Latest News from Bulgaria
Spring Book Bazaar Opens at National Palace of Culture
On the eve of the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture, the biggest spring book fair in Bulgaria opens at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia: the Spring Book Bazaar.
It will be held until May 28, on the third floor of the National Palace of Culture in downtown Sofia.
There is a special place to sit down and read a book.
Angela Merkel Stands for Bulgaria in Front of the European Commission
In a letter addressed to the Bulgarian president, the German head of state Angela Merkel had announced that the effective defense of the Bulgarian state boarders are of crucial importance for the overall interest of the EU, reports the Standart newspaper. The Chancellor also mentions how highly she appreciates Bulgaria`s efforts in this course.
No Direct Threat For Bulgaria After the Attack in Manchester
A meeting was held at the Bulgarian Interior Ministry in Sofia of the National Operative Center for the evaluation of risks including the terrorist attack threat in the wake of the terrorist act in Manchester UK, and based on a report of the security services.
Fossils cast doubt on human lineage originating in Africa
Fossils from Greece and Bulgaria of an ape-like creature that lived 7.2 million years ago may fundamentally alter the understanding of human origins, casting doubt on the view that the evolutionary lineage that led to people arose in Africa.
Intensive Rains in Some Areas, Hailstorms Possible
Atmospheric pressure is close to the average for May and will increase. Today it will be mostly sunny in Eastern Bulgaria, Krasimir Stoev from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) said, according to FOCUS News Agency.
Tsvetan Tsvetanov: 'It is Possible for Bulgaria to Become Part of the Schengen Area After a Successful Presidency of the EU Council
''It is highly likely for Bulgaria to become part of the Schengen area after a successful presidency of the EU Council'', Tsvetan Tsvetanov, deputy chairman of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party and MP, said, Focus News Agency reported.
According to Tsvetanov, the issue has become a political one.
Number of Refugees in Bulgaria has Decreased Significantly
In the past six months, the number of refugees and migrants in Bulgaria has decreased significantly, according to Interior Ministry figures cited by the Independent Balkan News Agency.
By May 18 2017, there were 3128 people from foreign countries seeking protection in Bulgaria, the official statistics said.
Stara Zagora, Best City For Living in Bulgaria For 2016
Stara Zagora is the best city for living in Bulgaria, according to the jury of Darik Radio, quoted by Focus News agency.
The city ranked first under special criteria representing expectations of modern man about the city where he works and lives. Among them is ecology, investments, new jobs, possibility to raise children, medical equipment, and educational institutions.
Checks into Quality of Imported Foodstuffs to Begin
By end-June, an analysis will be made of the ingredients in some foodstuffs which are on sale in Bulgaria, Austria and Germany, Dr. Kamen Nikolov from the Food Safety Agency told the Bulgarian National Radio, cited by the Bulgarian National Radio.
Subjects to checks will be chocolate, sodas, meat and dairy products and baby food.
President Rumen Radev: Only E-government Will Meet Public Expectations For Effectiveness, Transparency and Control'
E-government is a strategic priority for Bulgaria, an irreversible process and the only way to achieve effectiveness, transparency, success in the fight against corruption, accountability and control, President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with the management of State e-Government Agency.
NSI: Museum Visits in 2016 Have Increased by 9.8%
Visits to museums in Bulgaria totalled to 5,230,000 in 2016, going up by 9.8% compared to 2015. Approximately one fourth of them (1,223,000) were during days of free entry. An increased number of visits of foreigners has been registered - by 271,000, or by 36.8% compared to the previous year. This was announced by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) and cited by FOCUS news agency.
Bulgaria is the Country with the Most Road Traffic Deaths
Bulgaria is once again on the first place with the biggest number of people who lost their lives in car accidents in the EU, reported the Union of the Bulgarian Automobilists, quoted by BGNES.
Romanian Media: Bulgaria Offers Very Good Tourist Services
The Romanian printed media write that Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece are the most preferred tourist destinations by the Romanians, when it comes to sea resorts, cited by the Bulgarian National Radio.
However, the terrorist attacks and political instability in Turkey has resulted in decreased tourist interest towards the state.
Weak Earthquake Registered Nearby Devin
A 2 - magnitude earthquake is registered on the territory of Bulgaria, nearby Devin, reported BGNES.
The earthquake is felt at 10.19 am with an epicenter 6 km northeast of Devin, 32 km northwest of Smolyan and 136 km southeast of Sofia, with a depth of 15 km, the European Seismological Center said.
No information on damage from the quake has been provided yet.
Record Amount of Heroin Seized at Bulgarian-Romanian Border
The narcotic substance was found in a cargo truck with terracotta tiles delivered to a warehouse in Bulgaria from Iran, according to Standart newspaper, cited by BNR.
The tiles with a total weight of 23 tons travelled from Bulgaria to Holland.
The truck with the terracotta was stopped for a check by the team of the Customs in Lom on the Dunav.