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World
PM Philip J Pierre forges strong ties at Saudi- CARICOM Summit
Castries, Saint Lucia: Prime Minister Philip J Pierre led the Saint Lucian Delegation at the first-ever Saudi Arabia-CARICOM summit held in Riyadh on November 16, 2023
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s maiden participation in UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh
For the first time in 30 years, Bulgaria participated as a member and expressed its position during the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh
Asia
Riyadh: AL-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo opens Pestana CR7
Cristiano Ronaldo is taking tourism more and more seriously. He has already opened several hotels called Pestana CR7, and just two days ago, he visited Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh to announce the opening of his own Tatel Riyadh restaurant
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Bulgaria’s Population Declines: Birth Rates Fall, Mortality Still High
A total of 53,727 children were registered in 2024, with 53,428 classified as live births—99.4% of all registered. However, live births saw a 6.6% decline compared to 2023, pushing the total fertility rate down to 8.3‰ from 8.9‰
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Bulgaria Raises 4 Billion Leva in New State Debt via International Bond Issuance
While the Ministry of Finance has not yet confirmed the transaction, it is believed the funding was raised via the issuance of two bond tranches with maturities of nine and thirteen years respectively
Severe Flooding Devastates Villages in Vratsa and Montana Regions
In Hayredin, around 20 houses were completely submerged, and over 100 homes suffered water damage. Local infrastructure also sustained heavy destruction, with sections of asphalt roads washed away by the powerful currents
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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