Bulgaria

The author said their thoughts were with the bereaved families of those killed in a mass pile-up on Bulgaria’s Trakia highway, which they said was caused by dense fog and claimed 11 lives. They added that at least 50 people were injured and wished them a full and speedy recovery. #Bulgaria #TrakiaHighway #RoadSafety #BG

Venelin Molnar wrote that in September, Bulgaria bragged that for the first time in its history, its average net salary exceeded that of all neighboring countries. According to the data he cites, it was around €1,120 according to the NSI, compared to around €1,099 in Romania, €1,007 in Greece, €830 in Serbia, €680 in North Macedonia, and €600 in Turkey. https://t.co/JmBrsg3gP8 #България #заплати #икономика (translated)

Simeon Starev announced that the Sofia City Council has accepted his report for the naming of "Anna Politkovskaya" street near the Russian embassy in Sofia. He pointed out that the Bulgarian Socialist Party voted against it, arguing that Politkovskaya has no connection to Bulgaria. Starev asked whether the threats to planes and kindergartens, cyberattacks, and disinformation do not show that hybrid war is already here, and stated that symbols matter. https://t.co/maSbFwFb2U #Политика #България #ХибриднаВойна (translated)

Stefan Tafrov recounted that on November 10, 1989, he found himself in a hotel in the Latin Quarter of Paris. After three years of waiting, the authorities allowed him to accept an invitation from the French government as a specialist in French literature. He pointed out that he was the first member of his family to cross the Iron Curtain. Tafrov was watching the news at 7 PM when he learned that Todor Zhivkov had resigned. He immediately called his father in Sofia. According to him, his father advised him not to return to Bulgaria after the beating in the "Crystal" garden, as there were threats of reprisals due to his involvement in the Democratic Club and other human rights organizations. After Zhivkov's resignation, his father told him he could come back. Tafrov wrote that a week earlier, the philosopher Jacques Derrida, whom he knew and described as a supporter of the opposition in communist countries, offered to help him get a scholarship for his doctorate with him. After a few days of hesitation, Tafrov decided to return to Bulgaria. He noted that he participated in the changes as one of the founders of the SDS and the newspaper "Democracy," and later served as an advisor to President Zhelyu Zhelev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in both SDS governments, and ambassador to Italy, the United Kingdom, France, and the UN. Tafrov clarified that the photo accompanying the publication is from the first free rally on November 18. He called for a free and democratic Bulgaria and expressed his opposition to the restoration of communism and subservience to Moscow. #СвободнаБългария #Демокрация #История (translated)

Roberta Metzola expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the accident on the "Trakia" highway. She thanked the emergency services and medical teams working at the scene of the incident, and said that her thoughts are with all those affected. Metzola stated that Europe shares Bulgaria's pain and mourns together with the Bulgarian people. #България #Трагедия #Съболезнования (translated)

Nikolai Denkov stated that while Russian drones were falling near the Bulgarian Black Sea borders and European funds and support were being directed towards Varna to strengthen defense, the "mafia" was trying to oust Mayor Blagomir Kozev. He pointed to the Municipal Electoral Commission as a tool for this and claimed that GERB and "Revival" had a majority in it and could decide everything. Denkov described the case as a deliberate attempt to weaken Bulgaria's defense from the war in the Black Sea and as a direct hit against national security. He expressed confidence that the people of Varna understand the situation and will react, and declared full support for Kozev. https://t.co/17gyDhqPq2 #Варна #НационалнаСигурност #ПодкрепаКъмКмета (translated)

The author stated that billions of euros are sent to Ukraine, but the European Parliament blocked an independent audit when one was requested. He asked why the audit was not allowed and what is being concealed from European taxpayers. #ес #европейскипарламент #отчетност #одит #украйна https://t.co/tUxNgKGP5q #европейскипарламент #отчетност #украйна #BG #EU #UA (translated)

I hope that from now on there will be stabilization and we will not have more casualties. We have taken all measures not only to transport the injured to hospitals but also organized an air bridge as quickly as possible. Both the government plane and the two Spartans at Bezmer airport remain on standby to provide assistance if needed. #катастрофа #пътнабезопасност #трагедия (translated)

The heavy chain collision on the "Trakia" highway, involving over 70 vehicles, shows how serious the consequences can be from a sudden deterioration in visibility and the lack of adequate warning systems, commented the chairman of the Association of Accident Victims, Iliya Todorov, on the air of the Noon Information Block on NOVA NEWS. #Катастрофа #Безопасност #Технологии (translated)

"One of the tasks of the European Union and NATO is to strengthen the ability to monitor the Black Sea, which means intercepting drones, flying objects, and aircraft that come almost to the edge of national waters. So this is a first step towards strengthening the country's defense capabilities," said Elena Poptodorova. #ЧерноМоре #Сигурност #НАТО (translated)

"With great sadness, I learned about the tragic road incident in Bulgaria, near Yambol, which claimed the lives of many people and left even more injured. I was informed that among the injured is a Romanian citizen who is currently receiving medical assistance. Romania stands in solidarity with Bulgaria and its people during this difficult time," wrote Nicușor on the social network X. #трагедия #съболезнования #съпричастност (translated)