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The news on Mediapool.bg covers a range of topics, with a significant focus on the low water levels of the Danube River and its impact on energy and the economy. Other prominent stories include legal proceedings related to drug trafficking, a historical sports artifact up for auction, economic…
The low water levels of the Danube River are not only exposing its dried-up riverbed but also highlighting energy vulnerabilities and potential opportunities. This story is part of a broader coverage on the river's critical state.
The water level of the Danube River near the Bulgarian city of Ruse has dropped by an additional five centimeters, indicating a worsening drought situation impacting navigation and the economy.
Due to the critically low water levels, the loading capacity for ships has been restricted on various sections of the Danube River within Bulgaria, impacting riverine transport.
The Danube River is experiencing record low water levels, causing significant economic problems for countries in Central Europe that rely on the river for transport and trade.
A podcast discussing how infrastructure projects, specifically roads, could potentially contribute to higher pension funds, suggesting a link between economic development and social welfare.
A report indicating public sentiment against disproportionately high fines, with a demand for penalties to be more directly related to the severity of the violation.
Five individuals accused in a fentanyl trafficking case have been remanded in custody indefinitely, signaling a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
The football used by Diego Maradona during the infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup is being put up for auction, attracting significant global interest.
As of today, shops in Bulgaria are permitted to remove price labels denominated in Bulgarian Leva, a change in retail regulations.
Former President Trump has announced a $3 billion investment plan focused on critical raw materials and battery technology, signaling a potential shift in US industrial policy.
A child was among the three fatalities resulting from a Russian attack in the vicinity of Kyiv, Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing human toll of the conflict.
The United States is preparing to provide $1 billion in aid to the newly elected president of Colombia, signifying strong bilateral support.
The US Senate has approved new sanctions targeting President Putin, as well as Russian oil and gas exports, in response to ongoing geopolitical events.
Bulgarian racing driver Nikola Tsolov reflects on his success, stating that achieving first place is a reward for the hard work and dedication put into his career.
A horrifying account of a man who endured an hour of torture and begging for mercy before being beaten to death by teenagers.
Details emerge about the methods used, including undercover agents and clandestine deals, in the investigation that led to the uncovering of a major fentanyl trafficking operation.
The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant's ability to operate is threatened by the critically low water levels of the Danube, its cooling source, with projections suggesting it can sustain operations for only about ten days.
The chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party in Burgas has been arrested on suspicion of illegally collecting funds related to a scheme involving the local water and sewage company (V.I.K.).
A statement from the National Network for Children attributes the rise of child perpetrators to a failure within societal institutions, calling for systemic change.
