the Recovery and Resilience Facility supports the establishment of 21 youth centres in Bulgaria 10 in non-district centres and one national focus centre 19,500 young people are expected to take part in the activities of the youth centres by June 2026 The project "Construction of a youth center - Asenovgrad" is funded with BGN 1.8 million from the RRP The project envisages the construction of a multifunctional youth center with well-equipped halls and offices for carrying out the activities The center will function as an intermediary between local business and young people and will provide conditions for personal development increasing the professional and digital competences in line with labor market need The work ot the centre will put a special focus on vulnerable groups It will act as a mediator towards public authorities,  assist of schools and regional education departments in working with students who have or are at risk of dropping out of the education system The cente will implement targeted activities to reach the Roma target group including work with parents and a focus on Roma girls Innovative approaches will be applied with a focus on non-formal education supporting the formation and development of students and young people as well as increasing their competencies and skills for successful implementation on the labor market The project is expected to be completed by 30 June 2026 HOT: » What kind of news would you like to see more of? An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale struck last night between Asenovgrad and Plovdiv had its epicenter 3 km northwest of Asenovgrad and 15 km southeast of Plovdiv as reported by the National Institute of Geophysics Geodesy and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Science and even at the National Astronomical Observatory "Rozhen" with seismologists anticipating continued tension in the earth's crust First-hand accounts described the intensity of the quake Iliana from Asenovgrad mentioned how the entire house shook with waves Sevginar Garip from Dolni Voden recalled her fear from a previous earthquake in Turkey reacting quickly by shouting a warning to others Neriman Osmanova from the same village noted the simultaneous quake and phone alerts some residents did not receive the earthquake warning on their phones due to issues with the BG-ALERT system which failed to notify some newer mobile devices with descriptions of a loud rumbling followed by the shake Residents of nearby villages expressed their fears Ani Dimitrova from Bolyartsi heard a terrifying underground noise and struggled to calm her agitated dogs the area frequently experiences quakes ranging from 3.5 to 5 in magnitude The last significant earthquake in the region occurred a year ago near the village of Krumovo chief expert in Crisis and Security Management for Asenovgrad municipality noting that residents are now at ease and resuming their normal activities We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria the director of the Plovdiv Customs Office was arrested earlier today for allegedly facilitating a new smuggling route for cigarettes A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale A series of powerful earthquakes shook western Turkey on April 23 causing panic among residents but resulting in no fatalities or serious damage A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck western Turkey at approximately 12:50 Parking in central Plovdiv is set to become significantly more expensive A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday with its tremors felt as far as Thailand and China Israel has turned to Bulgaria for assistance in battling the rapidly advancing wildfires in areas near Jerusalem The Bulgarian mobile operator A1 has confirmed that it is experiencing technical difficulties affecting both calls and text messages across its network A woman sustained serious injuries after being attacked with pepper spray and an electroshock device and subsequently set on fire inside a hospital in the Bulgarian town of Botevgrad A 25-year-old man is in critical condition following an accident at the amusement park in Yambol A serious traffic accident in the Bulgarian town of Harmanli has left a 13-year-old child in critical condition after he was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase we are increasing our annual production capacity through investments in Europe A new Nordic ski factory is nearing its completion in Bulgaria while preparations have begun for an Alpine binding factory in Romania We are excited to announce the upcoming full opening of a new ski factory in Bulgaria in the second half of this year This expansion initiative is designed to support the ambitious growth plans of our brands and meet the growing demand from our consumers the factory will be our second one in Bulgaria Asenovgrad is located just 50 kilometers Northeast of our existing facility in Chepelare Construction in Asenovgrad is well underway and proceeding according to plans with full operational readiness expected in 2024 Our factory in Chepelare will exclusively focus on Alpine ski production, while the factory in Asenovgrad will specialize in Nordic skis. Meanwhile, our ski factory in Altenmarkt Austria will continue to produce both high-end Alpine and Nordic skis Altenmarkt continues to develop as