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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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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
Bulgaria
Bulgaria ranks number 8 in terms of Bear consumption in Europe
According to the Bulgarian Union of Brewers, over 25 new beer brands and varieties have been introduced by Bulgarian breweries in the first nine months of this year, with sales exceeding those of the same period in 2021 by 5.3 million litres
Bulgaria
President Radev: Bulgaria’s entry to Schengen will immediately eliminate hours-long waits at Greece & Romania Border
The topic of Bulgaria's accession to Schengen still seems conceptual to many people, but it is of utmost importance to the development of the country, the rise of our economy, the standard and quality of life in Bulgaria, to our dignity as European citizens".
Bulgaria
MEP Paulo Rangel compliments Croatia for joining Schengen, knocked EU for blocking Bulgaria
Paulo Rangel, member of the European Parliament, congratulated Croatia for joining Schengen. He said, "Congratulations to Croatia on joining Schengen! Our family grows stronger". From January 1, 2023, Croatia will lift its border controls with other Schengen countries.
Bulgaria
President Radev meets Erdogen, agrees to strengthen border security
Southeast European border security and stability were topics of discussion between President Rumen Radev and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Because these two neighbouring countries are located in an area that is always experiencing military crises and conflicts, the main topic of their conference is how to improve border security
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Bulgaria Halts Sale of Nuclear Reactors to Ukraine, Citing National Energy Security
Speaking after a meeting of the BSP Executive Bureau, Zafirov described the two VVER-1000 reactors—originally intended for the stalled Belene Nuclear Power Plant—as vital assets for the country’s energy future
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Plovdiv Set to Hike Central Parking Fees to 10 Leva per Hour Amid Push for Order
The fee will apply after an initial 30-minute free stay and targets some of the city’s most congested and historic districts, including the Radio and Television Center, the Old Town, and the popular Kapana quarter
Bulgaria to Lower Highway Speed Limit and Tighten Traffic Rules Following Tragic Accident
The change, adopted at first reading by the parliamentary transport committee, is among several urgent reforms proposed in response to a tragic accident that claimed the life of a young girl named Siana
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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