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A 25-year-old man is in critical condition following an accident at the amusement park in Yambol where he sustained a traumatic brain injury The incident occurred when the man and another individual Police stated that the fall was caused by damage to the attraction The second man was diagnosed with a rib fracture with an on-duty operational group conducting an on-site inspection to determine the precise cause of the incident and pre-trial proceedings have been launched We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria A 30-year-old woman from Yambol was severely beaten and held captive for four days by a man she had been dating for only two weeks Three new regions in Bulgaria have declared a flu epidemic following the increased spread of the virus Transport Minister Grozdan Karadjov has officially accepted the resignations of Engineer Stoyan Stoyanov head of the National Company "Railway Infrastructure" (NRIC) A 59-year-old man who was injured in a collision between two freight trains near the Sofia village of Lokorsko remains in critical condition A serious railway accident occurred near Sofia An accident this morning caused a disruption to train services between Sofia and Plovdiv 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 series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale 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 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 A series of powerful earthquakes shook western Turkey on April 23 causing panic among residents but resulting in no fatalities or serious damage 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 Nearly half a tonne of paddlefish was released into the Tundzha River in Yambol's Central Park to enrich biodiversity Paddlefish is a non-predatory freshwater species It feeds primarily on plankton through filter feeding and contributes to the natural regulation of algae in aquatic ecosystems The species helps to improve the ecological balance in closed and low-flow water bodies as is the water feature in Yambol's Central Park Mayor Valentin Revanski himself paid for the purchase of the fish The local government in Yambol regularly stocks fish in the Tundzha River one tonne of carp was released into the river arm in the Central Park There is an year-round ban on fishing in the water feature in Yambol Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages A fire at the Family Accommodation Center in Yambol has claimed a victim The fire broke out shortly after midnight on Friday The emergency number 112 received a signal that a fire had broken out in one of the rooms of the Family Accommodation Center Police teams and firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene the body of a 31-year-old man was found in the burned room The other two occupants of the room and one employee were transported to the MHAT - Yambol and placed for observation The cause of the fire is under investigation More news from Bulgaria She is now in the hospital with serious injuries and in a state of shock Her relatives claim that she was threatened with a knife and forced to beg for her life identified as a 32-year-old with no prior criminal record was detained but later released due to insufficient evidence The victim's father described her condition as critical with multiple hematomas and severe head injuries but she was with him the entire time," her brother told Nova TV but she had been forcibly detained in his home She never agreed to live with him—he made her tell our mother otherwise." The brother presented a recording of a conversation between the couple in which the man is heard saying The victim's mother recounted the horror of seeing her daughter after the ordeal I couldn't recognize her—her face was bruised and swollen He kept her hungry and thirsty for three days but she later told us she was just trying to protect us The suspect reportedly had no stable job and was known for stealing how am I supposed to react?" the victim’s brother asked The prosecutor’s office has stated that investigations are ongoing 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 the director of the Plovdiv Customs Office was arrested earlier today for allegedly facilitating a new smuggling route for cigarettes opened fire with a gas pistol near a kindergarten in Sofia's Lyulin district Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has described the case of the man who died in police custody in Kazanlak as “a disgrace” to the Ministry of Interior An 18-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Haskovo has been found dead 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 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 Residents of the Yambol villages of Voynika and Tamarino are protesting over the dangerous 11-kilometer section and the lack of road repairs Despite having repeatedly signaled over the years repairs have not been made and dissatisfaction is growing with each passing year The protest is scheduled for exactly 12:00 because of the poor condition of the road This is actually a republican road that connects Yambol with the sea and is an alternative route to the Southern Black Sea Coast mayor of the village of Voynika: "Residents from the villages of Voynika and Tamarino have gathered here to launch the protest An initiative committee has collected over 400 signatures From 12:00 to 14:00 we will protest by closing the section between the village of Tamarino and the village of Voynika Projects have been made for several years to carry out a major repair of this section but nothing has happened so far and that is why the tension is growing." since the Emergency Center serves several villages in the area School buses also pass through there every day which is why the residents are demanding urgent repairs The Regional Road Administration in Yambol said that the project for this section is already ready and it is expected that the actual repair of the road will begin after the procedures are completed in the summer a Zeppelin L 59 took off from the air base near Yambol bound for Tanzania The purpose of the flight was to deliver ammunition and materials to the German military units in a remote wilderness The zeppelin successfully overflew the Aegean and the Mediterranean reaching a speed of 103 kilometres per hour But as it approached Khartoum in Sudan it was recalled to the German command base because of disinformation from the enemy forces flying “by intuition” and most of the time had no contact with Berlin the secret mission was to gain legendary status going down in history for its record-breaking duration of almost 96 hours and a distance of over 6.800 kms.These and other fascinating facts connected with the epic flight of the L 59 and the history of zeppelins are part of a multimedia photographic exhibition “The world of airships: When Yambol was part of it” arranged at the Regional Museum of History in Yambol The exhibition is based on the book Airships-designed for greatness by Prof Visitors can also see a small-scale 1:100 model of the legendary Zeppelin L 59.In an interview with Radio Bulgaria belonging to his grandmother and that he has been enthralled by the magic of zeppelins ever since The long years of research work resulted in a book and an exhibition about the sky giants of the 20th century The exhibition was first shown in 2018 in Trieste “Last year I went to Yambol and I fell in love with it That was when I first set foot on the floor of the zeppelin hangar built in the town’s environs,” says Prof Pinucci and goes on:“That was how the idea came into being to continue with a project that will use the content of the 2018 exhibition but with new drawings and tables added in the special section dedicated to the Yambol zeppelins During World War I there were three of them though we highlight the last one – the L 59 which carried out this legendary flight It is a record flight that lasted more than 95 hours non-stop and without refueling and