a ski technology hub and supplying components and raw materials to the other sites we’re preparing to build a new Alpine binding factory in Oradea we aim to reduce our dependence on third-party manufacturers We will integrate Alpine binding manufacturing in Romania by transitioning from our current partnership model to a fully in-house Amer Sports production by 2025 Our new facility will enable us to better fulfil the Alpine binding needs of our brands Salomon “As Amer Sports expands its manufacturing footprint in Europe we are driven by a steadfast commitment to fueling our brands’ growth ambitions Our investment in in-house production underscores our dedication to quality and innovation Senior Vice President Winter Sports Operations at Amer Sports The Detailing Expo Weekend opened in Asenovgrad on Friday and will continue until June 23 being the first of its kind in Bulgaria and bringing together together enthusiasts and professionals in the field of automotive and motorcycle detailing A total of 24 Bulgarian and international companies will present ceramic coatings protective foils and all products necessary for the restoration The Detailing Expo Weekend aims to showcase the full breadth of the detailing industry from the latest technologies and products to advanced techniques and the sharing of best practices The Republican Detailing Championship for beginners and professionals will also be held organized by the Bulgarian Detailing Association industry innovations and hands-on lessons will accompany the championship "This forum stimulates the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the country and we are glad that Asenovgrad is the host this year" said Asenovgrad Deputy Mayor Tenyo Manolov the exhibition will certainly lead to an increase in visits to the town.  Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We've been promised an end to the cold weather and we're already looking around for new routes to conquer from the city of the hills. It’s extremely easy to reach Asenovgrad, even if you don't own a car. There’s a regular bus service as well as rail transport, and for all foodies we have highlighted some favorite restaurants strap on our backpacks and go for a virtual walk around the eco-trails in the surrounding area None of them are complicated or require any special skills so all you'll need is a little guidance and lots of sunshine and good mood One of the most used routes to get there starts from the Mir kindergarten On the left you’ll see a small path that continues towards the mountain and this is the first landmark and you should keep the right direction past it You’ll cross a wide road and continue up to the top but before that you’ll reach a wide meadow with a beautiful view of Asenovgrad A little after it there is a comfortable bench and signs with markings Take the yellow road and keep to the right along the paths After about 500 meters you will reach the top and in the distance you can count the hills in Plovdiv yourself There is also a marked eco-trail leading to it which will reveal magnificent panoramas to parts of the Rhodopes you need to take the road to Bachkovo and reach Zahariy Zograf Street At first the road is wide and reaches the chapel of Saint Nestor and shortly after it look for a pointer to the left It is the starting point for climbing to the very top Shortly before the top you’ll come to an open place on the rocks and after a turn to the right there is the peak itself We have dedicated a separate text to this walk and as a starting point you can use the Bachkovo metoch or go behind the church and take the first path which is parallel to the road and above it a steep path leads down to the road to the fortress But here the suggestion is to continue forward where you’ll shortly reach a crossroads Down (to the left) the path leads to the asphalt road to the Asen’s fortress after a few turns you have to go again along a path in the forest In this direction are the villages of Lyaskovo and Yavrovo The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students It's set to connect the metropolitan areas of Plovdiv with Asenovgrad as well as the various industrial zones in the area authorities in Bulgaria’s Asenovgrad announced the 14 stations along the planned urban rail connection between that city and the neighbouring much larger Plovdiv The stops are part of Plovdiv’s project to construct an S-Bahn-style network in the city and surrounding metropolitan area The network would be a first for Bulgaria and its main role would be to strengthen Plovdiv’s central rail station as a multi-modal hub connecting Asenovgrad and Plovdiv with workable short-distance train stops would be a big game changer for the region This is because Asenovgrad is the biggest peripheral city in the area while Plovdiv itself has a population of around 343,000 from students or workers to Plovdiv’s industrial district.  