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Europe
161 refugees rescued in Adriatic Sea by SAR
On Tuesday afternoon, 161 people rescued by the Life Support search and rescue (SAR) vessel crew went ashore in the central Italian coastal town of Ortona on the Adriatic Sea
Bulgaria
Bulgaria under surveillance of EU after Brussels quits
Bulgaria is once again under the supervision of the European Commission for the Rule of Law after Brussels ceased to control it through annual reports in 2019. The renewal of surveillance has become tacit with Bulgaria's consent to apply for Schengen again
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Burgas Hospital demands additional storage facilities to keep unclaimed bodies recovered from forests
Ivan Gashev, Bulgaria's chief prosecutor, stated that Burgas's hospitals are filled with unidentified dead bodies discovered by the hunters in the forests of Bulgaria-Turkish border. They cannot be released or buried because their identity is still unspecified. Every day, more people are found dead, and hospitals run out of room
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Coast guards rescued 38 refugees in Black Sea, cruising to Romania
Border security Guards rescued 38 Refugees in the Black Sea, including a Baby. The refugees are mostly Afghans and Syrian nationalists. The interior ministry reported that 38 people, including 22 men, eight women, eight children, and a baby, were brought safely to the Bulgarian shore by Border Police
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Refugee centres exceed maximum capacity over 20%
Bulgarian refugee centres have exceeded their maximum capacity by over 20%. Both "Pastrogor" and the Busmantsi refugee camp are filled with people. More than 420 individuals are now housed there, despite its 300-person capacity
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: 25,000 Ukraine refugees signed up to shift accommodation
Another phase of the scheme will commence after May 31, under which a total amount of 10 or 15 leva per person will be paid to the hotels by the Bulgarian government.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian transport ministry to relocate 30,000 Ukraine refugees
The transport ministry will be relocating the Ukraine nationals who fled the war land amid the Russian military invasion, providing additional carriages on trains from the railway stations at Varna and Bourgas on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
World
Mark of Terror: 100 million refugees forced to flee their homes
These refugees left their countries amid war, violence, persecution or discrimination with the motive of saving their and loved ones' lives.
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Unlicensed Botox Injections Cause Health Complications for Bulgarian Women
According to Neli Georgieva, deputy chairwoman of the Association of Aesthetic Medicine Patients, the affected individuals have sought medical attention, and health authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident
Bulgaria’s Full Schengen Integration Worsens Foreign Worker Hiring Challenges in Tourism
The event, which focused on post-Schengen tourism challenges, brought together hoteliers, labor recruitment agencies, and government officials. The primary concern raised was the excessive bureaucracy and administrative delays that hinder the hiring process for seasonal foreign workers
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet in Major Air Force Upgrade
The aircraft, featuring the Bulgarian flag on its tail, is the first of 16 jets ordered from the United States as part of Bulgaria’s long-term air force modernization plan. Two of the newly acquired jets are expected to arrive in Bulgaria by the end of March
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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