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Bulgaria: Transit tax on Russian gas not to affect European consumers, says PM Denkov
The recently introduced tax for the import and transit of Russian gas through Bulgaria will not negatively affect European consumers. It will only affect the profits of Gazprom
Bulgaria
President Rumen Radev briefly explains his decision of not sending weapons to Ukraine
President Rumen Radev talks briefly about his decision of not sending weapons to Ukraine and their meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who visited Sofia during his European tour of collecting support from allies
Europe
Nokian Tyres found new place for manufacturing plant in Romania
Nokian Tyres left Russia to find a place for its new plant in Romania on March 22, 2023. The Finnish company, well-known in the Bulgarian market brand Nokian Tours, announced it will invest almost € 650 million in a new car gym plant in Pymonia
Bulgaria
Immediate ceasefire and dialogue is only solution to end Russia-Ukraine Conflict; President Radev
President Radev remarked that he continues to be strongly against sending weapons from the Bulgarian army reserves to the war zone because the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has no military solution, and its solution is an immediate ceasefire and dialogue
Bulgaria
“A year of war between Russia & Ukraine, EU should focus on ending it”, President Radev
President Radev blew indirectly at Ukraine for always requesting weaponry and ammunition to fuel its fight there. Additionally, the head of state slammed western nations for arming Ukraine. He feels that arming Ukraine is not the solution and that doing so is like adding fuel to the fire
Europe
“My husband is in Ukraine, he wants to defend his land”, says woman who successfully escapes Ukraine
Amid the Russian military invasion in Ukraine, the tensions of the Ukrainian diaspora living in Bulgaria has heightened, and they are worried about the safety of their loved ones.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Prime Minister condemns Putin’s decision of recognising Ukrainian Donetsk & Luhansk as independent states
Sofia, Bulgaria: The Prime Minister, Kiril Petkov, condemned the Russian President, Vladimir Puttin, for recognising Eastern Ukraine's Rebel regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as...
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Avalanche in Pirin Claims Snowboarder’s Life, Leaves Another Injured
The avalanche struck while three young men were skiing and snowboarding off-piste in the area. According to initial reports, one of the group members managed to avoid being swept away by the snow, while the other two were buried under the avalanche's heavy mass
Investigation Unveils Lukoil’s Burgas Refinery Processing Russian Oil Despite EU Sanctions
The covert transshipment activities, aimed at masking the oil's Russian origin, occur in Bulgarian territorial waters, mere kilometers from the Rosenets port that services the refinery
EU Car Sales Decline in November, But Bulgaria Bucks the Trend with 14% Growth
Bulgaria’s automotive market defied the regional slowdown, showcasing robust growth. In November, the country registered 3,956 new vehicles, marking a 14% increase compared to the same period last year
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Trailblazer of Bulgarian Investigative Journalism Margarita Mikhneva Dies at 72
Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death in Geneva was confirmed by Focus news agency, marking the end of an era for Bulgarian media
Bulgarian State Railways Reintroduces Festive Steam Train Rides for the Holiday Season
This nostalgic train will make its return to service on December 14 and 15, delivering a magical journey through the scenic Bulgarian countryside, complete with holiday decorations and festive cheer