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The Weather on May 4
Mostly cloudy. Rainfall with thunder, heavy in some places, mainly in the mountains. Light to moderate northeasterly wind. Lows: between 8C and 13C, about 9C in Sofia. Highs: between 15C and 20C, about 16C in Sofia. The Black Sea coast: Mostly
PM Glavchev to Refer Cabinet's Decision on Mom and Me Hospital to SANS, Prosecution Office
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev will submit a report to the State Agency for National Security and the Prosecution Office on the case of the Mom and Me Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment in Sofia. Glavchev will request a full
Today's Observances: May 3-4
May 3: World Press Freedom Day
Announcement for Daily News Subscribers
During the upcoming Easter holidays, the BTA English Service will put out one issue of Daily News covering the days of May 3 and 4, and another one for May 5 and 6. The Media Review will be available on May 7. The Daily News team wishes you happy
Economy
National Statistical Institute Permits for Construction of Residential Buildings Up 4.3% in Q1 of 2024, Y/Y
Compared to the previous quarter, the issued permits for the construction of residential buildings decreased by 19.9%, the number of dwellings insideby 37.5%, and the gross building area by 36.0%.
Banking System Profit as of March 31 Amounts to BGN 818 Mln, Shows BNB Data
The profit of the banking system as of March 31 amounted to BGN 818 million, BGN 33 million (4.3%) more than the profit realized for the first three months of 2023, reported the Bulgarian National Bank BNB.
On the Eve of May Day, Podkrepa Confederation of Labour Warns that Impoverishment Continues
On the eve of May Day, the Podkrepa Confederation of Labour warned that impoverishment is continuing. An analysis published on Tuesday said poverty is becominga chronic for one in three households.
Ministry of Finance Publishes Data on Implementation of Consolidated Fiscal Programme as of End-March
Based on the data from the monthly cash execution reports of the budgets of the primary budget authorities, the balance of the Consolidated Fiscal Programme (CFP) on a cash basis as of March 2024 is positive in the amount of BGN 403.7 million (0.2% of the estimated GDP), the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday
Culture
Bulgarian Chants Choir in Stockholm Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Concerts
The Perunika women's choir for Bulgarian chants celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala concert at the Söderhöjdskyrkan Church in Stockholm, the Bulgarian Embassy in Sweden said on its website. The choir singers are Swedes who are brought
Vice President to Open 51st May Cultural Festival in Parvomay
Vice President Iliana Iotova will open the 51st edition of the May cultural festival in Parvomay, Central Bulgaria, the presidential press service said on Wednesday. At 10 a.m. Iotova will meet with Parvomay Mayor Nikolay Mitkov and the municipal
Exhibition about Protection of Endangered Species Opens in Kyustendil
On April 30, the Archaeological Museum in Kyustendil - the former Ahmed Bey Mosque - opens an exhibition titled Natura 2000 - Protect Rare Species, said the Kyustendil Museum on Tuesday. It is organized by the Green Balkans environmental
Bulgarian School Students Win Full Set of Medals at International Chemistry Olympiad in China
Bulgarian high school students won a full set of medals at the 58th International Mendeleev Olympiad in chemistry in Shenzhen, China, the Education Ministry said on its website on Tuesday. The Bulgarians won with 151 students from 26 countries.
The Balkans
Romanian Border Authorities Ban 7.5-Tonne-Plus Trucks Through Durankulak/Vama Veche in Time Slots on April 30 to May 6
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.
BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference in Targovishte Presents Successful EU-Backed Projects
Participants in the local conference on the "Europe in the Balkans: Common Future" project, which took place on Tuesday at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Targovishte, discussed the impact of EU-funded projects in Targovishte Region in 2014-2020 and new developments for the 2021-2027 programming period.