At e solemn ceremony near Kandahar Airport, the 39th Bulgarian Military Contingent in Afghanistan passed its responsibilities on the 40th Bulgarian Military Contingent participating in NATO’s Resolute Support mission. Commander of the 39th Bulgarian Military Contingent in Afghanistan Colonel Krasimir Goranov gave the flag of the mission to the commander of the new Bulgarian military contingent Colonel Svetlozar Stefanov. Colonel Trevor Bredenkamp, Commander of Train, Advise, Assist Command-South greeted the Bulgarian military men and thanked them for their excellent job. All Bulgarians returning from their mission in Afghanistan received medals for participating at the NATO’s operation.
A survey by the Myara sociology agency, reported by BTA, found that 38% of Bulgarians cannot or will not vacation this summer. This was an answer given mostly by older people from small towns. Study reveals one fifth of Bulgarians live in poverty..
In an open letter to the President of the National Assembly and the chairpersons of the parliamentary groups, 12 NGOs call for the immediate election of a national Ombudsman, BNR’s Silvia Velikova reports. They write that the position of Ombudsman..
Rose picking season is starting this year with serious problems because of the prolonged cold spell, BGNES reports. The people in this line of business say they expect an extremely poor harvest, which gives rise to major financial concerns as the..
During his participation in the 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media in Varshets, President Rumen Radev expressed concern that prices will rise as soon..
Cash in Bulgaria exceeds BGN 30 billion. The Association of Banks in Bulgaria is urging citizens to deposit their cash before the introduction of..
“We often say that Bulgaria extends as far as there are Bulgarians. In order for these spiritual borders of Bulgaria to be vibrant and strong, there..
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