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Bulgaria
Winter Storms Cut Power, Water, and Communication Across Bulgaria
In the Gabrovo municipality, frustrations have reached a boiling point. Protests are being organized outside the local energy company, with residents accusing "Energo Pro," the electricity provider, of failing to address the crisis adequately
Bulgaria
Nationalist Protesters Block Premiere of John Malkovich-Directed Play in Sofia, Leaving Theater Empty
The protesters, including pro-Russian political groups such as "Revival" and VMRO, blocked ticketed spectators from entering the theater, ultimately leaving the hall empty of audience members
Bulgaria
Turmoil erupts as CSKA Sofia fans protest against BFU President Borislav Mihailov
The atmosphere around the "Bulgarian Army" stadium yesterday turned tense at 16:00 as passionate fans of CSKA Sofia gathered to express their discontent with the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU)
Bulgaria
Sofia: Another Anti-war protest, people chants “NATO to home”
Another protest was seen in the capital Sofia against NATO. Since the beginning of Russia Ukraine conflict, numerous protests have been observed opposing the government’s decision to provide weaponry aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria
Varna: Blagomir Kotsev appreciates municipality’s decision to pay workers’ salaries
Varna: Regional governor Blagomir Kotsev stated that he is extremely glad that just a day after the protests in front of the Lung Hospital, the Municipality of Varna decided to release financial aid to the hospital so that it could pay its debts and pay the salaries of its employees
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North Macedonia: 47 police officials injured in protests in Skopje
Authorities in North Macedonia stated that 47 police officers got injured, two of them in severe conditions, after a group of primarily young people threw metal bars, stones, eggs and Molotov cocktails at the parliament building in the capital on Tuesday night.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: 12 protests being held today in favour and against Cabinet
The IMRO activists led by Angel Djambazki today morning blocked the residence of Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. Protest in favour of the ruling administration had already begun at 8 am today in front of the National Assembly.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria political crisis: All you need to know about June 20 pro-govt protest
The rally was conducted in the capital city of the Balkan state - Sofia and was also the first day of the three-day consecutive strikes being announced ahead of the no-confidence motion debate in the parliament.
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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
Burgas Launches Bid for European Capital of Culture 2032
The city’s Municipal Council unanimously approved the establishment of the Burgas 2032 Foundation, which will spearhead the campaign and oversee the extensive preparations required for the competition
Sofia Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation for Woman Who Stabbed Three Passers-by
The decision aims to determine whether she suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and whether she can be held legally responsible for her actions. The suspect, identified as Nadezhda Kondeva, has a documented history of mental illness and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020
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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