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Bulgaria offered help for floods in Slovenia and Austria
The Bulgarian state has offered assistance in connection with the severe floods in Slovenia and Austria—the prime minister's acad. Nikolay Denkov speaks by phone with the Chancellor of Austria, Carl Nehamer, and with Slovenia Prime Minister Robert Golob
World
PM Roosevelt Skerrit arrives in Brussels ahead of EU CELAC Summit
Roseau, Dominica: Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica, arrived in Brussels to participate in the European Union-community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU CELAC) Summit set to take place today, July 17, 2023, in Belgium, Brussels
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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
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Bulgarians Stranded in Santorini as Earthquakes Force Mass Evacuations
Some tremors have exceeded magnitudes of 4, with stronger ones reaching up to 5 on the Richter scale. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urging people to stay outdoors and avoid small ports as seismic activity continues at an alarming pace
Two Arrested for Drug-Influenced Driving in Burgas
The vehicle was being driven by a 29-year-old man from the Dolno Ezerovo district. Routine tests for alcohol and narcotics were conducted, with the latter returning positive results for amphetamine and methamphetamine
13-Year-Old Bulgarian Girl Missing in Spain: Authorities Intensify Search Efforts
Gabriela was last seen in the city of Palencia, where she resides. She is described as being between 160 and 165 cm tall, with a slim build, long straight brown hair, and green eyes. The SOS Desaparecidos platform has highlighted her case, urging the public to assist in finding her
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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