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Music helps with dementia
What kinds of music could optimize the potential brain benefits?
Bulgarian Nurgyul Salimova Faces 2nd Consecutive Loss at World Chess Candidates Tournament
Bulgarian chess prodigy Nurgyul Salimova faced another setback in her journey at the World Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 in Toronto, marking her second consecutive loss and fourth overall in the competition.
Buildings aging without plan for what comes next
The collapse of a building floor in Piraeus on Tuesday where work was being carried out has highlighted the plight of hundreds of thousands of aging buildings in Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki and other urban centers without a plan for the future. One of the main parameters of the problem is linked to public education and the legality of carrying out work, particularly in apartment blocks.
Sweden passed law allowing gender change from age 16
Although Sweden was the first country to introduce legal gender change in 1972, the new proposal, aimed at allowing self-identification and simplifying the process, has sparked intense debate in the country
12-Year-Old Bulgarian Kaloyan Geshev Achieves Triple Champion Status in Mental Calculation
Seventh-grader Kaloyan Geshev from Sofia's 125 SU "Boyan Penev" school has once again showcased his remarkable talent in speed calculation, clinching the title of three-time champion in mental math.
The reduction of the three pension bonuses was discussed in the Supreme Special Court
The Council of State came into conflict with the Supreme Court last January on the contentious issue & the disagreement was referred for final judgment to the Supreme Special Court
Bulgaria's Political Landscape in 2023: Populist Parties Below 20% Support
In a recent release of the Authoritarian Populism Index 2024, Bulgaria emerges as a focal point for understanding the intricate interplay of political ideologies shaping Europe's landscape. Published by Timbro and EPICENTER, the index, presented in Bulgarian by the Institute for Market Economics, offers a comprehensive analysis spanning decades of electoral dynamics.
Ukraine is Headed for Defeat
The delay in US military aid to Ukraine paints a grim picture of the war's future, as Western analysts and publications alike foresee a troubling trajectory for the embattled nation.
An analysis by the international publication Politico, echoing sentiments expressed in The New York Times recently, expresses the dire situation in which Ukraine is currently in.
Bulgarian National Bank Chief Targets 2025 Eurozone Access
The path to Eurozone accession for Bulgaria may see a significant milestone in 2025, albeit not at the outset of the year, according to Dimitar Radev, the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).
Men who do these professions are more fertile, study shows
Infertility is a growing problem in modern times and there are numerous factors contributing to this
Authorities mull harsher fines for stockpiling
Harsher fines are being considered for stockpiling and exorbitant prices, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has unveiled, noting that respective legislation will be submitted to parliament.
"We have completed our work as part of the efforts to fight excessive price increases. Soon we will forward it to parliament," Bolat said in an interview with private broadcaster CNN Türk.
Looking at the Greek financial crisis through Schäuble’s memoirs
The memoirs of former German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble were recently released in Germany. As expected, Greece features heavily.
Gov’t to take steps to boost public sector savings: VP Yılmaz
The government is working on measures to increase public sector savings, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has said.
The Finance Ministry and the presidency of strategy and budget authority are carrying out studies on public sector savings, with more than 15 articles being worked upon, and they will be implemented, Yılmaz told reporters after the cabinet meeting earlier this week.
Decline in CA deficit shows economic program works, says Şimşek
A decline in the current account deficit shows that the government's medium-term economic program is working, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said.
He noted that the deficit was lower than expectations in February and the gap declined by $5.8 billion compared with the same month of last year.
Microsoft Detects Russian Online Campaigns Targeting US Presidential Election
Аhead of the impending US presidential election, tech giant Microsoft has uncovered Russian online campaigns aimed at influencing American voters, as reported by "Reuters". The findings shed light on ongoing efforts to sow discord within the United States' political landscape, raising alarm bells about potential interference in the democratic process.