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The Weather on May 9
Rain showers mainly in western parts, heavier in some places. Thunder is highly probable in Southwest. Moderate to strong east-northeasterly wind.
National Statistical Institute 201 Bulgarian Settlements Had No Residents in 2023
As of December 31, 2023, there were 201 settlements in Bulgaria without a population.
Prime Ministers Meets with Ambassadors from EU, US, UK, Switzerland
Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev on Wednesday met with the ambassadors of the EU member states, the United States, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. During the meeting, Glavchev briefed diplomats on the government's main task – holding free and
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
Economy
Over 5 Mln People Insured in Pension Funds in 2023
The number of insured people in the four types of pension funds at the end of 2023 was 5,000,945, growing at an annual rate of 1.58%, the Financial Supervision Commission said here on Wednesday.
Survey: 71% of Bulgarians Shop Online
Trust, loyalty and prices are among leading attitudes in online shopping. The share of online shoppers against the backdrop of global trends is relatively high, averaging 71%. Bulgarians shop mainly through a mobile phone, do preliminary research,
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
Culture
Balkans Are Highly Seismic Region, Greece, Turkiye Have More Seismic Areas than Bulgaria - Geophysics, Geodesy, Geography Institute Director
Sofia's Paris Art Gallery Starts Series of Thematic Exhibitions "Masters of Realism"
The Paris Art Gallery in Sofia presents a series of thematic exhibitions titled Masters of Realism. The first of these, Still Life and Beyond, opens Wednesday and will continue the whole May, the gallery team said. It presents some of the leading
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).
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.