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Bulgarian Socialists Leader: The Biggest Problem, according to BSP, is the Rising Prices

According to the Bulgarian Socialist Party, the biggest problem now is rising prices. We must show common sense and not allow a fourth crisis in the country - a political one.

This was stated by Kornelia Ninova in her address to the deputies at the first sitting of the 47th National Assembly.

Bulgarian Dr. Argirova: Mutations occur in People who do not have Antibodies to COVID-19

What do we know about the new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant identified by the WHO as "alarming"? The answers are given by the President of the Bulgarian Society of Medical Virology and a member of the Expert Council of Virology under the Minister of Health - Prof. Dr. Radka Argirova, MD.

Why does the coronavirus mutate?

Can Bulgaria impose Mandatory Vaccination for COVID-19

"The European Commission says 1/3 of Europe's population has not been vaccinated. A pandemic of the unvaccinated awaits us. According to the national legislation of each country, it can be considered whether vaccines against COVID-19 will become mandatory.

Kiril Petkov: It is Time to put Meaning into the words “Member of Parliament”

It is time to put meaning into the words "Member of Parliament", it is our duty to serve the Bulgarian people. Unfortunately, most of the MPs before us have not done a good job and that is why Bulgaria is facing huge challenges. This was said from the parliamentary rostrum by the leader of "We Continue the Change" Kiril Petkov.

Greenpeace Distributed Coal Water to Bulgarian MPs

The environmental organization Greenpeace was active in front of the National Assembly with a call to stop the exploitation and pollution of water in Bulgaria. They are handing out bottles of water from pools exposed to pollution.

Greenpeace commented that so far most MPs have accepted the bottles of water, which they call "coal water".

The Beginning of the 47th Bulgarian Parliament: MPs Swore Oaths

The oldest Member of Parliament, Sylvie Kirilov ("There Is Such a People), rang the first bell of the 47th National Assembly.

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: Fewer New Cases but More Deaths in the Last 24h.

699 180 are the total confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria. This is shown by data from the National Information System. The new cases for the past day are 2,018. 103,606 are the active cases in the country.

EC is Preparing Criminal Proceedings against Bulgaria for Accessing Data from Criminal Record Certificates

The European Commission has announced that it is preparing criminal proceedings against Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, and Portugal for incorrect application of the rules on the exchange of data on criminal record certificates and the establishment of the relevant European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS).

Gazprom Increases Gas Supplies to Bulgaria by Nearly 44%

Gazprom increased its gas exports to Bulgaria by 43.8%.

The company's deliveries to foreign countries have increased to 171.5 billion cubic meters, which is 6.6% (10.6 billion cubic meters) more than in the same period in 2020.

Political Negotiations: the Speaker of Parliament to be Changed every year

The Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament should be rotated every year.

The four formations negotiating the formation of a government have agreed on this - "We Continue the Change", BSP, "There Is Such a People" and "Democratic Bulgaria", BNR reports.

The idea is for each of the four formations to have a parliamentary speaker for a full term.

Outbreak of Meningitis in a Kindergarten in Sofia, One Child Died

An outbreak of meningitis has been discovered in Sofia's 37th "Valshebstvo" Kindergarten in the Pavlovo district. As of yesterday, the children's institution has suspended classes, BNT reported. So far, 16 children and two adults have been infected. A 5-year-old child died.