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Today's Observances: March 29
Bulgaria: - Day of War Cripples and Casualties in the Performance of Their Constitutional Military Duties (since 1993).
Bird Flu Outbreak Detected in South Central Bulgaria
A bird flu outbreak has been detected in the village of Tsalapitsa in Plovdiv Region (South Central Bulgaria), the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said.
Parliament Adopts Amendments Specifying Conditions for Changing Purpose of Agricultural Land When Building Renewable Energy Facilities
Parliament adopted Thursday at second reading amendments to the Agricultural Land Ownership and Use Act specifying the conditions for changing the purpose of agricultural land when building renewable energy facilities.
Blood Drive at Burgas Hospital Attracts Record Number of First-Time Blood Donors
The blood-donation campaign of Burgas Hospital, which is intended for twelfth graders and high school graduates, registered a record of nearly 50 donors on Thursday, said Yulia Andreeva from the hospital's press center. First in this year's
Economy
Procedural Changes Regarding Checks of Cruise and Commercial Ships Arriving by Sea in Force from March 31
Some 53% of Bulgarian Internet Users Shop Online, Survey Shows
Some 83% of Bulgarians are online users, of which 53% (over 2.8 million people) are shopping online, Bulgarian E-Commerce Association Board Chair Janet Naidenova said during a forum on responsible production and trade held on Thursday in Sofia. “In 2018-2019, online users were one-third of that figure. Then in 2020, the COVID pandemic gave a big boost to the digitalization of companies and e-commerce was the only channel for some goods and services,” she added.
Protesters in Sofia Demand Increase in State Funding for Emergency Medical Services
With a motorcade in the centre of Sofia on Thursday, protesters demanded an increase in state funding for emergency aid. The protest began in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). The organisers are from the Zashtita Trade Union. The protesters marched in front of the Council of Ministers, then in front of the presidency, as well as in front of the Health Ministry. Police officers guarded the protest.
Trips Abroad at 499,000 in February 2024, Up by 10.7% Y/Y
In February 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 499,000 or 10.7% more compared with February 2023, said the National Statistical Institute on Thursday. An increase was registered in the trips with other purpose - by 22.9%,
Employment Level of People with Disabilities in Bulgaria at 10%
Bulgaria does not have accurate statistics on the number of people with disabilities in the country, said Ivelin Georgiev, Chair of the Management Board of the National Association of Socially Responsible Employers, in Burgas on Wednesday.
Culture
Odeon Cinema to Present Films Featuring Roma as Authors, Active Participants
Feature films and documentaries, in which Roma are authors or active participants, will be screened at the Odeon Cinema in Sofia. The screenings will take place on April 11-15 and will be part of an international selection of cinematic narratives against stereotypes, the organizers said.
Ikar Performing Arts Awards Presented at Official Ceremony in Sofia
The Ikar Performing Arts Awards were presented at an official ceremony at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia on Wednesday evening. The most prestigious performing arts awards in Bulgaria were handed out for the 50th time.
Last Group of Researchers from 32nd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Returns Home Wednesday
The last group of researchers from the 32nd Bulgarian Antarctic expedition is coming home on Wednesday, said the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute Tuesday. They are expected on a flight from Rome. The group includes National Center for Polar Research
Sofia Philharmonic to Perform Berlioz and Prokofiev Conducted by Bremen Philharmonic's Marko Letonja
The Sofia Philharmonic will perform the Le carnaval romain Overture and the Les nuits d'été song cycle by Hector Berlioz and excerpts from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet ballet under the baton of Marko Letonja at the Bulgaria Concert Hall on April 4.
The Balkans
Samokov Hosts BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference
A conference, part of the "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" project, took place at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Samokov on Thursday. Representatives of the state and local authorities, public figures and the media discussed the impact of EU-funded projects in the Samokov region in 2014-2020 and new developments for the period 2021-2027.
North Macedonia Marks Fourth Anniversary of NATO Membership
The integration of the Republic of North Macedonia into NATO and the EU is the best response to Russia's imperial ambitions, North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said at the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the country's NATO membership.
Vice President Visits Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday School in Bucharest
Vice President Iliana Iotova visited the Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday school with the Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest on the first day of her visit to Romania. She met with ten of the children studying there and their parents and got acquainted with the teachers. Some of the children recited poems and Iliana Iotova told them about the Bulgarian Martenitsa tradition.
UPDATED Kyustendil Hosts BTA's "Europe in the Balkans" Conference
A conference "Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future" is taking place at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) in Kyustendil on Thursday.