"10 days is not a short time, but we don't know if it would be enough. The term could be extended." This is what Bulgaria’s Chief State Health Inspector Angel Kunchev has told the Bulgarian National Radio, speaking about the new restrictions coming into force on March 22 due to the high growth in the number of Covid-19 cases. He said it was very difficult to find a good balance between protecting health and the economy.
Kunchev pointed out that pressure on hospitals continued to grow. So far, no cases of the South African strain have been detected, but there are cases in Europe and the Balkans. More than 580,000 doses of vaccines are expected in April and even more in May, it was reported.
With 128 votes in favour, the governing majority in Parliament and three independent MPs rejected the president’s veto on the Law on Defence and the Armed Forces. The amendments expand the possibilities for declaring a state of emergency and..
In Skopje, I am hearing more and more often concerns that relations with Bulgaria are being used as a convenient excuse for the lack of will or ability to undertake the necessary reforms. I do not want to believe this argument, said Bulgaria’s..
The role of the social network TikTok in Bulgaria is growing, including its involvement in disseminating manipulative content. This is stated in a report presented at the European Parliament in Brussels, reported BTA. It was prepared by the..
Bulgaria’s GDP is expected to grow 3% this year, the European Commission said in its Autumn Economic Forecast, as reported by BTA. The projection marks..
On Tuesday, overnight lows will range from 7°C to 12°C, rising to 12–16°C in eastern Bulgaria and around 9°C in Sofia. It will be a cloudy day with rain,..
The European Commission has approved 70 projects across the EU , worth more than €600 million , to support alternative fuels and reduce vehicle..
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