which remained the longest human flight in the course of 40 whole years!” these 40 years are like 400 in ordinary life humans went from small airplanes made out of wood and fabric to aircraft which fly at up to double the speed of sound “The mission of the L 59 was a romantic adventure that seems to bring light to the dark years of the war,” says Prof Pinucci and goes on:“Because it was not a military mission it is like making a delivery for a space mission in our day from Yambol building an air base and a gigantic rocket in Yambol the zeppelin carried out several reconnaissance missions to other parts on the planet the L 59 was destroyed near Malta under mysterious circumstances its unprecedented achievement brought about a revolutionary change in engineering in the early 20th century “The two-way flight of the L 59 to the borders of Kenya and all the way to Sudan and back is comparable to the distance between Yambol in Bulgaria and Miami – about 6,800 kms This record-breaking flight has been studied very meticulously by managers and entrepreneurs in the industry interested in finding out more about the potential of using zeppelins for long-distance trans-oceanic flights,” says Prof The exposition will be open to the public at the Regional Museum of History in Yambol until 28 February will be on display at the National Museum of History in Sofia Translated and posted by Milena Daynova Photos: Regional Museum of History-Yambol "You must have strong faith and pray - then the saint will help you and carry your prayer to God," says Father Georgi Markov of the Church of St Athanasius the Great in Gorni Lozen near Sofia He adds that he has often witnessed the miracles of St. marks 1160 years since the baptism of our Bulgarian people into the Orthodox faith and 1170 years since the creation of the Bulgarian alphabet and Slavic literature the Varna and Veliki Preslav Bishopric Metropolis. Bulgaria celebrates 149 years since the April Uprising – an event that led to the liberation of Bulgaria after almost five centuries of Ottoman rule we must not forget that every participant in the April. english@bnr.bg A funeral service for the United Nations staff member Captain Marin Marinov will be held on Sunday in his hometown Yambol The service will take place at the Saint Nicholas Cathedral after which Captain Marinov will be laid to rest in Yambol’s cemetery It is still unclear under what circumstances the 51-year-old Bulgarian lost his life on March 19 in Deir al-Balah when a UN building collapsed during a humanitarian mission Five of his colleagues from various countries were severely injured in the incident The UN announced that the fatal blow to its compound was caused by an Israeli tank strike killing Marinov and wounding five other staff members Following a decision by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the UN said it would withdraw one-third of its international personnel from Gaza in response to the attack Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar assured his Bulgarian counterpart by phone that the tragic incident was in no way connected to Israeli Defence Forces’ actions by land Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgiev noted that renewed hostilities in Gaza have made it extremely difficult for any state—other than those on the ground—to conduct a thorough inquiry President Rumen Radev said the government should “demonstrate concern for every Bulgarian citizen be fully aware of Bulgaria’s national interests and defend the country’s dignity.” He called for a more proactive stance in seeking information about the Gaza incident from all involved international institutions and security services noting that relying on only one party to the conflict is insufficient party leaders in the National Assembly also commented on the death of the Bulgarian UN worker GERB leader Boyko Borissov said that “for months there has been a war between the UN and Israel,” stressing that an investigation is underway and both sides have rushed to provide conclusions “Our Foreign Ministry cannot be categorical about something that has not been proven yet,” he added Continue the Change Co-Chair Assen Vassilev stated that Bulgaria needs to know the facts in order to have a clear position “The UN says this Bulgarian citizen was killed by the Israeli army while Israel says they were not even in the area where it happened we cannot take a reasonable stance,” Vassilev said Residents of several villages closed the Yambol-Sredets road in the Tamarino – Voynika section for two hours The blockade is in protest against the poor condition of the section The road is the main one for seven villages in Straldzha municipality as well as several more in Sredets municipality Quality repairs have not been done for more than 35 years the Road Infrastructure Agency announced that procedures are currently underway and a major repair will begin and by then the holes in the lanes will be patched It has been like this for as long as I can remember We try not to cross the road so as not to break our cars It's just complete disgrace and carelessness If they really start major repairs in the fall there is no point in spending unnecessary money now The road blockade lasted from 12 to 14 hours 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. fell last night from an attraction at a funfair in Yambol One was admitted to the regional hospital with life-threatening injuries the other was released after an examination Prosecutor Mina Grancharova from the Yambol District Prosecutor's Office specified: A duty operational group inspected the scene "All circumstances are currently being investigated" Over 50 dance competitors and coaches will participate in a gala evening in Yambol on March 21 Bulgarian Federation of Dance Sports Clubs Chair Georgi Naydenov told BTA on Thursday "I can boldly state that we are currently in the top 5 in Europe The past year was one of the most successful for Bulgarian dance sports All competing couples with high sporting achievements will be honoured at the gala evening The idea is to reward them and motivate them to continue glorifying Bulgaria abroad," Naydenov pointed out He noted that the federation has the support of the Youth and Sports Ministry and that together they organized a large number of sports camps in 2024 "We are actively developing children's and youth sports adding that Bulgarian dance couples often work with the world's best coaches "Our athletes also go to international camps which helps the development of our sport," Naydenov concluded Yambol has given a new holiday to the European Union BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said at the opening of a local conference under BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project The conference was held at the BTA National Press Club here on Thursday on the opening day of the 26th edition of the Kukerlandia International Masquerade Festival the national (Bulgarian) and the regional (Balkan) with participants from other Balkan countries is already European as evidence of the preservation of diversity in unity which is the motto of the EU - United in Diversity," Valchev pointed out He noted that there are unique holidays in Bulgaria which have also become part of the pan-European holiday calendar when Bulgarians celebrate the Day of Education and Culture and the Cyrillic alphabet adding that this is the alphabet that Bulgaria gave to the EU "Holidays like Kukerlandia in Yambol are an occasion for heartfelt communication for sharing against the backdrop of alienation between people in other places in Europe Because more important than the holidays on the calendar are the holidays in the soul," Valchev stressed adding that the holiday carries a deeper meaning than just joy "And because the last day of Kukerlandia is precisely on Sirni Zagovezni when we forgive each other in a Christian way this holiday in Yambol is a reminder for the rest of the EU that good relations between people are most important," Valchev pointed