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Ruse Mayor Calls for Good Traffic Organization at Danube Bridge as Trucks Queue to Cross amid Repair Works
Employers Demand Compensations for High Electricity Prices for Non-household Consumers, Threaten Protests
Bulgaria
Photo Exhibition Presents Bats of Vietnam in Sofia
It is on until January 16 and is organized by the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).
Bulgarian Language, Culture Will Continue to be Taught in Ukrainian Schools, According to Newly Signed Bulgaria - Ukraine Cooperation Protocol
The Bulgarian language and culture will continue to be taught in schools in Ukraine, and Ukrainian students of Bulgarian origin will continue to be admitted to higher education institutions in Bulgaria on a priority basis, as per what is outlined in the initial agreement between Ministers of Education and Science of Bulgaria and Ukraine, respectively Prof. Galin Tsokov and Oksen Lisovyi, the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science said Thursday. A protocol for cooperation and exchange between the two institutions was signed for the academic years 2024/2025, 2025/2026, 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.
Troyan Mountain Rescue Service Warns of Avalanche Risk in Balkan Range
As a result of the heavy snowfall in the last days of 2024, there is a danger of avalanches in the central part of Stara Planina, Marin Sirakov, head of the Troyan Mountain Rescue Service, told BTA on Thursday.
Media Review: January 9, 2025
POLITICS All dailies cover the adoption of amendments to the Election Code and the Judicial System Act by Parliament.
Economy
Half of Bulgarians Not Willing to Pay More for Organically Produced Food, Shows Eurobarometer Survey
Bulgaria Ranked 50th in The New York Times' 52 Places to Go in 2025 List
Bulgaria has been included in The New York Times' list of 52 Places to Go in 2025, ranking 50th. Travel to Bulgaria is becoming easier than ever.
Electricity Distribution Companies Have Until Friday to Report on Investments in Power Outage Areas, EWRC Chair Says
The three electricity distribution companies have until Friday to provide detailed information on the investments made in the areas affected by power cuts during the holidays, said chairman of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) Ivan Ivanov on Wednesday during a parliamentary hearing on the power outage crisis.
Ten Persons Honoured with Golden Rose Award for Contribution to Bulgarian Tourism
Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev Wednesday honoured with the Golden Rose award ten distinguished persons whose achievements have shaped modern Bulgarian tourism.
Bulgaria Among Countries with Lowest Growth in Overnight Bookings via Online Platforms in Q3 2024
Bulgaria is among the countries with the lowest growth of overnight bookings via online platforms in the third quarter of 2024, Eurostat said on its website on Wednesday.
Culture
Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Puppet Show Premieres in Burgas
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will premiere at the State Puppet Theatre in Burgas on January 8, the puppet show's author and director Iroslav Petkov told BTA on Wednesday.
Botanical Garden of BAS Showcases Orchids, Azaleas in Bloom
The Botanical Garden of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) is offering a display of tropical plants in its greenhouse, where various species of orchids and azaleas are currently in bloom. Throughout the week, including on Saturday, January 11,
Perspicio Art Academy Opens with Exhibition in Support of At-Risk Children and Families
The Perspicio Art Academy will open its doors in Sofia with a charity collective exhibition of its young artists - students on January 18, the team said. Perspicio was created as a podium and support for young artists, providing them with a platform
Bulgarian Film "The Therapy" to Be Featured at Several International Festivals in US and Europe
The Bulgarian film The Therapy will be featured in several international festivals in the US and Europe, including the 78th edition of the Salerno International Film Festival (Italy) and the 25th edition of the Santa Fe Film Festival in the USA,
Balkans
Major Crackdown on Drug Trafficking in 77 Provinces of Turkiye
Turkish authorities have confiscated 839 kg of drugs and 1,168,042 pieces of narcotics tablets in operations in a number of provinces of the country, said Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on social media, quoted by the Turkish national radio and television corporation TRTH Haber.
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Antalya, Sparks Panic but No Damage
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Turkiye's Mediterranean region of Antalya at 16:50 local time (15:50 Bulgarian time), prompting serious concerns and fear among residents on Friday.
Bulgarian, Romanian Mayors Celebrate Schengen Entry at Kardam Border Checkpoint
General Toshevo Mayor Valentin Dimitrov, Kardam Village Mayor Georgi Sabev, and Negru Voda (Romania) Mayor Mihai-Adrian Argintaru symbolically crossed the raised barriers at the Kardam border crossing checkpoint in Northeastern Bulgaria on Thursday, celebrating Bulgaria and Romania’s entry into Schengen. The event featured traditional Bulgarian pogacha bread and a traditional horo chain dance.
Turkish Citizen Charged with Carrying Undeclared Currency Totalling EUR 124,650
The District Prosecutor's Office in Haskovo has charged a 29-year-old Turkish citizen who, while passing through the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint, failed to declare to the Customs Agency the money he was carrying across the border amounting to EUR 124,650 (BGN 243,794), the Appellate Prosecutor's Office in Plovdiv said in a press release on Thursday.