as travelling citizens would be less tied to cars with easier and cheaper mass transit options there are around 1,500 students and 4,500 workers travelling between the two cities on a daily basis right now That number is only set to increase by creating an S-Bahn-style rapid transit link A massive project like this needs a lot of different funding sources according to a statement by Bulgaria’s National Railway Infrastructure Company The total funding for the project has a low estimate of around 125 million euros The main sources of funding are from European Cohesion Policy through the Transport and Connectivity Programme Connecting Europe Facility and the European Recovery and Resilience Programme The updated track should allow trains to reach a speed of 160 kilometres per hour while the joint working group between the two has locked the 14 stops between Asenovgrad and Plovdiv The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital Subscribe to newsletters to receive our hottest offers: There was an earthquake in Bulgaria around 3:30 p.m. today. According to the European Seismological Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale. The epicenter is 17 km southeast of Plovdiv, 3 km from Asenovgrad and 146 km from the capital, according to data from the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale reported the on-duty seismologist from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences There are no reports of casualties or damage at the moment Associate Professor Plamena Raykova from the Department of Seismology at the BAS explained: "There was an earthquake that was registered in the area north of Asenovgrad Plovdiv and nearby settlements such as Sadovo" The earthquake occurred in the seismogenic zone "Maritsa" this area is characterized by strong seismicity 2 strong earthquakes with a magnitude above 6.5 were observed at this location within the span of 4 days which is in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter there are fallen chimneys and bricks from the buildings and the community center The earthquake was strongly felt in Sadovo but there are no reports of damage to the buildings the operational center of the Regional Office for Fire Safety and Population Protection (ROFSPP)has not received any reports of damage Two fire trucks from Asenovgrad will preemptively patrol the main streets and boulevards in the city the people of Plovdiv share that they felt the earthquake strongly The quake was also felt in the capital - Sofia according to the current data from the European Seismological Center the earthquake was felt only in the tall residential and administrative buildings in the city The police reported that there were no reports of damage or injured people in the region Last night there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 5 on the Richter scale in Romania Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook Write to us at editors@novinite.com Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg Residents of Sofia who are customers of "Toplofikatsia Sofia" can now benefit from a new mobile application "My Heat," which offers a more accessible and user-friendly way to manage heating-related services The fourth edition of the LUNAR Festival of Lights in Sofia will illuminate 10,000 square meters of art across some of the city's most iconic buildings and public spaces from May 8 to May 11 The Sofia Police has launched a targeted operation against drivers of electric scooters and electric motorbikes who engage in reckless behavior in the city's central areas Todor Kantardzhiev warned that Sofia's sewer system should be cleared of rats opened fire with a gas pistol near a kindergarten in Sofia's Lyulin district known as Little Jerusalem because of its many churches and chapels and as City of Brides because of its formal dress shops is actually the largest non-regional town in Bulgaria A number of our recommended routes in the Rhodopes pass through it and the people of Plovdiv often go there on the weekend That is why we have selected for you some establishments that were recommended to us by the locals and those who often visit it Salasha Restaurant-BBQ is a place for meals The cozy and unpretentious heartiness of this truly wonderful venue has a capacity of 100 seats and a summer cool garden with up to 250 seats Regardless of whether you feel like eating something in a hurry or want to have fun with colleagues and friends the Salasha restaurant is the place where you can have a delicious meal in peace and comfort and escape from the hectic everyday life for a while composed and designed with flair and imagination Its whole concept is based on meat dishes cooked on charcoal Vegetables are also grilled and this is felt in the taste of everyone's favorite kyopolu fish specialties and freshly prepared home-made desserts give every customer the opportunity to find their favorite food They also have an outdoor children's corner for lots of games and smiles The menu includes traditional dishes and homemade desserts There are delicious lunch specials every day The establishment is suitable for meetings with friends Note that they open after 4 pm during the week Here you will enjoy intriguingly presented fresh products with a superb taste Their menu offers a wide selection of food with a wide variety of fresh salads pleasant music and refined surroundings will make you feel cared for and satisfied although they now have locations in Plovdiv still have their charm in the smaller town where at first they just made a few cakes a day they managed to expand their shops in the country they also have the most modern base for confectionery production in Bulgaria It is located in Asenovgrad and is equipped with machines from leading world