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Bulgarian Restaurateurs Stage Protest against Lockdown in Sofia Today
Owners and staff of the closed restaurants prepare a national protest in front of the Council of Ministers building at 12:00 today, their demand is to start working from February 1.
Bulgaria’s Health Minister: Today’s Protest Is Like Street Fight
"I'm puzzled. The protest announced today looks a bit like a street fight - he who has no other arguments strikes first. Yesterday, I issued an order in which clearly says that the restaurants are opening on March 1,"stated Health Minister Prof.Kostadin Angelov before Nova TV.
Bulgaria: Restaurants and Health Minister Strike Deal – Opening Date March 1
Restaurants to reopen on March 1, and nightlife facilities 15 days later depending on the epidemic situation. This was agreed between Health Minister Kostadin Angelov and representatives of the industry.
The co-chair of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association Atanas Dimitrov explained:
Bulgarian Business Community: Vaccines Should Be Available on Commercial Market
The sooner the vaccines are available on the commercial market, the better, told Nova TV Vasil Velev of the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria. Our delivery sources do not have to be limited. He reminded that the EC said that Bulgaira can authorize vaccines on a national level. That's what Hungary did with the Russian vaccine.
Bulgarian Health Authorities Report Positive Effect of Restrictive Measures
We attest to a positive effect of the anti-epidemic measures in the country, announced by Minister of Health Prof. Kostadin Angelov during the regular briefing of the health authorities on the spread of coronavirus in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria: Defense Ministry Gives out 4 Cougar Choppers for Airborne Ambulance Service
The roadmap prepared by the Ministry of Health for medical evacuation by air of injured Bulgarian citizens includes the purchase of 1 helicopter with European funds and provision of national funding for the repair of 4 available Cougar helicopters, owned by the Ministry of Defense.
Bulgaria’s President Sets the Election Date – 28 March
President Rumen Radev has begun consultations on holding fair, transparent and safe parliamentary elections for the health of citizens.
BGN 24/Day Support Program for Workers of Suspended Businesses Is Extended
Bulgaria's Minister of Labor and Social Policy Denitsa Sacheva has issued a new order on the compensation for those employed in businesses temporarily suspended because of Coved-19 epidemic, the Ministry announced.
The previous order provided a fixed daily compensation of BGN 24. As of January 1, 2021, it is 75% of the social security income for October 2020.
Bulgarian NGOs Oppose Schools Opening for Elementary Students on January 4
The teams of the informal organizations "Science in the Crisis" and "Parents for Safe Education" strongly oppose the decision of the Ministry of Education and Science, for children from 1st to 4th grade to return to attendance in schools and kindergartens from January 4, 2021.
Bulgaria Resumes Flights From UK and Northern Ireland
At 12 pm today Bulgaria resumed flights from the UK and Northern Ireland, which were cancelled due to the new strain of Covid-19. Passengers arriving from the UK will have to make antigen tests and will be put under a 10-day quarantine. From January 1, a negative PCR test will be required performed 72 hours before the arrival in Bulgaria.