out adding that all the investments in infrastructure and all the knowledge acquired thanks to common European money will not be able to bring people closer together if they do not have love for each other Valchev emphasised that the beginning of the masquerade games in Europe was set precisely in the Balkans with the weeks dedicated by the ancient Greeks to the god of wine Dionysus at the end of winter and the beginning of spring as well as the Thracian Kukeri festivals in the spring He also noted that thanks to the opening of BTA's National Press Club in Yambol in 2022 the town has been part of the general national and European conversations for almost three years now He added that BTA has tripled its national press clubs and preserved and developed the 14 press clubs opened in the previous 18 years so that the agency currently has a total of 42 national press clubs "We usually hear that Bulgaria receives money from the EU and what remains in our minds is that only we Bulgarians are the ones who benefit from our participation in the EU but the truth is that the EU also benefits from Bulgarians just as it benefits from other European nations," Valchev concluded BTA's Europe on Balkans: Cohesion Skills project aims to raise public awareness and foster open dialogue about cohesion policy and the implementation of the EU's policy priorities The project kicked off with a conference in Veliki Preslav in November 2024 BTA will host discussions at its press clubs in the following cities: Blagoevgrad Cross-border conferences will be held in Belgrade The project builds on the Europe in the Balkans: A Common Future and Europe in Bulgaria: A Common Future projects Ten illegal migrants were injured in a car crash near Yambol on Monday evening the Deputy Director of the regional St.Panteleimon Hospital Seven of them - Syrians aged between 14 and 20 - were admitted in that hospital and three were taken by ambulance to the state hospital in Sliven One of the migrants' condition requires he be transferred to the neurosurgery ward of the University Hospital in Plovdiv (South Central Bulgaria) Two migrants remain in the Yambol hospital in a stable condition and the remaining four there have been released already which took place just before 8 pm on Monday between the Petoluchkata crossroad and the village of Zimnitsa.  The village of Voden in the Bolyarovo municipality of the Yambol region is currently facing a devastating fire, prompting residents to evacuate in panic. Multiple homes are engulfed in flames, and the area is experiencing power outages, with minimal internet access and weak mobile connectivity. The fire is surrounding the settlement on three sides, complicating efforts to control the blaze. Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov has visited the village and ordered the deployment of available water cannons from the Gendarmerie to assist in firefighting efforts. There is no electricity in the village, communications are difficult, BNT reported. Several houses are on fire. Elderly people save themselves with documents and medicines under their arms. The fire is taking over new and new areas, informs BGNES. The fire from the fire in Yambol region entered the village of Voden. People began to self-evacuate. Residents of Voden said no one warned them to evacuate. However, the village bell has begun to ring. Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has urged owners of heavy machinery, in coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to join the fight against the fires. He emphasized that inter-agency cooperation has been effective since the onset of the crisis, with constant communication among the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and other relevant bodies. Glavchev expressed optimism that the operational headquarters he established would enhance response times and improve the handling of fire reports as the situation unfolds. Update: The situation in Voden, a village in Yambol, is critically challenging due to the ongoing fire. Several houses and outbuildings have been destroyed, prompting the evacuation of most residents. The elderly residents of a local care home have been relocated to the town hall in nearby Malko Sharkovo, as reported by BNR who spoke with the home's director, Zlatka Yaneva. She detailed the dire conditions: "Everything is on fire. We are all evacuated at the beginning of the village, with police preventing entry due to the danger of suffocation. We are currently safe at the far end of the village." Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov visited the fire site in Bolyarovo municipality. He had previously directed the use of available Gendarmerie water cannons to assist in extinguishing the flames in Voden. Strong winds reignited the blaze in the afternoon, leading to further spread and necessitating the evacuation of residents. Firefighting efforts involve over 10 teams from Yambol, Sliven, Burgas, and Haskovo, along with a helicopter from Krumovo Air Base. As of now, there are no reports of injuries among the residents, and a partial state of emergency has been declared for the area. We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you! 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 major fire destroyed the roof of the National High School of Applied Arts "Trevnenska Shkola" in the Bulgarian town of Tryavna on April 4 A significant fire broke out on Wednesday night in Sofia's Lozenets district The death toll from the wildfires sweeping through southeastern South Korea has risen to 18 London's Heathrow Airport has been forced to shut down completely due to a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Nessebar area, with the strongest tremor measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale 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. Flooding has been reported in the north west and south east of the country, affecting the provinces of Vidin, Burgas, Yambol, Haskovo and Sliven. Sofia news agency Novinite reported today that several rivers and dams had overflowed including the Ticha dam in Shumen province in the north east around 100 people had to be evacuated after flooding in the Straldzha area levels of the Tundzha River were dangerously high in Elhovo municipality threatening the homes of around 200 people floods have affected the municipalities of Topolovgrad Simeonovgrad and Dimitrovgrad in Haskovo province around 30 villages were left without power or drinking water after a storm Last month the Bulgarian TV channel bTV said that 2014 had been the most disastrous year in Bulgaria in modern times 11 people died in floods in June this year. The country was hammered by heavy rain and flooding on a regular basis from June onwards Some areas saw 3 months of rain fall in just a few hours Floods in Bulgaria have claimed a further 7 lives since June bringing the total number of flood victims in 2014 to 18 Bulgarian emergency and rescue services responded to 600 crisis situations caused by natural disasters As quoted by Novinite Georgi Korchev of Bulgaria’s Meteorology and Hydrology Institute said “In the context of climate change frequency and intensity of extreme weather instances increases and people should be more careful.” Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party for all constituencies for the June 9 parliamentary elections The information about the candidates is provided by the respective party/coalition A total of 31 candidates’ lists of 21 parties and 10 coalitions have been registered by the Yambol Constituency Election Commission The order follows the sequential numbers on the ballots as drawn by the Central Election Commission: There Is Such a People Party: Aleksandar Markov Graduated from the National Military University in Veliko Tarnovo and earned second master's degree at the Svishtov Economic Academy Glas Naroden [People's Voice] Party: Galya Karneva Graduated in Marketing and Advertising from the Academy of Economics in Svishtov Head of Human Resources department in a company;3 Blue Bulgaria Coalition (6 parties: Conservative Alliance of the Right (KOD); Bulgarian Democratic Forum; Democratic Action Movement; National Movement for Stability and Upsurge; Bulgaria of the Citizens Movement; Conservative Bulgaria Party; Radical Democratic Party in Bulgaria): Nikolay Chistov Master's degree in finance and business management We the Citizens Coalition (3 parties: Bulgarian Spring; Competence Responsibility and Truth (KOI); Bulgarian Workers'-Peasants' Party): Magdalena Pencheva-Kircheva Graduated in Economics and Organization of International Tourism Municipal councillor in Sofia in the 1991 – 1995 period;5 Also graduated from Interior Ministry’s Academy worked in the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime Rose Coalition (3 parties: Bulgarian Social Democracy - EuroLeft; United Labour Bloc Bulgarian Labourists; Rodolyubie 2000): Georgi Minkov;8 Centre Coalition (2 parties: Svoboda [Freedom]; Bulgarian Agrarian Party): Darin Drossev Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Business Administration from the American University in Bulgaria Bulgarian Solidarity Coalition (3 parties: Rise Up Bulgaria; Bulgarian Left; United Social Democracy): Iliyan Vasilev Graduated in Engineering and Business Management Edinenie [Unity] Party: Stoyka Zhelyazkova Regional Coordinator of the Dnes Civic Movement;11 Bulgarian National Alliance (BNO) Party: Acho Yordanov An engineer in communication engineering and technology by education;13 Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria Coalition (4 parties: Continue the Change; VOLT; Democrats for Strong Bulgaria; Yes The Truth and Nothing but the Truth People's Party: Stefan Belev A total of 45 years of professional experience in chemistry and metallurgy.16 Civic Bloc Coalition (2 parties: Radicals Bulgarian Democratic Union; Bulgarian Women's Party): Bogdana Valcheva-Dzhurelova;18 Society for New Bulgaria Party: Dian Karaivanov commodity exchanges and information technology Coalition (6 parties: ABV (Alternative for Bulgarian Revival); Movement 21; Green Party; Alexander Stamboliiski Agrarian Party; National Movement for Salvation of the Fatherland; Social Democrats Political Movement): Zdravko Zlatarov Main initiator and organizer of the petitions against the deployment of NATO bases near Yambol;20 Former municipal councillor in Tundzha Municipality;21 GERB-UDF Coalition (2 parties: Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) and Union of Democratic Forces (UDF): Dimitar Ivanov Bulgarian National Union New Democracy Party: Nachko Plochev BSP for Bulgaria Coalition (3 parties: Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP); Ecoglasnost Political Club; Trakia Political Club): Kristian Vigenin MEP in 2007 and in the period between 2009 and 2013 Velichie [Grandeur] Party: Dobromir Sotirov; 26 VMRO-Bulgarian National Movement Party: Emil Popov Direct Democracy Party: Georgi Georgiev;28 Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Party: Dimitar Nikolov Green Movement Party: Zhivko Bogdanov (Aged 31) Graduated in Forestry from Sofia’s University of Forestry Party for Great Bulgaria: Stanimir Keskinov;31 Bulgarian Union for Direct Democracy (BSDD): Aleksandar Boyadzhiyski;32 Neutral Bulgaria Coalition (4 parties: Communist Party of Bulgaria; Bulgarian Communist Party; Party of Bulgarian Communists; Russophiles for the Revival of the Fatherland): for the parliamentary elections only: Zhenya Ilieva 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 Yambol city and the villages of Tundzha Municipality are preparing for the ‘Kukerland’ International Masquerade Festival The municipalities of Yambol and Tundzha are again joining forces to organize the International Masquerade Festival ‘Kukerland’ which is under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture The 21st edition of ‘Kukerland’ will take place between February 27 and March 1 in the town of Yambol and the villages of Tundja Municipality In two consecutive days (February 29 - March 1) Yambol will see the competitive parade of masquerade groups which is also the most magnificent event in the program of the festival The prize pool amounts to BGN 18,000 and is distributed by an authoritative jury into several categories cone-shaped masks - a ‘Kukerland’ trademark and a joy for children and selfie lovers - will once again be arranged in the traditional Mask Walk at Yambol City Park In the parallel event "Kukeriada - Tundzha groups of thirteen villages in the municipality and 13 other settlements in the country will recreate the Kukeri traditions and the authentic masquerade rituals 1000 pdrticipants ringing 20 000 bells promise a lot of noise and fun ‘Kukerland’ is the first annual masquerade games festival in Bulgaria the largest cultural event in the region and one of the most spectacular events in the country dedicated to the Kukeri traditions The Kukeri tradition dates back to pagan times and is associated with the culture of ancient Thrace and the Dionysian rityals of that time the Kukeri chase away the Evil spirits and announce the onset of spring But the current edition of the festival also carries a modern special message – Bulgarian folklore and spirit  should not separate but unite the people That is why the organizers of ‘Kukerland’ are challenging the guests and residents of the municipalities of Yambol and Tundzha: If you keep a traditional Bulgarian costume in your homes put it on on February 28 and come at 5.30 pm in front of Yambol municipality to walk the path of the festive parade and rekindle the flame of a preserved tradition together with the National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble "Philip Kutev" Let us dive into the magic of Bulgarian folklore together and be a part of this unique experience 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 shown during his time at Springfield College .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Gage Nutter | gnutter@masslive.comJake Ross drove home on Monday feeling good For the past few months he had been working at Liquors 44 in Hadley and running youth basketball sessions out of his driveway in Northampton to make money as he pursued a career in professional basketball Monday was his last day working at the liquor store Tuesday is his first day as a professional basketball player Ross signed a contract Monday with BC Yambol a professional basketball team in Bulgaria The team competes in the highest division of professional basketball in Bulgaria and won its first and only Bulgarian Championship in 2002 “Life is about spending your time in a worthwhile manner and the impact you make with whatever you do,” Ross wrote in a Facebook post “So whatever you do make sure you’re happy and make sure you’re passionate toward it Because it’s a great feeling going to bed knowing I’m doing what I love tomorrow.” Birthplace➡️ Bulgaria. Our guy, Jake Ross, becomes a pro. pic.twitter.com/0rld5Su4R7 Signing on the dotted line and knowing that he secured an opportunity to play basketball for a living lifted a big weight off Ross’ shoulders and he is excited that he knows exactly where he will go come early September the Northampton native and Springfield College grad found that being a prospect out of a Division III school made finding an interested team more difficult Ross is the all-time leading scorer at Springfield College (2,634) and the only player in the history of Div III college basketball to score more than 2,500 points and pick up more than 1,000 total rebounds Ross drew interest from a team in the second division of professional basketball in Germany and from teams in the first and second divisions of Iceland Those teams watched his film and communicated with him but no contract offers came out of the conversations A member of Yambol’s coaching staff watched three of Ross’ college games and talked with him on the phone about his ability to execute pick and rolls and his man-to-man defense The coach also communicated with Springfield