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Sofia Region Administration Staff Protest in Front of Council of Ministers
Sofia Region Administration employees rallied in front of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to demand a pay rise.
The Weather on May 8
Cloudy, with widespread thundery showers around noon and in afternoon. Heavy rain in western and central parts.
Media Review: May 7
DOMESTIC SCENE AHEAD OF JUNE 9 ELECTIONS, ON THE EVE OF NORTH MACEDONIA'S ELECTIONS, HOLIDAY TRAVEL, SOCIAL POLICY, EX-MINISTER ON FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, ARMED FORCES, HEALTH CARE, DRUG TRAFFICKING, CULTURE
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. It was prepared by Martin Martinov of the Forecasts Department of the then Institute of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Economy
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.
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.
Culture
Sofia University to Host Exhibition on Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication's 50th Anniversary
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.
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
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.