site.btaToday's Observances: March 23

The world: 

- World Meteorological Day;

- National Day of Pakistan: Republic Day (1956).

On this date in Bulgarian history: 

1923: Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes sign Nis Agreement on Joint Border Protection.

1989: Official opening of the 1,000-megawatt Unit 5 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. The generator is switched on the national power grid on November 29, 1988. 

1990: Diplomatic relations established with the Republic of Korea.

1996: Construction of Maritza East 2 Thermal Power Plant  is completed with the opening of 215 MW Unit 8.

2006: The National Assembly adopts a Geodezy and Cartography Act.

2006: An Anti-Organized Crime and Corruption Department is set up with the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office.

2006: The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry unveils its first Bulgarian-based office in Varna.