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During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest. Winds will predominantly come from the east-southeast, remaining light, while in Eastern Bulgaria, they may reach moderate strength. Minimum temperatures will range mostly between 6°C and 11°C, with Sofia experiencing around 7°C. ...

Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Anna Natova, announced the commencement of construction for an outdoor parking lot at Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport, set to deliver an additional 1000 parking spaces. Speaking at the launch of construction activities, Natova highlighted that upon completion, the long-awaited renovation of the indoor parking facility would follow suit. "The total parking capacity will rise to 1,800 spaces with the completion of all parking lots, ensuring improved service... Читать дальше...

In a significant affirmation of Bulgaria's path towards Eurozone accession, European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni has confirmed the European Commission's support for Bulgaria's admission to the Eurozone in 2025. The confirmation came during a meeting with Bulgaria's acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lyudmila Petkova, who is currently on a two-day visit to Brussels, according to reports from the Finance Ministry. In the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Petkova underscored the caretaker government's priorities... Читать дальше...

In a decision echoing the broader geopolitical concerns, Bulgaria's Holy Synod has opted to forgo the traditional journey to Israel to obtain the Holy Fire this year, Metropolitan Cyprian of Stara Zagora announced, as reported by BTA. The choice to abstain from the pilgrimage stems directly from the current situation unfolding in Israel, with escalating tensions and uncertain conditions prevailing in the region. Typically, a distinguished representative from the Holy Synod embarks on an annual... Читать дальше...

The Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) has greenlit the phased transition to a new type of nuclear fuel for Unit 5 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), manufactured by Westinghouse. The approval signals a significant milestone for the plant, with the changeover process expected to span four years. In a statement issued by the agency, it was emphasized that the review process of technical documents ensuring the safe operation of the new fuel involved substantial human resources, both from the NRA... Читать дальше...

Experts suggest that Bulgaria's admission to the Eurozone is more realistic in January 2026, according to insights from Cinzia Alcidi of the Brussels Center for the Study of European Politics, as reported by Politico. Despite previous aims for entry on January 1, 2025, various factors, including Russian-funded disinformation campaigns, political uncertainties, persistent inflation, and insufficient public support, cast doubts on meeting the earlier target. Political leaders in Bulgaria, including the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank... Читать дальше...

The head of Israeli military intelligence, Aharon Haliva, has tendered his resignation following the failures surrounding the unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7th last year, as reported by AP. The attack breached Israel's defenses, previously deemed impenetrable. Haliva's departure marks the first resignation of a senior Israeli military official in the wake of the Hamas assault, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals, predominantly civilians, and the capture of around... Читать дальше...

In a recent interview with "Fakt", Polish President Andrzej Duda made a significant statement, expressing Poland's readiness to permit NATO allies to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory. Duda highlighted Russia's analogous actions, citing the transfer of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus last year as a precedent. The prospect of hosting U....

Bulgaria stands to lose approximately BGN 1 billion each year due to its continued exclusion from full membership in the Schengen area, Economy Minister Petko Nikolov cautioned. Speaking at the Vienna Economic Forum alongside representatives from prominent international companies, Nikolov emphasized the urgent need for Bulgaria's accession to Schengen. "The economic security of our region hinges on Bulgaria's full integration into the Schengen zone....

Vacationing at the seaside, whether in our country or abroad, is reasonably priced. However, an examination shows that choosing to vacation outside of July and August could be even more economical. Hotels along the Bulgarian coastline commence operations as soon as May arrives, presenting options starting from 40 leva for a night's stay inclusive of breakfast. ...