Bulgaria
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The Constitutional Court: 35 Years a Guardian of Democracy and the Rule of Law
The Chairman of the Union of Jurists in Bulgaria highly praises the Constitutional Court for its contribution to the establishment of democratic processes and the principles of the rule of law. The court's key role in the balance of powers and the need to strengthen control over legislative acts are noted.
Fires in Bulgaria: 76 Calls in 24 Hours, 55 Fires
Over the past 24 hours, fire services in Bulgaria responded to 76 calls for incidents, extinguishing 55 fires. Of these, 8 caused material damage. There are no casualties or injuries.
Caretaker Cabinet Highlights Efforts for Fair Elections: Over 1 Million Euros Confiscated from Vote Buyers
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov reported on the measures taken to ensure fair elections. Over 1 million euros have been confiscated from vote buyers, and police efforts continue. Voting booths have been introduced, and an application has been developed for people with visual impairments.
Measles: New Cases and Alarmingly Low Vaccination Coverage in Bulgaria
New cases of measles have been registered in Bulgaria, raising concerns due to the decline in vaccination coverage. Health authorities are urging the vaccination of children.
Weather: Sunny weather in the coming days, with showers in places
Clear tonight, sunny tomorrow. Showers are expected in places over Southern Bulgaria. Temperatures between 3 and 23 degrees.
Fire Statistics for the Past Day: 72 Fires and 89 Incidents
Over the past 24 hours, fire departments registered 72 fires and responded to 89 incident calls. There were no fatalities or injuries. Fifteen fires with direct material damage were recorded, including in residential and auxiliary buildings, as well as in vehicles.
14 people injured in accidents in the last 24 hours
Nine accidents in the last 24 hours in the country, reports the Ministry of Interior. In Sofia - 17 incidents, two injured. Since the beginning of the year - 102 fatalities in road accidents.
Margaret Nikolova Passes Away: Star of Bulgarian Pop Music
Margaret Nikolova, a legend of Bulgarian pop music with over 9400 concerts and a repertoire of over 600 songs, has died at the age of 97. Zornitsa Popova, Toncho Roussev, Yosif Tsankov, and other composers wrote for her.
Weather in the coming days: Warm April weather and forecast for precipitation
We can expect warm April weather, with temperatures close to the seasonal average. Cloud cover will be variable, with more sunshine in some places. Short-lived precipitation is possible in the western and mountainous regions.
Iliana Yotova Congratulates on Easter: May Hope and Faith Be With Us
President Iliana Yotova offered greetings on the occasion of Easter, calling for hope, peace, and faith. She participated in the festive service at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Patriarch Daniel to Conduct Service for the Second Resurrection of Christ
Today, May 12th, Patriarch Daniel will conduct a service for the Second Resurrection of Christ in Sofia. Texts from the Gospel will be read in various languages during the service, reminding of the spread of the good news of the Resurrection.
Patriarch Daniel and the Synod Sent Easter Message for the Resurrection of Christ
Patriarch Daniel and the Metropolitans of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church-Bulgarian Patriarchate sent a patriarchal and synodal message for the Resurrection of Christ, calling for faith, hope, and compassion in difficult times.
Fires and Incidents in the Past 24 Hours: One Dead and One Injured
The General Directorate "Fire Safety and Protection of the Population" reports 82 fires and 106 incident calls in the past 24 hours. One person died and another was injured in incidents.
Weather Tomorrow: Rain, Snow and Thunderstorms, Frost in Northeastern Bulgaria
Weather forecast for the coming days: rain and snow in the mountainous areas, thunderstorms in Eastern Bulgaria. Temperatures will rise on Monday.
Ministry of Interior Takes Security Measures for Easter: Increased Road Checks and Church Security
The Ministry of Interior is increasing security measures during the Easter holidays. There will be increased road checks by the Traffic Police and security at churches by officers from the Security Police.