The Supreme Council of the Muslim denomination in Bulgaria has filed a petition against legislative changes restricting religious freedoms and discriminating against Islamic citizens in Bulgaria, the Chief Mufti's Office has announced. The petition, which includes 46 016 people has been filed to the administrations of President Rumen Radev, National Assembly President Tsveta Karayancheva, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Ombudsman Maya Manolova. The petition came after on December 6th the National Assembly voted in support for amendments to the Criminal Code, which give an absurd definition of the term ‘radical Islam’ and criminalizes activities stemming from it," the statement said.
The commercial launch of the liquefied natural gas terminal in Alexandroupolis, Greece, is expected today . The terminal has already successfully completed all commissioning tests. The opening was originally scheduled for April 2024, but was later..
On Tuesday it will be sunny and windy in most parts of the country. Clouds will develop in the northeast and along the Black Sea coast, where it may rain in places. Lows will be between 5 and 10°C, 5°C in Sofia. Highs will be between 16 and 21°C...
Bulgaria has begun evacuating our fellow citizens who expressed a desire to leave Beirut following Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Some of the Bulgarians in Lebanon have already been evacuated on a government aircraft flight, BNR's correspondent Mira..
A State Aviation Operator crew is standing by to fly to Lebanon as soon as the phased evacuation of the Bulgarians there is given a green light. This..
On Monday, there will still be showers in the eastern half of the country. It will stop raining by the evening. Clouds will break in the western part..
Travelling to Israel and staying in the country should be avoided, except in case of emergency, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
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