Latest News from Bulgaria
Bargain-Hunting Bulgarians Fuel Boom in Turkish Thrace
"Sixty or seventy per cent of our customers are now Bulgarians," says Yilmaz Sanis, president of the Association of the Historic Ali Pasa Bazaar in Edirne, Thrace, and owner of a shoe shop in the bazaar.
"They contribute to the market a lot," he told BIRN. "It is a great advantage for Thrace at a time when our jobs are suffering from economic conditions, and the pandemic."
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 90 New Cases in 2754 PCR Tests
The new registered cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours are 90, according to the data of the Unified Information Portal, BGNES reported. This is 84 people less than the previous day.
For the last 24 hours, 2754 PCR tests were performed, 55 of the newly infected were hospitalized, 47 were cured and 3 people died.
Weather in Bulgaria: Weekend with Summer Temperatures up to 35 Degrees
The weekend will offer the typical summer weather with many sunny hours around the coast and summer storms in the central and western regions of the country.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 174 Newly Registered Cases, 14243 Total
There are 174 new cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the last 24 hours based on 5,934 tests performed. This is 2 cases less than yesterday. Thus, the total number of infected in the country reached 14,243 people. 9,114 were cured, of which 213 in the last 24 hours.
811 people were admitted to hospital for treatment, 58 of them in intensive care units.
Turkey in touch with 92 countries to restart flights, says minister
Turkey has completed discussions with 92 countries for resumption of flights, the country's transportation and infrastructure minister said on Aug. 14.
Turkey continues to operate scheduled and non-scheduled flights with 48 countries as of Aug. 13, Adil Karaismailoğlu said in a press release.
Crisis Staff: In Serbia, 235 newly infected, four people died VIDEO
"The current epidemiological situation in Serbia can be marked as uncertain," said epidemiologist Dr. Branislav Tiodorovic.
Serbia: Mandatory Negative PCR Test for Arrivals from Bulgaria, Croatia, Northern Macedonia and Romania
All citizens entering Serbia from the territories of Bulgaria, Croatia, Northern Macedonia and Romania must have a negative PCR test performed no later than 48 hours. This was decided today by the Crisis Headquarters to combat the spread of corovanirus in Serbia, BTA reported, citing Tanjug.
Breaking News: Bulgaria's PM Borissov Calls for Convening Grand National Assembly and Changes to the Constitution, Plans to Resign Afterwards
GERB proposes a new structure of the judiciary and a reduction in the number of deputies
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov proposes convening a Grand National Assembly and amending the Constitution. This is stated in his official statement.
Here is the full wording of the statement:
I appeal to all Bulgarian citizens.
Crisis Staff reached a decision: Who needs a negative PCR test to enter Serbia
The decision applies to Northern Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania, epidemiologist Darija Kisic Tepavcevic told RTS.
It was also decided to stop the restrictions that applied to the citizens of Montenegro. All measures take effect from tomorrow.
The PCR test is not required for Serbian citizens coming from these countries.
Mergermarket: New Sale of Telenor Bulgaria Contemplated
The Bulgarian telecom operator Telenor may change ownership again, just two years after the Czech group PPF owned by Petr Kellner purchased the company. This was featured in Mergermarket, a specialized merger and acquisition information platform, citing anonymous industry directors as sources, as reported by Capital.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 176 Newly Registered Cases in 5877 PCR Tests
There are 176 new cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria. They were found in 5,877 PCR tests performed yesterday. This is shown by the data of the Unified Information Portal.
The total number of infected in the country reached 14,069. The active cases are 4,684. 824 people are treated in hospital. 63 of them are in intensive care units.
Turkey sends EU leaders letters on East Mediterranean
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu sent letters on Aug. 13 to European Union foreign ministers and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell about recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkey's approach on the issue.
The letters came ahead of a EU Foreign Relations Council meeting on Aug. 14 at Greece's request.
Israel Lists Bulgaria Among "Green" Countries for Travel
As part of the plan to reopen Israel's skies, Israelis returning from certain countries will not be required to go into isolation.
Largest Seaside Resort in Bulgaria - Sunny Beach to Close the Season by September 10th
Most hotels in the largest seaside resort in Bulgaria - Sunny Beach will close for the season by September 10. The reason is the lack of charter flights and tourists to choose the months of September and October for their summer vacation.
Ministry of Finance Offering Tax Relief for Home Renovation in Bulgaria
In order to help bring the sector of renovation services out of the grey economy, in which no income is declared, the Ministry of Finance offers a discount on taxes when repairing a home, Club Z reports. The discount can reach up to BGN 200, according to a bill published by the Ministry.