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38,288 Applications to Vote in Parliamentary Elections from Abroad Approved, 9,747 Approved for EU Elections
A total of 38,288 applications have been approved for overseas voting for the early parliamentary elections on June 9, the Central Election Commission (CEC) reported on its website on Wednesday. Another 9,747 applications have been approved for the European elections on the same date.
The Weather on May 16
Thursday will have mostly cloudy weather, with rain showers in Western Bulgaria. Light to moderate southeasterly wind. Lows: 6C to 11C, in Sofia 8C. Highs: 14C to 19C, in Sofia 15C.
Media Review: May 15
June 9 Elections, Politics, Home Affairs, Healthcare, Economy, Tourism
WWF Reports Overgrazing of Rila, Pirin and Central Balkan National Parks
A new report by the conservation organisation World Wildlife Fund (WWF) indicates subsidized grazing in Bulgaria as an example of an unfavourable activity to nature.
Economy
April Monthly Inflation at -0.3%
The monthly inflation in April was -0.3%. The annual inflation in April was 2.4%, the National Statistical Institute reported here on Wednesday.
Emmanuel Macron Lists Varna Among Top European Destinations
Bulgarian city Varna on the Black Sea Coast is among the top European destinations that French President Emanuel Macron recommends visiting in a video post on Instagram.
Varna-London Gatwick Airport Direct Flights to Run Three Times Weekly
Wizz Air has launched a route from London Gatwick Airport to Varna, the carrier said.
Bulgarian Finance Minister Petkova Takes Part in ECOFIN Council Meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova took part in an Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, her Ministry’s press centre said.
Culture
Jonas Kaufmann Concert Postponed to September 28
The concert of Jonas Kaufmann and the Sofia Philharmonic has been postponed to September 28 due to Kaufmann's health problems, the Sofia Philharmonic said.
Trade Union of Bulgarian Teachers Presents Its Annual Prizes
For the twenty-seventh consecutive year the Trade Union of Bulgarian Teachers presented the awards of the national competition "Teacher of the Year"
Culture Ministry to Fund Bulgarian Libraries with BGN 2 Mln
Projects to encourage reading, media literacy and Bulgarian libraries' capacity will be financed with nearly BGN 2 million from the State budget, Deputy Culture Minister Amelia Gesheva told journalists at a Children's Book National Festival in Sliven on Friday.
Academia Gallery Displays Watercolour Portraits by Kiril Bozhkov
The Academia Gallery will display watercolour portraits by Kiril Bozhkov on the occasion of his 60th anniversary. This is Bozhkov's first exhibition of watercolour works entirely and will be on between May 15 and 31, the National Academy of Art
The Balkans
Romanian Foreign Ministry Organizes 915 Polling Stations Abroad for June 9 European Elections
The Romanian Foreign Ministry will organize 915 polling stations abroad for the European Parliament elections on June 9, 2024.
EU Expects Skopje to Implement Agreements with Sofia and Athens in Good Faith
The European Union expects the new President and the new government of the Republic of North Macedonia to work on the country's progress towards the EU, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday at a press conference in response to questions related to the events surrounding the swearing-in of North Macedonia’s President Gordana Siljanovska on Sunday
North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry Urges Country's Politicians to Respect Prespa Deal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia urged the country's politicians "especially the elected state functionaries" to be cautious about respecting the Prespa Agreement on relations with Greece
Customs Officers Find Smuggled Coin-Making Equipment at Kapitan Andreevo
Smuggled coin-making equipment was found by customs officers at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint during an inspection of a truck entering from Turkiye, the Customs Agency said on Monday