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The Weather on November 15
Moderate to strong northwesterly wind. Cloudy during most of the day, sunny in some parts of the country. Highs: between 5C and 10C, in Sofia - around 5C. Lows: between 1C and 6C, in Sofia - around 2C.
Media Review: November 14
POST-ELECTION PARTY MEETINGS; NATIONAL AND LOCAL POLITICS; INTERNATIONAL POLITICS; HOME AFFAIRS; ECONOMY; SOCIETY
Former Kardzhali Mayor and 11 Others Expelled from Local MRF Chapter
MRF - New Beginning announced Wednesday evening the expulsion from the local chapter of the Movement of Rights and Freedoms (MRF) in Kardzhali of the town's former mayor, Hassan Azis, the former mayor of Djebel, Bahri Yumer, and ten other party
Observances: November 14
The world: - World Diabetes Day (since 1991). Birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea leading to discovery of insulin in 1922. On this date in Bulgarian history: 1943: First Allied air raid on Sofia
Economy
Business-local authorities meeting Deputy Chair of Bulgarian Tour Operators: Tourism Collaboration is Strengthening
Collaboration between businesses, tour operators, local authorities, and the media is improving, said Daniela Stoeva, Deputy Chair of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents and the association's representative in the European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Associations.
Business-local authorities meeting Sandanski Mayor Calls for Tourism Education in Bulgarian Schools to Address Skills Shortage, Boost Local Industry
Tourism education should be included in every Bulgarian school, said Sandanski Mayor Atanas Stoyanov at the 10th Working Meeting between tourism business and local authorities here on Wednesday.
Business-local authorities meeting BTA Director General: Bulgaria Should Present Tourist Routes to Attract High-End Tourists
Bulgaria should present not tourist destinations but routes to attract much better quality tourists with much greater ability to pay, said BTA Director General Kiril Valchev here on Wednesday. He was speaking at the 10th Working Meeting between the tourism business and local authorities.
Labour Minister: Proposed Changes to Labour Code Regarding Minimum Wage Will Be Discussed
Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Ivaylo Ivanov said during a meeting with employers' and employees' organizations here on Wednesday that proposed changes to the Labour Code related to the transposition of the Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages in the EU are to be debated
Culture
Sculptures, Drawings Donated by Family of Nikolay Shmirgela to Be Shown in Exhibition at Vaska Emanouilova Gallery
UPDATED University of National and World Economy Hosts Forum on Freedom of Speech in Bulgarian Media
A forum dedicated to the freedom of speech in Bulgarian media took place at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) here on Tuesday.
Vice President Iotova Addresses Forum "The Untold Stories of the Bulgarians"
Vice President Iliana Iotova attended Wednesday the forum "The Untold Stories of the Bulgarians"
Prof. Ovcharov Wraps Up Digs Season at Perperikon, Adds New Finds
A stone fortification wall, nearly two meters thick, separated the late 5th century great basilica and the bishop's residence built next to it in the southern quarter of Perperikon from the pagan temples, the head of excavations at the site, Prof.
Bulgarian Naval Research Vessel RSV 421 Passes Strait of Messina
RSV 421 continues on its journey to Antarctica as part of the 33rd Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition and its next stop is the Spanish port city of Cartagena, which it is expected to reach at the end of this week.
Balkans
Turkish Artists Serdar Ortaç, Mehmet Ali Erbil Face Arrest in Istanbul Gambling Probe
An arrest warrant has been issued for the renowned Turkish singer and songwriter Serdar Ortaç and actor and television host Mehmet Ali Erbil on suspicion of inciting illegal gambling, Anadolu Ajansı said on Monday.
Bulgarian Embassy in Serbia's First Secretary: Over a Decade Strong, Belgrade's Sunday School Thrives with Students
Children are enthusiastic and eager to attend the Lyuben Karavelov Bulgarian Sunday School in Belgrade, and they stay dedicated to the school, even though it adds to their workload, First Secretary at the Bulgarian Embassy in Serbia Nedyalko Iliev, responsible for the school’s activities, said on Friday after the unveiling of a commemorative plaque to the Bulgarian journalist, writer and revolutionary Lyuben Karavelov in the Consular Service of the Bulgarian Embassy.
President Erdogan: Partnership Model between Turkiye, US Is Undeniable
Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country worked with Donald Trump during his previous term as US president, adding that although there were occasional differences of opinion, the partnership model between both countries is undeniable.
Sofia Hosts Meeting of National Libraries of Bulgaria and North Macedonia
A delegation of the National and University Library St. Kliment Ohridski in Skopje is taking part in a working meeting with officials from the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library in Sofia. The forum is part of a series of bilateral meetings on