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Bulgaria: Minibus Filled with Migrants Crashes Near Shabla, One Dead and Several Injured
Novinite
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A tragic accident occurred near Shabla, Bulgaria, when a minibus carrying migrants crashed during a police chase, leaving one person dead and at least one injured, BNR and bTV reported. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. near the village of...
More and more young people from the Bulgarian diasporas around the world want to study in Bulgaria
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 18, 2025
Photo: Sofia Medical University The interest among young people of Bulgarian origin from abroad in studying at Bulgarian higher education institutions is growing. Among those who have enrolled for the upcoming academic year, the largest number are...
Bulgaria: Viktor Iliev Faces Permanent Arrest Over High-Speed Collision
Novinite
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The Sofia City Court has ordered the permanent detention of 21-year-old Viktor Iliev following a severe traffic accident in Sofia on Friday, in which his car collided with a public transport bus, resulting in the death of one passenger. Iliev...
Bulgarians Aged 35-45 Lead Demand for Seaside Homes
Novinite
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In Bulgaria, the majority of seaside properties are purchased by Bulgarian citizens, whether residing in the country or abroad, while foreign buyers make up a much smaller portion of the market, according to real estate data. The most active age...
Bulgaria Emerges as a European Powerhouse in Black Caviar Production
Novinite
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Bulgaria has emerged as one of Europe’s leading producers of black caviar, successfully competing with traditional markets like France and Italy. The country exports significant quantities, with France and the United States among its largest...
West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe
Euronews
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August 18, 2025
Published on 18/08/2025 - 17:31 GMT+2 Mosquito season is in full swing in Europe, and with it, mosquito-borne virus season. Nearly 470 cases of West Nile virus, chikungunya, and dengue have been reported so far this year, according to the European...
Bulgarians’ tradition of using public mineral baths experiencing revival, experts say
Ghana News Agency
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August 16, 2025
Sofia, Aug 16 (BTA/GNA) – The culture of using mineral baths in Bulgaria is experiencing a revival, even though almost two generations in Sofia have grown up without this tradition. It is gradually finding its place in people’s daily lives, with...
Large-Scale Genomic Cancer Research by Bulgarian Doctors Published Internationally
Bulgarian News Agency
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A multidisciplinary medical team has conducted one of few large-scale and costly studies in Bulgaria involving next-generation sequencing (NGS), the most advanced DNA analysis technology available. The study builds on the results of major...
Bulgarians' Tradition of Using Public Mineral Baths Experiencing Revival, Experts Tell BTA
Bulgarian News Agency
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The culture of using mineral baths in Bulgaria is experiencing a revival, even though almost two generations in Sofia have grown up without this tradition. It is gradually finding its place in people’s daily lives, with interest increasing...
Bulgaria Considers Price Lists on Pharmacy Doors Instead of Individual Labels
Novinite
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The National Pharmacy Chamber in Bulgaria has suggested that pharmacies could display a price list on their doors to inform customers of prescription drug prices, instead of labeling each package individually, amid the ongoing adjustment requiring...
Bulgaria Records 5.3% Annual Inflation in July 2025
Novinite
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Bulgaria’s annual inflation rate reached 5.3% in July 2025, while monthly inflation for the same month stood at 1.7%, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The figures are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with monthly...
Bulgaria Marks National Salvation Day Honouring Fallen Rescuers
Bulgarian News Agency
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Marking National Salvation Day on Friday with the wail of sirens and a minute of silence, Sofia’s Military Medical Academy paid tribute to all doctors, nurses, police officers, volunteers, and citizens who have died while saving human lives....
Bulgaria Marks National Salvation Day, Commemorates Doctors Who Died in Line of Duty
Bulgarian News Agency
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National Salvation Day is observed on August 15 across Bulgaria. It is dedicated to the memory of all doctors, nurses, police officers, volunteers and members of the general public who died saving the life of others. August 15 has been marked in...
Registered dietitian shares what frozen treats she makes to stay cool
KBTX - Texas
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August 15, 2025
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -The summer heat is in full swing, and to cool off, registered dietitian Jena Brown recommends making your own functional frozen treat! “When we talk about functional, what I’m really meaning is purposeful,” Brown said....
Oscars: Bulgaria Submits ‘Tarika’ For 2026 International Film Race
Deadline
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August 16, 2025
Milko Lazarov’s Tarika will be Bulgaria‘s International Feature Film submission for the 98th Academy Awards. The film, starring Veseka Valcheva and Zahari Baharov, premiered in October at the BFI London Film Festival. and won Best Film and the...
Traveller Yuri Boyanin: I Wanted to Visit Every Country to Find the Ideal Place to Live, but It Might Not Exist
Bulgarian News Agency
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Historian and travel company owner, Bulgarian Yuri Boyanin has taken on the mission of travelling to every country in the world in search of the perfect place to live. So far, he’s made it to every country, except one, reports Sanus Et Salvus, the...
Health Minister Halts Export of Vital Medicinal Product
Bulgarian News Agency
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Health Minister Silvi Kirilov has banned the export of NeoRecormon, used for replacement therapy in chronic kidney failure, his Ministry said. The aim is to ensure therapy for Bulgarian patients and their access to uninterrupted treatment. The ban...
One Killed, Five Seriously Injured after Vehicle Carrying Illegal Migrants Crashes near Seaside Village of Krapets
Bulgarian News Agency
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A man was killed and five others were seriously injured in a road accident on Monday involving a vehicle which was transporting illegal migrants on the northern stretch of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, not far from the border with Romania....
NSI: Food absorbs 30% of the household budget of Bulgarians
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 15, 2025
Bulgarian households have reported an increase in their income and expenses in the second quarter of 2025. On average, the quarterly total income per person is 3,620 levs (1,850 euros), which is an increase of 12.6% compared to the same period in...
Driver in Sunday’s Coast Road crash was six times over the alcohol legal limit
Malta Today
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Yoana Valentinova Gatt, a Bulgarian national residing in St Paul’s Bay appeared before Magistrate Joseph Gatt and was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to the motorcyclist, driving recklessly and driving under the influence of alcohol. She...