On the second day of his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Bulgarian government delegation held talks that highlighted security, transport, tourism and agriculture as priority areas in bilateral relations. An agreement on cooperation in the agricultural sector was signed and the idea of opening a Bulgarian trade and economic office in Riyadh was discussed.
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov visited the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology where possibilities for co-operation between law enforcement authorities of both countries were discussed.
The government delegation also visited Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which has also been financing companies outside the Kingdom since 2014. Prime Minister Borissov defined his visit to Saudi Arabia as a success.
Partial state of emergency on the territory of the municipality of Varna is in effect until April 6 due to a fuel oil spill in the Black Sea, which has reached the coastline and the beach. The source of the pollution remains unknown. The first samples..
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has brought five members of an organized crime group to court over murder of 18 Afghan citizens, the institution reported. The case dates back to February 17, 2023, when the migrants were found..
There is currently a significant shortage of many medications in the country. Association of Pharmacy Owners Chair Nikolay Kostov pointed out that over 380 medications are missing from pharmacies. According to him, two electronic systems are..
The increase in vignette prices will take effect on May 1, while the new higher toll fees for heavy goods vehicles and buses will take effect on April 1..
The sea waves have pushed the oil ashore, which was released by a ship in the waters near Varna on the morning of March 31. The pollution was localized..
Organ donation is approved by 62% of Bulgarians, 18% disapprove and 20% cannot decide. These are the results of a nationally representative survey..
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