Burgas

Seven out of Bulgaria's 28 regions have officially declared a flu epidemic, leading health authorities to implement temporary measures to mitigate the virus's rapid spread, according to an announcement by the Health Ministry on Tuesday.

Bulgaria's major airports, including Sofia, Varna, Burgas, and Plovdiv, have confirmed their readiness for Bulgaria's upcoming inclusion in the Schengen area by air, slated for March 31. These airports anticipate a seamless transition, assuring improved passenger processing and reduced wait times for travelers to and from Schengen member states.

Professor Iva Hristova, head of Bulgaria's National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCIPD), alerted the public to a concerning resurgence of health issues affecting schools. Speaking on bTV, she underscored a startling trend among COVID-19 patients, revealing that one in four experiences a rebound effect—a resurgence of symptoms around ten days after initial improvement.

A shocking act of animal cruelty has rattled residents in Burgas, Bulgaria, as a man reportedly kicked a defenseless stray kitten to its death on a bustling street. The distressing incident unfolded in broad daylight along "Gurko" street, a heavily frequented thoroughfare leading to the Sea Garden in the seaside town.

The National Assembly made significant strides on Thursday, greenlighting key spending allocations from the 2024 State Budget Bill during the second reading:

Anticipating the surge in holiday travel, the Bulgarian Railway Company, "BDZ - Passenger Transport," is set to accommodate the festive influx by providing an additional 17,000 seats for travelers during the Christmas season.

Bulgaria is gearing up to become the epicenter of cutting-edge advancements in technology as it prepares to host the world's first International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence. Revealed by the Education and Science Ministry, this pioneering event is slated to take place in the scenic city of Burgas, nestled along the Black Sea, in the summer of 2024.

Bulgarians across the country observed the Day of Saint Nicholas on December 6, known as Nikulden, commemorating the revered figure of St. Nicholas of Myra. Originating from Patara in Asia Minor in the 3rd century, St. Nicholas led a pious life, aiding the destitute and weak while embodying the principles of faith and truth.

Bulgaria's Finance Minister, Asen Vassilev, addressed concerns about potential fuel shortages following "Lukoil's" deliberations on selling its business in the country. The reassurance came during Vassilev's visit to the "Capitan Andreevo" border crossing alongside European Commissioner Mareid McGuinness, as reported by BTA.

Today, "Bulgarian Railways" (BDZ) has issued an advisory alerting passengers to disruptions and cancellations affecting several train routes due to contact network damage. Services between Shumen and Komunari stations, Karnobat and Varna, Samuil-Silistra, and Lyulyakovo-Daskotna have been suspended until further notice due to network impairment.