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Pre-trial Proceedings Initiated over Friday's Helicopter Accident; Dense Fog Possible Cause
Three main versions of the accident with the helicopter that fell near Garmen and killed the pilot are being worked on, including loss of orientation due to dense fog.
The Weather on September 24
Lows between 15C and 20C, 17C in Sofia. Highs: between 30C and 35C, in Sofia around 29C. Temperatures will drop in the afternoon starting from the West.
Today's Observances: September 23
The world: - National Day of Saudi Arabia. Day of Unification of the Kingdom (1932). On this date in Bulgarian history: 1915: Diplomatic relations with Italy are severed, to be reestablished September 14, 1920. 1923: September Uprising breaks out.
FM Gabriel to Lead Bulgarian Delegation during Bulgaria-US Strategic Dialogue Session
The High-Level Strategic Dialogue between Bulgaria and the US is a forum for consultations and cooperation on global, regional and bilateral issues of mutual interest. It was launched on 8 January 2020 between the governments of Bulgaria and the United States.
Economy
Legal Revisions Passed on First Reading Enable Appointment of Special Commercial Administrator of Lukoil Neftochim
Bulgaria's National Assembly on Thursday voted, 122-43, to pass on first reading legal revisions that empower the State to appoint its own special commercial administrator at the Russian-controlled Lukoil Neftochim oil refinery if national security is at risk.
Germany Has Been Bulgaria's No. 1 Trade Partner Since 2009, GBCIC Chief Executive Mitko Vassilev Says
Since 2009, Germany has been Bulgaria's number one trade partner and one of its most important strategic investors, German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GBCIC) Chief Executive Mitko Vassilev said at a forum in Sofia Tech Park on Wednesday. The event marked 30 years of official representation of the German economy in Bulgaria.
Bilateral Trade between Bulgaria, Korea Reaches USD 163.4 Mln
In the first half of 2023, bilateral trade between Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea reached USD 163.4 million, an increase of 10%, year on year, Deputy Economy and Industry Minister Nikolay Pavlov said at a meeting of the Bulgarian-Korean Business Club on Wednesday, as quoted by his Ministry.
Greenpeace: Bulgaria Invested Some EUR 9.6 Bln in Motorways, Only EUR 2.4 Bln in Railways in 1995-2021
Bulgaria has invested some EUR 9.6 billion in motorways and only EUR 2.4 billion in railways from 1995 to 2021, shows a Greenpeace study sent to the media by the Bulgarian branch of the NGO on Tuesday. Bulgaria's highways have increased by a significant 157% (from 314 to 806 km) since 1995. At the same time, the length of the railway network has decreased by 6% (263 km).
Culture
Arte Gallery Exhibition to Pay Tribute to Bulgarian Artist Dimitar Kazakov-Neron
Artist Dimitar Kazakov-Neron’s 90th anniversary will be marked with a chamber exhibition at the Arte Gallery from September 28 to October 10, the gallery said.
Teen Pianist Can Saraç to Gives Recital in Sofia
Teen pianist Can Saraç will give a recital in Sofia on September 25, said the Polish Institute. It is hosting the event and organizing it together with the Piano Extravaganza International Festival.
500 Pupils Start New School Year in Sofia's Lebanese School
The school teaches in Arabic, Bulgarian and English. Special attention will be paid to the smaller classes, with children being taught in a variety of subjects. A special vegetable garden will be built where students will be shown how to grow different vegetables. In the near future, football, volleyball and basketball courts will be built in the schoolyard, tennis tables will be installed, as well as equipment for street fitness.
UPDATED BTA's LIK Magazine Puts out Special Issue on Varna Summer Festival
BTA's LIK magazine for art and culture has put out a special issue dedicated to the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival. Speaking at an event in Varna where the new LIK was presented, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the festival
The Balkans
Record-high Traffic through Bulgarian-Turkish Border in Last 5 Years
A total of 2,628,291 passengers (646,896 motor vehicles) entered Turkiye through crossings at the border with Bulgaria between June 22 and September 10, according to data of the Thrace Regional Directorate of Customs and Foreign Trade. During the same period, 2,550,161 passengers with 619,499 vehicles left Turkiye through the Bulgarian border.
North Macedonia's PM Kovachevski Confers with EU Commissioner Hahn at Skopje Forum
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Dimitar Kovahcevski conferred with EU Budget and Administration Commissioner Johannes Hahn in Skopje on Friday.
Romania to Take Austria to European Court of Justice, Seek Compensation on Veto to Romania's Accession in Schengen
Romania will take Austria to the European Court of Justice and seek compensation if the Austrian government continues to insist on a veto on Romania's accession to the Schengen area, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Friday in an interview with Der Standard
President Radev for ANA-MPA: Bulgaria and Greece Form Strategic Axis of Stability
"Bulgaria and Greece form a strategic axis of stability which provides stability and perspectives for sustainable development and growth for the entire region," President Rumen Radev said in an interview for Athens-Macedonian News Agency