News archive of March 2020
Bulgaria’s Government Proposes Budget Update, Increase in Debt Ceiling
The Bulgarian government on March 30 proposed a budget update because of the coronavirus crisis.
Due to the emergency measures and consequences for the Bulgarian economy, the cabinet proposes that the National Assembly vote on a budget deficit for this year of 2.9% of GDP, or BGN 3.5 billion, BNT reported.
The Pandemic is still on the Rise: Over 800,000 Infected and more than 38,000 Deaths Worldwide
The number of coronavirus infected in the world has already exceeded 800,000 people. This was reported by Johns Hopkins University.
The death toll from the infection is 38 743 people. There are 164 610 infected in the United States. The US is followed by Italy with 101 739 people, Spain with 94 417 people, China with 82 272 people and Germany with 67 051 people.
Deaths due to coronavirus infection hits 78 in Romania
Six more people infected with the novel coronavirus have died in Romania, the death toll currently reaching 78, the Strategic Communication Group informs on Tuesday. It is about three men, aged 62, 68 and 57 - and three women - 69, 82 and 64 years old - all from Suceava County.
Facebook will Help the News Industry Affected by the Coronavirus
Facebook will provide $ 100 million in financial assistance to support media affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reports.
"The news industry is working under extraordinary conditions to keep people informed during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Facebook's news partnerships director, Campbell Brown.
Editorial: An intrepid and perpetual youth
With true heroes valiant deeds seem par for the course.
For them there is no choice other than rising to the occasion when they hear the call of history.
It is their opportunity to even risk their life in order to stand up for their ideals and principles.
Their dedication to their system of values obliterates any fears or reservations.