The two Bulgarians onboard the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader are in good health, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel said for bTV. "There have been two contacts with the families. We are also in constant contact with them", Mariya Gabriel added.
Regarding the crisis with the hijacked ship Ruen, Minister Gabriel said she had information about what happened from hour one. There are eighteen people onboard the vessel, including eight Bulgarian sailors. "It is very important for me that we are in constant contact with all institutions, including international partners, that can provide assistance in this extremely difficult situation. The good health of our compatriots and their return is of paramount importance’’, Mariya Gabriel said.
The political formation “Yes, Bulgaria” which is part of the opposition coalition “Democratic Bulgaria” is calling a national conference to elect a new leader or two leaders to replace former chairman Hristo Ivanov who resigned over poor results at..
European Council President Antonio Costa will be paying a three-day visit to Bulgaria 27-29 April. His schedule includes meetings with President Rumen Radev and with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. He is also expected to visit production and..
During the night there will be rain in many parts. In Eastern Bulgaria and in the Northwest the rain will be temporarily intensive, and there will be thunder. Minimum temperatures 7° C. - 12° C., for Sofia around 8° C. On Sunday the weather..
In 2024, Bulgaria spent USD 2.208 billion (3.964 billion BGN), or 2.04% of its GDP, on defense, reads the annual report of NATO Secretary General Mark..
A peaceful civic protest under the motto “Protecting our children – car procession and blocking traffic on Danube Bridge” will take place on Saturday...
In 2024, the poverty line in the country was €375 per month on average per person in a household. A total of 1,401,300 people, or 21.7% of the population,..
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