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Bulgaria
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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Sofia Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Brutal Attack on Wife
The victim suffered four moderate injuries, including disfigurement, muscle damage, and permanent difficulty in moving her right arm and leg. Heavy blood loss also put her life in temporary danger. Medical professionals had to administer 58 surgical stitches to treat her wounds
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BG-Alert Early Warning System Fails to Send Messages During National Test
At precisely 11 a.m., only the sirens were successfully activated, while a significant number of people did not receive the expected text message alerts, according to widespread reports. The scheduled test had promised that messages from the BG-Alert system would be transmitted to mobile users across the country
Nostalgic Steam Train Journey on Lazarovden: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
The special event, scheduled for Lazarovden (Lazarus Day), promises to be an unforgettable journey back in time, combining Bulgaria’s rich railway history with the festive atmosphere of Palm Sunday and Easter traditions
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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