UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein, has given Bulgaria as an example of anti-immigrant sentiments in Europe and has expressed concerns over the rising number of migrants detained in Europe, including unaccompanied children, the BGNES news agency has reported. Within the framework of the 32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, Al Hussein condemned "widespread anti-immigrant rhetoric" that "encouraged a climate of division, xenophobia" and even the activity of violent border-guard volunteers, as it is the case in Bulgaria. He added his colleagues would check the situation in the country.
More than 250 types of wine participate in this year's 12th Festival of Wine and Cultural Heritage Avgustiada in Stara Zagora. It opens tonight at 5:30 p.m. with a parade of the contenders for Queen Avgustiada, folklore groups and the..
For the first time in 38 years the population of Bulgaria has practically stopped its downward trend. In 2023 the decline is by a mere 0.3%, or just 2,229 people, indicate data from the demographic development strategy for last year. At the end of..
Bulgaria is growing more and more visible for businesses in the US, said Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev at a briefing in New York after meeting with representatives of American companies. “Interacting with American companies and with..
For the first time in 38 years the population of Bulgaria has practically stopped its downward trend. In 2023 the decline is by a mere 0.3%, or just..
Bulgaria is growing more and more visible for businesses in the US, said Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev at a briefing in New York after meeting with..
If the election for parliament were to be held today, 7 political formations are certain to enter the National Assembly, indicates a poll by Trend..
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