News archive of April 2023

Back-to-back LIV titles for Gooch

Talor Gooch became the first golfer to win back-to-back LIV titles after he defeated Spain's Sergio Garcia in the first playoff hole at the LIV Singapore competition on Sunday.

Gooch pocketed $4 million for the victory in the city-state, the same amount he won in his breakthrough in Adelaide last week.

Bulgaria: A Woman from Pernik was Killed in her Home, her Husband was Detained

The police in Pernik detained a 41-year-old man from Pernik, suspected of having caused the death of his wife.

Around 4:30 a.m. on April 29, a report was received that a 43-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment on Yu. Gagarin Street. Police officers responded immediately and pre-trial proceedings were initiated.

Message from Iran to Iraq: Even one American is too much for you

"The United States is an unreliable friend. Iraq should not allow American troops on its territory" - said the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to the President of Iraq Latif Rashid last night, reported Reuters.

The Bulgarian who was Attacked in Sudan has Returned Home

Late last night, our compatriot who was attacked in Sudan returned home to Bulgaria.

A week ago, Yasser Mahmud refused to be evacuated for personal reasons. After the capital Khartoum was attacked on Friday, he contacted the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry and agreed to be evacuated to Cyprus.

Small Drop in Food Prices in Bulgaria: Cheaper Cucumbers and Eggs

A small drop in wholesale prices was registered this week by the Market Price Index (MPI). It is up 1.12 percent to 2,385, BTA reported.

Since the beginning of 2023, the index has risen by 2.98 percent (from 2.316 points). Its base level of 1,000 points dates back to 2005.

Clashes continue in Sudan: The Ceasefire expires today

Clashes continue in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, despite the announced ceasefire, which is due to end tonight.

Al Jazeera, meanwhile, reported that a new party is intervening in the conflict in Sudan - the central reserve police.

Compensation over Moria refugee camp deaths upheld

It took six years after the harsh winter that had enveloped the summer-style tents with snow in the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesvos for compensation to be awarded to the relatives of a Syrian and an Egyptian man who died from carbon monoxide inhalation as they tried to keep warm with makeshift stoves. 

Bulgarian Folk Dance: The Longest “Horo” in Sofia on International Dance Day

On International Dance Day (29.04.), over 1,300 dancers from all over Bulgaria gathered in front of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) and sent a message of peace.

"The longest horo in Sofia" is an initiative of the National Folklore Ensemble "BULGARE" and the Association of Choreographers in Bulgaria, whose idea is that every year the event grows and includes more and more people.

Israelis protest reforms ahead of new parliament session

The latest protest against the Israeli government's controversial judicial reform plans packed central Tel Aviv on Saturday, as divisions persist before lawmakers return to parliament.

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