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Netherlands May Block Bulgaria’s Long-Awaited Entry into Schengen Zone
Bulgaria and Romania’s long-awaited entry into the Schengen border-free zone is edging closer to reality as Austria is expected to lift its veto. However, lingering uncertainties surrounding the Netherlands’ position could pose challenges to the final decision
Bulgaria
Netherlands votes in favour of Bulgaria; Austria negotiations continue
The vote, held on December 22, saw a majority in favour of Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen zone, with 59 votes supporting the move and 49 against it
Bulgaria
Simon van der Burg, Netherland’s ambassador to Bulgaria visits Sofia Tech Park
Sofia, Bulgaria: On June 27, 2023, the delegation led by Netherland's ambassador to Bulgaria, Ambassador Simon van der Burg, visited Sofia Tech Park (STP), where the members learned a lot about the achievements and developments of the tech park from the STP CEO, Mr Todor Mladenov
Bulgaria
Bulgaria records one win and two losses in Air Badminton qualification for ANOC World Beach Games 2023
Bulgaria recorded a win and two losses in Group " Games️" of the European Championship, which is also an Air Badminton qualification for the ANOC World Beach Games 2023 held in Verkendam ( Netherlands)
Europe
Netherlands: Sifan Hassan, Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete, wins London Marathon
Sifan Hassan, an Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete, won the London Marathon on Sunday (April 23), surprising everyone as she struggled with a painful hip and was nearly hit by a motorbike on the streets of the city. She finished in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds
Bulgaria
Ambassador Van der Burg awarded participants organized by Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives (BILI)
Ambassador Simon van der Burg awarded the participants in the two-day hackathon "Gamify the Judiciary", organized by the Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives (BILI) on Sunday
Bulgaria
Bulgaria encounters several challenges concerning spatial planning and development
Guest speaker at the event was Erwin van der Krabben, Professor of Planning and Property Development at Radboud University, who shared useful concepts and practical solutions with his Bulgarian colleagues, focusing on the idea of Land Value Capture (LVC)
Europe
Possibility of E-cigarette ban in Belgium
Vaping regulations will soon be strengthened in Belgium due to the excessive use of e-cigarettes by teenagers and young individuals under the age of 25
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Cupid’s Spoon Culinary Competition Returns to Sofia, Championing Inclusion Through Cooking
Designed to showcase the capabilities of people with disabilities, the event promotes inclusivity and highlights how, with the right support, individuals can excel in everyday tasks, including cooking and mixology
Survey: Bulgarians More Concerned About Migration in Europe Than at Home
The findings, presented in the YouTube show "A Question of Measure" hosted by Parvan Simeonov, indicate that nearly 600,000 adult Bulgarians consider migrants, even those fleeing war, as a national security concern
Crash on Dobrich-Silistra Road Claims Lives of Two High School Graduates
The impact forced the second vehicle off the road, where it crashed into a tree and overturned in a nearby field. The driver and one of his passengers, both 18-year-old males, were killed instantly
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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