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Politics

Bulgaria Deputy PM Warns Delay of Judicial Reform 'Would Be Bad Sign'

Work on reforms in Bulgaria's judicial system should be underway before local elections this autumn, Deputy PM Meglena Kuneva has said.

Politics » Domestic | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 13:41

Society

Garmen Residents to Protest in Sofia over Postponed Removal of Buildings

Residents of the municipality of Garmen, southwestern Bulgaria, are taking to the streets of the capital Sofia next Saturday to protest a move to call off the demolition of illegal Roma dwellings in their village.

Society | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 12:25

Bulgarian Archaeologists 'Looking for Constantine the Great Statue'

A team of Bulgarian archaeologists is pinning its hopes on discovering a host of Roman-era artifacts as excavations are underway under the St Nedelya Square in downtown Sofia.

Society » Archaeology | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 16:13

Germanwings Plane Performs Emergency Landing in Sofia

A Germanwings plane bound for Turkey landed at Sofia Airport on Sunday after suspicions it had been struck by a "bird", the BGNES wire service reports.

Society » Incidents | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 13:11

Views on BG

DW: Does Bulgaria Hope for a Grexit?

A Grexit scenario could also have positive consequences for Bulgaria, with a number of Greek companies potentially moving northwards, Deputy MP Tomislav Donchev has told Deutsche Welle.

Views on BG | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 15:02

World

Eurozone Leaders Still at Loggerheads over Greece Bailout terms

Eurozone leaders have been discussing for hours a proposal under which Greece would have to rush emergency legislation through Parliament by Thursday at the latest in order to get a third bailout package.

World » EU | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 23:26

Greece 'Should Adopt New Laws by Wednesday'

The Greek Parliament should pass fresh legislation by Wednesday if it is to receive new bailout assistance, Finnish Finance Minister Alexander Stubb has said.

World » EU | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 18:41

EU Leaders Divided over Greece Bailout Talks

Growing discord has started to emerge hours before Sunday afternoon's Eurozone summit which is due to decide whether to grant Greece another bailout package or move to "Plan B".

World » EU | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 15:42

EU-28 Summit on Greece Cancelled

European Council President Donald Tusk has cancelled the summit meeting of European Union heads of state scheduled to discuss Greece on Sunday.

World » EU | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 11:10

Greece 'Should Follow Bulgaria's Currency Model in Case of Grexit'

Bulgaria is the better currency model for Greece if the country slides towards Grexit, renowned economist Prof Steve Hanke says.

World » Southeast Europe | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 10:46

Russia Mulls Energy Supplies to Greece, Energy Min Says

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said his country is considering options to provide direct energy supplies to Greece.

World » Russia | July 12, 2015, Sunday // 16:28
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