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During the night, expect mostly clear skies with scattered high clouds, bringing generally calm weather with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 10°C, around 5°C in Sofia. Morning hours will see predominantly sunny conditions, while by noon, cumulus and cumulus-rain clouds will form over Western Bulgaria, spreading to Central regions later in the day, potentially leading to rain and thunder in mountainous areas. Eastern parts of the country will remain sunny....

Bulgaria's Parliament has taken a significant step towards acquiring eight multi-role F-16 Block 70 aircraft and associated support by ratifying Amendment No. 2 to the Letter of Agreement (LOA) BU-D-SAB. The amendment, proposed by the government, updates the delivery schedule for the aircraft, with the process now expected to commence at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and conclude by the end of the same year. ...

In a recent address to an influential American conservative forum in Budapest, former US President Donald Trump hinted at plans to renew Republican cooperation with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whom he hailed as a "great man." Trump's remarks come amidst Orbán's reelection for a fourth term in Hungary's 2022 parliamentary elections, albeit against a backdrop of economic challenges with the country currently in recession. Orbán, a staunch ally of Trump in Europe, has faced criticism for... Читать дальше...

In an announcement made on Friday, Flotilla Admiral Georgi Penev, Deputy Commander of the Bulgarian Navy, revealed plans for significant upgrades and modernization within the naval forces. As part of these efforts, new equipment is set to be introduced by the end of 2024, alongside the modernization of coastal formations. Ahead of the Day of Valour and the Bulgarian Armed Forces on May 6, Admiral Penev showcased the progress made on the first multipurpose modular patrol ship....

Eurostat's latest findings have shed light on the shifting landscape of household energy prices in the European Union, with Bulgaria emerging as a frontrunner in affordability. According to the report released on Thursday, Bulgaria secured the title of having the EU's second-lowest household electricity prices in the second half of 2023, trailing only behind Hungary. The data reveals a welcome respite for consumers, with electricity and gas bills experiencing a decrease in the latter half of 2023....

The National Statistical Institute reports that in 2023, the poverty line for the entire country stood at 637.92 BGN per person per month within households. At this threshold, 1....

Maria Bakalova, the Bulgarian breakout star from the hit movie "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," is set to embark on a thrilling new adventure alongside Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. According to "Deadline," the upcoming film titled "Mayday" will see Bakalova teaming up with Reynolds and Branagh under the direction and writing of Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley. The action-packed project is a collaboration between Apple and Skydance, promising audiences an exhilarating... Читать дальше...

The Ministry of Health in Bulgaria has announced a significant initiative to provide free whooping cough vaccines to all pregnant women between 27 to 36 weeks of gestation. Dr. Galya Kondeva, the Minister of Health, revealed this decision during a briefing held at the Council of Ministers. ...

Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Gvozdeikov and the management of the Polish company "Stadler Polska Sp. z o. o....

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Ylva Johansson, has highlighted the pressing need for increased labor migration in the European Union (EU). Speaking at a meeting of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, Johansson underscored that the current influx of 1.5 million labor migrants annually falls short in addressing the EU's overarching labor shortage. ...