Bulgaria

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Georgiy Tikhiy called for an end to Soviet nostalgia, emphasizing that the collapse of the USSR was a moment of hope. Earlier, Putin's advisor stated that the USSR allegedly still exists from a legal point of view.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, discussing support, strengthening air defense, and investments in drone production. He also held talks with the leaders of Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Sweden.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, announced the relaunch of the EU enlargement process in the Western Balkans. He confirmed the requirement for candidate countries to implement reforms to meet EU standards.

Social inequality, housing, education and work affect health more than genetics. WHO calls for action to address economic inequality and discrimination.

Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.

Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.

In 2024, more than 93 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty, with Bulgaria and Romania being the leaders. The lowest rates were recorded in the Czech Republic and Slovenia.

The pro-Russian party "Vazrazhdane" signed a cooperation agreement with the Russian party "United Russia", despite the fact that Russia considers Bulgaria an "unfriendly country".

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

António Costa visited the "Arsenal" factory and emphasized the importance of investing in defense.

The Ukrainian delegation передала США 5 ключових вимог до мирного плану, stressing the inadmissibility of surrender and the importance of international law. Security guarantees for Ukraine are also important.

The survey showed that 51% of Ukrainians are not planning a vacation this year, and 10% will take only a few days off. The most popular destinations for recreation have changed.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine stated that the official position of the Bulgarian government regarding the refusal to sell equipment for the completion of the Khmelnytsky NPP has not been received. Any comments are premature.

Bulgaria has decided not to sell Ukraine the equipment that was planned for the expansion of the Khmelnytskyi NPP. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this is a strategic choice for the country's energy independence.

Despite the war, Ukrainians continue to travel. The most popular holiday destinations in Ukraine are western resorts, and abroad - Bulgaria, Greece and Egypt.

The President of Ukraine strongly condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, which killed 34 people and injured 117. The ballistic missile strike hit the city center on Palm Sunday.

David Lammy calls on the EU to speed up the accession of the Balkan countries to counter the influence of the Russian Federation. The Kremlin is trying to use tensions to destabilize the region.

Since 2010, the largest increase in house prices has occurred in Hungary (+234%) and Estonia (+228%).

Donald Trump Jr. will visit Romania on April 28 as part of an Eastern European tour. The visit will take place a week before the first round of presidential elections.

Bulgarian police are suspected of involvement in cigarette smuggling worth over 6 million euros. Politician Delyan Payevski may also be involved in the scandal.

16-year-old gymnast Taisiia Onofriichuk won gold in all-around and finals with clubs and ribbon, as well as silver in the hoop final at the World Cup stage in Sofia. Polina Karika became 4th in the clubs final.

Ukrainian Taisia Onofriichuk won the all-around competition at the World Cup stage in Sofia, beating her closest rival by 3. 8 points. This is the first gold for the 16-year-old gymnast at the World Cup stages.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the agreement on silence should extend to port infrastructure and the cities where it is located, including Odesa and Mykolaiv. Monitoring can be carried out by the USA, Turkey, and other countries.

In Paris, leaders discussed support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the creation of "deterrent forces. " Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions and the role of the United States in stopping the war.

Romania and Bulgaria fear that a deal between the US and Russia could restore Moscow's influence in the Black Sea. The talks concern the safety of navigation and exports.

Italy is among the top five countries shaping the "decline" of the rule of law in Europe. The impact of government decisions in Slovakia and Croatia is also a cause for concern, and Romania, France and Germany are not immune to problems in the context of the “democratic recession”.

Eurostat reported a record life expectancy in the EU – 81. 4 years. The longest life expectancy is in Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento) and the Åland Islands, and the shortest is in Bulgaria.

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria признав неправомірність обрання 16 депутатів. This was revealed after a partial recount of votes in the October elections, which led to a redistribution of seats.

The President of Ukraine signed a bill allowing "Energoatom" to purchase equipment in Bulgaria for the construction of power units No. 3 and No. 4 of the Khmelnytskyi NPP.