Section: Novinite (Bulgaria)
Strategic Forum in Bled: Bulgaria’s PM Proposes Medical Shield for Action Against COVID-19 in EU
The creation of a medical shield for action against COVID-19 in Europe was proposed by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov in his speech to the leaders of the Strategic Forum in Bled. According to this medical shield, all Member States should react differently to red, yellow or green code. Borissov added that the unified medical protocol should specify...
Ukraine Closes Its Borders to Foreigners
The Ukrainian government will close the state border to foreigners by the end of September, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal said. He noted that this decision was made due to the situation with the coronavirus pandemic, BGNES reports. “In connection with the level of diseases, we must protect our fellow citizens and show responsibility to our...
Anti-Lukashenko Protest: The Biggest Demonstration in Belarus’ History
An enormous crowd of protesters gathered in Minsk Sunday to demand a new presidential election in Belarus, while the embattled President Alexander Lukashenko held a smaller rival demonstration nearby. These scenes followed longtime leader Lukashenko’s contested victory in last Sunday’s election, which independent observers have...
Largest Seaside Resort in Bulgaria – Sunny Beach to Close the Season by September 10th
Most hotels in the largest seaside resort in Bulgaria – Sunny Beach will close for the season by September 10. The reason is the lack of charter flights and tourists to choose the months of September and October for their summer vacation. At the height of the summer season, some of the largest complexes in the Sunny Beach resort are still...
Bulgaria: No PCR Test Requirements for Arrivals From the UAE
As of today, 11 August, arrivals in Bulgaria from the United Arab Emirates are not required to have a negative PCR test, reads an order by Minister of Health Prof. Kostadin Angelov from today. A negative PCR test is not required of persons arriving in Bulgaria from the countries members of the EU, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern...
Bulgarian PM Borissov Inspected the Construction of the Interconnector with Greece
“Bulgaria is building its gas transmission highway – East-West, North-South. Yesterday people saw nearly 500 km of the East-West gas pipeline, today they have the opportunity to see North-South. This is where independence will come from. This was stated by the Prime Minister Boyko Borissov during an inspection of the progress in the...
Ukrainian President Recommends Joaquin Phoenix Film to End Hours-Long Hostage Siege
A gunman in Ukraine armed with an automatic rifle and grenades has surrendered to police and released 13 hostages after the country’s president consented to his demand to recommend the 2005 animal rights documentary Earthlings, narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. The niche film recommendation, delivered by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy over...
Bulgaria Lifts Quarantine for UK, Norway, Australia, Switzerland, Canada and Other Countiries
From tomorrow, July 16, all persons arriving from the following third countries can enter Bulgaria without a 14-day quarantine and without a PCR test: Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and The Vatican City State,...
Austria Bans Passenger Flights from Bulgaria to July 31
The Austrian authorities banned passenger flights from Bulgaria and 9 other countries from July 15 to 31 due to the spread of COVID-19, TASS and BTA reported. The decision was published tonight by a decree of the Austrian Ministry of Social Welfare, Health and Consumer Protection. The decree bans flights from Egypt, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro,...
COVID-19 in Hungary: Bulgaria Listed as “Yellow” Country, 14-Day Quarantine or 2 Negative PCR Tests to Enter Hungary
BUDAPEST – Hungary has imposed new restrictions on cross-border travel as of next Wednesday in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus after a surge in new cases in several countries, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff said on Sunday. Hungary lifted most of its lockdown restrictions in May and opened its borders to...
