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Greek Farmers Fear Water Shortages as Bulgaria Hesitates on Renewal of Arda River Agreement
The deal, which allowed Bulgaria to release water from its reservoirs into the Arda River to irrigate Greek farmlands, expired in July last year. For nearly 60 years, the agreement provided Greek farmers with 186 million cubic meters of water annually, supporting around 20,000 hectares of agricultural land
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Bulgaria allocates $257.7 million for repairing 3 wastewater treatment facilities
This funding has been done by the EU-backed Recovery and Resilience Plan for economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic as well as state co-financing of Bulgaria, as per the ministry.
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Winter Returns to Northern Bulgaria: Snowfall and Freezing Temperatures Disrupt Travel
Several key mountain passes, including Petrohan, Shipka, Rozhen, Prevala, and Pamporovo, have been affected, prompting authorities to deploy road-clearing teams to ensure safe travel
Bulgaria’s Restaurant Industry Launches Nationwide Protest Against VAT Hike
Organized by the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA), the Association of Restaurants in Bulgaria (ARB), and the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants (BAR), the protest is set to begin tomorrow with demonstrations planned in more than 30 regional cities
Bulgaria Declares National Mourning for Victims of North Macedonia Nightclub Fire
The tragic incident claimed the lives of 59 people and left over 150 others injured. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the decision, underlining the country’s solidarity with its neighboring nation during this moment of grief
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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