Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria Sees 3% Rise in New Car Registrations Amid Shifting EU Market Trends
New car sales in the European Union saw a modest recovery in October, rising 1.1% year-on-year after consecutive declines in August and September. Registrations reached 866,397 units, buoyed by gains in Spain (up 7.2%) and Germany (up 6%), despite decreases in France (down 11.1%) and Italy (down 9.1%).
Austrian Minister Signals Continued Resistance to Schengen for Bulgaria and Romania
Bulgaria and Romania's full entry into Schengen is still uncertain, with Austria not yet ready to lift its veto, despite hopes expressed by both the Romanian and Bulgarian governments.
Netanyahu: From which countries he can be arrested after the warrant from the International Criminal Court
Arrest warrants issued yesterday against Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Galland and the head of the armed forces department of Hamas Mohammed Daif represent a historic development for the International Criminal Court, which has been struggling for 22 years to have its jurisdiction recognized and to gain enforcement powers.
Famed Turkish author Orhan Kemal’s house in Istanbul for sale
The house of Orhan Kemal, one of the masters of Turkish literature, located in the metropolis of Istanbul's Fatih district, has been put on sale by the owner for 10 million Turkish Liras.
The prominent writer resided in the house between 1954 and 1966, describing this indigent district of Istanbul and its people in many of his novels.
Code Red Warning for High Winds in Bulgaria on Friday
A code red warning has been issued for Friday in the regions of Montana and Vratsa due to dangerously strong south winds, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. This is the highest level warning, indicating a stormy weather situation.
Bulgaria's Vice President Warns of High Risk of Constitutional Crisis Amid Parliamentary Deadlock
Bulgaria's Vice President Iliana Yotova expressed concerns about the ongoing parliamentary crisis, stressing that the risk of it escalating into a constitutional crisis is high. She emphasized the importance of electing a speaker of the National Assembly on Friday to ensure a functioning parliament.
EU Parliament Pushes for Bulgaria and Romania’s Full Schengen Membership
The European Parliament plans to renew its call for the full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area during its upcoming session in Strasbourg, according to an official announcement. The discussion, scheduled for November 26, will include representatives from the European Commission.
Bulgaria’s Iliana Ivanova Receives Unanimous Support for European Court of Auditors Role
Iliana Ivanova has received unanimous support from the European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control for her candidacy as Bulgaria's representative in the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Following her hearing, all 21 committee members voted in her favor during a secret ballot.
'Leonardo' Faces Over Half a Million Leva Fine for Medical Helicopter Delays in Bulgaria
The Italian company "Leonardo" S.p.A. has officially informed Bulgaria's Ministry of Health (MoH) about another delay in the delivery of two medical helicopters, citing critical delays in the supply of key components as a factor that may jeopardize even the revised deadlines.
Youngest Grandmother in Bulgaria is Just 28, Highlighting Alarming Trend of Teenage Births
In Bulgaria, the youngest grandmother is just 28 years old, according to Dr. Antonio Dushepeev, the head of the maternity ward at Burgas University General Hospital. In an interview on BNR, he also highlighted a troubling trend, with 149 births by underage girls reported at the hospital last year alone. Among these young mothers, there was even an 11-year-old girl. Dr.
Over 120,000 Bulgarians Under 30 Struggling with Debt
According to Georgi Dichev, chairman of the Chamber of Private Bailiffs (CPB), Bulgaria currently has 120,000 debtors under the age of 30. Specifically, 4,000 individuals are debtors under the age of 20, 36,000 are between 20 and 25 years old, and 80,000 fall into the 25-30 age group. The data comes from the CPB's internal database, which tracks such information.
Former Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Sues Bulgaria for Unlawful Removal
Former Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev has filed a lawsuit against Bulgaria in the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), challenging his dismissal from office. He claims that his removal was unlawful and unfounded, as reported by "Sega."
Kiril Petkov Accuses Boyko Borissov of Deliberately Delaying Parliament
Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), has accused Boyko Borissov of intentionally delaying the start of the Bulgarian parliament.
Bulgaria Celebrates the Day of the Christian Family and Youth
On November 21, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, a day honored in Bulgaria as the Day of the Christian Family and Christian Youth. This celebration is among the 12 major Christian holidays observed by both the Orthodox and Catholic churches.
Hurricane-Like Winds Hit Bulgaria, Emergency Crews Work Overnight to Mitigate Impact
A yellow code warning for high winds has been issued across Bulgaria. A cold atmospheric front moving in from the northwest is affecting the country, bringing strong winds and variable weather. Cloud cover is increasing from west to east, with rain in many areas during the morning, particularly in the western regions and the Danube plain.