Bulgaria's finance minister, who was initially targeting rapid accession to the euro zone, has confirmed the country is in no hurry to adopt the single currency.

Business » Finance | July 13, 2012, Friday // 16:52

Bulgaria FinMin: No Need for Bond Float in Next Few Years

Ten years after Bulgaria last appeared on the international capital market, the country made a successful comeback and sees no need for foreign borrowing in the coming years.

Business » Finance | July 13, 2012, Friday // 15:47

Bulgarian FinMin Mulls 2013 Wage Increase

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, sees a strong possibility to increase wages and retirement pensions by 3% to 5% in April 2013.

Business » Finance | July 13, 2012, Friday // 15:26

Romania Eyes 3rd Danube Bridge with Bulgaria

Romania is in favor of the construction of a new bridge over the Danube to the Bulgarian locality of Russe, according to Marcel Bolos, State Secretary at the Romanian Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 13, 2012, Friday // 20:44

Fridtjof Nansen Monument Unveiled in Sofia

A monument dedicated to Norwegian polar researcher, public figure and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen was unveiled in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 13, 2012, Friday // 19:43

Bulgaria, Romania, to Open 2 New Border Crossings

Bulgaria and Romania are to launch two new border crossings in the region of Dobruja, the Foreign Ministers of the two countries revealed on Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 13, 2012, Friday // 18:53

Bulgaria's Top Diplomat Calls Judge Dismissal 'Untimely'

The decision of the Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, to dismiss Miroslava Todorova, Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association, BJA, and Judge at the Sofia City Court is extremely untimely, according to Foreign Minister, Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 13, 2012, Friday // 16:54

EU Directive to Make All Public Information Available Online

An EU Directive stipulating that all public information except classified information and personal data should be available online is being prepared, according to Bulgarian MEP Ivaylo Kalfin.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 13, 2012, Friday // 13:45

EC to Scold Bulgaria over Govt Ties with Organized Crime - Report

Brussels is about to issue later this month a harsh report for the country's alleged failure to reform its courts, reduce corruption, and fight organized crime, according to media reports.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 13, 2012, Friday // 12:41

37 000 Foreign Nationals Reside Permanently in Bulgaria

By the end of 2011, nearly 99.2% of Bulgaria's population had Bulgarian citizenship, while 0.5% were foreign nationals and 0.3% had dual citizenship (Bulgarian + foreign), according to data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | July 13, 2012, Friday // 10:26

Bulgarian Govt 'Fires' Dismissed Judge from 1 More Position

The Bulgarian government's press office erroneously stated that Judge Miroslava Todorova has been fired as Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association.

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 16:51

Bulgarian Justice Minister Criticizes Controversial Dismissal of Judge

Bulgarian Justice Minister Diana Kovacheva has criticized the country's Supreme Judicial Council over the controversial dismissal of Judge Miroslava Todorova, Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association.

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 15:40

Bulgarian Top Cop Rejects External Influences on Judge's Dismissal

Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov has rejected accusations of personal and political involvement into the work of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS).

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 15:12

Bulgarian Top Cop's Rival Says She Wasn't Fired for Incompetence

Bulgarian Judge Miroslava Todorova, Chair of her country's Judges Association, has ruled out incompetence as a possible reason for her controversial dismissal on Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 14:23

Bulgarian President 'Alarmed' by Judge's Dismissal

Bulgarian President, Rosen Plevneliev, is alarmed by the decision of the Supreme Judicial Council, VSS, to dismiss Miroslava Todorova, Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association, BJA, and Judge at the Sofia City Court.

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 13:58

Bulgarian PM Labels Judge's Ousting 'Provocation'

Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has reacted to the dismissal of Miroslava Todorova, Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association and Judge at the Sofia City Court, saying it was a pure provocation.

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 10:19

Bulgarian Judges to Stage Rally to Support Dismissed Colleague

Judges, representatives of NGOs and Bulgarian citizens will gather Friday in front of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) office in Sofia to protest the dismissal of Miroslava Todorova, Chair of the Bulgarian Judges Association and Judge at the Sofia City

Politics » Domestic | July 13, 2012, Friday // 08:37