Sofia

A "yellow" code warning for dangerously hot weather has been issued across Bulgaria, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. The entire country will experience sunny conditions, with slight cumulus clouds developing in the northern and mountainous regions after noon. A light to moderate northeast wind is expected.

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Today, Bulgaria will experience sunny and hot weather, with a yellow heat code issued for some areas in Northern, Central, Southwestern, and Southern Bulgaria, where temperatures will reach between 35 and 38 degrees.

In the next five days, temperatures in Bulgaria are expected to range from 32 to 38 degrees, with Thursday and Friday marking the peak of the heatwave, according to climatologist Professor Georgi Rachev on bTV. He described the humid tropical nights as particularly uncomfortable, likening them to being "boiled in your own sauce."

A confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported in Sofia, as indicated by data from the Metropolitan Regional Health Inspectorate for the period of June 10-16, 2024.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev underscored the importance of the newly convened parliament during a joint press conference with Montenegro's President, Jakov Milatovic. Radev highlighted that in a parliamentary system, the effective functioning of parliament is paramount, emphasizing his decision to convene it promptly.

Today will be sunny with temperatures reaching 35°C. In the afternoon, cumulus and cumulus-rain clouds will form over the mountainous regions in the western part of the country, bringing rain to some areas with the possibility of thunder. A light breeze will come from the western quarter.

In the recent election, the Central Election Commission (CEC) reported over 58,000 invalid votes, with 2,211,648 valid votes counted. Paper ballots in the ballot box totaled just over 1,454,000, and machine votes were nearly 815,300. Additionally, 63,913 voters chose the option "I'm not supporting anyone."

In Bulgaria, while women excel in middle management roles, only 16 percent occupy senior management positions, as reported by the National Statistical Institute. This stark gender disparity underscores a broader European directive requiring at least 30 percent of management roles to be held by women, a mandate Bulgaria aims to implement by year-end.

Following the recent storm, several Bulgarian municipalities have declared states of emergency. In Sofia, teams from the Directorate "Emergency Assistance and Prevention" are busy clearing broken branches and fallen trees from the streets after the storm and strong winds during the night.