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The 34-year-old Bulgarian, currently the top-ranked player from his country, needed just under an hour and forty minutes to secure the win: 6-2, 6-3, 6-4. This was his fourth consecutive straight-sets win over Nishioka in official matches. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>'Don’t Want to Work Here? We’ll Hire Foreign Doctors for $500!' - Bulgarian MP to Young Medics</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233173</link> <guid>233173</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:38:32 +0200</pubDate> <description>During a session of the parliamentary Health Committee, MP Toshko Yordanov from the “There is Such a People” (ITN) party made a series of controversial remarks aimed at medical students and young doctors in Bulgaria protesting for better pay and conditions. According to him, if these young professionals are unwilling to work under the current terms in Bulgaria, the state may resort to hiring foreign specialists who would accept a monthly salary of 500 dollars - the maximum the government can offer. Yordanov criticized the young medics, stating they were not experienced and that some of them were still students....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria’s INSAIT Teams Up with MIT for Groundbreaking AI Collaboration</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233172</link> <guid>233172</guid> <category>Business</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University is set to embark on a new chapter through a collaborative programme with the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The official launch of the joint initiative will be held on Wednesday, July 2, at 12:30 p.m....</description> </item> <item> <title>Train Blaze Disrupts Varna-Sofia Route: Passengers Evacuated to Field After Smoke in Locomotive</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233170</link> <guid>233170</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Shortly after 1 p.m. today, the locomotive of the fast train traveling from Varna to Sofia caught fire near Kaloyanovets station....</description> </item> <item> <title>Heat Builds Inland, Breezy Coastline: Bulgaria’s Weather Outlook for July 2</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233169</link> <guid>233169</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>On Wednesday, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather across the country. In the afternoon, isolated areas may see brief showers, particularly in inland regions. Winds will blow lightly to moderately from the east-northeast....</description> </item> <item> <title>End of an Era: Bulgaria’s 28 Years Under the Currency Board and the Road to the Euro</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233160</link> <guid>233160</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>On July 1, Bulgaria marks the final anniversary of its currency board arrangement, a system in place for 28 years that is set to conclude with the country’s anticipated entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026, BGNES reported. This transition will mark the completion of Bulgaria’s long path toward deeper European integration, underscoring a major milestone in the nation’s economic history. The currency board was introduced on July 1, 1997, when the Bulgarian lev was pegged to the German mark at a fixed rate of 1,000 levs per mark....</description> </item> <item> <title>Euro Nears $1.18 Mark Amid Historic Rise Against US Dollar</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233167</link> <guid>233167</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Earlier today, the euro reached its strongest level in nearly four years, briefly climbing to .1809 - its highest point since September 2021. However, during the morning trading session in Frankfurt, the currency pulled back slightly, dropping to ....</description> </item> <item> <title>Russia’s Ambassador Slams Bulgaria’s Loyalty to the West, Highlights Enduring Cultural Links</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233168</link> <guid>233168</guid> <category>Diplomacy</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Russia's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Eleonora Mitrofanova, has described the current state of relations between the two countries as being at their lowest point in history. In an interview for the Russian magazine International Life, Mitrofanova stated that there are no longer any formal diplomatic ties at the level of government or parliament. Instead, communication is limited to informal contacts with certain Bulgarian politicians seeking to understand Russia's perspective. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>No Need to Re-Sign Contracts: What Bulgaria’s Euro Switch Means for Your Salary</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233143</link> <guid>233143</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The upcoming introduction of the euro in Bulgaria does not require employees to re-sign their employment contracts, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy Natalia Efremova clarified in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio. She cautioned that if an employer insists on signing a new contract, it could signal other changes in contract terms and advised workers to be careful in such cases. Efremova emphasized that contracts originally signed in leva will remain valid even after the currency switch....