The possibility of having antigen testing as an alternative method in addition to PCR testing for foreign tourists at the border crossings is being considered. This is yet to be discussed with the health authorities. The news was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Mariana Nikolova during her visit to the ski resort of Bansko in Pirin Mountain.
According to her, at the moment there was an increased interest in Bulgaria’s winter resorts. Reservations cover about 50% of the available beds. Tourists are mainly from Bulgaria and Romania. There are also tourists from Serbia, Greece and North Macedonia.
Minister Nikolova’s inspection has shown that anti-epidemic measures in accommodation places and restaurants are strictly observed.
The trial of six Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia continues in the United Kingdom. The head of the "spy cell" Orlin Rusev and Biser Dzhambazov pleaded guilty. Three others - Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir..
Today's eighth attempt by the Bulgarian MPs to elect a speaker of the National Assembly also proved unsuccessful. At the beginning of the day, there was a ray of hope that this time the people's representatives would reach a..
Public attitudes towards HIV/AIDS in Bulgaria show that a quarter of Bulgarians are ready to keep friendships with HIV-positive people, BTA reported. Men are slightly more tolerant than women (28% versus 23%). The data are from a..
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The due date for preventing the prospect of Borislav Sarafov taking the position of prosecutor general is drawing close, as is the deadline for..
During the night it will be cloudy with rainfalls in the western and central regions of Bulgaria, as snowfalls are possible in the..
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