The deputy chairperson of the parliamentary Budget Committee Diana Yordanova announced during the weekend that Bulgaria should have a financial ombudsman by the middle of the year.

Business » Finance | February 2, 2015, Monday // 11:49

Romanians Object to Construction of New Unit at Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP

The planned construction of a new unit at the Bulgarian nuclear power plant (NPP) Kozloduy is opposed by Romanian citizens, who live on the opposite bank of the Danube river.

Business » Energy | February 2, 2015, Monday // 16:38

Social Media Campaign Launched in Macedonia To Name Street After Zhelyu Zhelev

A petition has been launched on social media urging Macedonian government to name a street in the capital Skopie after the recently deceased Bulgarian first democratically-elected President Zhelyu Zhelev.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 2, 2015, Monday // 15:45

MP Advises NATO Command HQ Not to Be Interpreted as War Prep

Chairperson of Bulgaria's parliamentary Defence Committee Miho Mihov said on Sunday that the stationing of a NATO command centre in the country should not be interpreted as preparation for war.

Politics » Defense | February 2, 2015, Monday // 15:14

Bulgarian FM, EU Ambassadors Discuss Ukraine, Energy Union, Refugees

Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov held a working meeting with ambassadors of EU member states to Bulgaria on Monday, at which topics such as Ukraine, the Energy Union and refugees were discussed.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | February 2, 2015, Monday // 17:47

Bulgaria's IntMin to Propose New Chief Secretary

Bulgarian Interior Minister Veselin Vuchkov announced on Monday that he plans to propose to the government a new candidate for the position of Chief Secretary.

Politics » Domestic | February 2, 2015, Monday // 12:56

Bulgarian Energy Effectiveness Programme Worth BGN 1 B Starts Monday

The application for participation in the National Programme for Energy Effectiveness starts on Monday, as announced by the Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development.

Politics » Domestic | February 2, 2015, Monday // 10:17

Society

Westinghouse Helps Repair Kindergarten in Bulgaria’s Flood-Stricken Mizia

Westinghouse Electric Company said on Monday it is donating BGN 17,000 (EUR 8,500) for the reconstruction of a kindergarten in the Bulgarian town of Mizia hit by flash floods last summer.

Society | February 2, 2015, Monday // 18:28

Bulgaria's Refugee Centers under Curfew from Monday

Accommodation centers hosting asylum seekers and refugees across Bulgaria are to be imposed a curfew as of Monday, February 2.

Society | February 2, 2015, Monday // 07:46

Bulgarian Movie Takes Home Ingmar Bergman Debut Award

Bulgaria's The Lesson won the prestigious Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award at the renowned G?teborg Film Festival.

Society » Culture | February 2, 2015, Monday // 14:44

Floods Cause State of Emergency Across Bulgaria

A state of emergency was announced on Sunday, after floods and hurricane winds took over a number of cities in Bulgaria.

Society » Incidents | February 2, 2015, Monday // 09:03

Sports

Three Skiers Represent Bulgaria at 2015 Alpine World Ski Championship

Bulgaria is to be represented by three skiers at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championship that takes place in Vail/Beaver Creek in Colorado between February 2 and 15.

Sports | February 2, 2015, Monday // 14:03

Bulgaria's Krasimir Anev Grabs Silver at Biathlon European Championship

Bulgaria's biathlete Krasimir Anev won a silver medal at the Biathlon European Championship on Sunday, which is taking place in the town of Otepaa, Estonia.

Sports | February 2, 2015, Monday // 13:39

Crime

Bulgarian Customs Seize 2.5 Kg of Cocaine at Sofia Airport

Bulgarian customs officers have seized 2.

Crime | February 2, 2015, Monday // 20:36

Views on BG

FT: Bulgarian Economy May be Approaching Normality

Politics and economy in Bulgaria “may be getting back to something approaching normality in 2015” after two difficult years, the Financial Times has opined.

Views on BG | February 2, 2015, Monday // 12:50

Quotes

Greeks 'Resembling Drug Addicts'

"We have resembled drug addicts craving the next dose.

Quotes | February 2, 2015, Monday // 08:49

World

Germany, Hungary Call For Peaceful Solution to Ukraine Conflict

Germany will not supply weapons to Ukraine government forces, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.

World » EU | February 2, 2015, Monday // 19:22

Protests Welcome Merkel in Hungary on Monday

Hungary's mass protests against PM Viktor Orban's policies were set off again on Sunday, right before German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit.

World » EU | February 2, 2015, Monday // 13:10

EU Commission President 'Eyes End of Greece Troika Mission'

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker mulls suspending the mission of the so-called "Troika" of international lenders in Greece, media reports suggest.

World » Southeast Europe | February 2, 2015, Monday // 08:43

US Considering Arms Supplies to Ukraine Government Forces, NYT Says

The question of providing direct military assistance to Kiev government forces has drawn increased attention from the US administration and military officials after pro-Russian rebels recently stepped up their attacks in eastern Ukraine.

World » Ukraine | February 2, 2015, Monday // 16:57

Novinite Insider

Greek Foreign Policy: Drilling into Europe's Patience

Strangely enough for many observers, the leftist SYRIZA party and its leader, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, did not stop surprising its European partners after ascending to power in Greece.

Novinite Insider | February 2, 2015, Monday // 12:04