manufacturers An international Ku Klux Klan meeting took place in the southern Bulgarian town of Asenovgrad on September 12 The meeting allegedly took place in a space of the town library It was a concert of neo-Nazis which was attended by people from Switzerland who called for the supremacy of the white race and destruction of all other races The Ku Klux Klan meeting was revealed thanks to a special police investigation which discovered that the space in question owned by the town library had been rented by various persons without any payments and its electricity bill had not been paid in four years The already fired librarian Ekaterina Hristeva gave the key for the hall to Anton Sariev Sariev claims the reports about a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Asenovgrad are nonsense Hristo Grudev has announced that photos of the Ku Klux Klan meeting in the town had been discovered in a Swiss neo-Nazi website the photos show skin heads wearing swastikas that give a Hitler salute to a person on the stage dressed as a Ku Klux Klan member who appears to be preaching the concert in Asenovgrad was also attended by neo-Nazis from Canada and those attending it shouted "Kill the Jew" while bumping into each other on the dance floor The performers were the local rock band "Rodna Zashita" ("Native Protection") The moment that information about the Ku Klux Klan meeting in Asenovgrad leaked to the local authorities the photos and all relevant information about it were deleted from the Swiss neo-Nazi website The Mayor of Asenovgrad stressed that the racist happening was uncovered by accident as he ordered an audit of the municipally-owned assets the Bulgarian intelligence services have alerted the local authorities about information they had of a Ku Klux Klan meeting in the town Switzerland has agreed to join the EU’s Military Mobility Initiative a project designed to streamline the movement of military personnel and equipment across EU member states Switzerland is preparing to modernize its extensive network of nuclear bunkers a move prompted by the increasing global uncertainties especially after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Asenovgrad for assaulting a 23-year-old man Basel has been selected to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 winning out over Geneva for the honor of staging the 69th edition of the event Switzerland has announced its participation in the European Union's forthcoming 14th package of sanctions against Russia a serious accident involving an ambulance and a car occurred late Friday night Employers in Bulgaria are legally required to implement all necessary measures to prevent and minimize workplace accidents with 45.2% of those aged 16–74 having bought goods or services via the internet in the past year The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology forecasts that May will bring temperatures ranging from 2°C to 33°C across Bulgaria a trend that has persisted for over 30 years A Romanian family paid 3,084.60 leva (1,500 euros) for medical treatment at the Burgas University Hospital following a serious road accident It is Sunday again and we assume that in every home the question of where to go to diversify and rest from the busy week is on the agenda The only bilingual digital guide under the hills has already taken you to hundreds of places but now we will offer you to indulge in horseback riding and take a break from all city activities for a moment Because horseback riding (or ponyback riding for the little ones) is a great way to blend in with nature and escape from all the fuss for a few hours Even if you are not keen on this type of activity certainly a little time among the blooming greenery and under the spring sun will do you good and will charge you for several days ahead We start in a completely random order with Frigopan horse base in the village of Tsaratsovo the complex opened its doors in 2015 and today in addition to amateur and professional riding here you can enjoy international cuisine in the spacious restaurant at the hotel The panoramic windows have a great view of the arenas (there are three open arenas and one closed arena in the base) On-site riding lessons and courses are available for children and adults from absolute beginners to advanced and even for competitors And for those who just want a break from the hectic and stressful everyday life pleasant horseback ride in the fresh air and sun For the months with good weather there is a wonderful garden which becomes a great arena for all kinds of parties - from personal to corporate Another place of a similar type is the famous four-star complex Trakiec in the village of Zhitnitsa on the road to the town of Hissar The equestrian center offers year-round riding training for children They have an open and closed arena so the weather conditions don’t matter a children's playground and of course an excellent restaurant with a comfortable outdoor area so we recommend calling in advance to check if there’ll be free spots for riding Our third suggestion is in the direction of Asenovgrad We recently wrote about the Wild City Ranch in our article on the waterfall From it starts the eco-trail to the water cascade and the place itself is very suitable for relaxing eating delicious home-cooked food and equestrian sports They offer riding