chairman of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation, Lubomir Ganev
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Bulgarian Swimmers Desislava Angelova and Peter Mitsin for Paris Olympics 2024
Sofia, Bulgaria: Bulgarian swimmer Desislava Angelova secured fifth place at the World Championship and the first Olympic quota for Bulgaria in rowing. The Bulgarian competitor went the distance in today's skiff final in 7:24.08 minutes
Bulgaria
Bulgarian swimmer Tsanko Tsankov completed Santa Catalina Marathon challange
Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev met with swimmer Tsanko Tsankov, who swam 37 kilometres from Santa Catalina Island to Los Angeles. Tsankov covered the distance in 10 hours, 33 minutes and 29 seconds
Bulgaria
Sofia: Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev participates in hike on 128th anniversary of tourism movement
Sofia, Bulgaria: Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev took part in a hike to Cherni Vrah from Aleko cabin on the occasion of the 128th anniversary of the organized tourism movement in Bulgaria
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France 24 Investigation Traces Bulgarian Mortar Shells to Sudanese Militias in Defiance of EU Arms Embargo
Mike Lewis, an expert in conflict weapons, confirmed that the mortar shells shown are consistent with those used frequently in Sudan’s internal conflicts. The shells are marked "81 mm Mortar HE," signifying high-explosive capabilities
12-Metre Crucifix Installed at Elin Pelin Roundabout Ahead of Easter
The church described the placement of the crucifix as a powerful spiritual symbol intended not only to honor the sacred week leading up to Easter, but also to serve as a reminder of faith and caution at a site associated with previous road tragedies
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
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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