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Bulgaria
Mountain Rescue Service Warns of Bad Weather, Poor Tourism Conditions
The weather conditions in the mountains are bad, with strong to stormy wind at high altitudes and fog in most parts on Tuesday morning, the Mountain Rescue Service told BTA. The conditions for tourism are poor: the ski resorts' installations at high
Bulgaria Marks World Wetlands Day with Various Events
On Thursday Bulgaria marks World Wetlands Day, February 2, celebrated annually in this country for 26 years now to raise awareness of these vital habitats. This year's theme is "Wetland Restoration", highlighting the urgent need to prioritize
COVID-19 Update: 91 New Cases, Test Positivity Rate at 2.1%
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria reached 1,295,366, after 4,218 tests identified 91 new infections on Monday, 56.04% of which were of unvaccinated persons, according to data posted on https://coronavirus.bg/.
Lowest Temperatures in February Expected to Be -12C and -7C, Highest - between 15C and 20C
The lowest temperatures in February in Bulgaria will mostly be between minus 12C and minus 7C, and the highest - between 15C and 20C, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology told BTA.
Economy
Bulgaria’s Gross External Debt Down to 55.4% of GDP at End-November 2022 – Central Bank
Bulgaria’s gross external debt amounted to EUR 43,787 million (55.4% of GDP) at end-November 2022, growing by EUR 2,130.2 million (5.1%) from end-November 2021 (EUR 41,656.8 million, 58.6% of GDP), the Bulgarian National Bank said on
In 2021, Bulgaria Had Largest Fossil Fuel Increase in Energy Mix Share in EU
European Union countries continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels to meet their energy needs, Eurostat reported on Monday.
Electricity Production Increases by 31.1% in November 2022 M/M
In November 2022, compared to October 2022, the production of electrical energy increased by 31.1%, while that of solid fuels - by 9.3%. The production of unleaded gasoline decreased by 13%, and that of diesel fuel - by 6.4%. LPG and natural gas production remained unchanged, the National Statistics Institute said on Monday.
Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expects Improved Economic, Business Climate in 2023
Despite the difficulties and challenges in the national and international context in 2022, the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) expects an improving economic and business climate for Bulgaria in 2023
Culture
"Time Shelter" by Georgi Gospodinov Is on Long List of Nominations for Dublin Literary Award
Georgi Gospodinov's novel Time Shelter is on the long list of nominations for the Dublin Literary Award, Gospodinov's publisher Janet 45 said Monday. Time Shelter was translated in English by Angela Rodel and was published in the UK by the London
Sofia Philharmonic Presents Two Young Bulgarian Musicians with Careers Abroad
Sofia Philharmonic is presenting two young Bulgarian musicians with careers abroad. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 3 Eroica will sound under the baton of Boian Videnoff with soloist Simeon Geshev on the piano. The
Tonislav Hristov's "The Good Driver" Included in Gothenburg Film Fest Selection
Director Tonislav Hristov’s debut feature "The Good Driver" has been selected for screening at the Gothenburg Film Festival, the event’s website said. The film fest in the Swedish city, whose 46th edition was launched on January 27 and will continue
Bulgarian navy research ship bound for Antarctica Smooth Sailing for Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii to Mar del Plata
Favourable weather in the waters of the South Atlantic off the coast of South America awaits the Bulgarian military research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (NAVAL RSV 421) in the remainder of its voyage to Mar del Plata
The Balkans
Pendikov's General Condition Is Improving
Hristian Pendikov's general condition is improving, the Military Medical Academy (MMA) said on Monday.
Assault on Bulgarian in Ohrid, North Macedonia UPDATED North Macedonia's President Pendarovski: Bulgaria Has Politicized Pendikov's Case
Bulgaria has politicised the case of Hristian Pendikov, Secretary at the King Boris III Bulgarian Cultural Club in Ohrid, who was beaten up there on January 19, President of the Republic of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski said in an interview with
President Radev: Hristian Pendikov Case Is Result of Decades-Long Policy for Instilling Hatred towards Bulgarians
“The case of Christian Pendikov is the result of a decades-long policy for instilling hatred towards Bulgarian in the Republic of North Macedonia and everything that is Bulgarian. Which is why it is important for authorities in North Macedonia to
Assault on Bulgarian in Ohrid, North Macedonia Bulgarian Ambassador in Skopje: Case of Assaulted Bulgarian Culture Club Secretary Pendikov Is Overgrown with Speculation
The case of the attack on Hristian Pendikov is "overgrown" with speculations, said Bulgarian Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia Angel Angelov on Bulgarian National Television