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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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Bulgaria Braces for Snow in Southern Regions as Cold Snap Intensifies
The Rila-Rhodope massif, Mount Strandzha, and Mount Sakar are expected to see substantial snow accumulations, while other parts of the country will witness varying conditions as cold air continues to grip the region
Bulgaria’s Financial Sector Wary of Employment Decline Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The survey indicates that 53% of financial intermediaries expect no significant change in employee numbers during the fourth quarter of 2024. However, 27% foresee a decline, a figure that now surpasses the 20% predicting an increase in workforce levels
Burgas Theater Enhances Accessibility with New Online Ticketing System
The move aligns with the theater's commitment to enhancing communication with its audience and making the arts more accessible to everyone. The new system, now available on the theater’s official website, marks a significant shift in how tickets are sold in the region
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18-Year-Old Kalin Uzunov Saves the Cross on Jordan’s Day in Burgas
This year's event, held at the beach near the iconic bridge in Burgas, attracted 56 participants, ranging in age from 16 to 72 years. Kalin, who has been training as a water polo athlete for 12 years, attributed his success to his rigorous training
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve as Julian Calendar Observances Continue
This traditional date remains significant in several countries and communities, including Russia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Bosnian Serb Republic, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and Ethiopia