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Business

Bulgarian Consumer Confidence Increases - NSI

Bulgaria’s consumer confidence index rose by 1.

Business » Finance | February 5, 2016, Friday // 18:38

Bulgaria Leads in Early Bookings for Summer 2016 at TUI Russia

Officials at TUI Russia believe that Bulgaria has all the chances to become the most sought-after destination for ??early booking by Russian tourists this summer, Travel Russian News reported on Friday.

Business » Tourism | February 5, 2016, Friday // 22:08

Politics

President: Signing of EU-Mercosur Agreement to Have Great Benefits for Bulgaria

During the week, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev was on a five-day official visit to Latin America, meeting both his Brazilian and Argentinian counterparts, namely Dilma Rousseff and Mauricio Macri.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2016, Friday // 10:12

Joint Air Policing to Make Bulgaria ‘More Reliable’ NATO Ally, Def Min Says

The changes to Defence and Armed Forces Act approved on Friday make Bulgaria “a more reliable NATO ally”, Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said, referring to the Parliament’s approval of participation of allied aircraft in joint air policing missions.

Politics » Defense | February 5, 2016, Friday // 20:38

Bulgarian MPs Approve Participation of Allied Aircraft in Joint Air Policing Missions

The Bulgarian parliament approved on Friday amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act allowing the participation of allied countries in missions on guarding the country's airspace.

Politics » Defense | February 5, 2016, Friday // 11:56

Society

Magnitude-3.0 Earthquake Shakes Bulgaria’s Smolyan Region

An earthquake measuring 3.

Society » Incidents | February 5, 2016, Friday // 19:13

Sports

Bulgaria Loses to Belgium in Fed Cup

In a decisive encounter from Group I Europe/Africa of the Fed Cup on Friday, Bulgaria lost its two singles matches against Belgium.

Sports | February 5, 2016, Friday // 14:56

Bulgarian Head of State Demonstrates Football Skills at La Bombonera Stadium

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev demonstrated his football skills at the La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires.

Sports | February 5, 2016, Friday // 12:49

Crime

3460 Vehicles Were Stolen in Bulgaria in 2015

A total of 3460 vehicles were stolen in Bulgaria last year, the Sofia Directorate of the Interior Ministry announced on Friday.

Crime | February 5, 2016, Friday // 12:35

World

Merkel to Discuss Migrant Crisis with Davutoglu in Ankara Monday

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Ankara on Monday to meet with Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu as she tries to curb the migrant flow into Europe, international newswires have reported.

World » EU | February 5, 2016, Friday // 17:45

Bulgaria Agrees Joint Action to Curb Organised Begging in Sweden

There are about 5,000 beggars in Sweden, of which about 1,000 have come from Bulgaria, according to estimates of the Swedish authorities, Bulgaria’s Labour Minister Ivaylo Kalfin said on Friday.

World » EU | February 5, 2016, Friday // 17:04

EU's Unanimous Recognition of Kosovo to Normalise Relations with Serbia – MEPs

According to MEPs, the recognition of Kosovo by all member states of the EU will be helpful in normalising the relations between Pristina and Belgrade and in bringing more stability to the region.

World » EU | February 5, 2016, Friday // 11:05

Bulgarian Transport Minister to Hold Talks with Protesting Greek Farmers

Bulgarian Transport Minister is traveling towards the Kulata checkpoint at the border with Greece in order to hold talks with the protesting Greek farmers.

World » Southeast Europe | February 5, 2016, Friday // 13:54

More Blockades at Bulgarian-Greek Checkpoints Expected as Farmers' Protests Continue

The protests of Greek farmers are expected to continue obstructing passage through checkpoints along the Bulgarian-Greek border on Friday.

World » Southeast Europe | February 5, 2016, Friday // 09:05
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