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Bulgarian MPs Propose Bill to Freeze Russian Properties
A proposed bill by Bulgarian MPs Ivaylo Mirchev and Nadezhda Yordanova, representing the political party "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), seeks to freeze Russian properties owned by sanctioned individuals.
Countdown Begins: Bulgaria Faces Five-Month Challenge to Meet Eurozone Entry Criteria
Bulgaria is on a tight five-month deadline to fulfill the prerequisites necessary to join the eurozone by January 2025, revealed Deputy Minister of Finance Ivaylo Yajdjiev on January 19. The primary criteria involve lowering the inflation rate and adopting the BNB law to align Bulgaria's central bank with European standards.
Defense Minister: No Signs of Threats to Bulgarian Military Installations
In response to concerns about potential attacks on Bulgarian armament facilities amid the Ukraine conflict, Defense Minister Todor Tagarev reassures the public of reinforced security measures. Minister Tagarev highlights the intensified physical protection of military depots and munition storage locations due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ex-PM: With Investments in the Army, We will Ensure that Bulgaria Never Enters a War
Kiril Petkov, co-chair of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), backed the "Denkov-Gabriel" cabinet, emphasizing Bulgaria's defense strategy focusing on modernizing the army with 21st-century technologies.
“There Is Such a People”: We are in this Parliament because we can bear Responsibility
"We from 'There Is Such a People' are in politics and in this parliament because we can bear responsibility and it is precisely this responsibility that obliges us to be constructive and to do everything possible to make this parliament work, to do everything possible and everything that depends on us for solving the crises facing all Bulgarian citizens." This was stated by the chairma
Bulgaria: Jump in Prices of Greenhouse Vegetables is Expected in Spring
Greenhouse vegetable prices are expected to rise in the spring due to higher electricity and gas prices.
On BNT the vegetable producer Ivaylo Peshev from Kresna said that the overhead costs for his greenhouse have risen several times. The prices of the raw materials he uses for his production have also increased dramatically.
Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council Approves Six European Delegated Prosecutors
Meeting on Friday, the 11-member Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council approved six European Delegated Prosecutors (EDPs) from Bulgaria after two days of hearings of all applicants for the position. A total of 23 Bulgarian magistrates (6 judges, 15 prosecutors and 2 investigating magistrates) applied for the position.
Hackers Meddle with Bulgaria's Online Population Census
Continuous hacker attacks have managed to block the online population census in Bulgaria, which began on Tuesday. On the third day, the system was down due to another large-scale denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
Bulgaria: Ministry of Education and Science Awards Annual Pythagoras Prizes
Bulgaria's Ministry of Education and Science has awarded the annual Pythagoras Prizes to Bulgarian scientists and research teams for substantial contribution to the development of science. The Pythagoras Prize for a young scholar went to Dr. Venelin Todorov and Dr.
BBC Investigation: Bulgarian Runs a Network for Fighting and Trading Dogs
Bulgarian runs a network for dog fighting and trade with dog-fighters, the British public television BBC reported in an investigation broadcast last night. The BBC has footage and the man's words, shown as the organizer of the network, show that other Bulgarians participate in it, reports Dnevnik.