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Vazrazhdane Top-of-the-List Candidate Zlatanov in Ruse: Pension System Is Shortchanging Millions
Zlatan Zlatanov, the top-of-the-list candidate of the Vazrazhdane party in Ruse, said the pension system shortchages millions. He held a meeting alongside the party's leading economic experts Lyubomir Hristov and Viktor Papazov on Tuesday.
Bulgaria Needs More People Engaged in Scientific Research, Increased Investment in Science and Innovation, Education Minister Says
Caretaker Education and Science Minister Sergei Ignatov, speaking at the opening of a forum on science and innovation at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), said that Bulgaria needs more people engaged in scientific research.
Interior Minister Wants Personnel to Be Absolutely Uncompromising Against Election Crime
Meeting with senior staff and personnel of the Sofia Directorate of the Interior and the Regional Directorate of the Interior - Sofia on Tuesday, Interior Minister Emil Dechev told them to act absolutely without compromise against every perpetrator of election crime.
MP Candidates of MRF Meet with Residents of Three Towns in Silistra Region
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) candidates for the National Assembly in the Silistra region met with residents of the towns of Profesor Ishirkovo, Kalugerene and Valkan, the party’s campaign headquarters announced Tuesday.
Economy
Balneo Complex Medica Narechen Offers Electrosleep Among Innovative Procedures
Sofia Airport Expands and Modernizes Terminal 1 Retail Space
On Tuesday at the opening of the completely renovated retail area in Terminal 1 of Vasil Levski Airport, Jesus Caballero, the CEO of SOF Connect, Sofia Airport’s operator, said that the company is committed to transforming the capital’s airport into a modern gateway to Bulgaria.
Spa Hotel Terma Maintains 70% Average Year-round Occupancy Rate, Plans Complete Renovation of Spa Centre
Spa Hotel Terma, located in the village of Yagoda, at the foot of the Balkan Range, between Stara Zagora and Kazanlak, has been in operation since 2017 and maintains a 70% average year-round occupancy rate. A unique feature of the complex is that the therapeutic mineral water is available to guests directly in their rooms.
PM Gurov: EUR 210 Mln to Back Bulgarian Companies in Strategic Sectors
Meeting with European Investment Bank Vice-President Marek Mora and European Investment Fund (EIF) Chief Executive Marjut Falkstedt on Tuesday, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said Bulgaria and the EIF are working in strong partnership.
Major Water Reservoirs Filled at 80% of Combined Capacity
As of April 14, the total volume of water stored in Bulgaria's major multi-purpose reservoirs amounts to 5,198.9 million cubic metres, representing 79.54% of their total capacity, wrote the Ministry of Environment and Water on its website. The
Culture
Bulgarian Navy Commander Mihaylov: Fourth RSV 421 Voyage Builds Tradition
After the fourth voyage of the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), Bulgaria can now proudly say it has built traditions, Bulgarian Navy Commander Kiril Mihaylov said on Thursday.
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea to Be Ratified Soon, Environment Minister Says
Caretaker Minister of Environment and Water Julian Popov said that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is to be ratified soon by Bulgaria. Popov was speaking during the ceremony welcoming the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv.
Commander Muevski: RSV 421 Meets New Challenges on Fourth Antarctic Voyage
The Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421) and its crew developed a strong capacity to support Bulgarian Antarctic expeditions after four voyages, RSV commander Radko Muevski said at a welcome ceremony for the vessel at Varna Marine Station on Thursday.
"Shared Memory: Jewish Presence Across the Bulgarian Lands" Exhibition Highlights Bulgaria’s Jewish Heritage
A new exhibition, Shared Memory: Jewish Presence Across the Bulgarian Lands, showcases over 15 years of research into Bulgaria’s Jewish material heritage, featuring 50 photographs by journalist and photographer Anthony Georgieff.
Balkans
Serbia Searches for Migrant In Connection With Attempted Sabotage on Balkan Stream Pipeline
The director of Serbia’s Military Security Agency, Djuro Jovanic, commented on Sunday’s operation in the municipality of Kanjiza in the northern part of the country, where explosives were found near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline, local media reported.
New Fuel Prices Come into Force in North Macedonia from Midnight
New retail fuel prices will come into force in North Macedonia from midnight, the country's Energy Regulatory Commission announced, following the government's decision to reduce fuel excise duties.
Third Turkish Oil Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz, Transport Minister Says
A third vessel owned by a Turkish company has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf, Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on his official Facebook profile. The ship was carrying crude oil from Iraq to Malaysia.
Serbian President Vucic: Early Parliamentary Elections Could Be Held No Earlier Than May 31
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Friday that early parliamentary elections in Serbia could be held no earlier than May 31 this year and no later than March next year, according to local media. “The earliest parliamentary elections