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Media Review: May 8
The topic of elections in Bulgaria and North Macedonia dominates Wednesday’s news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa’s front-page article tell the story of how, according to journalist Lyubcho Neshkov, Bulgaria’s first democratically elected president, Jeliu
Man Arrested After Driving with Blood Alcohol Content of 4.25 ‰
A 42-year-old man from the Black Sea city of Burgas was arrested on Tuesday after driving with a blood alcohol content of 4.25 ‰, the Burgas Police Department said.
Today's Observances: May 8
The world: - Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, marked on May 8 and 9, by resolution 59/26 of 22 November 2004 of the UN General Assembly; - International day of the Red Cross and the
Nearly 800 Pertussis Cases Reported as of May 7, 2024
There have been 797 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) reported in Bulgaria since the beginning of 2024, according to the National Center of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases. In the week of April 29 - May 5, 189 new cases of pertussis were recorded.
Economy
Ryanair Bases Fourth Aircraft at Sofia Airport, Adds Another Five Destinations
Ryanair will base its fourth aircraft at Sofia Airport and will start flying to five new destinations this summer season, Jesus Caballero, CEO of Sof Connect, concessionaire of Sofia Airport, and Alicia Wojcik-Golebiowska, Ryanair's Central and
Statistics Retail Trade Volume in March Up 1.2% in EU, Down 0.6% in Bulgaria
The seasonally adjusted retail trade volume in the European Union countries in March 2024 increased by 1.2% compared to February 2024, and in the euro area – by 0.8%, according to preliminary data from the European statistics office Eurostat published on its website on Tuesday
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.
Culture
Contemporary Artist Ivan Kyuranov to Present His Latest Artworks in Sofia
Artist Ivan Kyuranov will be showcasing his latest artwork in an exhibition titled Beauty at Sofia’s Vivacom Art Hall gallery from May 9 to 25, the gallery said.
Artist Nadezhda Georgieva to Participate in Discussion at Goethe Insitut during European Night of Museums
Artist Nadezhda Georgieva and curator Vessela Nozharova will take part in a discussion with the audience at the Goethe Institut in Bulgaria during the European Night of Museums on May 18.
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.
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.