Bulgaria
Strong Earthquake Rocks Central Greece
An earthquake was registered in central Greece today around 12 p.m. The epicenter of the quake was near the town of Larissa.
The Institute of Geophysics told BNR that the epicenter was at a depth of 10 km. The tremor was felt in many places in Bulgaria, including Kardzhali, Plovdiv and in Sofia highrise buildings.
There were no reports of casualties or damage.
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Bulgaria: 80 Percent Should Be Vaccinated to Build Herd Immunity
To build up a collective defense against coronavirus, about 80% of Bulgarians must acquire immunity. This became clear from the comment of the virologist Prof. Radostina Alexandrova on bTV.
Eric Halsey – American Who Makes Podcast about Bulgarian History
American Eric Holsey, who has been based in Sofia for several years makes a podcast about Bulgarian history. In addition to the podcast, he is working on another project - a book in English about Bulgarian history.
Weather in Bulgaria: Sunny and Warm Today, Rain and Snow on Saturday
In the coming days, the weather will be changeable, typical of the month.
Today it's going to be sunny. Along the Danube plain light and temporarily moderate wind will blow from the west. Daytime temperatures will reach 12 to 17-18 degrees.
At night, the sky be clear. Light southwestern wind in the northeastern parts of the country will be rising to moderate.
Facebook to Monitor Bulgarian and Hungarian News
Facebook introduces new regulations in Bulgaria and Hungary. A team of the social network, including two journalists- one from each of the two countries, will check posts for false and misleading information, as well as for information intended to encourage violence.
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Anonymous Artist NoName with a Work for March 3, Liberation Day of Bulgaria
A new work by the anonymous artist NoName became a hit on social networks in Bulgaria. The artist, better known in Bulgaria as "The Man Without a Name", celebrated the National Holiday of Bulgaria with a new provocation.
The work depicts a little girl watering the soil, and the Bulgarian flag sprouts from it.
"We are and we will be! It's up to us, "wrote the secret artist.
Bulgaria Celebrates National Liberation Day - 143 Years
Bulgaria celebrates on March 3rd its National Holiday, marking the 143rd anniversary of its liberation from five centuries of Ottoman rule.
Liberation Day will be marked with a number of events throughout the country. The culmination is the ceremonial fireworks display on the National Assembly Square in Sofia.
European Democracies ‘Under Strain’ Due to COVID-19: Report
The New York-based Freedom House watchdog organisation says in its latest annual report, published on Wednesday, that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed European democracies of all political types under "severe strain".
Bulgaria: EU Laggard in Healthcare with Lowest Life Expectancy and Highest Surcharge for Medicines
Bulgarians live seven years less than citizens of the most developed countries in the European Union.
Clean Energy: Bulgaria between Two Difficult Choices
Decarbonisation process in Bulgaria has got stuck between two equally difficult choices - on the one hand, the agreed obligations to the EU for an ambitious energy transition by 2030 and 2050, and on the other, the slow democratisation and entry of renewable energy technology and energy efficiency.