Section: Bulgaria
Life in Yafo, the Bulgarian capital of Israel under quarantine
They call Yafo (Jaffa) “the Bulgarian capital of Israel” even though there are practically no young people left there who are descendants of immigrants from Bulgaria. It is thought to be one of the oldest settlements in the world with archaeological finds dating back to the 18th century BC. According to ancient Greek legends, it is here that...
The Cabinet Allocates nearly BGN 1.5 Million in Aid to 12 Countries and UNICEF for the Fight against COVID-19
The Council of Ministers has allocated BGN 860 568 to international organizations with a leading role in the fight against COVID-19. These include the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UNICEF and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The official...
Bulgaria renders humanitarian aid to 12 countries
The Bulgarian government has granted EUR 328,000 /636,150 Leva/ in humanitarian aid to 12 partner countries from the Western Balkans, the Eastern Partnership and the EU’s southern neighbourhood. Part of the money will be used to buy medical supplies for Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Armenia,...
Bulgarians who Traveled Abroad in March with over 50% Less
In March 2020, the trips of Bulgarian citizens abroad and visits of foreigners to Bulgaria registered a decline due to the suspension of international flights and the closure of the land borders because of the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the National Statistical Institute said in a press release.In March 2020, Bulgarian...
5 Magnitude Earthquake Shook Romania, Felt in Ruse and Varna
A 5 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale shook Romania at 1:05 a.m. Bulgarian time on April 25. This is shown by data from the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The epicenter was in the area of Mount Vrancea. The quake was felt in almost the entire eastern half of Romania, Moldova,...
Biggest number of foreign students in Bulgaria come from Greece, UK and Germany
More than 16,000 foreign students are studying in Bulgaria during the 2019-2020 academic year which is 5.5% more than during the previous academic year and i43% more compared to 2015-2016, indicate National Statistical Institute data. The biggest number of foreign students is from Greece – -23.7%, followed by the UK – 16.1%, Germany...
Bulgaria’s authorities deny rumors of radiation danger
The radiation situation in Bulgaria is in its normal range, the heads of the Fire Safety and Civil Defense Chief Directorate and the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology categorically said at an extraordinary briefing at the Council of Ministers Building. The special briefing was held due to reject the rumors circulating on the social...
The Government has Approved a Program for Supporting Bulgarian Communities Abroad
The Bulgarian cabinet adopted a Programme for support of the Bulgarian communities in Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Moldova and of citizens of North Macedonia with Bulgarian self-awareness. The program is for the period 2020-2024. Funds will be provided on a project basis. The financial support aims to support the organizations of the...
Cabinet supports Bulgarian communities abroad
The Bulgarian cabinet adopted a Programme for support of the Bulgarian communities in Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Moldova and of citizens of North Macedonia with Bulgarian self-awareness. Organizations of Bulgarian communities which registered under the local law will receive financial assistance from the state budget between 2020 and 2024....
Bulgaria’s government discusses state support for Bulgarian communities abroad
At its regular weekly sitting today, the Bulgarian cabinet will discuss a draft programme for support of organizations of the Bulgarian communities in Albania, Kosovo, Ukraine, Serbia, North Macedonia and Moldova. Approval of a report on the state defense and armed forces is also on the provisional agenda. …read more Source:: Radio...
