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On this day 68 Years Ago Today: First Weather Forecast for Civilian Purpose Put out in Bulgaria
The first civilian weather forecast was put on in Bulgaria on May 6, 1956. Its author was prepared by Martin Martinov of the Forecasts Department of the then Institute of Hydrology and Meteorology, said the National Institute of Hydrology and
Traveling Exhibition Aims to Raise Awareness of Endangered Species in Rhodope
A traveling exhibition seeks to raise awareness of the animal species threatened with extinction, inhabiting the Rhodope mountain. Titled "Traces of Disappearance", it opens first in Sofia's Slon Gallery on May 7 and will remain there until May 11,
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
Economy
UPDATED Finance Ministry: European Central Bank Issues Positive Opinion on Bulgaria's Euro Changeover
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted on May 2, an opinion with which it expresses a positive assessment of the draft law on the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, the Ministry of Finance said on its website.
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.
Culture
Sofia Marks Europe Day with Light Show, Concert
Europe Day will be celebrated with a three-dimensional video mapping show "Your Voice" on the facade of the National Gallery in central Sofia at 9 pm on May 9, the European Parliament announced on Tuesday. The show is part of the third edition of
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
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.