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Bulgaria takes lead in International coalition to secure return of displaced Ukrainian children
This collaborative effort comes in response to a distressing crisis that has left over 19,000 children separated from their families, a situation exacerbated by Russia's actions that violate global conventions
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Sofia: Protests against government’s decision to block four Russian TV channels
Several Bulgarians living in Sofia gathered outside the EU building to demonstrate against the government's decision to block four Russian TV networks
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10th round of sanctions mainly focused on closing loopholes; Von der Leyen
According to a news report by senior diplomats from Poland and Lithuania, the tenth package of EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus would include some restrictions on countries that violate those penalties, claims "Rzeczpospolita," Poland's top business and legal daily
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Requests for 30,000 megawatts cheap & clean power cannot be implemented due to lack of investment
Vladislav Panev, a member of the Bulgarian national assembly, stated that requests for over 30,000 megawatts of new, cheap, clean power are waiting and cannot be implemented due to bureaucracy and lack of investment
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Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
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Drone Sighting Near Sofia Airport Causes Flight Delays
The incident, first reported by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), did not result in any flight diversions, but the airport adjusted its schedule for safety reasons. According to officials, the unauthorized drone was detected near one of the runways, close to Sofia’s Hristo Botev district
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
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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