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BSP – United Left Outlines Reform Agenda in Meeting with Military Veterans in Varna
Reserve and retired officers and sergeants in Varna see BSP – United Left policies as a return to normality, consistency and predictability, said the coalition's press centre in the seaside city on Tuesday. The position was expressed at a meeting of
Rositsa Kirova in Vidin: GERB’s Approach Toward Bulgarian Senior Citizens Has Always Been One of Respect and Support
Rositsa Kirova, GERB-UDF’s top-of-the-list candidate in Vidin, quoted by the local campaign headquarters on Tuesday, said that GERB’s approach toward Bulgarian senior citizens has always been one of respect and support.
Central Election Commission Has Not Received Any Reports of Serious Pre-election Violations, CEC Deputy Chair Mateva Says
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has not received any reports of serious pre-election violations, CEC Deputy Chair and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva said at a briefing for journalists on Tuesday.
Drone Washes Up on Nessebar Beach, Deemed Safe by Authorities
An unmanned aerial vehicle washed up on the shore of the southern beach in the Bulgarian resort of Nessebar on Tuesday. The drone was not carrying explosive materials and did not pose a danger, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. A
Economy
Balneo and SPA Hotel Mineral Yagoda Investing in Solar Panels to Generate Its Own Electricity
Balneo and SPA Hotel Mineral Yagoda, located in the village of Yagoda, about 15 km from Stara Zagora, is establishing itself as a modern centre for balneology, spa, and rehabilitation tourism. The complex is situated in the Rose Valley, at the foot of the Stara Planina and Sredna Gora mountains, which creates favourable conditions for year-round tourism, the complex’s manager Gergana Nedyalkova told BTA.
SPA Hotel Dvoretsa to Undergo Complete Renovation over Next Year and Half
SPA Hotel Dvoretsa in Velingrad will undergo a complete renovation over the next year and a half, hotel owner Alexandra Vlahova told BTA. The project includes a large-scale renovation of the facilities and modernization of the spa centre.
Kashmir Wellness & Spa Hotel Offers Sauna Infusion as One of Spa Centre's Latest Additions
Sauna infusion is one of the latest additions to the spa centre at the Kashmir Wellness & Spa Hotel in Velingrad. Manager of the complex Anna Bozhkova told BTA that this type of sauna is constructed in a specific way, as the ventilation and heater are different.
Rich Spa Hotel to Open First Virtual Reality Simulation Room in Velingrad
The first room-simulator for various virtual realities in Velingrad will be built at the Rich Spa Hotel, the hotel’s owner Zlatko Zlatanov told BTA. He said the room will be fitted with ambient lighting. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves
Culture
Bulgarian Navy Commander Mihaylov: Fourth RSV 421 Voyage Builds Tradition
After the fourth voyage of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Bulgaria can now proudly say it has built traditions, Bulgarian Navy Commander Kiril Mihaylov said on Thursday.
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to Be Ratified Soon, Environment Minister Says
Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is to be ratified soon by Bulgaria. Popov was speaking during the ceremony welcoming the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv.
Commander Muevski: RSV 421 Meets New Challenges on Fourth Antarctic Voyage
The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) and its crew developed a strong capacity to support Bulgarian Antarctic expeditions after four voyages, RSV commander Radko Muevski said at a welcome ceremony for the vessel at Varna Marine Station on Thursday.
"Shared Memory: Jewish Presence Across the Bulgarian Lands" Exhibition Highlights Bulgaria’s Jewish Heritage
A new exhibition, Shared Memory: Jewish Presence Across the Bulgarian Lands, showcases over 15 years of research into Bulgaria’s Jewish material heritage, featuring 50 photographs by journalist and photographer Anthony Georgieff.
Balkans
Serbia Searches for Migrant In Connection With Attempted Sabotage on Balkan Stream Pipeline
The director of Serbia’s Military Security Agency, Djuro Jovanic, commented on Sunday’s operation in the municipality of Kanjiza in the northern part of the country, where explosives were found near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline, local media reported.
New Fuel Prices Come into Force in North Macedonia from Midnight
New retail fuel prices will come into force in North Macedonia from midnight, the country's Energy Regulatory Commission announced, following the government's decision to reduce fuel excise duties.
Third Turkish Oil Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz, Transport Minister Says
A third vessel owned by a Turkish company has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on his official Facebook profile. The ship was carrying crude oil from Iraq to Malaysia.
Serbian President Vucic: Early Parliamentary Elections Could Be Held No Earlier Than May 31
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Friday that early parliamentary elections in Serbia could be held no earlier than May 31 this year and no later than March next year, according to local media. “The earliest parliamentary elections