College men’s basketball coach Charlie Brock for more information on Ross’ ability “I explained to them how we played him as a point forward because he had good size and a good handle I described his ball handling ability and how he sees the floor “I’m going in there with the mindset of being a point guard,” he said During his collegiate career Ross was motivated by the fact that others expected him to play great once he stepped on the floor He relished the opportunity to reach the expectations others set for him “Now I have something to prove,” Ross said I’m sad about leaving my family and friends but I’ve wanted to do this my whole life.” Ross is set to fly to Bulgaria for September 1 US citizens are not allowed to enter Bulgaria due to coronavirus precautions He said he hopes that the restriction will be lifted by the time he has to report to the team’s facility in Yambol Although his travel plans are up in the air and he has one month left in the United States before he leaves for potentially eight months Ross said he is excited for what the future might hold Springfield College guard and his team make nation take notice Hitting to all fields: Pondering is the T-Birds can do better on home ice Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Birthplace➡️ Bulgaria. Our guy, Jake Ross, becomes a pro. pic.twitter.com/0rld5Su4R7 a tenth-grader from Yambol's Science and Mathematics High School won a diamond medal and a cup at the Asian Mathematics Olympiad in Hong Kong (ASIAROPE International Round) This marks another great accomplishment for the 16-year-old Amudzhieva who has won over 70 awards from prestigious national and international competitions In 2023 she returned with a gold medal from the International Olympiad in Malaysia Her first international success was in second grade when she won a gold medal and became the champion of the Mathematics Olympiad in Singapore in 2016.  This website uses cookies. By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages. according to the country’s Food Safety Agency The cases – the first of which was reported in mid-October – have been found in the regions of Dobrich Haskovo and Yambol leading to the culling of almost 90,000 birds The cull includes nearly 8,000 ducks that were slaughtered following the most recent outbreak in the southern village of Zimnitsa in Yambol where susceptible birds at a neighbouring farm were also culled as a preventative measure The Agency has implemented a number of restrictive measures in the areas affected designed to prevent the spread of the disease These include bans on selling birds at markets and regular clinical examination of samples The cases have led to Saudi Arabia announcing a temporary ban on imports of live birds hatching eggs and chicks from the region of Dobrich in the Balkan country Italy announced this week three further H5 virus cases Farms affected have included a fattening 19,000 bird turkey farm in Brescia province a 37,000 head laying hen unit and a 30,000 free-range unit – again in Brescia province will consist of a solar and wind power plant and a battery storage system 0 is the first stage of the Tenevo hybrid renewable energy complex – the first in Bulgaria it is set to become the largest photovoltaic system in the country Denmark-based Eurowind Energy and Renalfa IPP, headquartered in Vienna, marked the start of construction of the solar power segment at the site of an old military airport near the village of Tenevo They are implementing the project in Yambol province in Bulgaria’s southeast through their joint venture EURA IPP The complex is envisaged to include a wind park of more than 250 MW An energy storage system of 250 MW in operating power and 500 MWh in capacity is planned as well It means the batteries will be able to supply electricity for two hours at maximum Eurowind Energy’s Chief Executive Officer Jens Rasmussen valued the solar power segment at EUR 100 to EUR 150 million The companies have already secured a grid connection for the battery storage subproject, which is rare in Bulgaria. The hybrid power plant is planned to be connected to a 400 kV transmission line. The Municipality of Tundzha issued the building permit for the solar power plant a month ago, Capital.bg wrote set to host units with 221.26 MW and 16.32 MW in peak capacity builds and operates energy capacities in 15 European countries and the United States The company said it has built more than 2.5 GW in Europe so far Renalfa IPP is a joint venture of Renalfa Solarpro Group and French infrastructure fund manager RGreen Invest. The company owns renewable energy facilities of over 450 MW in total in Bulgaria, Hungary more than 1 GW is in an advanced stage of development and construction Be the first one to comment on this article 02 May 2025 - The project is located in Constanța county recognized for its superior yields in green energy production 02 May 2025 - The Sunčana (Sunny) Vipava project envisages installing solar power plants with a combined capacity of 20 MW 30 April 2025 - OMV put into operation its 10 MW green hydrogen plant at the Schwechat refinery 30 April 2025 - It is the second time this year that MVM contracted gas-fueled and hydrogen-ready power plants at sites of former fossil fuel facilities © CENTER FOR PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2008-2020 website developed by ogitive Follow us on Instagram for the most striking images from the very center of life in the air and the land Specialists from the Yambol History Museum have prevented the destruction of a valuable archaeological site during road construction in Southeastern Bulgaria employees of the local “Mining Company” started to expand a road running past the Ancient Thrace town of Kabile without a permission from the Tundzha Municipality The company also failed to inform the regional history museum of the Yambol District the digging machines destroyed tiles and pottery from the Ancient Thrace settlement within a 50-meter long and several meters wide area along the road in question The firm management said it was not aware that it was trying to expand the road through the Kabile Archeaological Reserve whose director Iliya Iliev reacted immediately The Yambol Museum is going to refer the case to Bulgaria’s National Institute for Culture Monuments The digging machines of the mining company came very close to destroying four graves of Thracian nobles Alexander the Great and Lysimachus from 341 BC up to 280 BC when it came under the control of the Thracian Odrysian kingdom from 280 BC thus becoming one of the most important cities in Ancient Thrace Bulgaria recorded the highest annual growth in construction output among EU member states The Bulgarian Institute for Road Safety has raised serious questions regarding the Hemus highway construction specifically about the claims of illegal activities made by various ministers has been allocated for four urgent construction and installation contracts at Graf Ignatievo Airport labor inspectors in Bulgaria carried out a total of 6,682 inspections in the construction sector representing 13% of the overall 49,858 inspections conducted across all industries The Bulgarian government has allocated 2.2 million leva for archaeological research and conservation of historical sites as part of the state budget implementation for 2025 A study published in volume 15 of the journal Antiquities (Антикот) has uncovered dozens of Bulgarian inscriptions found in Greek Orthodox monasteries in Jerusalem’s Old City Archaeological excavations in the Kaleto district of the Bulgarian town of Lom uncovered significant Roman military remains dating back to the 1st century AD A remarkable discovery has emerged in Varna where construction work uncovered a well-preserved ancient statue Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica announced the discovery of a head believed to belong to a recently unearthed headless male statue More than 80 masquerade groups of mummers from Bulgaria and abroad will take part in this