The Danube River dropped to critical depths this summer in Bulgarian territory as water levels near Lom fell more than half a meter in seven days. Islands emerged in the riverbed, and the water retreated from protective barriers. Toni Yordanov monitors the river daily and said conditions worsen annually without rainfall.
Fishermen reported catches consisted mostly of small species, and Emil Milanov noted unstable water levels disrupted their work. River traffic faced obstacles beginning in July, forcing ferry services near Oryahovo to suspend operations for weeks. Engineer Toni Todorov from River Supervision said early low water forced vessels to reduce cargo loads, decreasing transport efficiency.
Water levels at Lom dropped below 50...
Officials from multiple towns in southern Bulgaria warn that the uncleared Stryama River poses flooding dangers to communities. Residents in Kalekovets and Trilistnik remember the 2022 disaster when floodwaters damaged 120 homes, and repairs remain incomplete three years later. Trilistnik Mayor Mircho Petrov said vegetation chokes the 5-kilometer stretch between villages, and any water rise threatens a repeat catastrophe that previously required the removal of 200 truckloads of damaged belongings.
Kalekovets Mayor Georgi Valkov said state authorities must clean the riverbed because compromised barriers on the eastern side endanger Trilistnik, and the absence of protection on the northern side leaves his village of 250 residents...
Lyulin District Mayor Georgi Todorov will outline an emergency waste removal plan for the neighborhood, which will take effect over the next two weeks. The crisis measure extends to the Krasno Selo district after Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev declined to sign a contract with the public procurement winner. Residents expressed mixed views about sanitation conditions, with complaints about the infrequent emptying of trash cans. The emergency protocol was invoked following Terziev's refusal to approve the winning company's proposal due to excessive collection costs.
The Future for Trud association announced that protests will persist until Plovdiv and Maritsa mayors accept public responsibility for establishing regular bus service. The Ministry of Transport stated on Friday that officials expect a permanent resolution within 100 days. The association noted that no institution has contacted demonstrators directly, and all communication occurs through media channels.
The group values the transport minister's pledge, but members will monitor compliance. Grozdan Karadjov's plan for the new route between Trud and Plovdiv requires cooperation from both municipal leaders, who have not confirmed their willingness to meet obligations. Organizers said the demonstration scheduled for 4 p.m. will proceed...
Bansko marked 113 years since its liberation on Saturday. The Bulgarian city began celebrations earlier in the week with a photo exhibition showing the first days and years of freedom that arrived in the Pirin region 34 years late. The Museum Complex in Bansko maintains an archive of photos, letters, and documents that grows each year. One preserved letter shows Sofia residents inquiring about life under freedom from their Bansko relatives.
War veterans in Harare prevented a Chinese national from seizing their land after a surveyor general confirmed the properties were separate. The former liberation fighters from Takunda Freedom Fighters Housing Cooperative Society hold residential plots on 113 hectares in the Stoneridge area that the government allocated in 2006. Xinfeng Li claimed ownership of 20 hectares within the veterans' territory, but a September survey revealed he referenced incorrect land parcels.
The Harare High Court dismissed the case on Sept. 16 after the surveyor general's office confirmed the properties were distinct based on title deed numbers, measurements, and diagram references. Li admitted the veterans did not occupy his land after reviewing...
Intel plans to release 12 processor variants in its first Panther Lake batch, according to leaked information from the Chiphell forum. The lineup will feature four Core Ultra X chips, four standard Core Ultra processors, and four low-power U-series models. The Core Ultra X family will offer up to 12 Xe3 graphics cores, but the Core Ultra 5 X338H will have only 10 cores.
The standard Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 processors in the 3X5H series will include just four Xe3 graphics cores while maintaining similar CPU configurations. Low-power U-series chips will also feature four graphics cores, but will be limited to six or eight CPU cores. The leak revealed naming conventions that place the X designation either before or after the model number...
Apple plans to release smart glasses in 2027 after shifting focus from a second-generation Vision Pro, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The company has allocated resources to develop the spectacles, which may be announced in 2026 to allow developers time to prepare applications. The first model will lack an augmented reality screen, but users can make calls and take photos without using their iPhones.
Apple secured more than half of TSMC's 2-nanometer chip production capacity to power the glasses. The advanced manufacturing process offers 10 percent better performance and 20 percent improved efficiency compared to the current 3-nanometer technology. This chip could prevent overheating and weight issues that previously made...
Bulgaria opened a 10-kilometer stretch of the Hemus highway between Boaza and Dermantsi road junctions to vehicles under 12 tons on Sunday morning. Regional Development Minister Ivan Ivanov and mandate holder Boyko Borisov planned to inspect the route that begins at the 88-kilometer mark and connects to the Lukovit-Ugarchin road. Workers completed four bridge structures over the Vit River at kilometers 89 through 98, with each bridge featuring dual lanes per traffic direction.
Construction teams expect to finish the Dermantsi junction to the 103-kilometer staging connection next month. A temporary link at kilometer 103 will direct traffic until crews complete the next highway segment. Sections 2 and 3 continue development across 36.28...
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