Bulgarian Red Cross

A Day of Mourning has been declared across Bosnia and Herzegovina in remembrance of those who lost their lives due to the recent floods and landslides. At least 20 fatalities have been reported as a result of these natural disasters. The decision for this observance was made by the Entity Governments for both Entities and the Brčko District Government.

A "yellow" code warning for dangerously hot weather has been issued across Bulgaria, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. The entire country will experience sunny conditions, with slight cumulus clouds developing in the northern and mountainous regions after noon. A light to moderate northeast wind is expected.

As humanitarian support to refugees from Ukraine enters its third year, 19 humanitarian organizations and the UN in Bulgaria are appealing for US$ 38.6 million to support 70,000 refugees from Ukraine in Bulgaria in 2024.

In a bid to assess and bolster emergency response capabilities, Sofia is gearing up for a comprehensive drill scheduled for 10 PM on January 31. The initiative, led by the Interior Ministry, aims to evaluate the preparedness of control authorities and reaction forces at both national and territorial levels.

The Council of Ministers has greenlit a decision to extend humanitarian aid to Armenia in response to the country's plea for assistance through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism.

A humanitarian grant of BGN 59,440 (around 30,000 EUR), facilitated by the Bulgarian Red Cross, has been allocated to support the population displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Fire risk remains high due to dangerously hot weather today and in the coming days.

On this occasion, the fire department in Haskovo sent a warning to all mayors - to inform farmers to refrain from cleaning pastures, meadows and forest areas, and house owners - not to light fires in the open air.

Due to the high summer temperatures, from today, July 14, 2023 (Friday), the Bulgarian Red Cross starts distributing bottled mineral water in the capital during the hot hours of the day. The organization's volunteers will be from 12:00 p.m. at two busy locations in Sofia - on "Slaveykov Square" and in the space in front of the National Palace of Culture.

Today, at the VIP Terminal of Sofia Airport, the chairman of the Bulgarian Red Cross, acad. Hristo Grigorov will receive a shipment of 35 tons of humanitarian aid from Great Britain, intended for the victims of the conflict in Ukraine.

The PR recognition marked their very successful project for L'Oreal, Bulgarian Red Cross, Danone and Bulgarian Academy of Science

The four additional cars from the train, which left Varna for Sofia at 10.30 a.m., also disembarked. Only five refugees boarded the high-speed train, with about 200 remaining at the last minute. They had to be moved to the governmental resorts in Panichishte and Ribaritsa.