Section: Bulgaria
The Number of People Infected with Measles in Bulgaria Continues to Grow
The number of measles cases in Bulgaria continues to grow. The patients reached 810 people, and more than 90 percent of infected with smallpox are children of Roma origin, Darik was informed by the chief health inspector Dr. Angel Kunchev. The specialist said an epidemic would not have occurred if the immunization coverage was 95 per cent. At...
The Share of Visits of ЕU Citizens Was 55.4% of the Total Number of Foreigners’ Visits to Bulgaria in April
The share of visits of ЕU citizens was 55.4% of the total number of foreigners’ visits to Bulgaria in April 2019 or by 2.9% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year, reported the National Statistical Institute. An increase was registered in the visits of citizens from Germany – by 24.6%, Greece – by 9.2%,...
Airports in Varna and Burgas Add New Destinations
Six new year-long lines will be opened from Varna Airport this summer. New direct flights begin in July and will be from and to Paris, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Copenhagen and Liverpool. This was announced today by the chief executive of Fraport Twin Star Airport Management AD Ulrich Heppe. According to him, the forecast for this summer season is...
Emblematic Objects of Bulgarian History Arrive in Sofia State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg
From 24 May to 30 June, residents and guests of Sofia will be able to see two of the most emblematic objects of Bulgarian history – the sword of Khan Kubrat and the ring with his monogram, which are stored at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. They are part of a treasure discovered in 1912 near the village of Malaya Pereshchepina, on...
Vice-President Iliana Yotova for Radio Bulgaria: Inertia in the EU is more dangerous than reforms
“Thank you for this opportunity to talk to Radio Bulgaria because you broadcast for our compatriots abroad – to me, to our institution that is a very important priority,” said Vice-President Iliana Yotova on the eve of the day of Bulgarian education and culture, 24 May. The powers of the institution Mrs. Yotova is at the helm of include working...
Emerging Europe Announces Nominees for 2019 Awards
From a total of 949 applications representing all 23 countries of emerging Europe, 120companies and organisations, spread across 12 categories, have been officially nominated for the Emerging Europe Awards. In addition, 23 investment promotionagencies and 75 cities have been included in two research projects: the InvestmentPromotion Report and...
New President of Ukraine Confirmed Commitments to Open School with Advanced Study of Bulgarian Language
The new president of Ukraine, Volodomir Zelensky, has confirmed a commitment to open a school with advanced study of the Bulgarian language, Deputy Prime Minister Mariana Nikolova said during a regular government meeting, Focus News Agency reports.Mariana Nikolova represented the Bulgarian government at the inauguration ceremony of the new...
Ukraine reaffirms that it will respect the interests of the local Bulgarian population
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Demographic Policy Mariyana Nikolova announced that the Ukrainian side has reaffirmed its policy regarding the Bulgarian community in the country. Nikolova, who attended the inauguration ceremony of Volodymyr Zelensky as President, stressed that Bulgaria was the second country to have been invited to a...
Eurostat: Bulgaria Has Exported Around 10 000 Tonnes of Honey in The EU
Eurostat data on exports and imports of natural bee honey from the 28 EU member states that for the last year, Bulgaria has exported approximately 10,000 tonnes of honey (or 103,600 kg) to EU countries, and about 4 tonnes of honey (3,925 kg)for non-EU countries. At the same time, Bulgaria has imported about 12 tons of honey from non-EU countries...
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Demographic Policy: Relations Between Bulgaria and Ukraine Are on a Solid Foundation
“The traditionally good relations between Bulgaria and Ukraine are on a solid foundation and have deep roots.” With these words, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Demographic Policy Mariana Nikolova addressed the new Ukrainian president. She took part in the official inauguration ceremony of Volodymyr Zelenski, which took place...
