News archive of April 2019
"We have problem with Albanians, but we also have strength"
He said it would "have the strength to protect Serbs."
The EP will Look Again at the Changes in the Haulier's Operating Rules
The European Parliament will discuss again this week the changes in the rules of the international hauliers. This is reported on the website of the Parliament's Transport Committee.
Certain Type of Birds in Europe Decrease Alarmingly
The number of insect-eating birds, such as beetles and caterpillars, has declined significantly in Europe over the past 25 years, according to a German study.
A 13% reduction in the number of insect-eating birds in Europe between 1990 and 2015 was registered.
The decline reflects a trend associated with a decline in the insect population.
Deputy Speaker Iordache:Romania's Presidency at EU Council concluded 80 files;it shows Romania's seriousness regarding European issues
The Romanian Presidency at the European Union Council has 80 files concluded at mid-term and this thing shows "the seriousness which Romania treats the European issues with," Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Florin Iordache said on Monday.
Today is the Raise in Wages of the Drivers in the Sofia Public Transport
As of April 1, the wages of Sofia's public transport drivers are increasing, after the Sofia City Council's proposal on March 14 approved the proposal of Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova to increase the salaries of the urban transport drivers by 10% from April 1.
Emergency Sirens to Be Tested in Several Cities in Bulgaria
Today, at 13:00, the emergency system will be tested in several cities in the country, the Ministry of Interior informs.
The tests will be in Burgas, Varna, Kardzhali, Montana, Pazardzhik, Pleven, Plovdiv.
Also in Ruse, Smolyan, Sofia, Vratsa and in the 30-kilometer perimeter around the Kozloduy NPP.
Karpathos, Kasos declared in state of emergency after rain damage
The regional governor of the southern Aegean, Giorgos Hatzimarkos, on Monday declared the islands of Karpathos and Kasos to be in a state of emergency after they suffered major damage in the heavy rainfall at the end of last week.
Permanent Direct Flights to Be Established Between Lebanon and Bulgaria
Lebanon and Bulgaria agreed Friday to establish permanent direct flights between Beirut and Sofia, following Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil's meeting with Bulgarian officials in Sofia to discuss relations between the two countries, reports Albawaba.
Bulgaria Supports Ukraine’s Aspirations for Joining EU and NATO
Bulgaria confirms the inalterability of its support for the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine and its state sovereignty and territorial integrity, reports Ukrinform.
Bulgaria Awards Contract for Mi-17 and Mi-24 Helicopters Overhaul
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 26 March the award of the contract for the overhaul and life extension of four Mi-24V attack and two Mi-17 tactical transport helicopters to local military maintenance, repair, and overhaul company TEREM Holding EAD, reports Jane's 360.