Latest News from Bulgaria
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 92 New Cases in the Last 24 hours
Ninety-two new cases of coronavirus have been registered in the last 24 hours in Bulgaria. No confirmed contagious people have died, according to data from the Unified Information Portal.
The new cases were identified by 1,028 tests (nearly 8.95 percent were positive).
Study: 59% of Bulgarians Disapprove of Putin's Actions, 23% Do Not Hide their Support
For more than 50 percent of Bulgarians, media reports about the war in Ukraine are rather unreliable, with one in three saying they encounter fake news every day or almost every day, according to a Gallup International Balkan study.
The EU Mustn’t Betray its Promises to the Western Balkans
There is no reciprocity in this latter demand, despite repeated judgments of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg calling on Bulgaria to recognise a Macedonian minority in Bulgaria, which successive Bulgarian governments have ignored.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 121 New Cases in the Last 24 hours
One hundred and twenty-one are the new cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours. 8.5% of the 1425 tests performed are positive, according to the updated data of the Unified Information Portal at midnight.
Most new cases are in Sofia - 56, followed by Varna district with 9 newly infected.
The Italian Language is a Favorite of many Young Bulgarians
The Italian language continues to be popular in Bulgaria. The language of Giovanni Boccaccio and Dante Alighieri is very popular and loved, especially among young Bulgarians, for whom, in addition to Italian music, it is the language of aesthetics and parts, which they touch when visiting Italy.
Which Video Streaming Services are Available in Bulgaria and What do They Offer
A couple of days ago, a new big player joined the video streaming market in Bulgaria. Disney + announced that from June 14 their platform will be available in 14 Central and Eastern European countries, including Bulgaria.
Bulgaria: Warning of significant Rainfall and Thunder Today
Rainfall and thunderstorms will occur today mainly in the eastern parts of the country. In some places the precipitation will be intense and significant in quantity, accompanied by a temporary increase in wind. There are conditions for hail.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 208 New Cases in the Last 24 hours
The new cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria for the past day are 208 with 3143 tests performed, according to data from the Unified Information Portal.
6.6 percent of the tested samples are positive.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Bulgaria is 1,167,914. The active cases are 61,770.
Bulgarian PM Petkov sees a Possibility of a Different Prime Minister from his Party
Prime Minister Kiril Petkov commented on BNT on the hottest topic in the political sphere in Bulgaria - the upcoming vote of no confidence in the government.
"I would not say that we should talk about failure. This is a continuation of a change that began last year and it is very difficult," he said.
Bulgaria Sets Date for No-Confidence Vote Amid Protests
Protesters gather in support of the government in Sofia, Bulgaria, June 17. Photo by Svetoslav Todorov.
Week in Review: Juggling Acts and Trojan Horses
On the Brink
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov arrives for the European Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, 24 March 2022.-EFE/JULIEN WARNAND
VMRO-DPMNE Leader: If Bulgaria's demands are part of EU’s Negotiating Framework, We'd better Not Go In
The leader of the Macedonian opposition party VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, said that if Bulgaria's demands are included in the EU's negotiating framework for membership, Skopje would be better off refusing to apply to the Union.
Greece – Bulgaria NG pipeline undergoes last test
The small, in length, but strategically important IGB pipeline, which connects the Bulgarian system with the Greek natural gas transmission system and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), will start commercial operation, next month, in July. Today (17 June) the pipeline will undergo final testing with the introduction of the last quantities of 1.5 million cubic meters of gas.
Bulgaria’s Embattled LGBT Community Eyes Calmer Celebration This Year
Sofia Pride marks its 15th edition this week with various activities, including exhibitions, film screenings and, on Saturday June 18, an open-air concert featuring some of the best-known local performers followed by a march for equal rights.
Report: The State of the Bulgarian Defense is Alarming
Preventive action is needed against Russian aggression in Ukraine, including the deployment of NATO troops and forces on our territory. The Alliance's previous presence in the southeast has no alternative.