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Acts to Cut Traffic Jams on Road to Greece with New Summer Measures</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233166</link> <guid>233166</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>In response to the worsening traffic situation on the route to Greece, Bulgarian authorities are introducing new temporary measures aimed at alleviating congestion in the Kresna region, Nova TV reported. Long queues of vehicles have become a regular sight as summer travel intensifies and overwhelms the road capacity through the town center. According to local officials, the summer traffic volume has doubled the designed capacity of the road....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian-American Special Operations Teams Conduct Advanced Tactical Exercises</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233163</link> <guid>233163</guid> <category>Defense</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>In June, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) facilitated a joint training exercise involving Special Operations Forces from both Bulgaria and the United States, known as JCET (Joint Combined Exchange Training). This collaboration brought together elite units from the two nations to enhance interoperability and share operational expertise. The training emphasized critical skills necessary for operations conducted behind enemy lines....</description> </item> <item> <title>International Fraud Ring Busted: Ukrainians and Bulgarians Laundered Millions Through Shell Companies</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233165</link> <guid>233165</guid> <category>Crime</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:38:40 +0200</pubDate> <description>A criminal scheme linked to an international money laundering network has been uncovered in Bulgaria, with authorities identifying more than 3 million leva in suspicious transfers. The revelation was made at a joint press conference held by the Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office and the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDBOP). According to Sofia District Prosecutor Natalia Nikolova, four individuals are under investigation—two Bulgarian nationals and two Ukrainians who have obtained Bulgarian citizenship....</description> </item> <item> <title>Will the ECB Control Bulgaria’s Budget After Euro Adoption?</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233142</link> <guid>233142</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A video posted on Facebook by Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of the Revival party, claims that once Bulgaria joins the eurozone on January 1, 2026, Bulgarian MPs will lose the ability to approve a budget unless it has already been approved by the European Central Bank (ECB). According to Kostadinov, the budget cannot be increased after ECB approval - only reduced - and social spending such as salaries, pensions, and infrastructure projects would be at risk of cuts, as the money would come from Frankfurt, not Bulgaria. 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The social old-age pension has risen from 307 leva to 333 leva....</description> </item> <item> <title>It’s Official: Power and Heating Prices Go Up in Bulgaria - But Not As Much As Planned</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233161</link> <guid>233161</guid> <category>Energy</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>As of July 1, a new pricing period begins for household electricity, heating, and hot water in Bulgaria. The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has finalized its decision: the average increase in electricity prices for domestic consumers across the country is 2.58%, while heating and hot water services will rise by an average of 4....</description> </item> <item> <title>Border Checks Between Bulgaria and Romania Officially Abolished After Six-Month Transition</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233159</link> <guid>233159</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>As of midnight on July 1, border checks between Bulgaria and Romania have officially been lifted, marking a significant step forward in the implementation of the Schengen Agreement for the two countries. This move ends the transitional period of heightened control at the internal border, which had remained in place for six months following their accession to the Schengen area by land on January 1, 2025. The temporary border regime was the result of an agreement brokered with Austria, which had initially opposed Bulgaria and Romania's full Schengen entry....</description> </item> <item> <title>Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions in Sweeping Shift, Opening Door to Reconstruction and Diplomacy</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233158</link> <guid>233158</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:29:19 +0200</pubDate> <description>President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rolling back most U.S. sanctions on Syria, a sweeping move intended to open the path for reconstruction and foreign investment following the overthrow of longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgarian Breakthrough: Tomova Knocks Out Two-Time Wimbledon Finalist</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233157</link> <guid>233157</guid> <category>Sports</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:24:33 +0200</pubDate> <description>Viktoriya Tomova achieved a major career win at the start of Wimbledon by eliminating two-time finalist and former world No. 2 Ons Jabeur. The Bulgarian was ahead 7-6(5), 2-0 when the Tunisian retired from the match due to health issues. