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The Dnevnik front page highlights several key domestic and international issues. Domestically, the focus is on the rising threat of fentanyl in Bulgaria, with news about drug labs and the changing drug market. There is also a story about irregularities at the National Academy for Theatre and Film…
Thousands of doses of fentanyl are appearing in Bulgaria, with local laboratories increasingly producing it, signaling a new trend where fentanyl is replacing heroin. The story also touches upon the blurred line between a dose and an overdose and the speed of fentanyl's effects.
Ukraine has successfully dismantled an underground drug laboratory, with assistance provided by Bulgaria, as part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug activities.
An audit at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFIZ) has uncovered that an assistant rector managed operations against regulations and in a non-existent position, raising concerns about administrative practices.
Pyongyang is reportedly sending a rocket unit to support Russian forces in Ukraine, indicating an escalation of military involvement from North Korea in the conflict.
More than 20 nuclear reactors across Europe have been shut down or had their operations restricted, primarily due to adverse weather conditions impacting energy production.
A summary of current events including new trends in the drug market, appointments made outside of regulations, and ongoing heatwaves.
Following an incident in Bansko, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has called on foreigners to behave with decorum and avoid provoking locals, emphasizing the need for mutual respect.
In an interview, expert Tihomir Bezlov discusses the spread of fentanyl, describing Bulgaria as a unique phenomenon within the Balkans regarding its drug market dynamics.