year’s 20th-anniversary edition of the festival Kukerlandia in Yambol This year’s event will be held from February 28 to March 3 the most interesting part of the program is during the weekend of March 2-3 when the racing march of the masquerade groups will take place If you want to watch how the mummers chase evil with terrible masks and bells you have to take your place in Yambol City Park you will also be able to see the huge mummer masks that have become a symbol of the festival This year the collection will be filled with a new 5-meter scary mask The prize pool for the winners of the competition is BGN 15,000 (approximately 7500 Euro) and the ranking is made by an authoritative jury each group receives a supportive cash prize to maintain the masquerade tradition a jubilee plaque and a participation diploma Parallel to the festival is a photographic contest for the most attractive  moments of the masquerade tradition the Yambol municipality has also prepared a series of advertising clips in which the main character is the logo of the festival – stylized mummer the reception of spring and the awakening of nature Undoubtedly there are a lot of amazing places around the world worth visiting at least once in life Bulgaria is such a place where you will wish to come back again and again In every season and every region of this small country By 2025 the Ministry of Defense will build an entire small town in which the soldiers of the NATO allies from the multinational battle group on the territory of Bulgaria will live The estimated cost is at least 50 million euros but the final sum will become clear after the design is completed Minister of Defense Todor Tagarev has told the MPs from the Defense Committee in Parliament Military personnel of about 1,500 will reside in the town permanently but it should be able to shelter up to 5,000 people It has not yet been decided where the base would be located but the military has hinted that the region of Yambol is the most suitable area with the nearby air base of Bezmer the construction of the military town will be economically beneficial for Yambol and the region On 24 and 25 February one of the most spectacular carnivals in Bulgaria – “Kukerlandia” – will be held masked men and women will evict the evil from Yambol with the beating of bells The tradition of Sirni Zagovezni is celebrating the welcoming of spring and the awakening of the earth The parade is of a competitive nature and the prize pool for the participants is BGN 10,000 /approximately 5 000 Euro/ The jury appreciates the authenticity of the performances the attributes and the artistry of the participants The events of the festival begin on the 22nd place with the children’s exhibition “My Kukerlandia” and the awarding of the winners in the competition of the same name the children’s folk festival “I’m a Kukerche” will be held and the winners of the competition for making mummy masks will be awarded A roundtable will discuss the opportunities of the festivals to promote tourism The photo exhibition “Rodopi Colours” by Tsoncho Balkandjiev will be seen at 2 p.m At 5:30 pm the march of mummers starts on the streets of Yambol and the official opening of the festival is from 06:30 p.m.on the Bezistena stage The audience will be able to enjoy the “Mythical Rhythm” festive show of the Chinari Ensemble and the festive fireworks On February 24 from 10 am you can follow the Kuker’s dance in The City Park The beginning of the festival’s gorge at 10.30 am and the second part is on the 25th they will perform masked with a show in Kukerovo The 24th guests of Yambol will be able to familiarize themselves with the everyday life customs and culinary traditions of the villages in the region Everyone will be able to see a photo exhibition as well as a presentation of mummy masks and costumes The winners of the international photo competition will also be awarded to capture the magic of tradition In the village of Kabile will be recreated the custom of the kukerovden as it is celebrated in the different settlements near Yambol You can watch the performances of foreign groups at 04.30 p.m the traditions of the Sirni Zagovezni feast will be recreated On the 15th you will be able to follow the racing performances of the Kuker groups to get acquainted with the traditions of the villages in the region to see various exhibitions and to attend a mummer’s holiday in the village of Chargan The final concert of the festival starts at 3 p.m the organizers also provided various accompanying events that are not part of the official program of Kukerlandia A fun park called Kukergrad will be organized in the City Park There you will be able to see the giant masks alley which used to accommodate Roma in the Bulgarian city of Yambol only a pile of dust and rats remained from the building According to official data from the demolishing company the construction waste has been a total of 10,000 cu m and 3,600 tons of garbage was thrown The workers have stated that rats kept coming out during the demolishing process And no one could count the fleas," they said adding that Roma could still be seen around the apartment building during the day but they disappeared in the evening The demolishing operation has cost the Yambol municipality about BGN 100,000 There is still no update from the Administrative Court on the appeal of the order by Yambol mayor The Roma were evicted in September because they had illegally occupied apartment building 20 they have begun to break the walls with hammers in order to remove the metal structures form inside the concrete 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 the Yambol region has reported the second-highest rate of respiratory and viral infections in Bulgaria A fire erupted early this morning in a housing cooperative located in the center of Yambol injuring a 68-year-old woman and her 35-year-old son 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 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 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 The idea of the kukeri (mummer) tradition is to showcase nature as it dies and then comes back to life – an inseparable element of traditional belief in Bulgaria is presented at a special travelling exhibition of the regional museum of history in Yambol magic and mystery” was created in 2017 and demonstrates the costumes of the characters from one kukeri group The exhibition displays around 16 costumes from Yambol and the environs it is the place most kukeri in Bulgaria come from director of the regional museum of history in Yambol Besides a reenactment of the entire ritual we are also displaying six costumes with masks from different towns and villages in the region as every town and village in Yambol region once had a “signature” of its own in the costumes Kukeri games in the region of Yambol differ depending on when they are performed – whether on Cheesefare Sunday or the following Monday The masked men wear women’s clothing traditional of the respective town or village in this part of the country there are many and different varieties The ancient exhibits we are showing are made most often of sheepskin with the wool turned out I would especially like to stress – authentic kukeri rituals are only performed by men From the 26th to the 29th of March the exhibition is on display in Plovdiv and about the symbolism and meaning of the mummer costume The archive photographs cover the period from the turn of the 20th century We are displaying original kukeri masks and costumes It should be noted here that the symbolism of the kukeri who come out around Cheesefare Sunday is to banish evil spirits and to supplicate for a bountiful harvest health and fertility for people and animals At the beginning of last century kukeri festivals were only held in isolated regions of the country whereas now there are kukeri practically everywhere Is the festival breaking away from the authentic rituals In an endeavour to make the tradition more colourful and vivid in recent years