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Fires Erupt in Occupied Luhansk and Donetsk After Reported Ukrainian Drone Strikes</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233156</link> <guid>233156</guid> <category>Ukraine</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:15:24 +0200</pubDate> <description>Explosions and fires broke out overnight between June 30 and July 1 in the Russian-occupied city of Luhansk, reportedly following a Ukrainian drone strike. According to videos circulating on local Telegram channels, the attack set multiple facilities ablaze, with the footage capturing the whir of drones and large fires lighting up the night. Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation, commented on the incident, saying that Russian logistics were "burning" in Luhansk, implying that the targets hit had strategic military value....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Welcomes the Sunrise: July Morning Tradition Lives On</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233155</link> <guid>233155</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:56:16 +0200</pubDate> <description>As the sun rose on the morning of July 1, people from across Bulgaria once again gathered to mark the tradition known as “July Morning.” Whether on the Black Sea coast, in the mountains, or by the shores of reservoirs, Bulgarians of all ages greeted the first rays of light, continuing a unique and symbolic custom. “Julaya,” as the event is often called, draws its name from the 1971 song July Morning by British rock band Uriah Heep....</description> </item> <item> <title>Expert Reveals Why Price Controls in Bulgaria Are Failing Ahead of Euro Adoption</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233141</link> <guid>233141</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Dimitar Margaritov, former head of the Consumer Protection Commission and ex-deputy minister of economy and industry, shared his views on price fluctuations amid Bulgaria’s transition to the euro and the effectiveness of market control, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio. He noted that the psychological impact on both consumers and traders has been significant, likening it to the “broken phone” effect that has fueled tension and confusion. Margaritov commended the cooperation between institutions but stressed the need for ongoing, and perhaps more streamlined or joint, efforts to enforce control measures....</description> </item> <item> <title>Why Heatwaves Are A Health Crisis - And How To Prepare</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233154</link> <guid>233154</guid> <category>Health</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:42:28 +0200</pubDate> <description>Statement by WHO Europe’s Regional Director Dr. Hans Kluge An intense heatwave is currently sweeping through the WHO European Region, breaking temperature records, overwhelming healthcare systems, and endangering lives. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Sofia Airport Unveils 500M Leva Expansion Plan: New Terminal 3 and Major Terminal 2 Upgrade</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233150</link> <guid>233150</guid> <category>Tourism</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>SOF Connect, the operator of Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, has announced the start of a large-scale public tender for the design and construction of a new Terminal 3, along with a pre-terminal area, integrated transport hub, and extensive modernization of the existing Terminal 2. This is part of a broader investment plan totaling 500 million leva (250 million euros) - 450 million for construction and an additional 50 million for specialized equipment. The scope of the Terminal 3 project includes a 60,000-square-meter building that will be physically connected to Terminal 2....</description> </item> <item> <title>From 24°C at the Seaside to 37°C in the Southwest: Bulgaria’s Weather Outlook for Monday</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233151</link> <guid>233151</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>On July 1, Bulgaria will see varying weather conditions across different regions. In the northeast, the cloud cover will gradually break up during the day. Meanwhile, southeastern areas can expect rain showers before noon....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria: The Price Hysteria Will Continue Amid Eurozone Countdown</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233124</link> <guid>233124</guid> <category>Finance</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>As Bulgaria moves into the summer season, the tempo of political developments remains high, particularly with the country on the brink of a final decision regarding eurozone accession. Within this context, several key narratives are set to unfold over the coming months - narratives that will shape the economic and political climate in the lead-up to the euro’s adoption. One of the dominant themes will be continued public anxiety over prices....</description> </item> <item> <title>Varna’s Summer Boost: German Tourists lead 29% Growth in Arrivals</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233116</link> <guid>233116</guid> <category>Tourism</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Varna has kicked off the 2025 summer season on a strong note, with a notable increase in tourist arrivals and overnight stays during the first half of the year, according to data from the Unified Tourist Information System (USTI) of the Ministry of Tourism. Between January 1 and June 20, the city welcomed 284,703 visitors, who collectively spent over 1.16 million nights across the city and surrounding resorts. