Latest News from Bulgaria

Bulgarian Model Wins Man of the World Title

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 20:05

Bulgaria's Daniel Georgiev was named Man of the World 2019 at the finals night of the 3rd Annual Man of the World pageant held at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan City on Thursday. 

Georgiev, a model from Sofia, the largest and capital city of Bulgaria, was crowned by Man of the World 2018 Cao Xuân Tài of Vietnam.

Explore the Tomb of Tutankhamun in Burgas, Bulgaria

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 20:04

If you want to walk through Tutankhamun's tomb and see how the boy's Pharaoh last house seemed like, you can do in Burgas. More than 100 exhibits of gold and precious stones recreate with absolute precision the funeral chamber from which the ruler of Ancient Egypt has taken to the stars, as seen by Treasure Hunt Howard Carter, reports Travel Bulgaria News

Romania's Q1 2019 gov't deficit: 0.5pct of GDP, according to Finance Ministry

Published by Agerpres on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 17:49

Romania's Q1 2019 government deficit is 0.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while the percentage reported on Friday by Eurostat of 4.5pct of GDP quarterly is calculated against the seasonally adjusted ESA balance by reference to the quarterly GDP, according to the Romanian Ministry of Public Finance (MFP).

American Foundation Gives $ 185,000 to Restore the Buzludzha Monument

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 16:17

The Buzludzha Monument will receive a $ 185,000 grant from the American Getty Foundation. The aim is to prepare a plan for its conservation and future use. This is said in a publication on the site of the organization, which describes the building as a "masterpiece of civil engineering" and "an indispensable part of Bulgarian history".

The Metropolitan Library Presents an Exhibition for 140 Years of the State Gazette

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 16:09

An exhibition devoted to the 140th anniversary of the first issue of the State Gazette will be opened on July 22 from 11 am in the Central Lobby of the Sofia Library.

The event is called "Pages from the history of Bulgaria in the State Gazette 1879-2019". In the showcases you can see works from the "Book Heritage" fund at the Sofia Library related to the events of the exhibition.

People Can now Check if Their Personal Data Was Abused with NRA Application

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:53

"The most important question at the moment is what people who suspect that their personal data has leaked can do. We are currently developing an application for the National Revenue Agency site. Everyone will be able to check whether their data has leaked. We'll probably release it in a few days.

The BDZ Timetable Already on Google Maps

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:38

BDZ put its timetable on Google maps, the state railway carrier announced. From now on, when people are setting a specific route on the territory of Bulgaria on the Internet platform, travel directions for train travel will also provided, which expands the possibilities for choosing the right means of transport.

Dangerous Bulk Ice Cream on the Streets

Published by Novinite on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:23

Samples taken by the Active Users Association show that the ice cream which is sold on the street may be dangerous. In 4 of 11 samples was found the Escherichia Coli bacteria.

Road visitors in decline this year

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 20:52

The number of visitors coming into Greece by road is slipping this year after coming to 8.8 million in 2018. These visitors accounted for 29 percent of the total of 30.3 million (without cruise passengers) who visited the country last year, according to a new study by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE) on the prospects of tourism by road this year.

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