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Ex Minister: GERB Govt Not To Blame for EU Funds Issues

Former Bulgarian EU Funds Minister Tomislav Donchev has rejected allegations of Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Zinaida Zlatanova that the previous center-right GERB government failed to outline priorities for the 2014-2020 programming period.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 19:01

Bulgaria PM, EU Commissioner Discuss EU Financial Framework

The agenda of Sunday's meeting of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski and EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva included the EU's multi-annual financial framework and Bulgaria's place in it.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 16:18

Bulgaria's Justice Minister Starts Urgent Consultations on EU Funds

Zinaida Zlatanova, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, will begin urgent consultations with non-governmental organizations and trade unions on the priorities which the Bulgarian government will defend in contracting EU funds for the period 2014

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 15:28

Commissioner Georgieva to Meet with Bulgaria’s New PM

Bulgaria’s European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva will meet with her country’s recently sworn in Prime Minister, Plamen Oresharski, on Sunday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 10:09

MP of Bulgaria's Ethnic Turkish Party to Give Up Immunity

Petar Angelov, MP of the ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party, has vowed to request the lifting of his immunity from prosecution.

Politics » Domestic | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 16:54

Few Bulgarians Gather to Protests against Newly Formed Govt

Some 100 Bulgarians gathered in front of the Parliament in Sofia on Sunday to protest against the newly formed Socialist-led government in the country.

Politics » Domestic | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 14:00

PES President Claims He Hasn't Handpicked New Bulgarian Govt

Bulgarian Socialist Party leader Sergey Stanishev has refuted allegations that the newly formed Bulgarian government has been handpicked by him and by local murky “circles.

Politics » Domestic | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 12:38

Bulgaria's New Govt Braces for Fresh Protests

Protest rallies demanding the resignation of Bulgaria’s recently sworn-in government are to take place around noon on Sunday.

Politics » Domestic | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 11:11

Crime

Sofia City Prosecutor: Ex Interior Minister Cannot Be Arrested

Former Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov cannot be arrested, he can only be imposed a remand measure of bail or signed promise for appearance, according to Sofia City Prosecutor Evgeni Dikov.

Crime | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 19:27

Bulgaria's Anti-Corruption Unit to Stem Public Procurement Fraud

Eleonora Nikolova, head of the Center for Prevention and Countering Corruption and Organized Crime (BORKOR) at the Council of Ministers, has called for steps to overcome alarming statistics showing that 98% of public procurement deals are won by 2% of the

Crime | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 17:46

Views on BG

Varna Summer Theatre Festival, Bulgaria

It is almost two months until Scotland's capital city hosts the biggest arts festival on the planet, but here, in the charming city of Varna, on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, the summer theatre festival season has started in earnest.

Views on BG | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 10:34

World

Dozens Killed in Deadly Libya Protests

At least 25 people were killed and dozens were wounded in Benghazi, as clashes erupted during protests outside a militia headquarters.

World | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 14:51

Protesters Clash With Police in Turkey’s Ankara

Police have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of protesters in Turkey’s capital Ankara in continuing anti-government demonstrations.

World | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 13:26

North, South Korea Hold 1st Official Talks in 2 Years

Officials from North and South Korea are holding their first government-level talks in more than two years.

World | June 9, 2013, Sunday // 11:53
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