The Lovech-based plant of Chinese carmaker Great Wall will manufacture its 5000th car by end-2014, according to Andon Dimitrov, CEO of Litex Motors AD.

Business | April 4, 2014, Friday // 15:14

BauMax to Withdraw from Turkey

Austrian home-improvement DIY chain BauMax has officially announced its withdrawal from Turkey.

Business | April 4, 2014, Friday // 15:09

Bulgarian Finance Ministry Increases 2014 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.1%

Bulgaria's Finance Ministry has improved its 2014 GDP growth forecast.

Business » Finance | April 4, 2014, Friday // 14:18

Bulgarian Banks May Introduce Changes to 3M Credit Agreements

Banks will have to change nearly 3 million loan agreement if Bulgarian lawmakers adopt backdated amendments to the Consumer Credit Act.

Business » Finance | April 4, 2014, Friday // 12:42

Siemens to Provide Equipment for Part of South Stream

Germany's concern Siemens is to provide the electrical systems and control and measurement apparatus for the offshore section of the South Stream.

Business » Energy | April 4, 2014, Friday // 11:45

Bulgarian MPs Agree to Change South Stream Status

MPs approved changes to Bulgaria's Energy Law which allow for the South Stream pipeline project to go around EU legislation.

Business » Energy | April 4, 2014, Friday // 10:56

Bulgarian Touroperators Worried By Drop in Russian, Ukrainian Market

The Bulgarian touroperators are concerned by the possible drop of number of Ukrainian and Russian tourists this summer.

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2014, Friday // 16:12

Bulgaria's Varna Airport Switches to Summer Timetable

The summer timetable of the Varna Airport came into effect and the number of flights has increased.

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2014, Friday // 12:22

Politics

Russia Withdraws Military Envoy to NATO

Moscow has recalled its military ambassador to NATO for consultations.

Politics » Diplomacy | April 4, 2014, Friday // 10:16

US Mulls Increasing Number of Troops in Europe

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said permanently stationing an additional U.S. Army brigade in Europe is among options to beef up security in the region.

Politics » Defense | April 4, 2014, Friday // 14:42

EC Worried about License Suspension Procedure for Bulgarian Power COs

The European Commission has expressed concern over the ongoing License suspension procedure for three power distributors in Bulgaria, hinting at possible penalty measures.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 4, 2014, Friday // 17:49

Bulgaria Among Positive Examples for Roma Inclusion – EC President

Bulgarian town of Kavarna is a positive example in the EU for Roma inclusion, President of the European Commission Jos? Manuel Barroso said, Friday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 4, 2014, Friday // 17:39

EU Commissioner: EC Will Not Impose Funding Freeze on Bulgaria

The EC cannot take steps to stop payments to Bulgaria on the basis of the cooperation and verification mechanism (CVM), according to Algirdas Semeta.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 4, 2014, Friday // 15:49

No Risk of Funding Suspension – Bulgarian EU Funds Committee Chair

There is no risk of EU funds suspension, Bulgaria's government is making every effort to prevent it, Denitsa Karadzhova, EU Affairs and EU Funds Oversight Committee chair assured.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 4, 2014, Friday // 13:25

Parliament Reveals Stunning Bulgarian 'Innovation' Projects

Bulgaria has allocated more BGN 176 M to 223 companies for projects involving "innovative napkins", creative furniture" or "innovative focus groups".

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | April 4, 2014, Friday // 13:10

Bulgaria to Spend BGN 100 M Yearly on Pension Allowances

Bulgaria's government is planning to spend BGN 100 M (EUR 50 M) a year on Christmas and Easter pension allowances.

Politics » Domestic | April 4, 2014, Friday // 12:30

Labor Minister: Share of Working Poor in Bulgaria at 7-8%

Bulgarian Labor Minister Hasan Ademov has said that the relative share of the working poor in Bulgaria has amounted to 7-8% over the past few years, following EU statistics.

