On Saturday afternoon, an act of vandalism took place against the Sofia Synagogue, as the windows of the temple were broken with stones. The Jewish community defined the act as a "hate crime" that happened on the day of Sabbath. No people were injured and glasses have already been replaced. A suspect has been detained by the police.
The Chief Mufti has condemned the act and called on state authorities to ensure safety in temples. Deputy Foreign Minister and national co-ordinator against anti-Semitism Georg Georgiev has also strongly condemned the act of vandalism.
On Thursday, the lowest temperatures will be between 9 and 14°C; in Sofia – about 12°C. During the day there will be rain showers in the western and southeastern regions of Bulgaria. The precipitation will be more intense in the..
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Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev told a B4 meeting that EU enlargement is a natural priority for Sofia. Speaking on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, Georgiev joined counterparts from Greece, Romania and Croatia to discuss..
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On Wednesday at dawn, temperatures will range between 8 and 14°C , and up to 18°C along the Black Sea coast. In Sofia, it will be around 9°C. In the..
A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation led by Raya Nazarian, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Chair of the Bulgaria-Japan Friendship Group, is..
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