lessons for young and old with a coach as well as hikes to famous and interesting sights in the area They can vary from one-day to two-day hikes with full board and an overnight stay included according to the destinations chosen by the client For the night there are specially themed villas In Villa Rome you can immerse yourself in stylish Italy and in Villa Africa you will find yourself in nature The last two options are much "wilder" and definitely not that refined an amateur horseback ride through the surrounding green areas giving the opportunity for a unique experience the smell of grass and the strong connection between human and nature but has nothing to do with larger complexes and is a completely hidden and secluded place Tara Horse Base is the last destination we visited It is located in the village of Yagodovo near the extremely beautiful river valleys of the Chaya and Maritsa rivers The proximity to them offers visitors an exotic ride along the shores The huge meadows along the routes allow for organizing picnics They have 20 horses of different ages and it is a perfect place for fans of peace and relaxation in nature The BG Alert system was not activated before the earthquake in Asenovgrad and Plovdiv last night director of "Fire Safety and Protection of the Population." He clarified to the national radio that the notifications received on mobile phones were from Google's alert platform "BG Alert was not triggered because it is designed to notify about events or phenomena for which we have advance information Citizens using Android devices may have received notifications from Google which has developed a functionality that detects earthquakes through algorithms and sends alerts," explained Jartov He further specified that the BG Alert system is only used when there is preliminary information about an impending phenomenon Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has issued a firm ultimatum giving ministries and agencies 10 days to ensure the BG-Alert system is fully operational The BG-Alert early warning system for disasters and emergencies once again failed to send messages to citizens in Bulgaria during its scheduled test today The nationwide testing of the "BG ALERT" disaster and accident warning system will take place today after 11 a.m Following its announcement in late May regarding its interest in operating the Sofia to Burgas route with stops in Plovdiv and Stara Zagora Pimk Rail Express is now seeking approval to extend its services to additional railway routes across Bulgaria the company submitted a new request to launch several new train services starting December 2026 This information was initially reported by "Transportal" and can be found on the Executive Agency "Railway Administration" website under the section for assessing the economic viability of new public transport contracts The company's documentation outlines sample timetables for these routes trains are scheduled to depart Sofia at 7:30 a.m. with the same schedule for the return journey Pimk plans for a travel time of 2 hours and 10 minutes with the return trip departing Karnobat at 8:00 a.m The journey is expected to take about 28 minutes The Sofia to Varna route will have a travel time of 6 hours and 39 minutes Pimk plans to operate a night train departing Sofia at 00:10 and arriving in Varna at 06:49 There will also be daytime services departing Sofia at 7:20 a.m with the same departure times for trains from Varna to Sofia Pimk will use two Siemens Smartron electric locomotives and six renovated passenger cars currently undergoing refurbishment at Han Krum railway station These vehicles will be leased from IP Trans AD a company affiliated with Pimk Rail Holding AD Bulgaria commemorates one of its most significant national holidays – the Day of Saint George the Victorious and the official Day of the Bulgarian Army all retailers in Bulgaria will be required to display prices in both leva and euros a major British tour operator specializing in holidays to Bulgaria has halted all its operations effective April 24 Wage growth in Bulgaria is projected at 9.3 percent for 2025 a 15.4 percent rise in the minimum wage since January The World Bank has revised down its forecast for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2025 The need for equipment and modern weaponry in recent years has always been the most discussed problem she has faced our army our Ground Forces have been equipped with new uniforms and equipment that fully meet NATO standards They were shown on the central square in Asenovgrad And the Ground Forces recently have new modern weapons - modernized "Kalashnikov" assault rifles an automated sound system that allows hitting targets in a radius of up to 20 km and a combined reconnaissance device „It monitors the military space and can determine the distance and angle to the relevant target The device itself directly gives the coordinates which are transmitted to the firing positions for faster and timely hitting of the targets The other innovation is an unmanned lethal vehicle It can fly for about an hour - an hour and a half It can also carry an explosive device," said Krasimir Tashev commander of the 4th Artillery Regiment - Asenovgrad More news from Bulgaria The Regional Prosecutor's Office in the Bulgaria's town of Asenovgrad has launched pre-trial