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Bulgaria
Potentially Dangerous Weather Alert Issued for Central, Southeastern Bulgaria
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a Yellow Alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Western, Central and Southeastern Bulgaria for May 8.
UPDATED Demolition of Old Buildings at National Children's Hospital Site to Begin This Month
The demolition of the old buildings standing at the site for the future national children's hospital in Sofia's Gorna Banya Quarter will begin by the end of the month. The news was reported after a meeting between caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and stakeholders.
Preparation for June 9 Elections Progressing Normally, on Time - Central Election Commission Deputy Head Mateva
A total of 24 parties and coalitions as well as one independent candidate nominated by a steering committee have registered for the European Parliament elections thus far.
Gallup Poll Shows 63% of Working Bulgarians Satisfied with Their Jobs
About 63% of working Bulgarians are satisfied with their jobs, 12% are dissatisfied, and 22% stand somewhere in-between, shows a survey conducted by the Gallup International polling agency. The job satisfaction level in Bulgaria is close to the world's average but lower than the EU average, according to the survey.
Economy
Train Movements to/from Sofia Changed due to Track System Upgrade
Train movements between Sofia and other locations in Bulgaria, mainly in the north of the country (Mezdra, Vidin, Varna, Ruse) have been changed, effective May 7, due to the upgrading of the track system at Sofia Central Railway Station.
5,419 Newly Built Residential Buildings Completed in 2023
The number of newly built residential buildings in 2023 was 5,419, and the newly built dwellings in them were 22,649, the National Statistical Institute said on Tuesday.
UPDATED Finance Ministry: European Central Bank Issues Positive Opinion on Bulgaria's Euro Changeover
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on May 2, an opinion with which it expresses a positive assessment of the draft law on the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, the Ministry of Finance said on its website.
Bulgargaz Launches Tender Procedure for LNG Supply for June
Bulgargaz PLC announces a tender procedure for the supply of 1 million MWh of liquefied natural gas for June.
Culture
Artist Nadezhda Georgieva to Participate in Discussion at Goethe Insitut during European Night of Museums
Sofia University to Host Exhibition on Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication's 50th Anniversary
The St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia will host an exhibition on the 50th anniversary of its Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication (FJMC).
Artists Ceca Georgieva, Nora Levai to Hold Joint Exhibition in Sofia
A joint exhibition by artists Ceca Georgieva and Nora Levai titled "A Conversation" will be presented at the Hungarian Liszt Cultural Institute in Sofia.
Sofia Marks Europe Day with Light Show, Concert
Europe Day will be celebrated with a three-dimensional video mapping show "Your Voice" on the facade of the National Gallery in central Sofia at 9 pm on May 9, the European Parliament announced on Tuesday. The show is part of the third edition of
European Parliament in Bulgaria to Celebrate Europe Day with Light Show and Concert in Sofia
On May 9, the European Parliament in Bulgaria will host a three-dimensional video mapping show, titled "Your Voice" on the facade of the National Art Gallery Palace. It will begin at 9 pm.
The Balkans
Belgian EU Council Presidency Sends Mediator to North Macedonia to Facilitate Constitutional Changes
Romanian Border Authorities Ban 7.5-Tonne-Plus Trucks Through Durankulak/Vama Veche in Time Slots on April 30 to May 6
The Romanian border authorities have imposed restrictions on trucks over 7.5 tonnes crossing the border with Bulgaria at the Durankulak/Vama Veche checkpoint, Bulgaria's Border Police Service said Tuesday.
Bulgarians Form Fourth Largest Group of Visitors in Turkiye in Q1 of 2024
Bulgarians formed the fourth largest group of tourists in Turkiye in the first quarter of 2024, with a total of 575,000 visiting during the period, according to statistics put out by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday.
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" Conference Presents European Projects in Shumen
A regional conference on the project "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" took place at the BTA's National Press Club in Shumen on Wednesday.
Romania Shrouded in Saharan Dust
A Saharan dust cloud has once again shrouded Romania.