Tag:Food Security
Bulgaria
BFSA Launches Nationwide Fish Market Inspections Ahead of Festive Season
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has heightened inspections nationwide, checking fish markets and shops from production to sale. The initiative ensures product safety, quality, and freshness as holiday demand rises, focusing on documentation, storage, and hygiene compliance
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Water-Laden Cheese Scandal Raises Concerns in Bulgaria: Calls for Legal Reform Intensify
Cheese with a water content exceeding 75% is being sold in Bulgarian stores, sparking outrage among industry representatives. The inspection’s findings, which have been widely reported by the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), have underscored a growing demand for stricter regulations and increased transparency in the food sector
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Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
Drone Sighting Near Sofia Airport Causes Flight Delays
The incident, first reported by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), did not result in any flight diversions, but the airport adjusted its schedule for safety reasons. According to officials, the unauthorized drone was detected near one of the runways, close to Sofia’s Hristo Botev district
Survey: Bulgarians Favor Digital Payments for Winter Vacations
The study, which surveyed 1,028 Bulgarians aged 18 to 60, found that two-thirds of respondents intend to spend their winter vacations in the mountains. Among them, 63% favor cashless transactions, using cards, smartphones, or smartwatches
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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