NOVA TV

Today, Bulgaria is set to experience the tail end of Tropical Hurricane Kirk, which has already affected Portugal, France, and Spain. Bulgarian climatologist Simeon Matev discussed the weather developments during the morning broadcast on Nova TV, noting that the hurricane is currently over Scandinavia and will soon reach Bulgaria.

Retail chains in Bulgaria are actively preparing for the transition from the Bulgarian leva to the euro. Nikolay Valkanov, the executive director of the Association for Modern Trade, stated on Nova TV that ongoing discussions with relevant departments are focused on coordinating activities associated with the euro's introduction.

The evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from Lebanon is underway. Petya Nikolova, a Bulgarian living 20 km from Beirut, shared with Nova TV that she received instructions yesterday afternoon to remain on standby. Arrangements were being made regarding the distance she would need to travel to the airport. Nikolova confirmed that the evacuation process has begun.

Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic accident that occurred on Thursday morning in Burgas. The incident took place at 7:54 a.m. on "Krayezerna" Street, near the Burgas Free Zone.

Bulgaria spends approximately a billion leva (half a billion euros) annually due to its decision to maintain its own currency, according to financial consultant Deyan Vassilev. On Nova TV, he noted that the currency exchange alone costs the country around 500 million leva each year, highlighting that this inconvenience hinders Bulgaria's integration within the European market.

Steve Hanke, known as the "father" of the Bulgarian Currency Board, recently shared his insights on Nova TV. Hanke, who has been honored with eight honorary doctorate degrees—including three in Bulgaria—has served as an economic advisor to various heads of state and was a senior economist under President Ronald Reagan.

A woman in the Bulgarian village of Chelopech has suffered severe injuries, including the removal of an ovary, broken arms, and facial injuries, after being violently beaten by her husband, Nova TV reports. The incident occurred on August 11, and the assailant was arrested three days later, not for the assault but for lacking an identity card.

Atanas Pekanov, Bulgaria's former vice-prime minister for European funds under the "Donev" administration, has warned that the country is likely to forfeit at least 500 million leva (250 million euros) from the Recovery and Sustainability Plan due to delays in implementing agreed reforms.

Starting this December, new regulations for aspiring drivers in Bulgaria will allow them up to four attempts to pass both the theory and practical driving exams. If candidates fail to pass within these attempts, they will be required to restart their driving courses.

Residents of the Bulgarian town of Bobov dol have reported the mass poisoning of stray animals, sharing concerns on social media, Nova TV reported. According to local police, six dogs and two cats were found poisoned over the weekend, with the animals reportedly killed by poison concealed in minced meat.