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Road Infrastructure Agency Bears Partial Blame for Deadly Skopje-bound Bus Crash on Struma Motorway in 2021, Pernik District Court Rules
Bulgaria
Sofia Airport Introduces New Access, Traffic Organization Starting Thursday
А new access system and traffic organization will be in place in front of Sofia Airport's Terminal 2 from Thursday, January 9, SOF Connect, the operator of the airport, said. The system is in line with the European best practices and aims to improve traffic management, safety and service quality for passengers and visitors. The system will offer flexible and convenient short stay and parking solutions to prevent congestion.
Sofia Introduces Temporary Green Ticket for Public Transport Due to Air Pollution
Sofia will introduce a Green ticket worth BGN 1 for travel in public transport, as well as free parking in the parking lots near metro stations for Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10, said the press centre of Sofia Municipality on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Bulgaria to Collaborate with US to Prevent and Tackle Serious Crime
The Council of Ministers approved a draft treaty on cooperation with the United States in preventing and combating serious crime, the Government press service reported here on Wednesday.
Council of Ministers decisions Government Approves Draft Memorandum of Understanding in Tourism Between Bulgaria, Hungary
The government approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tourism between the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Ministry of National Economy of Hungary.
Economy
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.
Bulgaria Records Highest Industrial Producer Price Increase in November - Eurostat
In November 2024, compared with October 2024, the highest monthly increases in industrial producer prices were recorded in Bulgaria (+4.9%), Ireland (+4.5%) and Sweden (+4.2%). The largest decreases were observed in Estonia and Cyprus (both -1.4%), Slovakia (-0.5%) and Luxembourg (-0.4%), show estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, released 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
Romania Freezes Salaries, Pensions, Raises Taxes as Inflation, Budget Deficit Grow
At the end of 2024, the Romanian Government decided to freeze salaries, pensions, and benefits, while simultaneously raising some taxes, increasing the expenditure burden. The prices of cooking oil and bread are expected to rise by at least 10%, and
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.