As a chair of the Central European Initiative (CEI), Bulgaria is hosting the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of member states of the initiative in 2022. The event takes place in Boyana Residence in Sofia.
On November 7, the foreign ministers discuss the topic "The CEI region - united in its support for Ukraine and in its efforts to deal with the consequences of the war". The broad implications of Russia's military invasion in Ukraine on the region and opportunities to strengthen regional cooperation in support of Ukraine will be discussed. The meeting is expected to end with a joint declaration. The presidency will also be symbolically handed over to the next rotating chair of the Initiative in 2023 - Moldova.
A side event is the Economic Forum, where good practices and opportunities for enhanced cooperation will be discussed.
Partial state of emergency on the territory of the municipality of Varna is in effect until April 6 due to a fuel oil spill in the Black Sea, which has reached the coastline and the beach. The source of the pollution remains unknown. The first samples..
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has brought five members of an organized crime group to court over murder of 18 Afghan citizens, the institution reported. The case dates back to February 17, 2023, when the migrants were found..
There is currently a significant shortage of many medications in the country. Association of Pharmacy Owners Chair Nikolay Kostov pointed out that over 380 medications are missing from pharmacies. According to him, two electronic systems are..
The increase in vignette prices will take effect on May 1, while the new higher toll fees for heavy goods vehicles and buses will take effect on April 1..
The sea waves have pushed the oil ashore, which was released by a ship in the waters near Varna on the morning of March 31. The pollution was localized..
Organ donation is approved by 62% of Bulgarians, 18% disapprove and 20% cannot decide. These are the results of a nationally representative survey..
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