On March 8 the Bulgarian Fund for Women is to launch downtown Sofia a March for Women’s Rights which is against gender inequality and discrimination in various spheres of life. Similar street processions will be held in over 30 countries worldwide. The Bulgarian Fund for Women announced that one out of four Bulgarian women is victim to domestic violence. The march is also against the limited participation of women in the decision making processes and against the different remuneration paid to men and women working in the same field. In Bulgaria the women receive 14% lower salaries and 40% lower pensions compared to men.
There is a further delay in the delivery of the next two air ambulances to Bulgaria, the Italian manufacturer has said in a letter to the Ministry of Health. In the letter, the contractor, Leonardo S.p.A., set new deadlines for the arrival of the..
Another evacuation flight from Lebanon to Bulgaria would be risky and almost impossible to organise , said Bulgaria's ambassador in Beirut, Iassen Tomov. Alternative options are being considered to bring the Bulgarian citizens home. On Tuesday, 169..
Most Bulgarians (60%) are optimistic about the future of the EU. The EU-wide figure is 65%, according to a Eurobarometer post-election survey published by the European Parliament. Positive attitudes towards the Community are also high - more..
The Kalotina border checkpoint on the border with Serbia has already been renovated and has a nearly 30% increased capacity for passenger cars. It has..
At present, there is no information indicating a threat to the security of Bulgarian citizens. However, enhanced security measures have been taken in..
On Wednesday minimum temperatures will be between 2 and 12°C, 5°C in Sofia. Maximum temperatures will be 19-24°C, 21°C in the capital. In the higher..
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