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>EU Targets Odometer Fraud: Bulgarian MEP Pushes for Mileage Database</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233149</link> <guid>233149</guid> <category>EU</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A large portion of imported used cars in Bulgaria - around 60% - have had their odometers tampered with, according to Bulgarian MEP Andrey Novakov. In a recent interview with Nova TV, he highlighted a new initiative by the European Commission that aims to put an end to mileage manipulation by creating a centralized database accessible across all EU member states. The proposed system would record mileage data from each vehicle during its annual technical inspections....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria Sends Firefighters to Greece in EU Wildfire Prevention Mission</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233148</link> <guid>233148</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgaria has once again sent a specialized firefighting team to assist Greece in managing the threat of wildfires. A group of twenty firefighters from across the country departed today for the Thessaloniki region as part of a preventive deployment. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bulgaria participates in the European Commission’s initiative for pre-positioning firefighting forces in high-risk zones during the summer fire season. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Suspected Bulgarian Panther Spotted in Romania: Cross-Border Search Underway</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233153</link> <guid>233153</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:21:28 +0200</pubDate> <description>Authorities in Romania's Giurgiu County are actively investigating reports about a possible sighting of a wild animal, believed to be a black panther that recently went missing from Bulgaria. Police and gendarmerie teams have launched checks in response to two separate alerts received through the emergency number 112. According to a statement from the Giurgiu County Police Inspectorate, the first report came on June 29 at 3:55 p....</description> </item> <item> <title>Kiril Petkov Steps Down as MP and Exits Party Leadership of 'We Continue the Change'</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233152</link> <guid>233152</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:15:53 +0200</pubDate> <description>Kiril Petkov, one of the founding figures of “We Continue the Change,” officially resigned as a member of the Bulgarian Parliament, announcing his decision through a personal statement on Facebook. He described the move as a decision made with peace of mind and confidence that it was the right step to take. This follows his earlier announcement stepping down as co-chair of the party....</description> </item> <item> <title>Wholesale Market in Bulgaria Stable: No Economic Basis for Retail Price Hikes</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233147</link> <guid>233147</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The wholesale food market in Bulgaria remains stable, with no underlying reasons for price increases in retail outlets. This was emphasized by Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets, during a briefing where he presented comparative data on key product prices from the past year. According to Ivanov, certain vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes are currently cheaper compared to the same period last year....</description> </item> <item> <title>Two Bulgarian Men Drown in Greece and Primorsko</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233146</link> <guid>233146</guid> <category>Incidents</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A Bulgarian man, aged 60, drowned over the weekend while swimming in the sea near the Greek resort of Asprovalta, located east of Thessaloniki. The incident was reported by the Greek news outlet “Voria” and cited by BTA. The man reportedly lost consciousness while in the water....</description> </item> <item> <title>Borissov and Zhelyazkov to EU Commissioner: Bulgaria Protects Europe’s Borders</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233145</link> <guid>233145</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:48:33 +0200</pubDate> <description>Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner at the Council of Ministers, where the focus of their discussion was Bulgaria’s ongoing role in securing the EU’s external borders and the country’s contribution to the Schengen area. Zhelyazkov reaffirmed Bulgaria’s commitment to border security and stated that the reintroduction of internal border controls with Romania, which had been temporarily reinstated, should not be extended beyond July 1. According to the Prime Minister, Bulgaria has consistently demonstrated responsibility in protecting the external border of the European Union, and this remains a central priority for national authorities....</description> </item> <item> <title>Swiss Man Detained After Threatening Young Couple with Gun Near Nessebar</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233144</link> <guid>233144</guid> <category>Crime</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A 73-year-old Swiss national residing in Kosharitsa village was detained by police after threatening two young people with a firearm near the village of Tankovo, close to Nessebar. The incident took place shortly after midnight on June 29, according to a report filed with the Nessebar District Office. The victims, a 23-year-old man and his 17-year-old girlfriend, said they had stopped their car on a dirt road near Tankovo when another vehicle approached them....