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Bulgaria
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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Bulgarians Stranded in Santorini as Earthquakes Force Mass Evacuations
Some tremors have exceeded magnitudes of 4, with stronger ones reaching up to 5 on the Richter scale. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urging people to stay outdoors and avoid small ports as seismic activity continues at an alarming pace
Two Arrested for Drug-Influenced Driving in Burgas
The vehicle was being driven by a 29-year-old man from the Dolno Ezerovo district. Routine tests for alcohol and narcotics were conducted, with the latter returning positive results for amphetamine and methamphetamine
13-Year-Old Bulgarian Girl Missing in Spain: Authorities Intensify Search Efforts
Gabriela was last seen in the city of Palencia, where she resides. She is described as being between 160 and 165 cm tall, with a slim build, long straight brown hair, and green eyes. The SOS Desaparecidos platform has highlighted her case, urging the public to assist in finding her
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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