it has lost much of its authenticity and has become a common or garden carnival The appearance of female kukeri has turned the ritual into a masquerade many characters have been included that have nothing to do with authenticity Our aim is to keep as many festivals as we can authentic The 21st edition of the Kukerland festival will take place in Yambol from 27 February until 1 March the Czech artist and folklorist Ludvík Kuba travelled to Bulgaria with one goal in mind: to explore the country's rich song heritage The melodies he collected were published in a separate volume of his Slavic Song. the feasts of Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday are related holidays From Lazarus Saturday  (Lazarovden in Bulgaria) which is performed on the morning of Palm Sunday In April and May the visitors of the Strelcha Historical Museum will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions connected with the Easter holiday cycle through the exhibition A Fine Easter The Bulgarian tradition will once again take over Yambol during the annual festival “Kukerlandia.” Groups of mummers babugeri and survakari from all over Bulgaria will compete to win the prize for the best masks and the maximum approach of the traditional folk rituals there is also a competition for photographers “Kukerlandia” this year will run from 22nd to February 26 as the culmination of the festival is the last two days The event will start on the 22nd with the carnival procession of mummers and masked on the square in front of the municipality of Yambol The first day will be recreated also the traditions of the holiday Sirni Zagovezni which marks the beginning of the Christian fasting throwing of arrows and recreation of the ritual “hamkane” in which symbolically people eat sweets before the upcoming Easter fast The celebration continues with folklore program 18 hours a central alley in the park you can explore the children’s exhibition “My Kukerlandia.” The winners will be awarded by 05: 30 p.m in the community center “Consent” in the “Bezisten” you can join the masked ball On the 24th you can enjoy the children’s folklore program at 10:30 am in the park or to view a photo exhibition in the gallery “G The official opening of Kukerlandia is at 06:30 p.m with a festive spectacle and fireworks in the park On 25th you can see traditional mummers dance from 9:30 a.m and to see the performances of the foreign groups from 10:00 a.m From 12:00 on the second stage will perform the Bulgarian groups On the last day of the festival is the second part of the parade and the award ceremony Over 50 are the groups that will compete in the festival A tTraditional of “Kukerlandia” is the alley with giant masks that reach a height of 3 meters you will be able to buy traditional souvenirs Dianopolis is one of the old names of the present-day city of Yambol Back then Emperor Diocletian visited these places and fascinated by the beautiful nature This is also the name of the Yambol Chamber Orchestra which in 2018 celebrated its 50th anniversary Dianopolis is a true cultural treasure for the citizens of the Bulgarian city In comparison to traditions in Western Europe where professional music made its first serious steps in the late 19th century and for a city like Yambol with population of less than 70,000 people "The orchestra was created by Nikolai Sultanov," says Konstantin Ilievski “Maestro Sultanov had led the orchestra for many years and thanks to his creativity the band has many loyal fans to this day.Literally all prominent Bulgarian musicians have been Dianopolis soloists and conductors The orchestra has had concert tours in Germany Krasimira is a person with wonderful professional qualities one of the best concertmasters in Bulgaria In the orchestra we share the idea that it is a community of individuals We have been working together for over six years and we are taking a serious step forward This was also appreciated by the Union of Musicians in Bulgaria who last year presented us with its prestigious Crystal Lyre Award – a huge honor for us Along with interesting concert programs, Konstantin Ilievski and his colleagues are building a tradition of continuity "My opinion is that colleagues who have many years of experience should stay in the orchestra as much as possible in order to fully use their experience and pass it on to the next generation This practice has existed in Europe for centuries and the skills of orchestral music are taught in this way Dianopolis has a very special place in my heart as it has given me the opportunity to realize my music and management ideas We are happy with the CD we recorded last year with the successful programs and the participationof world-famous soloists We also have the huge support of the Yambol Municipality.” We need to add that since January 2020 Konstantin Ilievski has been the conductor of the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra He continues to have concerts in Austria and other countries in Europe with Sinfonietta dell Arte as he has been its music director for 23 years “I am also very proud with my work with the Symphony Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio which two years ago was recognized with Crystal Lyre Award I keep being guest to many European orchestras as well as many Bulgarian orchestras – in Vidin These meetings with colleagues and the audience are very enjoyable and energizing to me." We’ve all heard of ideas that come to artists in their dreams That’s exactly how the melody for Orlin Pavlov’s new single “Syanka/Shadow” was born — he dreamt it he turned to brothers Milen Kukosharov and Rosen Kukosharov to bring the. The first edition of the Senza Frontiere International Music Stars Festival will bring together children and young people from all over Europe in the resort of Albena from 17 to 21 June 2025 The festival includes a competition and provides a platform. the Bulgarian jazz duo Wladigeroff Brothers will perform in Toronto in a concert entitled Jazz Sketches Eli Yordanov of the Elarte Foundation in Canada announced on Facebook that the concert by the. The first edition of the Senza Frontiere International Music Stars Festival will bring together children and young people from all over Europe in the. That’s exactly how the melody for Orlin Pavlov’s new single “Syanka/Shadow” was born — he. The demolition of the notorious apartment building 20 in the "Rayna Knyaginya" district of the southern city of Yambol began Saturday The demolition is carried out mechanically and the area is secured by a temporary metal fence Executer will be the company "Roster" of the Bulgarian city of Smolyan The Yambol municipality has announced that the demolition should be finished in 40 days the price of the demolition and the removal of the remains is BGN 130,000 VAT excluded The deteriorating building was populated by Roma, whо were ordered by the Mayor to vacate it by September 16. The Roma were evicted Thursday with increased presence of police and firemen,after local authorities declared an emergency situation in the area and а 10-year-old girl was brought to the Yambol hospital Wednesday evening in critical condition 2 people have been arrested in connection with the incident scores of Roma families remain in the area saying they have nowhere to go and insisting to return inside They also refuse to send their children to school demanding social services must first come and see how they live oversaw the demolition of illegal housing in the “Zaharna Fabrika” neighborhood Citizens of Bulgaria’s Yambol district are to launch on Saturday evening a street protest against possible accommodation of refugees but protests were temporarily delayed due to the Presidential elections in Bulgaria a large-scale protest was held in the village of Boyanovo The protest will be held between 6 and 9 pm The torch procession will cross the central streets of Yambol although the authorities assured that the migrant center in the village of Boyanovo will be of a closed-type formerly