At the moment, Bulgaria is facing the peak of an influenza epidemic, as the data for different regions are different. The situation is most serious in Plovdiv, Gabrovo and Smolyan, where an influenza epidemic has already been declared.
This year, for the first time in the country since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the balance between respiratory viruses, which had significantly decreased, is being restored. This is what virologist Prof. Radka Argirova told BNT. Currently, influenza type A dominates in the country, and type B is detected in just 7% of cases. The expert advises people to wear masks and not to use antibiotics without a doctor's prescription.
On the occasion of the Aviation and Air Force Day on October 16, at 09:00, flowers and wreaths will be laid at the Aviators Monument near the National Assembly in the capital city, the Ministry of Defense reports. The solemn..
On Thursday , the lowest temperatures will be between 4 and 9°C; in Sofia – about 4°C. During the day, there will be significant cloudiness over many regions of the country. There will be light rainfall in places in the southeastern..
Between January and September 2025, Bulgaria’s capital recorded a 10% increase in tourist arrivals and a 6% rise in overnight stays compared with the same period in 2024, according to data from the Unified Tourist Information System (ESTI). The municipal..
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