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Vidin Welcomes Representatives of Chinese Companies
A delegation of representatives of Chinese high-tech companies visited Vidin on Monday to present their activities and potential for cooperation.
European Prosecutors' Indictment against Varna's Former Mayor Portnih Triggers Sofia City Court Case
The Sofia City Court has initiated a case against former Varna mayor Ivan Portnih, indicted by European prosecutor for fraud
Opposition Parties React to Varna Ex-Mayor's Indictment
Stela Nikolova, MP of Yes, Bulgaria from the Varna Constituency and ranking member of the party, submitted an alert to the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) against Varna's ex-mayor Ivan Portnih.
UPDATED President Radev Launches 23rd Bulgarian Christmas Charity Campaign
President Rumen Radev opened the 23rd edition of the "Bulgarian Christmas" charity initiative at a formal ceremony at Aleksandrovska University Hospital in Sofia on Monday.
Economy
Regulator Sets December Natgas Price 4.3% Lower
The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) approved the price of natural gas for December at BGN 63.01/MWh (EUR 32.22/MWh), excluding access, transmission, excise and VAT costs.
Government Measures Against Gray Economy Yield Results - Finance Minister Petkova
The Government’s measures to combat the gray economy are producing results, which is why budget revenues for the first ten months of this year have increased by BGN 8.64 billion year-on-year, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said here on Monday, commenting on the budget execution data as of the end of October, published earlier in the day by the Finance Ministry.
Labour Minister Gutsanov Attends EU Council Meeting in Brussels
Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov expressed support for reducing the administrative burden on businesses, but not at the expense of workers’ rights and working conditions. He took part in a EU Council meeting on Employment, Social
Medics' Remunerations Should Be Set Through Collective Bargaining, Not Fixed in Law - Hospital Organizations
The National Union of Private Hospitals (NUPH) and the Bulgarian Hospital Association Monday called for a sustainable solution to the remunerations of medics to be found through collective bargaining, and not by fixing salaries in a legislative act.
Culture
Ecomuseum in Ruse to Open Exhibition on Flight Route of Birds to Antarctica on December 1
On the occasion of International Antarctic Day, the Ecomuseum with aquarium in Ruse will open an exhibition on the flight route of birds on the way to Antarctica on December 1, said Silvia Trifonova from museum.
Visit Sofia Presents Postwar SOFIA Map for Tourists
Postwar SOFIA Map, the first tourist map of Sofia, was presented Friday by Sofia Tourism Municipal Enterprise (Visit Sofia) Director Anton Penev.
RSV 421 Crew Conducts Shooting Practice
The Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii naval research vessel (RSV 421) has conducted a shooting practice while passing through a high-risk zone en route to Antarctica, in support of the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic expedition, the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy said on its website.
Antarctic Institute Chair Prof. Pimpirev Meets New French Ambassador Dumoulin
The new French Ambassador to Bulgaria, Marie Dumoulin, First Counsellor Anne-Charlotte Montin and Science Cooperation Attache Arnaud Bobereau visited the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI).
Balkans
Turkish Customs Officers Seize 23 Kg Cannabis Shipment Entering from Bulgaria
During an operation at the Kapikule border crossing on the Turkish-Bulgarian border, Turkish customs officers seized a shipment of over 23 kg of skunk, a potent form of cannabis, which was being smuggled into Turkiye.
Serbian Oil Refinery in Quiet Mode until December 2, Awaits Sanctions Waiver, Energy Minister Says
Serbia's oil refinery, owned and operated by US-sanctioned oil and gas producer NIS, will keep running in quiet mode until December 2, awaiting a decision on a potential sanctions waiver for the Russian-controlled company, Energy Minister said.
Hearing on Kocani Nightclub Fire Case Rescheduled for December 2
The next hearing in the case concerning the deadly fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani will take place on December 2, Judge Diana Gruevska-Ilievska said on Tuesday. The hearing, originally scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed because the
Turkish Nationalist Leader Bahceli Describes MPs Meeting with Ocalan as Historic Step Forward
The leader of the Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahceli, described Monday's visit by members of the Grand National Assembly to Imrali prison, where Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan is being held, as a historic step forward.