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Water Shortages Plague Velingrad for Fifth Day Amid Repair Work by NEC
The disruption is due to planned repair work carried out by the National Electric Company (NEC), leaving thousands of residents in the town's "Kamenitsa" neighborhood without reliable access to water
Bulgaria
Vintage Train to Embark on Historic July Journeys for Velingrad Culture Festival
The train will include two retro cars—one from 1926 and another from 1941—a standard passenger car from the 1970s, a buffet car added three years ago, and a box car. The diesel locomotive that will pull these carriages adds to the nostalgic journey through time
Bulgaria
Bulgaria: 72-year-old man kills Municipal Councilor in Velingrad
Ekaterina Kaferinova, The municipal councillor in Velingrad, was killed last night in her home. The police are expected to give official information about her murder. It's unclear whether the victim received any threats from the murderer in the past few days
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Road to Sinemorets and Rezovo Reopens Amid Flood Warnings
Earlier in the day, the swollen river had rendered the road impassable, leading authorities to block the section as a precautionary measure. Following a decrease in water levels, the municipality announced that vehicles could now traverse the route, though with an urgent advisory for drivers to exercise extreme caution
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Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Start of Vitosha Ski Season, Leaving Hundreds Stranded
The situation escalated when a snowplow became stuck, forcing authorities to close the road entirely. Police redirected traffic away from the area, but with no public transport operating, many visitors were left stranded
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
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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