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Miroslav Borshosh

Tourism Minister: There is no institution controlling extreme attractions in Bulgaria

"There is no control body and it is not clear who checks the sports attractions, as well as who is responsible for their use". This was what the Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh told BNR’s correspondent Plamen Hristov today in..

published on 8/19/25 3:34 PM

Dinosaur remains found near the town of Tran

Scientists have discovered new bones of dinosaurs and other vertebrates near the town of Tran in Bulgaria. This happened during the eighth palaeontological expedition of the National Museum of Natural History at the Bulgarian Academy..

published on 8/19/25 2:15 PM

Activists call for ban on calf caging

Activists from the organization “Invisible Animals” and citizens committed to the cause are submitting a petition to the National Assembly, signed by over 110,000 people and demanding a ban on calf caging. They are calling for a..

published on 8/19/25 1:20 PM

There are nearly 11,000 job vacancies at the labor offices

According to data from the National Employment Agency, there are nearly 11,000 job vacancies at the labor offices, reported BNR’s correspondent Maria Kostova. Salaries range from 1,077 BGN (EUR 550), which is the minimum wage, up to 13,000 BGN..

published on 8/19/25 12:21 PM
Delyan Peevski

Delyan Peevski proposes the establishment of a national water board

The leader of ''DPS – New Beginning'', Delyan Peevski, has called on National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water to draft and adopt a decision for the..

published on 8/19/25 10:29 AM

A WWF-Bulgaria campaign provides equipment to volunteers involved in firefighting

Volunteer firefighting units from across the country, involved in extinguishing fires, have received equipment purchased with donations from over 1,800 people through a campaign by WWF-Bulgaria, the environmental organization announced, as cited by..

published on 8/19/25 9:31 AM

Two people were injured in fires over the past 24 hours

A total of 140 fires were extinguished across the country in the past 24 hours. Two people were injured, according to the Fire Safety and Civil Protection Directorate General. Firefighting teams responded to 185 incident reports. A van driver..

published on 8/19/25 8:43 AM

An exhibition in Sofia immerses us in the world of people with mental disorders

From August 19 to September 2, an extraordinary exhibition will be presented at the Open-Air Gallery of Sofia Municipality – Crystal Garden. The exhibition features 26 panels with visual stories created by people with mental health difficulties and..

published on 8/19/25 6:00 AM

The White Brotherhood to welcome the divine new year at Seven Rila Lakes

The followers of the Bulgarian spiritual teacher Beinsa Duno (Peter Deunov), known as the White Brotherhood, welcome the Divine New Year on August 19th – the Transfiguration of the Lord in the old style – at the Seven Rila Lakes.  "This central..

published on 8/19/25 5:35 AM

Short-term thunderstorms and slight cooling expected on Tuesday

On Tuesday, the air masses over the country will remain unstable. Cloudy skies are expected, there will also be short-term rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms , in more places in Southern and Eastern Bulgaria. There will also be conditions for..

published on 8/18/25 7:35 PM