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Bulgaria
Road Accident in Silistra Claims Lives of Three Women
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, two vehicles were involved in a head-on crash, causing the immediate deaths of three female occupants in one of the cars. The victims included a 43-year-old woman who was driving the vehicle and her two passengers, aged 38 and 39
Bulgaria
Protesters block Romania-Bulgaria border in economic grievances
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who responded to the demonstrators' concerns by announcing the establishment of multiple working groups tasked with scrutinizing and addressing the critical issues raised during the protests
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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‰
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