ARCHIVE - 24 April 2016

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Politics

Mustafa Karadayi Elected Chair of Bulgaria's DPS

Bulgaria's third-largest, predominantly ethnic Turk DPS party has elected Mustafa Karadayi as its chairman, the party's press office has said.

Politics » Domestic | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 18:07

Bulgarians in London, Brussels Protest Electoral Code Amendments

Bulgarians living in London and Brussels held on Saturday protests against the recent amendments to the Electoral Code which had been approved by parliament at second reading earlier during the week.

Politics » Domestic | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 16:03

Bulgarian PM to Meet Truck Drivers over Planned Blockade of Greek Border

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski will hold on Monday a meeting with representatives of road hauliers who are planning to stage blockades at checkpoints along the border with Greece in response to the blockades

Politics » Domestic | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 14:46

Bulgarian Vice President Considers Running for President

Incumbent Bulgarian Vice President Margarita Popova is considering the option of running for president in the forthcoming elections which are scheduled to take place in the autumn.

Politics » Domestic | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 10:57

Society

Protesters in Sofia Demand Legalisation of Cannabis

The participants in a procession held in the centre of the Bulgarian capital on Sunday demanded the legalisation of cannabis.

Society | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 17:04

Bulgaria's Varna Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Human DNA Helix

A total of 4000 people gathered on the southern beach in the Bulgarian city of Varna on Saturday, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest human DNA helix.

Society | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 13:56

Orthodox Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Palm Sunday this Sunday, marking a week before the celebration of Orthodox Easter.

Society | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 12:55

World

Serbia Holds Early General Elections

Early parliamentary elections along with elections for the assembly of the autonomous province of Vojvodina and for most local assemblies are taking place in Serbia on Sunday.

World » Southeast Europe | April 24, 2016, Sunday // 12:14
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