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Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Keluba appreciates Parliament’s decision to deliver weapons to Ukraine
Dmytro keluba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, released a statement on the decision of the Bulgarian Parliament to provide weapons, ammunition and additional essential items to defend themselves against the Russian aggression still active for the past eight months
World
Gazprom set to pay 8.6 billion £ to Kremlin after record profit
The Russian gas giant Gazprom is ready to pay Kremlin £8.6bn after posting profit records. Gazprom, usually known as Russia's biggest gas producer, has made enormous profits of 2.5tn roubles (£35.8bn) in the first half of this year
Bulgaria
Bulgarian transport ministry to relocate 30,000 Ukraine refugees
The transport ministry will be relocating the Ukraine nationals who fled the war land amid the Russian military invasion, providing additional carriages on trains from the railway stations at Varna and Bourgas on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
Europe
EU President held telephonic conversation with Ukraine’s President
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered into 85th day, following which millions of Ukraine nationals left the country.
Bulgaria
World Bank commends Bulgarian govt for its efforts in supporting Ukraine
The President of the World Bank further reaffirmed the organisations Group's commitment to a strong partnership with Bulgaria.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Govt owns only 33,000 places to accommodate Ukraine refugees
Tosheva asserted, "The worst backup option is to utilise sports facilities and temporary reception centres with extra beds".
World
WHO Director-General met with Ukraine refugees
Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, met with the refugees of Ukraine and assured them of every possible assistance that the organization could provide to them.
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Karlos Nasar Named Best Weightlifter in the World for 2024
Nasar’s dominance in the sport was cemented by his triple crown victory, securing Olympic, world, and European championship titles in a single calendar year. He credited his triumph to relentless dedication, the support of his coaches, and the encouragement of his fans
Bulgaria Braces for Snow and Freezing Conditions Amid Holiday Weather Shift
The day will see increasing cloud cover, with rain spreading from Western Bulgaria to Central Bulgaria by evening. In the western regions, the rain will gradually turn to snow as temperatures drop
Bulgaria’s Winter Resorts Face Personnel Shortage and Parking Challenges, Tourism Minister Warns
The lack of parking at Pamporovo has raised concerns about its environmental impact, as Miloshev pointed out that the congestion caused by parked cars detracts from the resort’s natural beauty. "A tourist cannot arrive at a winter resort and find nowhere to park"
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Kulata Border Checkpoint Undergoes Major Upgrades Ahead of Bulgaria’s Schengen Entry
The project aims to enhance traffic flow at one of the country’s busiest border crossings by widening lanes and improving road infrastructure. The construction focuses on creating two lanes in each direction leading up to the checkpoint, with a 200-meter expansion on both sides
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