living in the notorious apartment building 20 in the Bulgarian city of Yambol have been left on the streets after the municipality refused to accommodate them in other municipal buildings The Roma were evicted last week because they had illegally occupied apartment building 20 they have began to break the walls with hammers in order to remove the metal structures from inside the concrete The local authorities have declared an emergency situation in the area after a 10-year-old girl was brought to the Yambol hospital in critical condition Slavov has explained that he would not allow "the biggest violators" to use special preferences at the expense of families who have been waiting a long time for accommodation in municipal buildings He has also stated that the Roma who have remained at the meadow near the apartment building 20 have been deliberately enticed to think that the municipality is obliged to compensate them they have been lied to by someone who has an interest to maintain the tension He gave an example of about ten Roma families who gave up in the last minute the opportunity to receive assistance by the municipality for their transportation to a certain destination "The distribution of municipal housing will happen as before and after categorizing and classifying of the needy families," Slavov said The mayor also reminded that the municipality of Yambol has respected the right of free access of all the residents of the apartment building 20 If the choice by the minorities is to live at the meadow then they will be violate the Child Protection Act because they will not be able to provide normal living conditions for their children "The children who have not been provided with normal living conditions will have to be sent to children homes," the mayor of Yambol After the eviction of the residents of the dangerous apartment building 20 about 100 people built huts at the nearby meadow with materials at hand The demolition of the notorious building began on September 18, after the residents were evicted and the area was protected with a temporary metal fence. Many Bulgarian Roma make a living by collecting and selling scrap Most of the thefts of power lines and cables across the country have been attributed by police sources and locals to gangs of unemployed Roma the city of Kabyle that thrived in what is now Southeastern Bulgaria was named after the Thracian Mother of Gods Cybele portrayed on the rocks of the Zaychi Vrah shrine It was at the foot of this ancient astronomical observatory where one of the busiest trade and cultural centers in ancient Thrace emerged Kabyle is the only Thracian city in Bulgaria that has been thoroughly researched Its remains are scattered around the present-day town of Yambol They have been restored and subject to conservation and a state-of-the-art museum collection showcases artifacts found in the region The collection has been financed with European funds and is the key highlight in Kabyle's archeological reserve There is no modern town built over the territory of ancient Kabyle and this has facilitated archaeological research and conservation It is supposed that the foundations of the city were laid at the end of the 2nd millennium BC In the course of centuries the settlement expanded In 341 BC Alexander of Macedon conquered the city but after the collapse of his huge empire Kabyle was retaken by the Thracian tribe of Odrysae and became the residence of kings Spartokos and Skostokos BC Kabyle was one of the most prosperous cities in this part of Europe and had 7000 citizens Archeologists have come across a temple to goddess Artemis the city was the home of many wealthy people” director of the Regional Museum of History in Yambol glass lachrymatories from Egypt (tear catchers bottles or cups used to collect tears during funerals) numerous amphorae with seals from remote lands - all this speaks of well-to-do residents open to the world for various influences Kabyle had its own mint to cut bronze and silver coins with the portrait of Artemis the city turned into one of the largest military camps in the province of Thrace "The total of 15 archeological sites have been found and researched here These include parts of Thracian defensive walls with towers Some of those buildings have been restored "Kabyle was a major early Christian center in what is Bulgaria today is maybe the largest one surviving in the country took part in the Second Ecumenical Council in Serdica held in 342 It is not accidental that we have two early Christian basilicas here Mosaic pieces from one of them are displayed in the museum and the other one had a baptisterium (a christening chamber) We suppose that some of the earliest Christians in Europe lived in Kabyle.” Following close to 1.5 millennia of existence the city of Alexander of Macedon of the Thracian kings Spartok and Skostok and of Roman legionnaires collapsed as barbarian tribes invaded the region in 6 c There was a strong earthquake at that time that affected the bed of the nearby River Tundja the sophisticated sewerage system broke down and people fled the city” Today the prosperous trade and cultural center has survived with a few ruins and with the sophisticated artifacts in the museum of the archeological reserve near Yambol We can learn how its residents lived from reenactments organized in something like a castellum or a Roman camp where enthusiasts dressed up as Roman legionnaires present colorful shows to the visitors of the reserve An architectural and cultural monument of national importance the church of Saint George the Victorious in the town of Kyustendil is located at the foot of the nearby Osogovo Mountain We do not need to travel thousands of kilometers to reach holy Christian places and “drink from the miraculous well” of Orthodox faith Hundreds of churches and monasteries were built on Bulgarian territory with the faith and the hope. A hard-to-reach fortress rose on a solitary ridge which was towering above the Asenitsa River This place built high in the rocks was once sheltering Thracians carrying out reconnaissance flights over the alternate aerodromes near the cities of Sofia Four Spanish Airforce Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon II aircraft and 130 Spanish military personnel are in Bulgaria for joint mission with the Bulgarian Air Force to guard Bulgaria’s airspace  The joint Air Policing mission ensures the security of the NATO countries on NATO’s Eastern Flank and is implemented in accordance with the procedures of the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defense System who broke up with Buducnost Voli five or six days ago The Bulgarian national team player signed a contract until the end of the season with his home club Jambola he did not get a chance to show his quality so the cooperation was terminated by mutual agreement The leaders of Jambol do not hide their satisfaction that they managed to bring one of the greatest talents of Bulgarian basketball back to their ranks Oblast Yambol 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 15.9 quakes on average per year in or near Oblast Yambol Oblast Yambol has had at least 3 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900 which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently probably on average approximately every 40 to 45 years Oblast Yambol has about 14.1 quakes of magnitude 2 or higher per year The last earthquake in Oblast Yambol occurred 2 days ago and had a magnitude of 1.1: Mag. 1.1 earthquake Merkez (Kırklareli) - writeAge(1746259710)A light magnitude 1.1 earthquake hit Merkez (Kırklareli) in the morning of Saturday The quake had a very shallow depth of 7.9 km (4.9 mi) and was too small to be felt by people Oblast Yambol was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.3 There have been also 8 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel 2025 at 3.12 pm local time (Europe/Istanbul GMT +3) The quake had a very shallow depth of 9.4 km (5.8 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).