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Bulgaria Weather Forecast: Clear Skies and Mild Temperatures, Morning Fog Expected
The cooler temperatures combined with clear skies will create ideal conditions for fog formation in areas close to rivers, lakes, and valleys. Drivers are advised to be cautious due to the potential for reduced visibility, especially in rural areas and near bodies of water
Bulgaria
Sofia Police Break Up Criminal Group Involved in Extortion and Racketeering
The police operation, which took place earlier this week, resulted in the detention of four individuals. Authorities stated that the operation was conducted as part of a specialized effort to tackle organized crime in Sofia, with a particular focus on groups employing coercive tactics
Bulgaria
Public Transport Services in Sofia to Halt Amid Employee Protests Over Unfulfilled Bonus Promises
The strike is expected to involve hundreds of workers who have expressed dissatisfaction with the failure to introduce the bonus program, which was supposed to take effect on October 1
Bulgaria
Young Man Killed in Scooter Accident on Sofia’s Simeonovsko Shosse Boulevard
Emergency responders arrived promptly after receiving the distress call, but it was too late to save the victim. "Upon arrival, our team found the man unresponsive," a spokesperson for the emergency services stated. "Sadly, there was nothing more we could do"
Bulgaria
Sofia Water Prices to Increase Following EWRC Approval of Business Plan
The decision, made during a closed meeting, will result in a rise in water prices for domestic users in Sofia, effective from October 1, 2024, according to a statement from the EWRC press center
Bulgaria
Wizz Air Launches New Year-Round Route from Sofia to Stuttgart
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced the launch of a new route connecting Sofia, Bulgaria, to Stuttgart, Germany, commencing December 16, 2024
Bulgaria
Armed Robbers Steal 33,000 Leva in Casino Heist in Sofia’s Lyulin 7 District
Two masked and armed individuals made off with 33,000 leva from a casino in Sofia's Lyulin 7 district, confirmed the Ministry of the Interior. The heist took place shortly after 7:00 a.m. yesterday, casting a shadow over the neighborhood
Bulgaria
Sofia Celebrates City Day with a Week of Cultural Extravaganza
The day commemorated the Orthodox Church's honoring of the great martyrs Hope, Faith, Love, and their mother Sophia, as well as the city's iconic Saint Sophia Church, symbolizing divine wisdom
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Bulgarian Woman Survives Rare ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacterial Infection Following Seawater Exposure
The successful treatment marks an unprecedented case in Bulgaria, as there are no known records of anyone in the country surviving a bloodborne infection from this bacterium
Bulgaria Weather Forecast: Clear Skies and Mild Temperatures, Morning Fog Expected
The cooler temperatures combined with clear skies will create ideal conditions for fog formation in areas close to rivers, lakes, and valleys. Drivers are advised to be cautious due to the potential for reduced visibility, especially in rural areas and near bodies of water
Bulgaria Set to Receive Second Air Ambulance Helicopter Amid Challenges in Medical Personnel Recruitment
Bulgaria is on track to enhance its emergency medical services with the arrival of a second air ambulance helicopter, scheduled for delivery in January 2025. The center has already conducted 32 missions since its inaugural operation on June 4, underscoring the urgent need for air medical support in the region
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Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.
Dominica budget 2024/2025 scheduled today: $1.4 B expected allocation
The new budget for Dominica is expected to have a $1.4 Billion expenditure. The final budget address is set to take place today.