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Nicolas Schmit, the newly-elected president of the Party of European Socialists (PES), has voiced his support for Bulgaria's full accession to the Schengen Area. Speaking at a press briefing following his election at a PES congress held in Rome, Schmit emphasized the importance of Bulgaria's integration into the Schengen Zone.

Turkish borders crossing into Europe have witnessed tightened controls on vehicles entering and exiting, causing long lines and wait times, ahead of Bulgaria and Romania's partial inclusion into the Schengen zone from March 31.

International cooperation triggered by a spate of gangland murders in Greece has helped to dismantle a crime ring accused of more than 60 killings across Europe over the past decade, police said on Friday.

The tradition of exchanging amulets in white and red for health dates back thousands of years and is popular in several neighboring to Bulgaria countries. In all countries with this tradition, the arrival of spring is celebrated, and wishes for health, luck, and fertility are exchanged.

On March 1, Bulgarians celebrate Baba Marta - one of the most beloved Bulgarian traditions, preserved to this day. We associate the holiday with the symbolic beginning of spring and the renewal of nature. On this day, everyone presents their loved ones with martenitsi - special ornaments made of white and red yarn. They are a symbol of health, luck and strength during the year.

The Vranca region of Romania experienced a seismic event today as an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook the area. According to reports from the National Institute of Geophysics, the earthquake had a depth of 146 kilometers.

A recent study conducted by Vignetteswitzerland.com has shed light on the state of road safety in Europe, revealing concerning trends for Bulgaria. According to the study, Bulgaria ranks third among the most dangerous countries to drive in, with Romania taking the top spot and Serbia following closely behind.

The wild animals were spotted by passersby in the late hours in the Burgas Sea Garden, and photos were shared on social media.

Public Power Corporation's (PPC) goal is to become the leading player in the field of clean energy and critical infrastructure in Southeast Europe, creating an energy corridor that will add value to all countries, the president and CEO of PPC, Giorgos Stassis, said while speaking at the Ziarul Financiar Power Summit 24 in Bucharest on Tuesday.

The travels of Bulgarian citizens abroad in January 2024 are higher compared to the same period last year. This is indicated by the data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI).