MEPs Vote to Abolish Roaming Fees within EU

European Parliament voted Thursday to scrap mobile roaming fees charged while using a phone abroad.

10 Retail Chains Control 36% Stake of FMCG Market in Bulgaria

Ten retail chains control a 36% stake of the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) market and the share will keep expanding, according to statistics of the Made in Bulgaria Union.

Repair Works Start at Bulgaria's Sofia Central Railway Station

The repair of the Central Railway Station in Sofia has been launched with an official ceremony Thursday, announced Bulgaria's National Railway Infrastructure Company.

Bulgaria Ranks 13th in Europe in Mall Space

Bulgaria ranks 13th in size of its shopping mall space in Europe, a report has shown.

Bulgaria's Govt Optimizes Investment Certification Procedures

Bulgaria's government has introduced changes to the Investment Promotion Act implementation rules lowering priority investment projects in manufacturing certification thresholds.

Bulgaria May Participate in 2nd Tender for Fertilizer Plant Chimco AD

The state will most probably participate in the second tender for the bankrupt fertilizer plant Chimco AD, also known as Himko AD, in the northwestern Bulgarian city of Vratsa.

European Parliament Introduces Card Payment Fee Caps

The fees that banks charge retailers for processing shoppers' payments would be capped under new rules voted by European Parliament on Thursday.

Ukraine 'Ready to Receive' Loan from Russia

Ukraine is ready to accept a loan from Russia in order to pay its debt to Gazprom, the country's Energy and Coal Industry Minister Yuriy Prodan announced.

Russia Announces Second Gas Price Hike for Ukraine

Russia will raise the price of gas for Ukraine to USD 485 per 1000 cubic meters.

Bulgarian MPs to Discuss Provisions Favoring South Stream Gas Pipeline

Bulgaria's Parliament will hold a first-reading discussion of a set of amendments to the Energy Act concerning the South Stream gas pipeline project.

Offshore Companies Banned from Bulgarian Agriculture Land Ownership

Offshore companies can not acquire and have ownership of agricultural land in Bulgaria, according to the latest amendments to the Agricultural Land Ownership and Use Act.

Bulgaria's Bansko In Top 20 Places For Good Life

Bulgaria's mountain resort Bansko is in The Telegraph's World's top 20 places for the good life, ahead of Paris and Tuscany.

Parliament Votes to Enlarge Bulgaria's Electoral Body

Bulgarian lawmakers adopted at first reading changes to the recently-approved Election Code, adding one member to the Central Electoral Commission.

Queen Elizabeth to Meet Pope Francis

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Romania to Boost Defense Spending

Romania's government plans to increase its defense budget over possible tensions on its eastern borders with Ukraine.

US Navy Extends USS Truxtun Mission In Black Sea

The US navy extended the mission of the USS Truxtun in the Black Sea, reports Bulgaria's public broadcaster BNT.

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister: We Need New Fighter Jets

Bulgaria urgently needs to modernize its air force, in the light of the situation in Ukraine, said Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin.

EP Uses Skopje Photos to Advertise Bulgaria's Capital

Pictures from Macedonia's capital Skopje can be seen at the European Parliament's visitors center in a short film dedicated to Sofia.

EP Recommends Stopping Bulgaria's Access to EU Funding

European Parliament has called on the EU's Commission to "seriously consider" the possibility of freezing European funds for Bulgaria.

German MEP Condemns Restructuring of Bulgaria's National Audit Office

A German MEP has leveled criticism at the recent amendments to Bulgaria's National Audit Office Act.

Six EU Commissioners Granted Temporary Electoral Leave

Six EU commissioners will take temporary electoral leave in April as part of their candidacies for May's European elections.

Bulgaria Starts Registration of Parties for 2014 European Elections

The registration of parties for the European Parliament elections on May 25 with Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) starts Thursday.

No Wave Of Turned Away Refugees Expected

Bulgaria's Interior Ministry and Refugee Agency do not expect a wave of refugees, turned away from other EU countries.

Bulgaria to Provide New Social Housing for Roma Population

Bulgaria's Ministry of Investment Planning is considering new standards for the construction of social housing for the Roma population in the country.

Sofia Celebrates 135 Years As Bulgaria's Capital

A number of cultural events and celebrations will mark the 135th anniversary of the proclamation of Sofia the capital of Bulgaria on 3 April, 1879.

Ex Conflict of Interest Commission Chief To Spend 3.5 Years in Prison

The Sofia City Court sentenced Filip Zlatanov, former Chair of the Commission on Prevention and Ascertainment of Conflict of Interest (CPACI), to three-and-a-half years in prison.

Russia 'Wants Answers' over NATO Border Plans

Russia has sent a list of questions to NATO's headquarters regarding the alliance's actions in Eastern Europe.

Former Pakistani President Escapes Assassination Attempt

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf has survived an assassination attempt after his convoy escaped a blast in the city of Islamabad, Thursday.

EU Removes Customs Duties for Ukraine

MEPs decided to cut customs duties for Ukrainian imports, in a move to help Ukraine's struggling economy.

Second US Destroyer to 'Support Ukraine' in Black Sea

The US is sending a second destroyer into the Black Sea as a gesture of support for Ukraine and other allies.

Maidan's Activists Shot by 'Police Snipers', Says Inquiry

Veneto Separatists Arrested, Accused of Terrorism

Italian police arrested on Wednesday 24 Veneto separatists, who were were accused of terrorism and subversion of the democratic order.

Eurocontrol Suspends Flights To And Above Crimea

The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) has suspended all flights to and above Crimea, “until further notice”.

Turkish Constitutional Court Orders Lifting Of Twitter Ban

Turkey's block on access to Twitter violated freedom of expression and individual rights, the Turkish constitutional court said on Wednesday.

7.6 Aftershock Jolts Chilean Coastline Already Hit by Major Quake

A new powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale rattled northern Chile late on Wednesday.

NASA Suspends Cooperation With Russia, Except On Space Station

NASA has cut ties with Russia except for cooperation aboard the International Space Station due to the crisis in Ukraine, the US space agency said.

4 Dead, 16 Wounded In US Army Base Shooting

A soldier opened fire in the US army base Ft. Hood, wounding 16, killing three soldiers and himself.