Tag:Public Transport
Bulgaria
Bulgarians Favor Intercity Buses Over Trains and Planes, Eurobarometer Study Finds
According to a recent Eurobarometer study presented by the European Commission, 42 percent of Bulgarians choose intercity buses as their primary mode of transportation, compared to just 14 percent of residents in other EU countries
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Free Public transport rides for children under 14 starting February 2024
A groundbreaking shift in policy is set to take effect on February 1, 2024, as public transport services will become free for children under 14, a notable extension from the current provision catering to children under 7
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Public transport shutdown looms over Sofia as trade unions demand fair wages
The unions' demands, described as "logical, understandable, and achievable," centre around the crucial need for an infusion of around 40 million BGN to address wage increases in public transport systems spanning Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and other major cities
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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