News archive of June 2024

100,000 retirees still working under a new measure

Around 100,000 pensioners have declared on a special electronic platform of the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) that they are working, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Security Panos Tsakloglou, said in an interview on Saturday.

One migrant killed, five injured in crash with coast guard vessel

One person was killed and five were injured in the eastern Aegean when the inflatable boat they were in crashed into the side of a Greek Coast Guard vessel that was pursuing them, Greek authorities said on Saturday.

The incident took place in the sea off the island of ​​Symi on Friday night.

NATO Chief Praises Bulgaria’s Role Amid Ongoing Ukraine Support Efforts

NATO Secretary General emphasized Bulgaria's role as a reliable and highly valued ally within the alliance. He highlighted Bulgaria's contributions to collective defense, noting its strategic importance, particularly as a Black Sea country hosting a NATO battle group.

Fruit and Vegetable Prices Drop Across Bulgaria in Late May

At the end of May, the prices of most fruits and vegetables in Bulgaria saw a decline, according to the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Markets (SCCEM) in its weekly bulletin. The market price index (MPI), reflecting the movement of wholesale food prices, dropped by 1.21 percent to 2,114 points, down from 2,140 points the previous week.

One dead, three injured in car accident in northern Greece

One man died and three others were injured when the car they were in veered off course and hit a gas station price sign on the Xanthi-Kavala highway in northern Greece, shortly after midnight on Friday.

Ukraine Halts Russian Advance in Kharkiv, Secures Return of 75 Prisoners

The advance of Russian forces in the northern Kharkiv region was successfully halted by Ukrainian forces, according to Michael Carpenter, a representative of the US National Security Council, in a televised interview. Carpenter highlighted the high number of Russian casualties and emphasized that their objectives were not met.

Is There Any Plan to Send Bulgarian Soldiers to Ukraine?

The deployment of Bulgarian military personnel to Ukraine has not been discussed by either the previous government or the current one, according to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. In an interview with bTV, Zapryanov addressed pre-election speculations by politicians on this issue.

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