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Today's Observances: May 2
On this date in Bulgarian history: 1876: April Uprising against Ottoman rule breaks out. 1991: Seventh Grand National Assembly passes Protection of Competition Act. 2013: New 5 euro note is put into circulation, with the designation "euro" written
Investor in Mom and Me Hospital To Change Name, Not Include Pediatric Wing Due to Political Backlash
Commercial League - Global Pharma Center, the investor in the private Mom and Me Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment, the establishment of which was approved by the Council of Ministers on Monday and caused much controversy due to political
The Weather on May 2
Cloudy with rain. With thunder in more places after noon in southwestern Bulgaria. Weak to moderate east-northeasterly wind. Lows: between 8C and 13C, about 10C in Sofia. Highs: between 17C and 22C, about 19C in Sofia. The Black Sea
UPDATED President, Vice President Comment on Cabinet's Approval of Establishment of New Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment
On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers approved the establishment of the Mom and Me Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment.
Economy
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
Nuclear Regulatory Agency: Transition from Russian to US Nuclear Fuel at Kozloduy NPP Unit 5 will Take 4 Years
The transition from Russian nuclear fuel to US Westinghouse fuel will start in May with the refuelling of 43 cartridges in the reactor core of Kozloduy Unit 5 and will last for 4 years, said Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency (BNRA) Chairman Tsanko Bachiyski at a briefing in the building of the Agency on Tuesday
Caretaker Energy Minister Malinov Confers with Ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Germany
Caretaker Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Bulgaria Huseyn Huseynov and German Ambassador here Irene Plank, the Energy Ministry said here on Tuesday.
Culture
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.
UPDATED BTA Signs Cooperation Agreement with Lyubomir Pipkov National School of Music
At the BTA National Press Club here on Monday, the Bulgarian News Agency and the Lyubomir Pipkov National School of Music signed a long-term cooperation agreement. The agreement was signed on the eve of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the school and the 120th anniversary of the birth of the school's patron – Bulgarian composer Lyubomir Pipkov. The document was signed by the school’s Director Stolina Dobreva and BTA Director General Kiril Valchev.
Minister of Justice Pavlova: Domestic Violence Victims Feel Government Support, Dare To Seek Help
Victims of violence feel more supported and are not afraid to speak up in front of everyone, said caretaker Minister of Justice Maria Pavlova.
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.