Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Launch Emergency Air Assistance by End of May
Bulgaria is set to establish its emergency air assistance service by the end of May, marking a significant step forward in the country's healthcare infrastructure. According to reports from the company supplying the helicopters, the training of pilots designated to operate the medical helicopter will be completed by May 2nd.
Controversy Erupts as Bulgaria Bans Gambling Advertising in Media
A significant blow has been dealt to the media landscape in Bulgaria as the National Assembly approved a ban on gambling advertisements across television, news websites, and print media. The decision, made in the second reading with changes to the Gambling Act, comes amidst heated debate and divergent opinions among lawmakers and industry stakeholders.
Kozloduy NPP Initiates Transition from Russian to US Nuclear Fuel in May
The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Bulgaria is set to embark on a significant transition as it begins the process of replacing Russian nuclear fuel with American fuel from Westinghouse. The transition, scheduled to commence in May, will involve the loading of 43 cartridges of Westinghouse fuel into the reactor core of the fifth unit of the Kozloduy NPP.
Bulgarian Bird Enthusiasts Tally 6,240 Sparrows in Nationwide Count
Bird lovers from across Bulgaria participated in the eighth annual "Let's Count the Sparrows" campaign organized by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds on April 27. Volunteers from 465 locations reported a total count of 6,240 sparrows belonging to three species: house sparrow, field sparrow, and Spanish sparrow.
Sergey Stanishev Makes Political Comeback, Opts Out of Elections
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister and Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Sergey Stanishev has announced his return to politics but clarified that he will not participate in the upcoming parliamentary or European elections. Stanishev made this declaration during a press conference at BTA, shortly after the BSP released its list for the European elections, which notably did not include him.