</description> </item> <item> <title>Shumen’s Black Panther Mystery Busted? Experts Say It’s Just a Giant Dog</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233140</link> <guid>233140</guid> <category>Society</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>After an 11-day search for a mysterious large black cat, authorities lifted the ban on entering the Shumen Plateau region in Bulgaria, as the elusive animal remained unfound. Experts now question the evidence that sparked the search, with some suggesting the tracks in the mud may not belong to a black panther but rather to a large dog. Assoc....</description> </item> <item> <title>We Continue the Change - Despite the Storm: Vassilev Holds Firm Amid Party Upheaval</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233139</link> <guid>233139</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>The National Council of the “We Continue the Change” (WCC) party reaffirmed its confidence in Asen Vassilev amid ongoing turmoil following corruption allegations linked to Sofia Municipality. The party’s broad leadership met in Sofia to address the crisis, which led to the resignation of co-chairman Kiril Petkov, while Vassilev retained his position. The party is preparing for a General Assembly on September 27–28, where new governing bodies will be elected. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Two Firefighters Killed in Sniper Ambush While Battling Wildfire in the US</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233138</link> <guid>233138</guid> <category>World</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:12:39 +0200</pubDate> <description>Two firefighters lost their lives and a third was wounded during a deadly ambush while responding to a brush fire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, officials confirmed Sunday. The injured firefighter underwent surgery and was reported stable later that evening at a local hospital. Authorities say the blaze, which had scorched roughly 20 acres without damaging any structures, was intentionally set as part of a planned attack....</description> </item> <item> <title>Bulgaria's Borissov: Radev Is Strategically Poised to Capture 'Revival' Voters Amid Eurozone Turmoil</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233137</link> <guid>233137</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:06:56 +0200</pubDate> <description>GERB leader Boyko Borissov addressed the current political tensions around Bulgaria’s upcoming eurozone accession, describing the protests and resistance as a final effort to derail the process. Speaking at the General Assembly of GERB’s Youth Organization in Sofia, Borissov emphasized the critical nature of the coming week and the pressure facing his party. “We have one week left....</description> </item> <item> <title>'Town of the Leva' Tent Camp in Sofia Becomes Symbol of Bulgarian Resistance to Euro Adoption</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233136</link> <guid>233136</guid> <category>Politics</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:02 +0200</pubDate> <description>A new protest tent camp has taken shape in front of the Presidency in Sofia, marking the latest escalation by opponents of Bulgaria’s planned adoption of the euro. Dubbed the “Town of the Leva,” the encampment was erected on Sunday by demonstrators demanding a national referendum on the euro and opposing the scheduled transition to the common European currency on January 1, 2026. The organizers - closely linked to the pro-Russian party Revival - include former BSP MP Strahil Angelov and Nedyalko Nedyalkov, ex-owner of the tabloid site “PIK” They have vowed to hold protests every evening until July 8, the day when the EU’s ECOFIN Council is expected to cast its final vote on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Temperatures Soar to 37°C Across Bulgaria, with Rain Possible in the East</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233135</link> <guid>233135</guid> <category>Environment</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:48:45 +0200</pubDate> <description>On Monday, June 30, Bulgaria will see mostly sunny weather across much of the country, though conditions will vary slightly by region. In Eastern Bulgaria, cumulus clouds are expected to build in the afternoon, potentially bringing brief showers. Winds will be light and coming from the northwest. ...</description> </item> <item> <title>Rising Prices in Greece Force Tourists to Shorten Their Stays</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233106</link> <guid>233106</guid> <category>Tourism</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>A recent Eurostat study highlights a significant rise in prices across Greece, signaling troubling economic trends that are impacting both locals and tourists. According to BNR, the Greek economy is currently facing negative growth, squeezing household budgets and reducing the amount of money visitors are willing to spend on vacations. Tourist packages have gone up by an average of 10%, resulting in shorter stays for many travelers this summer....</description> </item> <item> <title>Preparing for the Euro: Bulgaria’s Cash Registers Face Major Software Update</title> <link>https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=233115</link> <guid>233115</guid> <category>Business</category> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate> <description>Bulgaria is preparing for the euro adoption by updating the software of over 460,000 cash registers nationwide. This requirement was highlighted during a national discussion titled “The Effect of the Eurozone,” hosted by the Economic and Social Council. The unanimous support of all eurozone members for Bulgaria’s entry from January 1, 2026, has set the timeline for these changes....</description> </item></channel></rss>
