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Taxi drivers across Bulgaria are set to stage a nationwide protest tomorrow, voicing dissatisfaction with the rising costs of mandatory "Civil Liability" insurance. The protest, organized by the National Association for the Protection of Carriers and Taxi Drivers (NAZPTV), is expected to significantly impact traffic in 30 cities.

Bulgaria has become the first country in Europe to launch its own artificial intelligence (AI) language model, made freely available and supported by the state. The initiative, led by the Institute for Artificial Intelligence INSAIT, part of Sofia University, marks a major milestone.

Residents of Sofia's "Krasna Polyana" neighborhood are once again raising concerns about dangerously polluted air as the fall season brings worsening conditions. Locals report a strong smell of synthetics, burnt clothes, and tires in the air, with some saying it is visibly dirty. Many blame nearby areas, including the "Vietnamese dormitories," for contributing to the pollution.

On Tuesday, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather, with a light to moderate south-southwesterly breeze, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Morning temperatures will range from minus 3°C to 2°C, with Sofia expecting a low of minus 2°C. The afternoon will see highs between 10°C and 15°C, with Sofia reaching 11°C.

Bulgaria and North Macedonia have reached an agreement on the technical parameters for building the railway section of Corridor 8, according to a statement from the Ministry of Transport.

In a significant move to boost business relations, ten business leaders in Bulgaria established the first Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce at a recent event held at the Czech Embassy in Sofia. The gathering was attended by Czech Republic Minister of European Affairs Martin Dvořák and Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria, Miroslav Toman.

Beginning December 1 and lasting until February 28, Sofia's city center will prohibit all vehicles classified in the first and second eco groups. This ban applies to the area known as the "small ring," which is bordered by "Vasil Levski," "Patriarch Evtimii," "Skobelev," "Oplchenska," and "Slivnitsa," as announced by the Sofia Municipality.

A number of Bulgarians are currently stranded at Valencia Airport, according to Reni Mladenova, head of the "Progress" Association and the Bulgarian Sunday School "Vasil Levski" in Valencia, BNT reported. Due to flight cancellations at the airport, a group bound for Sofia has been unable to depart, with Mladenova reporting that no flights to Bulgaria are expected today or tomorrow.

Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates three saints, making it a special name day for those named Zoritsa, Zornitsa, Zorka, and Zoran. Among the celebrated saints is St. King Stefan Milutin, whose holy relics have been housed at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Great Martyr Nedelya in Sofia for over five centuries.

Cloudy conditions are expected across Bulgaria on Wednesday, with light showers likely in various areas of Central and Southern Bulgaria, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the north-northwest. The temperature will range from lows of 5°C to 10°C, with Sofia experiencing a low of 6°C.