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Bulgaria's Aniventure Comic Con Welcomes Fantastic Beasts Actor Dan Fogler

Excitement is brewing among fans of the magical world as actor and comedian Dan Fogler, renowned for his roles in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise, gears up to visit Bulgaria for the Aniventure Comic Con festival on July 6 and 7

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 2608

British Columbia to Declare May 24 as Bulgaria Day

Bulgaria will soon be celebrated in the heart of British Columbia and the city of Vancouver as May 24 is set to be declared Bulgaria Day, announced Velislava Panova, Consul General of Bulgaria in Toronto, to the BNR.

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2913

The Resurgence of Natural Gas: A Clean and Affordable Energy Solution

The concluded winter presented unusually elevated temperatures and a 'milder' heating season for thousands of Bulgarians

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:09 | Viewed: 2477

Bulgaria: Brestovitsa Residents Protest Against Muddy and Polluted Tap Water

For the past four years, residents of the picturesque village of Brestovitsa in Plovdiv have been grappling with a troubling issue: muddy water contaminated with manganese flowing from their taps

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 09:37 | Viewed: 2773

Profession Shortage: Bulgaria's Vocational Education Struggles with Demand Mismatch

Vocational education encompasses approximately half of high school students and is available in every district nationwide, reaching around 80% of all municipalities

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:58 | Viewed: 2034

Weather In Bulgaria On April 17: Expect Clouds, Showers, and Thunderstorms

Overnight, expect considerable cloud cover, particularly in western regions, accompanied by showers. In Northwestern Bulgaria, expect a west-northwest wind bringing colder air

Society » Environment | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 17:42 | Viewed: 3174

Bulgaria Proposes Lowering Highway Speed Limits

The Bulgarian government has proposed a significant change to the country's road traffic regulations, aiming to reduce the maximum speed limit on highways from 140 km/h to 130 km/h

Society | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 14:06 | Viewed: 4615

Outrage in Bulgaria as Grave of Late Patriarch Neophyte Desecrated

Shock and outrage spread through Bulgaria as news emerged that the grave of the late Patriarch Neophyte was desecrated by unknown perpetrators, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church revealed on Tuesday morning

Society » Incidents | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 11:48 | Viewed: 3235

Bulgarian State Railways Claim They were Responsible for Less than 2% of Train Delays

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) revealed that train delays, caused by them in 2023, amounted to less than 2%, citing unregulated railway crossings as a primary cause

Society | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 10:34 | Viewed: 2361

Parts of Sofia Will Remain Without Water for 12 Hours

In connection with the replacement of a shut-off valve on "Beli Dunav" street, district "Nadezhda-3" from Sofia Water warns that today (April 16) it is necessary to stop the water supply from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Society | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 08:39 | Viewed: 2362

Temperature Records Shattered Across Bulgaria

A scorching wave of heat has gripped Bulgaria, setting new temperature records across various regions of the country

Society » Environment | April 15, 2024, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 4702

Weather In Bulgaria On April 16: Sunny Conditions Prevail with Mild Temperatures

During the night, the skies will mostly clear, accompanied by light to moderate winds blowing from the west-southwest

Society » Environment | April 15, 2024, Monday // 17:11 | Viewed: 3103

Massive Asteroid Makes Close Approach to Earth

Astronomers worldwide have issued a warning about an imposing celestial object known as '2013 NK4', set to make a close approach to Earth

Society | April 15, 2024, Monday // 14:39 | Viewed: 3225

One-Fifth of Bulgarians Believe COVID-19 Threat was Exaggerated

Data from a recent global poll conducted by the world association "Gallup International" represent the diverse perceptions surrounding the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic

Society » Health | April 15, 2024, Monday // 14:19 | Viewed: 3479

Sofia Residents Reap Over BGN 4 Million in Savings on Local Taxes for 2024

Sofia residents who have dutifully paid their local taxes for the year 2024 have collectively pocketed a substantial sum, saving a remarkable BGN 4,678 million by April 14

Society | April 15, 2024, Monday // 14:06 | Viewed: 1822

Bulgarian State Railways Announces 20% Increase in Train Ticket Prices Due to Rising Costs

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) has declared a significant adjustment in train ticket prices, citing a sharp surge in the company's expenses over recent years

Society | April 15, 2024, Monday // 12:41 | Viewed: 4290

Bulgaria: Expert Warns of Shortage in Unqualified Workforce

Bulgaria's labor market is undergoing significant shifts, with a dwindling availability of unqualified workers emerging as a new concern, according to Hristiyan Petkov, operations manager of "JobTiger," BTA reported

Society | April 15, 2024, Monday // 11:56 | Viewed: 2871

Bulgarian Actor Lyuben Kanev Makes West End Debut in London

Lyuben Kanev, a rising star from Bulgaria, is poised to make a splash in London's esteemed West End theatre scene

Society | April 15, 2024, Monday // 10:34 | Viewed: 2393

Outrage in Dobrich Region: 5 Newborn Puppies Brutally Killed, Village in Shock

The village of Chernookovo in the Dobrich region of Bulgaria was rocked by a horrifying incident that left the community reeling in disbelief and outrage

Society » Incidents | April 15, 2024, Monday // 10:18 | Viewed: 3612

Bullet Removed from Brain of 2-Year-Old Shot in Vratsa

Doctors at "Pirogov" Hospital successfully extracted a bullet from the brain of a 2-year-old child who was airlifted from Vratsa following a tragic shooting incident

Society » Incidents | April 15, 2024, Monday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2255

Sun, Rain, and Everything in Between: Bulgaria's Weather This Week

As the new week unfolds, Bulgarians are greeted with the promise of sunny skies and rising temperatures, courtesy of a southerly wind ushering in a welcome warmth

Society » Environment | April 15, 2024, Monday // 08:21 | Viewed: 2820
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