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Bulgarian Confidence in Government Hits Record Low

A recent Eurobarometer survey conducted by the European Commission reveals that only 19 percent of Bulgarians express confidence in their government

Society | May 24, 2024, Friday // 10:08 | Viewed: 659

Weather in Bulgaria for the Weekend: Sun and Storms Expected Across Different Regions

From May 24 to May 26, the weather will vary across regions, featuring sunny spells and occasional showers.

Society » Environment | May 24, 2024, Friday // 09:21 | Viewed: 635

May 24: Bulgaria Celebrates the Legacy of Cyril and Methodius - Culture, Enlightenment, and the Slavonic Alphabet

May 24 holds significant cultural and historical importance for Bulgarians, marking the celebration of the Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day,

Society » Culture | May 24, 2024, Friday // 08:30 | Viewed: 1393

Rejoice: Bulgaria Receives First Batch of Modernized German Railroad Cars (PHOTOS)

A month behind schedule, the first 19 German wagons for Bulgarian Railways (BDZ) have arrived

Society | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 16:08 | Viewed: 3108

Diplomatic Support: Embassies in Bulgaria Host Event for International Day Against LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The hosts of the event were the embassies of Great Britain, of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bulgaria and the GLAS Foundation

Society » Culture | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 14:36 | Viewed: 1242

Bulgarian Museum Visits Soar by 24%

According to a recent study conducted by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on cultural activities, Bulgarians are increasingly frequenting museums

Society » Culture | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 12:30 | Viewed: 1117

Security Measures Implemented for May 24 Celebrations in Sofia

The festivities will commence with a formal procession at 10:30 a.m., commencing from the Archaeological Museum

Society » Culture | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 11:04 | Viewed: 1449

Sofia Mayor Reports on Post-Storm Operations

Following the heavy rain and hailstorm in Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev reported that the city received 230 distress calls to emergency services and 34 signals at the Metropolitan Municipality's contact center

Society » Environment | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 10:27 | Viewed: 1261

30-Year-Old Man Survives Lightning Strike in Sofia

A 30-year-old man was struck by lightning in the "Mladost 1" district of the capital

Society » Incidents | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 08:53 | Viewed: 1469

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Bulgaria: Yellow Code Alert in 13 Regions

A yellow code for heavy rainfall has been issued today for 13 regions in Bulgaria

Society » Environment | May 23, 2024, Thursday // 08:45 | Viewed: 1752

Emergency Response in Sofia as Hailstorm Causes Flooding and Damage

A powerful storm accompanied by hail and rainfall wreaked havoc in several Sofia districts

Society » Environment | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 18:34 | Viewed: 3271

From Sofia to Burgas: Events and Celebrations Commemorating May 24th Across Bulgaria (UPDATED)

May 24th holds profound significance for Bulgaria as it commemorates the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment, and Culture.

Society » Culture | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 17:48 | Viewed: 3613

Max Launches in Bulgaria: Double the Content of HBO Max and More

Subscribers in Bulgaria now have access to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's enhanced streaming service, which boasts a multi-genre library

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 15:01 | Viewed: 2446

Bulgaria's Life Expectancy Rises but Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) data reveals that the anticipated average life expectancy for Bulgaria's populace, projected for the period spanning 2021 to 2023, stands at 73.5 years

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 14:00 | Viewed: 1479

Sofia Mayor Reveals Funding Options for Vitosha Lifts Modernization Project

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev revealed that the modernization of the Vitosha lifts is estimated to require between 100 and 150 million euros

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 1285

Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution in Sofia Exceeds Official Limits

New year-round measurements conducted by the eco-association "Za Zemiata" (For the Earth) reveal that nitrogen dioxide pollution levels in Sofia remain consistently high

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 1555

Ammunition Truck Crashes on Struma Highway During Transit Through Bulgaria

An ammunition truck that crashed on the "Struma highway" was passing through Bulgaria,

Society » Incidents | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 10:17 | Viewed: 1415

Weather in Bulgaria: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Across the Country

Today, most of the country will experience sunny weather, though Western and Central Bulgaria will see unstable air masses

Society » Environment | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 08:12 | Viewed: 1651

Bulgarian Railways Considers Video Surveillance in Trains for Enhanced Security

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) is planning to introduce video surveillance on its trains

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 12:31 | Viewed: 1763

AI Voice Controversy: Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI

Scarlett Johansson has expressed her concerns about the voice used in OpenAI's ChatGPT

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:05 | Viewed: 1338

Bulgaria's Maria Bakalova Stars in Controversial Trump Biopic 'The Intern' at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, a biographical movie featuring Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova, titled "The Intern," made its debut

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 1958
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