Politics » Domestic | April 4, 2014, Friday // 11:53

Bulgaria's Dogan Attacker Plans to Enter Politics

Oktay Enimehmedov, who attacked the honorary lifetime Chairman of DPS Ahmed Dogan in 2013, will seek to enter politics.

Politics » Domestic | April 4, 2014, Friday // 09:46

Society

Bulgarian Journalists Stage Solidarity Protest

Bulgarian journalists protested in front of the Interior Ministry's headquarters in Sofia, to show their solidarity for the arson attack on bTV's Genka Shikerova.

Society | April 4, 2014, Friday // 10:27

Bulgaria Last But One in EU by Education Spending as Ratio to GDP

Bulgaria is last but one in the EU by government expenditure on education as a share of the GDP, according to Eurostat data for 2012.

Society » Education | April 4, 2014, Friday // 12:17

Sports

Michael Schumacher Showing Signs Of ‘Consciousness and Awakening’

Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is showing signs of consciousness, according to his agent.

Sports | April 4, 2014, Friday // 17:15

Dimitrov Takes Davis Cup Lead for Bulgaria in Athens

Bulgaria took a 1:0 lead over Greece in Davis Cup tennis, after Grigor Dimitrov defeated Markos Kalovelonis 6:3, 6:3, 6:0.

Sports | April 4, 2014, Friday // 15:12

Bulgaria’s Hristova Wins European Wrestling Bronze

Bulgaria's Mimi Hristova won the bronze medal in the 55kg freestyle category at the European Wrestling Championships in Vantaa, Finland.

Sports | April 4, 2014, Friday // 09:58

Crime

Identity of Perpetrator of 2012 Burgas Bus Bombing Revealed

The identity of the perpetrator of the 2012 Burgas bus bombing has been revealed, according to Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov.

Crime | April 4, 2014, Friday // 16:38

International Money Laundering Scheme Revealed in Bulgaria

Bank fraud schemes worth over EUR 1 M were discovered by Bulgarian police.

Crime | April 4, 2014, Friday // 16:07

Lifestyle

Johnny Depp Confirms Engagement to Amber Heard

US movie star Johhny Depp confirmed his engagement to actress Amber Heard.

Lifestyle | April 4, 2014, Friday // 13:13

Quotes

Today’s Quote

"While they are protecting an American company, our national and moral values are being disregarded.

Quotes | April 4, 2014, Friday // 14:49

World

Ukrainian Darth Vader's Presidency Bid Rejected

Ukraine's Central Electoral Commission rejected Darth Vader's application for registration as a presidential candidate at the upcoming elections.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 16:42

Violence Errupts at Protest Against Austerity Measures in Brussels

Thousands of people took the streets of Brussels in a protest against austerity measures, organized by the European Trade Union Confederation, Friday.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 15:51

Turkish Court Overturns YouTube Ban, PM Slams Twitter's Unblocking

Turkey's constitutional court has ruled to unblock social media site YouTube, just a day after it lifted a ban on micro-blogging platform Twitter.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 15:32

Afgan Policeman Fires at Journalists, Leaves One Dead

A journalist has died and another has been wounded in an attack by Afghan police officer, a day ahead of the country's presidential elections.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 14:39

Crimea Ready to Welcome 6M Tourists in Summer Season

Crimea can accommodate six million tourists, who will be offered a discount of up to 25% on hotel accommodation, Crimean Tourism Minister Yelena Yurchenko announced, Friday.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 14:27

EU Lifts Visa Requirements for Moldova

Moldova's citizens will soon be able to travel to the EU's border-free Schengen area without a visa, under a draft law approved by Parliament on Thursday.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 14:07

McDonald's Suspends Operations in Crimea

McDonald's has suspended work at its restaurants in Crimea for "manufacturing reasons", the U.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 12:46

Pentagon Sends More Marine Units to Romania

The US Pentagon is sending additional 175 marines to Romania in an effort to strengthen its force of more than 300 marines already deployed in the country.

World | April 4, 2014, Friday // 11:49