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PM Roosevelt Skerrit calls CARICOM most extensive surviving economic integration movement following EU
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, proudly remarked that CARICOM is the most extended surviving economic integration movement in the developing world and is second only to the European Union globally
Europe
Ukraine’s first lady urges EU to recognize children’s rights as priority
Olena Zelenska, Ukraine's first lady, urged the EU states to recognize the need to protect children's rights as key. She highlighted that Ukraine is grateful for this, but at the same time, it's not just Ukraine's problem. Violation of rights sets a bad precedent for the whole world
Bulgaria
“Bulgarian youth is more interested to start business compared to EU”, Manol Peykov
Manol Peykov, Former Member of the Bulgarian National Assembly and Managing Partner at Janet 45 Publishing, remarked that Bulgaria tops the European Union in the percentage of young people who say they have started their own business or are taking steps to do so
Europe
Prensa Latina Cuban news agency interviewed Lavrov, discuss ongoing concerns
Yesterday, on April 3, 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was interviewed by Prensa Latina Cuban news agency. During the conversation, he discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine Crisis, calling it a special Military operation
Bulgaria
Press freedom is more important than ever, said Ambassador Van der Burg at opening of high-level forum in Sofia
“Freedom of the press today is more important than ever, and our media must be able to report without fear of repression and harassment”, stated today Ambassador Simon van der Burg at the opening of a high-level forum in Sofia on anti-corruption and national security, attended by the President Rumen Radev
Bulgaria
NATO Parliamentary Assembly met in Brussels, concern war threats over alliance
Democratic Bulgaria - Stara Zagora reported that One year after the Kremlin's aggressive war against Ukraine, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly met in Brussels
World
Turkey’s relations with China may get soured amid Uyghur issue
According to Turkey's top diplomat, relations between the two countries have weakened due to Ankara's decision to refuse to transfer Turkic Uyghur dissidents to China
Bulgaria
Ivaylo Mirchev: “Putin again allowed enemy countries to buy Russian gas in contract currency”
Ivaylo Mirchev, member of the Bulgarian National assembly, reported that in the last hours of 2022, Putin again allowed buyers of Russian gas from "enemy countries" to make some payments in contract currency, not in rubles
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Road to Sinemorets and Rezovo Reopens Amid Flood Warnings
Earlier in the day, the swollen river had rendered the road impassable, leading authorities to block the section as a precautionary measure. Following a decrease in water levels, the municipality announced that vehicles could now traverse the route, though with an urgent advisory for drivers to exercise extreme caution
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Start of Vitosha Ski Season, Leaving Hundreds Stranded
The situation escalated when a snowplow became stuck, forcing authorities to close the road entirely. Police redirected traffic away from the area, but with no public transport operating, many visitors were left stranded
Karlos Nasar Named Best Weightlifter in the World for 2024
Nasar’s dominance in the sport was cemented by his triple crown victory, securing Olympic, world, and European championship titles in a single calendar year. He credited his triumph to relentless dedication, the support of his coaches, and the encouragement of his fans
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Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
Trailblazer of Bulgarian Investigative Journalism Margarita Mikhneva Dies at 72
Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death in Geneva was confirmed by Focus news agency, marking the end of an era for Bulgarian media