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BDZ Increases Train Fares by 20% on Average
The Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) has raised train fares as of Tuesday due to a dramatic increase in the company's expenses over the past few years, the BDZ press centre said.
Good Mountain Hiking Conditions on Tuesday
The mountains offer good hiking conditions on Tuesday, the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) told BTA.
Today's Observances: May 7
Bulgaria: - Radio and Television Day. On this date in Bulgarian history: 1836: The Berkovitsa Uprising breaks out against Ottoman rule, with the participation of 3,000 to 4,000 people. 1962: The Maritza East 2 Thermal Power Plant goes under
The Weather on May 7
Mostly sunny with patchy clouds. Cumulus clouds to form over mountainous regions after noon, rain and thunder in some places. Light to moderate south-southwesterly wind. Highs: between 24C and 29C, about 24C-25C in Sofia. The Black Sea coast:
Economy
UPDATED Finance Ministry: European Central Bank Issues Positive Opinion on Bulgaria's Euro Changeover
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.
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.
Culture
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.
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
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.