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Current events, political decisions, social developments, and economic news from the country.
The scientific conference in Pomorie honors the 90th anniversary of Professor Ivan Kochev.
An international scientific conference was opened in Pomorie, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Dr. Ivan Kochev - a renowned Bulgarian linguist and dialectologist. The event brought together eminent scholars who discussed the development of the Bulgarian language and dialects.
Ukrainian children in Burgas receive certificates for Bulgarian language
Thirty Ukrainian children, accommodated in Burgas, successfully completed Bulgarian language courses at levels A1 and A2. The program was implemented with the support of the Municipality of Burgas and UNICEF Bulgaria, in order to facilitate the integration and adaptation of the minor refugees in the country.
The State Agency for Refugees successfully implemented a project to improve the conditions in its centers.
The State Agency for Refugees with the Council of Ministers (SAR with the CoM) successfully implemented a two-year project, funded under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), to ensure appropriate conditions for the reception and accommodation of third-country nationals in Bulgaria. The project achieved significant results, including the provision of food, security services and coverage of operating costs in the SAR centers.
New presidential decree restricts foreigners' access to the USA, including Harvard students.
President Trump signed a new executive order banning the entry into the US of citizens from 12 countries designated as "threatening". Similar to his previous "Muslim ban", the new order aims to protect the country from "foreign terrorists", citing the Colorado attack carried out by an Egyptian. The order also limits the issuance of visas for new international students at Harvard, who, according to Trump, "threaten national security".
World Environment Day: A call for a sustainable future without plastic pollution
This year, World Environment Day focuses on reducing plastic pollution. The global #BeatPlasticPollution campaign calls for a change in the way we use and dispose of plastic to protect nature and human health.
Plovdiv school under supervision after reports of fallen ceiling
The Managing Authority of the Operational Program "Regions in Growth" 2014 - 2020 will conduct an extraordinary inspection of the Lyuben Karavelov Secondary School in Plovdiv after receiving information about an incident with a suspended ceiling. The construction and installation works will be inspected and recommendations will be given for the elimination of the emerging defects.
The Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov outlines the vision for a sustainable Bulgarian energy sector.
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov opened an international nuclear conference, where he presented the specific steps for the construction of the 7th and 8th units of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. He emphasized the importance of investments in new capacities and the training of young specialists to achieve energy security, sustainability and added value for the Bulgarian economy.
The Burgas police with active work - reveals thefts and drug crimes
The police in Burgas have uncovered a number of crimes over the past 24 hours, including the theft of a bicycle and possession of drugs. A traffic accident has also been reported, in which the driver sustained minor injuries.
Nessebar - Center of Multicultural Heritage and Spiritual Wealth
Two European politicians, Iliya Lazarov and Isabelle Le Calenick, visited Nessebar to get acquainted with the unique archaeological collection of the city museum and to walk the Spiritual Path of the city, which testifies to its rich cultural and historical heritage. Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov emphasized that Nessebar is a place that proves that the multicultural model can exist in conditions of tolerance and mutual respect.
Teams are checking the sea waters near Durankulak, Shabla and Kaliakra for pollution.
Specialists from the Black Sea Basin Directorate and the Regional Laboratory - Varna to the Executive Environment Agency have conducted an inspection and sampling of sea waters in the northern part of the Black Sea region. The aim is to establish whether the military conflict in Ukraine is affecting the quality of sea waters in the Bulgarian water area.
French notification regarding defective pressure oil separator tanks
The State Agency for Metrological and Technical Supervision (DAMTN) received a notification from France regarding problematic pressure oil separators with the brand BWB-Behalter-WERK. It has been established that the welded seams of the products have defects, leading to a risk of cracks and injuries. However, the risk is assessed as low, as the products have a long lifespan and consumers can replace them free of charge until the end of 2032.
National Health Insurance Fund warns of large-scale fraud with fake emails
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) reports increasing signals from citizens about receiving fake e-mails sent in its name. The institution warns that it does not send personal information or requests for confirmation by e-mail, and calls on people to be vigilant and report when receiving such messages.
The government of Bulgaria and the USA are uniting efforts to protect intellectual property.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov and the U.S. Assistant Trade Representative Daniel Lee discussed issues related to active counteraction of piracy and reliable protection of intellectual property. The Bulgarian government demonstrates a clear will to attract more investments from the U.S. and the EU, guaranteeing a stable banking system and the upcoming membership in the Eurozone.
Medical personnel and an accomplice detained for illegal distribution of methadone in Plovdiv.
Two doctors and their accomplice were arrested for illegal distribution of the high-risk substance methadone in Plovdiv. Police officers found a quantity of methadone in a psychiatric office managed by a 54-year-old female doctor, without the necessary permit. The third detainee is a 50-year-old man who received 280 grams of methadone from the two doctors, even though he was not a patient of the program.
Prevention of forest fires - a call for increased vigilance and responsibility
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Executive Forest Agency call on citizens to be more vigilant and strictly comply with fire safety measures in forest areas. A fire hazard season has been declared, and control over movement in forests has been strengthened. Specialized fire-fighting teams are on standby, but prevention of incidents is of key importance.