The Georgian parliament has officially passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" today in its third and final reading, as reported by Reuters and AFP. This legislative action has stirred up a political crisis within the country. There is anticipation that Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili might use her veto power to block the enactment of the law....
The new European migration and asylum pact has been ratified despite opposition from Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia, with the Czech Republic, Malta, and Austria abstaining during the final vote on Tuesday. However, their dissent did not thwart the approval of the legislative package, as it garnered the necessary qualified majority from member states. Among the 20 countries voting in favor of the pact was Bulgaria, endorsing the set of regulations aimed at enhancing the organized management of migrant... Читать дальше...
According to data from a Eurobarometer survey cited by the media, a majority of young Bulgarians (54 percent) indicate their intention to participate in the upcoming European Parliament elections scheduled for June 9. This figure contrasts with the EU average, where 64 percent of eligible young voters express their willingness to engage in the electoral process. In Bulgaria, 21 percent of young people state that they do not plan to vote in the European elections, while the corresponding figure for... Читать дальше...
On Tuesday, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall announced a significant 60% increase in first-quarter profit. Renowned for producing military equipment such as Leopard tanks, the company plays a pivotal role in supplying weaponry to Kyiv through Berlin. Despite the notable profit surge, Rheinmetall's earnings fell short of expectations, primarily due to delays in the delivery of trucks and ammunition....
According to Dimitar Radev, the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Bulgaria will not meet all the requirements for joining the Eurozone by the time the convergence report is released in June. Radev made this announcement during a conference organized by the Association of Honorary Consuls, which focused on Bulgaria's Eurozone accession. Radev attributed the country's delay in meeting Eurozone criteria to the ongoing political crisis and a lack of commitment from the executive branch... Читать дальше...
An American residing in Burgas was involved in a car crash on the Trakia highway, resulting in significant damage to his vehicle. Following the incident, the driver underwent alcohol testing, which revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 2.98 per thousand, though he declined to provide a blood sample for further chemical analysis....
Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov, who serves as the head of the Main Personnel Directorate within the Russian Ministry of Defense, has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a criminal offense. The Main Military Investigation Department is currently conducting an inquiry into the matter, according to reports from TASS. Both Kuznetsov's workplace and residence have been subjected to search operations as part of the investigation. ...
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has initiated a trial minting process for 8 million euro coins, as announced by BNB Governor Dimitar Radev during a conference on the euro's introduction. Additionally, Radev stated that euro banknotes tailored to local requirements are currently undergoing printing. Governor Radev provided further details, indicating that the total quantity of banknotes and coins required amounts to 12,300 tons, equivalent to the capacity of 620 tires. ...
According to Reuters, Kristalina Georgieva, Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) will impact a significant portion of the global job market in the near future. Specifically, she stated that within the next two years, AI will affect 60% of jobs in developed economies and 40% of all positions worldwide. Speaking at an event in Zurich, Georgieva likened the impact of AI to a tsunami on the job market and emphasized the urgency of preparing individuals... Читать дальше...
In Bulgaria, road safety experts highlight a grim statistic: approximately 650 individuals lose their lives each year in road accidents, with an additional 8,000 sustaining serious injuries. Vladimir Todorov, chairman of the Association of Accident Victims, addressed this concerning trend on BNT, emphasizing a stagnation in accident rates over the past decade. Todorov identified three recurrent issues, notably citing excessive speed as a primary factor....
Today, heavy rainfall is expected in several regions, including Sofia-city, as a yellow weather warning has been issued. Cloud cover will persist throughout the day, with brief but intense precipitation anticipated in Western Bulgaria, particularly in areas like Sofia-city, Sofia, Pernik, Kyustendil, Smolyan, Blagoevgrad, and Pazardzhik. Conversely, Eastern Bulgaria will experience lighter rainfall....
