EU Prohibits Entry of Cars Registered in Russia: Personal Belongings at Risk of Confiscation

EU Prohibits Entry of Cars Registered in Russia: Personal Belongings at Risk of Confiscation

The European Commission has confirmed that entry into EU countries with cars registered in Russia is prohibited. Personal belongings of Russians crossing the border, such as smartphones, jewelry and laptops, are also at risk of confiscation. “It does not matter whether the vehicle is used for private or commercial purposes as long as it falls … Read more

Proposed Changes to Health Law Place New Obligations on Patients

Proposed Changes to Health Law Place New Obligations on Patients

PP-DB submitted a bill for changes that introduce new obligations for the patient. The changes are in the health law and add the current modest four points to the responsibilities of people who need medical help. Currently, the patient is required by law to take care of his own health; not to harm the health … Read more

The State of Pensions in Bulgaria: Decreased Grantings and Persistence of Negative Trends

The State of Pensions in Bulgaria: Decreased Grantings and Persistence of Negative Trends

The number of newly granted pensions for the first half of the year marked a slight decrease compared to the same period last year, but the negative trends in state social insurance generally persisted. Under 30% of new pensioners retire with a personal pension for insurance length of service and age and fulfilled conditions for … Read more

Possible Privatization of Regional Hospitals Due to Financial Losses, Says Health Minister

Possible Privatization of Regional Hospitals Due to Financial Losses, Says Health Minister

It is possible that some regional hospitals will be removed from the prohibition list for privatization to be offered for sale because they are loss-making and we continue to pour money into them. This was admitted today by the Minister of Health, Prof. Hristo Hinkov, during a blitz control at the Health Commission. The hypothesis … Read more

EU and UK Reach Agreement for UK’s Participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus

EU and UK Reach Agreement for UK’s Participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus

The European Commission and the United Kingdom have achieved a political agreement for the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme, and in Copernicus, the EU’s world-leading Earth observation programme. Both programs fall under the department for which the Bulgarian candidate for European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova will eventually be responsible, whose … Read more

The Incredible History and Splendor of Villa Les Cèdres on the French Riviera

The Incredible History and Splendor of Villa Les Cèdres on the French Riviera

The unique jewel villa “Les Cèdres” on the French Riviera is one of the most expensive houses in the world. For the price of this 190-year-old villa, you can buy 10,000 kilograms of gold, 100 of the most expensive yachts in the world and 50 of the most expensive cars in the world, writes tocka.com.mk, … Read more

5 Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems: How to Choose a Used Car Carefully

5 Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems: How to Choose a Used Car Carefully

Modern automatic car transmissions are sophisticated and complex mechanisms. Despite the high technological level of their construction, they are subject to intense wear because they often work under heavy loads. And they require special care, as damage can lead to complex and expensive repairs or even cause emergency situations on the road. Therefore, it is … Read more

Lieutenant Colonel and Accomplice Handed Over to Court for Shooting of Business Lady in Sofia

Lieutenant Colonel and Accomplice Handed Over to Court for Shooting of Business Lady in Sofia

The lieutenant colonel of the National Security Service, Boris Ivanov, and Ivo Maslarov, returned through Interpol, have been handed over to court by the military prosecutor’s office for the shooting of business lady Stanka Marangozova in Sofia. This is clear from an official announcement of the state prosecution. They are accused as instigators and helpers, … Read more

Chief Architect Grants Design Visa for Reconstruction of Telephone Palace in Sofia

Chief Architect Grants Design Visa for Reconstruction of Telephone Palace in Sofia

The chief architect of Sofia, Zdravko Zdravkov, has issued a design visa for the reconstruction of the former Telephone Palace on “Gurko” Street into a hotel, according to the register of the “Architecture and Town Planning” Department in the Metropolitan Municipality. The building is located on the territory of the “Sredets” district in the ideal … Read more

Russian Citizens Selling Vacation Homes in Bulgaria: Trend Continues

Russian Citizens Selling Vacation Homes in Bulgaria: Trend Continues

For another year, Russian citizens are actively selling their vacation homes in Bulgaria. In the first half of 2023, an outflow of Russian investments in real estate in the amount of 7.3 million euros was reported, according to BNB data. Last year, the amount was much larger – for the first half of the year, … Read more