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PEEHIP says its members won’t be affected by any UAB, UnitedHealthcare changes
Alabama Daily News
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July 3, 2025
As contract negotiations between the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System and UnitedHealthcare are ongoing, state officials said Wednesday any changes won’t affect Alabama educators or retirees. The Public Education Employees Health...
Medical Professionals Demand that Their Starting Wage Should Be Three Times the Minimum Wage in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Present and future doctors and other medical professionals protested on Friday for better working conditions and a starting wage which they say should be three times the minimum wage in Bulgaria. Mottoed “A Future in Bulgaria,” the protest started...
Bulgarian News Agency and Medical University Sofia Sign Partnership Agreement
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Medical University in Sofia signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia on Friday. The document was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and the Rector of the Medical...
Bulgaria’s Food Price Checks Seen as Symbolic, Not a Real Market Solution
Novinite
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Mass inspections of food prices by regulatory bodies in Bulgaria are largely symbolic and unlikely to yield concrete results, say economic experts. Speaking to NOVA NEWS, Mihail Krastev, Executive Director of the Union for Business Initiative, and...
Bulgarian Government Expects Strong Summer Tourist Season
Bulgarian News Agency
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The summer season has begun with forecasts for a good year, both at sea and in the mountains, Deputy Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva told journalists in Pamporovo on Friday. She participated in a scientific conference on the role of...
Bulgaria — Parents Take Charge
ABILITY Magazine
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On a recent visit to Sofia, Bulgaria as an occupational therapist, I participated in several parent group meetings where parents with children with disabilities shared their ideas and needs in focus group settings. Several areas of need were...
Bulgaria’s Euro Transition: Who Stands to Benefit the Most?
Novinite
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Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone is expected to significantly accelerate economic convergence with the euro area and enhance the prosperity of its citizens. According to a recent analysis by the Fiscal Board, cited by Pariteni.bg, the transition...
Health Warnings Issued as Bulgaria Endures Sweltering June Heatwave
Novinite
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A heatwave is gripping much of Bulgaria, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal norms. The maximum values are expected to rise further as the day progresses, pushing parts of the country into potentially hazardous conditions. An orange...
They built a lifeline for Ukrainian refugees. Now it is time to pass it on
The Slovak Spectator
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July 3, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered the largest displacement of people in Europe since the Second World War. For the first time,...
Bulgaria: Pension Challenges Go Beyond Euro Adoption, Urgent Reforms Needed
Novinite
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Bulgaria’s pension system is facing deep-rooted problems that go far beyond the question of eurozone accession, according to former Minister of Social Affairs Hristina Hristova. Speaking ahead of the “Changes in the Pension Model - Bulgaria”...
Food Prices in Europe: Where Is Eating the Most and Least Expensive in 2024?
Tunisie Numerique
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July 3, 2025
Food price disparities across Europe continue to attract attention, particularly against the backdrop of global inflation, the war in Ukraine, and strained supply chains. The latest report from Eurostat for 2024 offers a revealing ranking of the...
Shirley Bassey Net Worth 2025: $40 Million, Goldfinger Glory & Lasting Legacy
Finance Monthly
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July 3, 2025
Shirley Bassey Net Worth 2025: $40 Million, Goldfinger Glory & Lasting Legacy. Shirley Bassey, the powerhouse Welsh singer whose voice has defined generations, is still turning heads in 2025 with an estimated net worth of $40 million. Famous for...
Two Light Aircraft Down in Bulgaria: No Fatalities, Minor Injuries Reported
Novinite
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A small private aircraft crashed on Saturday morning in the Spano Pole area above Sandanski, in the Pirin Mountains near Bashliytsa Peak. The plane, reportedly a four-seater with a pilot and three passengers - believed to be a family including a...
CCHF Case Detected in Greece; Health Authorities Issue Advisory
To Vima
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June 27, 2025
The National Public Health Organization of Greece (EODY) has confirmed a domestic case of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in a village within the municipality of Elassona, in the regional unit of Larissa, Thessaly. The patient, a man over...
Should You Try Fibermaxxing? Why Doctors And Nutrition Pros Say Yes
Women’s Health
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June 27, 2025
A new viral social media trend has everyone "fibermaxxing." This basically means you're aiming to “meet or exceed” the recommended daily fiber intake. Only 5 percent of people get enough fiber in their diets, according to experts, so eating more...
Doctors And Nutrition Pros Say That 'Fibermaxxing' Can Help With Weight Loss And Gut Health
AOL
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Should You Try Fibermaxxing? What Experts Say fcafotodigital - Getty Images A new viral social media trend has everyone "fibermaxxing." This basically means you're aiming to “meet or exceed” the recommended daily fiber intake. Only 5 percent of...
Analysis Shows Aging Population, Shortage of Medical Staff, Rising Costs in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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A rapid report on Aging Bulgaria: Demographics, Healthcare Workforce, and Future Trends 2040-2050, published earlier this week, outlines the projected rate of increase in the population over the age of 65 in the country, the need for measures to...
Bulgaria's Delegation for 2025 The Hague NATO Summit Arrives in Netherlands
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria’s delegation for the 2025 The Hague NATO summit on June 24 and 25 has arrived in the Netherlands, landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the delegation includes Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov,...
Bulgarian-Armenian Intergovernmental Commission to Meet Mid-July
Bulgarian News Agency
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The Bulgarian-Armenian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation will be holding its 9th session in Sofia between July 16 and 18, the Bulgarian government press service reported on Tuesday. The Bulgarian...
Bulgarians Can Now Report Price Abuse with New Online Platform
Novinite
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A new initiative aimed at tackling unfair pricing and trade practices has been launched in Bulgaria. The online platform and mobile app Antispekula.bg allow citizens to report excessive prices and irregularities directly from their phones. The...