proceedings and a probe against notorious Bulgarian Roma boss Kiril Rashkov AKA Tsar Kiro on hooliganism grounds The news was reporter Friday by Darik radio, citing Asenovgrad Prosecutor, Kaloyan Dimitrov. His office had seized all media footage, showing how when entering the Courtroom, Tsar Kiro is cursing Katunitsa residents and how he is flipping his middle finger when leaving. It also emerged during the trail against Rashkov that main witnesses in the case have been threatened by phone calls warning about dangers for their families The witnesses say they have notified the police but the latter declined to offer an official confirmation The Asenovgrad Regional Court postponed the case Thursday for December 22 The magistrate asked for the appointment of a 3-member panel of medical experts to establish Rashkov's health condition since the latter is the grounds of the defense to appeal the permanent detention Rashkov is accused of threatening to kill one of his fellow villagers in the village of Katunitsa near Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv Many home buyers in Bulgaria are increasingly favoring newly built properties The Ploiești Court of Appeal has ruled to annul the decision of the Romanian Constitutional Court which had previously invalidated the results of last year’s presidential election The National Real Estate Association has raised concerns regarding the proposed Bill on Real Estate Brokers Residents affected by the recent demolition of illegal structures in Sofia’s "Zaharna Fabrika" neighborhood staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the Ilinden district administration building Real estate prices in Bulgaria continue to climb Marine Le Pen has been convicted of misappropriating public funds resulting in a five-year ban from running for public office An 18-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Haskovo has been found dead A 33-year-old man from the village of Semchinovo has been taken into custody by the police for physically assaulting a 10-year-old child A 12-year-old boy from Lukovit has been hospitalized with two broken arms and head injuries after reportedly being assaulted and thrown from a bridge An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale was registered in Plovdiv region in South Central Bulgaria Geodesy and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences said on Monday The earthquake was registered at 8:24 pm about 145 km south-southeast of Sofia the quake with a depth of 5 km was felt in the towns of Asenovgrad and in the area of the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory There is no information about damage and injured people the notorious Bulgarian Roma alleged mafia boss whose clan's impudence triggered what has been perceived as ethnic tensions in Bulgaria Rashkov has not appealed the decision of the regional court in the southern Bulgarian town of Asenovgrad that he is to remain in custody the self-proclaimed "Tsar Kiro" was apprehended by Bulgarian police authorities after he allegedly threatened to kill two individuals has also been charged with making death threats had made death threats against Hristov's nephew minutes before the latter was run over by a minivan Hristov made two calls to the 112 emergency hotline – the first one was to report the threats; the second – that there were clashes in front of Tsar Kiro's mansion in Katunitsa which became the crime scene minutes later when Petrov was run over Hristov says he filed the claim a week after the murder because when he called the criminal police chief in Asenovgrad to ask him if Rashkov Jr he was told that there wasn't an official complaint about him Bulgaria became gripped by week-long protests At some locations protests have turned violent and anti-Roma racist slogans were shouted Tsar Kiro is probed for tax evasion and is held under permanent detention A serious criminal case has emerged in Sofia after the body of a man was discovered in a water-filled basement of a municipal apartment building Protests erupted across Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu leading to clashes with police in several cities Mass protests erupted in Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's mayor Medical staff at state psychiatric hospitals across Bulgaria have initiated protests Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev has left for Washington where he will participate in the Munich Leaders Meeting (May 5-7 The forum is organised by the Munich Security Conference The foundation Unity- Kočani has sent an open letter to key Bulgarian institutions expressing gratitude for the support and humanitarian assistance provided by Bulgaria after the tragedy of the fire at a nightclub in Kočani The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Greece Georg Georgiev and Giorgos Gerapetritis signed a joint declaration on the use of the waters of the river Arda on 2 May the BNR reports citing an announcement published by the Greek Foreign Ministry.. people will be able to withdraw money  from ATMs only in the new currency according to the website of the Bulgarian. helicopters of the Bulgarian Air Force will fly at low altitude over Sofia in preparation for a military parade marking the Day. The Bulgarian student teams that participated in the European Olympiad of Experimental