NOVA TV

Finance Minister Asen Vassilev affirmed Bulgaria's stance on any potential sale of Lukoil, emphasizing that if such a sale were to occur, it must involve a transparent and strategic investor. Vassilev's comments, made to Nova TV, were in response to reports indicating Lukoil's contemplation of selling its Bulgarian business.

Three men have been detained after kidnapping a 19-year-old youth in Burgas, Nova TV reported.

The victim was forced into a car and taken to the yard of a university in the city.

After numerous threats and a pistol shot, he was forced to lie on the ground and wait for the perpetrators to withdraw.

Transport Minister Georgi Gvozdeikov addressed the recent snowfall's impact on Bulgaria's railway network, expressing relief that, as of 6 a.m. on Monday, the situation is gradually stabilizing. Speaking on Nova TV, Gvozdeikov highlighted the extreme challenges faced by over 30 teams battling heavy snow and strong winds to rectify the railway disruptions.

15 children from the same kindergarten in Plovdiv have food poisoning, Nova TV reported. 3 of them were examined in hospital.

A man beat his wife with stones and fists, despite having a warrant, Nova TV reported.

The crime took place in the village of Yakimovo, Montana region. The victim Dilyana Stoyanova said that her husband was sitting in a cafe in the village. When he saw her, he started shouting and insulting her. He then poured coffee on her face.

On Friday, the Russian Church in Sofia will be reopened, Nova TV reported. The first service is expected to be on Saturday. The temple was closed after Bulgaria recalled three Russian priests for violating diplomatic rules.

In Sofia, an anonymous driver contacted Nova TV, recounting a recent traffic accident involving a tram and a Road Assistance car. The collision left the tram driver fleeing the scene, exhibiting aggressive behavior.

Following the incident, the police arrived on-site to conduct alcohol and drug tests on the public transport driver, which revealed a positive drug test.

Again a situation with a child behind the wheel in Bulgaria. The boy was filmed sitting on a driver's lap and driving a bus with passengers on the Trakia highway.

The video was shot on Sunday around 11:00 a.m. on the Burgas-Sofia road. According to the onlooker who sent the signal to Nova TV, the vehicle was curving on the road.

Gas stations are trying to raise the prices of fuel and in some small towns, they are already feeling the ground with a price for ordinary diesel and gasoline of 3 leva per liter. Considering that until recently the price was around 2.30/l leva.

This became clear from a report on Nova TV this morning.

Two 11-year-old boys were struck by lightning yesterday afternoon at the "Dunav" stadium in Ruse. One of the children died, the condition of the other remains serious.

The boys are from the children's school of the local football club and were training on one of the auxiliary pitches at the "Dunav" stadium when lightning struck.