Новости за 13.05.2024

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has decided not to veto the proposed amendments to the Gambling Law, which include a prohibition on gambling advertisements in the media. The official announcement regarding the law's promulgation in tomorrow's issue of the State Gazette has been made available on the newspaper's website. Previously, President Radev had indicated that he was deliberating on the changes to the Gambling Law and was awaiting input from his advisors before making a final decision. ...

The Israeli military is moving further into northern Gaza despite increasing international pressure to stop the ground operation. Israel's objective is to reclaim an area where it previously claimed victory over Hamas several months ago. Simultaneously, Israeli tanks and troops are entering the southern part of the enclave via a highway toward Rafah....

The "Blue Flag" program's international jury has recognized the excellence of 23 Bulgarian beaches and the Marina "Dinevi" by awarding them with the prestigious certificate. This recognition is granted based on various criteria, including water quality, environmental education, safety measures, and the availability of services and facilities. This year, over 5,000 beaches across 51 countries have received the "Blue Flag" certification, as reported by the Bulgarian organization "Sin Flag"....

Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov assured that the F-16 Block 70 aircraft will undergo full maintenance in Bulgaria, eliminating the need for them to be sent abroad. This decision aims to introduce new technologies into the "Avionams" for aircraft maintenance, thereby saving costs and developing the necessary expertise locally. Zapryanov made these remarks during a seminar focused on innovations within the Bulgarian defense industry, as reported by BTA. ...

Hackers allegedly intercepted and broadcasted a segment of the Moscow parade on May 9 through Latvian television channels using an interactive TV server located in Bulgaria, according to reports from local media outlets. The server in question belongs to the infrastructure of Balticom, a telecom company based outside of Latvia. Due to this breach, the company lost control over the content being transmitted....

The Central Halls in Sofia (Tsentralni Hali) are set to reopen on May 23 following extensive renovations and restoration efforts led by Kaufland Bulgaria. With an investment exceeding BGN 50 million, the project aimed to preserve the building's original appearance and functions, aligning closely with recommendations from the National Institute for Immovable Cultural Heritage and the Ministry of Culture. Once reopened, the revitalized "Covered Market" will welcome customers daily from 7:00 a....

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia has urged the country's politicians, particularly elected state officials, to exercise caution in adhering to the Prespa Treaty signed with Greece in 2018, which altered the country's name and secured NATO membership. The cautionary statement follows the inauguration of newly elected president Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, who referred to her country as Macedonia instead of North Macedonia. Throughout her election campaign, Siljanovska reiterated... Читать дальше...

Pediatric heart surgeries in Bulgaria have been temporarily halted due to a critical shortage of nurses, announced Prof. Anna Kaneva, head of the Children's Cardiology Clinic at the National Cardiology Hospital on bTV. The suspension is a result of the significant lack of specialists needed to provide care for children requiring heart surgery, with eight nurses missing from the pediatric intensive care unit....

Acting Minister of Labor and Social Policy Ivaylo Ivanov has suggested to the Supervisory Board of the National Insurance Institute (NII) that pensions granted until the end of last year be increased by 11% starting from July 1st. In his statement to BNR, Ivanov referred to the Swiss rule, which typically calculates updates at 10% due to lower-than-expected inflation. However, he emphasized that the budget for the current year has earmarked an 11% growth, which he intends to adhere to. ...

A significant portion of Bulgarian women express feelings of insecurity within their residential areas. When asked about their comfort levels in venturing out alone at night, approximately four out of ten respondents, or 40.7%, admitted to feeling unsafe, while the remaining 54....

A shelter for sick animals in Bulgaria is in need of assistance from compassionate individuals. Despite efforts to address the issue of stray dogs and cats, their numbers continue to rise, leaving animal shelters overcrowded and many animals waiting for years in cages. Even healthy and non-aggressive animals struggle to find adopters, let alone those with severe health problems and disabilities. ...

Last night, a tragic accident claimed the lives of two young individuals in Plovdiv. The incident occurred around 3:30 AM on Ruski Blvd., near the junction with 6th September Blvd....

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) has announced that starting today, there will be further adjustments to train services passing through Sofia-Sever station. These modifications are necessitated by significant delays in train compositions experienced in recent days. As a result of altered compositions and routes, several trains will be diverted in a northerly direction due to ongoing track modernization at the Central Railway Station. ...

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Bulgaria stands firm in its refusal to accept any statements or actions from the Republic of North Macedonia that run counter to the 2017 Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighbourliness and Cooperation, as well as other international agreements to which North Macedonia is a signatory. President Rumen Radev reiterated this stance today, emphasizing Bulgaria's expectation for the faithful execution of these agreements. Radev underlined that North Macedonia's European aspirations hinge upon the meticulous... Читать дальше...

According to a report from TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a change in leadership by replacing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The news, shared on the official Telegram channel of the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament in Moscow, indicates that Andrey Belousov, a former deputy prime minister in previous Russian governments, is being proposed for the position. Meanwhile, Sergey Lavrov is set to continue serving as the foreign minister. ...

Maritime.bg recently shared images on social media featuring sailors from the vessel "Galaxy Leader," which had been seized in the Red Sea on November 19 of the previous year. Representatives from the Red Cross were successful in arranging a meeting with the detained crew. ...

On May 13th, the weather is expected to be predominantly cloudy across the country. Rain showers are forecasted for eastern areas in the morning, with isolated showers anticipated in western regions later in the day. A light to moderate easterly-northeasterly wind is expected....