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World
Dr Tedros re-elected as WHO Director-General for second time in a row
Dr Tedros has been re-elected during the ongoing World Health Assembly's 75th summit in Geneva.
Europe
WHO verifies 248 attacks on health care in Ukraine amid war
Several countries are standing in solidarity with Ukraine nationals. Humanitarian assistance has also been provided by many of international organisations, and countries came forward to help the war-hit country amid the Russian military invasion.
Health
WHO Director General calls world to end wars on International Day of Living Together in Peace
Meanwhile, UNESCO stated that living in peace is all about accepting differences and having the capability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others and to live in a peaceful and united way.
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Breze Resident Dies as Ambulance Delayed Due to Poor Roads
The man, who suffered a heart attack, was unable to be reached in time by an ambulance due to the village’s impassable roads, a recurring issue that local authorities have struggled to address for years
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
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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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