Sciences EOES 2025 in Zagreb have returned with. english@bnr.bg Google's cars are back to Bulgaria and will be working on updating Google maps in the region by October The last such update for Google Maps and Street View in Bulgaria was made in 2019 but this year it will be much larger and will include completely new routes as well as cultural and historical sites For the necessary data registration in Bulgaria Google will use 4 cars equipped with 8 cameras that capture 360-degree images and GPS coordinates They are also equipped with Lidar – a technology for remote measurement of distances by illuminating the target with laser light and measuring the time for which the reflected light returns to the sensor This creates digital 3D images of the target For the months when Google cars are in Bulgaria they will pass through 47 Bulgarian cities and towns Newly built roads in the country will also be registered since 2014 there are about 200 kilometres of new highways and hundreds of kilometres of new first-class roads in Bulgaria The shooting of many natural landmarks and pedestrian areas will also be part of the update Such information as offered by Google Maps and Street View has value only when it is up-to-date the company meets the desire of consumers to have the opportunity to virtually visit a place before doing so in person This year the Google teams will capture on camera cultural landmarks inaccessible to cars the Seaside Park in Varna and the Belogradchik Rocks Pedestrians' faces and car plate number will be covered so that all requirements for personal confidentiality are met Ventsislav Karadzhov from the Commission for Personal Data Protection told BNR that large corporations follow the rules when filming public places and there is no reason for people to worry about a violation of their rights Google Maps and Street View are used daily by more than 1 billion people in 86 countries around the world The company plans to show in the future not only the fastest but also the most environmentally friendly route the use of the software is expected to reduce pollution Edited by Vessela Krasteva /based on an interview of Dobromir Videv Only on the Day of Bravery and Holiday of the Bulgarian Army (May 6) we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three of perhaps the most interesting machines from our outdoor exhibition Dozens of enthusiasts and nature lovers will kick off the 44th edition of the Move and Win campaign with a spring hike to Bozhur Hut The meeting point will be the Vladishki Bridge in Veliko Tarnovo The third edition of the Samardala Festival will be held on 3 May in the central square of Nova Zagora is used as a spice and is harvested at the peak of its flowering in May we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three. We have a long weekend ahead of us, but even if you don't have two or three days available, picnics outside the city are an ideal way to escape the whirlpool of everyday life. In fact, in Plovdiv it is also possible to have lunch outdoors - in the green areas of Lauta Park, where there are barbecues adapted for the purpose. This is an option if you don’t want to travel, but our suggestions are no more than an hour away and the coolness of the mountain is definitely felt. Out-of-town picnics are usually a way to escape the crowds, because there are so many meadows that keeping any kind of social distance is extremely easy. We have selected three tested places for you, and you can add more in the comments. This is also one of the most visited routes when we think of a walk out of town or a picnic on a meadow. On hot days you can literally see blankets and towels perched meters away around the Chaya River. In the summer, the people of Asenovgrad and Plovdiv often use it as a beach and an alternative to the city pools. From Bachkovo on the meadows up there are also many places that you can use to sit on the grass and eat what you have prepared. This type of picnics are a favorite of the whole family and we definitely recommend you take advantage of the pleasant spring weather. We only urge you to light a fire in the designated areas and clean up after yourself. Let us enjoy nature and the space it provides us, but also keep it clean! Now one Bulgarian candy-maker is offering a new kind of deodorant: in the form of delicious sweets.A candy made by Bulgaria's small Alpi candy factory in the town of Asenovgrad 2 min readPublished 7 December 2014 12:01pm ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) Asenovgrad has a high level of seismic activity Based on data from the past 55 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900 there are about 105 quakes on average per year in or near Asenovgrad Asenovgrad has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900 which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently probably on average approximately every 60 to 65 years The quake had a very shallow depth of 6.5 km (4 mi) and was too small to be felt by people Asenovgrad has had 1 quake of magnitude 3.0 and 17 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0 There have been also 31 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel 2025 at 8.22 pm local time (Europe/Sofia GMT +3) The quake had a very shallow depth of 23 km (14 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).