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Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Sign Pension Agreement
The Minister of Labor and Social Policy Bisser Petkov and his Azerbaijani counterpart Sahil Babayev signed a Pension Agreement between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, the Social Ministry press center announced.
BNR: Bulgaria Simplifies Residence Procedures for Foreign Nationals
The Bulgarian cabinet altered the regulation for implementation of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act. The government facilitates the application procedures for residence of foreign nationals of Bulgarian descent, BNR reported.
Lilyana Pavlova Appointed Vice President and a Member of the Management Committee of the EIB
Former Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Council Lilyana Pavlova has been appointed vice president and a member of the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank, BNR reports.
She is the first Vice-President of the Bank of Bulgaria, with a three-year term of office.
Bulgaria and the Czech Republic will Deepen their Cooperation to Defend Common Stances in the European Union
Bulgaria and the Czech Republic will deepen their cooperation to defend common stances on important for the two countries topics on the EU agenda. This is what emerged at the meeting between Rumen Radev and the Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek, who is visiting Sofia.
94% of Childcare Facilities Are Closed
Currently 94% of all child care institutions are closed, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy Zornitsa Rusinova said at a press conference before the opening of a forum on the deinstitutionalization of childcare in the National Palace of Culture.
The conference will be attended by over 320 participants from 31 countries.
Bulgaria to Buy Two Minehunters from the Netherlands for EUR 1 996 000
The Council of Ministers has approved a draft contract between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the purchase of two minehunters for the amount of EUR 1 996 000 excluding VAT, the government press service announced.
Bulgaria and Vietnam to Deepen their Cooperation in the Field of Education
The Council of Ministers has approved a draft agreement on cooperation in education between Bulgaria and Vietnam for the period 2019 - 2023, the government press office reported.
Bulgaria and Romania's Quota for Turbot in the Black Sea Increased by 32%
Next year, Bulgaria and Romania will be allowed to fish for turbot, totaling 150 tonnes (75 tonnes per country), which is 32 percent more than the amount allowed so far. This was announced by the press center of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
The Truck which Was Transporting the Migrants to Greece Is from Pazardzhik
The refrigerated truck with illegal migrants in Greece is registered in Pazardzhik. The interior minister announced that truck had left Bulgaria at the end of October. The route for migrants is from Turkey to Northern Greece, NOVA reported.
According to the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, each of the migrants paid € 2,500 to reach Thessaloniki.
Weather Forecast: Mostly Sunny and Warm for the Season
Today, the weather will remain dynamic, with temperatures significantly higher than usual. The movement of air masses will be from the south-southwest. It will be windy, especially in eastern Bulgaria and the areas located north of the mountains, where the south wind will manifest itself as a Foehn wind. Broken clouds, mostly medium and high level.
The 5 Most Delicious European Street Foods
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1. Pizza in Italy
Electrical Scooters with Financial Losses
Two major players in the e-scooters market - Lime and Bird, which have businesses in Bulgaria, suffer heavy economic losses from their operations, world agencies said.
Eurostat: Bulgaria - One of the Countries with the Highest Recycling Rate of Plastic Packaging Waste
In the EU, an estimated 42% of plastic packaging waste was recycled in 2017. In seven EU Member States, more than half of the plastic packaging waste generated was recycled in 2017.
Rumen Radev: Bulgarian Business Must Take the Lead Role in Order for the Country to Overcoming the Social Crisis
The business should have a key role in overcoming the social crisis, President Rumen Radev called at a ceremony honouring the finalists of the 2019 Manager of the Year competition. The Head of State announced the winner of the 12th edition of the Race for Successful Business Leaders, organized by the Manager magazine.
PM Borissov Goes to Prague to Discuss the Protection of EU Funds
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will participate in the Summit of the Friends of Cohesion Group, which will be held today in Prague. The Forum will discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and adopt a declaration focusing on Cohesion Policy.