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Business

Panama Papers: First 'Politically Exposed' Bulgarian Name Emerges

Bilyan Balev, the co-chair of the Bulgarian Development Bank, has become the first "politically exposed person" from Bulgarian who se name is revealed in the Panama Papers affair.

Business » Finance | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 15:00

US-EU Energy Council Backs Bulgaria-Greece Gas Link

The US-EU Energy Council on Wednesday stressed the importance of Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) and the Southern Gas Corridor for the regional energy system.

Business » Energy | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 10:12

Building Permits Issued in Bulgaria Rise 3.4% Y/Y in Q1

Bulgarian municipal authorities have issued building permits for the construction of 993 residential buildings comprising 3,434 dwellings with total gross building area of 508,473 square meters (sq.m.) in the first quarter of 2016.

Business » Properties | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 19:17

Politics

US Deputy State Secretary to Discuss Security, Energy on Bulgaria Visit

United States Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay a visit to Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Friday and Saturday.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 12:15

Bulgaria's PM Calls for EU Solidarity on Refugee Relocation Quotas

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has called on eastern European member states of the EU opposing the bloc’s quotas for relocation of refugees to share the burden with their richer partners in western Europe.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 21:09

Bulgaria's Ombudsman Could Seek Rejection of Disputed New Election Rules

If Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev doesn’t veto much disputed changes to the Electoral Code, the Consultative Council with National Ombudsman Maya Manolova will consider filing a complaint with the Constitutional Court, Manolova has said.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 22:06

Over 60% of Car Drivers Tested for Drugs in Sofia Area Test Positive

Roadside tests have shown the presence of narcotic drugs in the bodies of 63% of car drivers tested by Sofia Traffic Police in 2016, the Ministry of the Interior announced on Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 18:31

Bulgarians Abroad Right to Protest over Election Rules - Ombudsman

National Ombudsman Maya Manolova has said she sides with Bulgarian citizens abroad disgruntled with Electoral Code amendments preventing them from exercising their right to vote.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 14:05

Bulgaria's PM Meeting Expats over Electoral Code Row

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is meeting representatives of Bulgarian nationals living out of the country to dicsuss changes to election laws.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 10:51

EU Team Analyzing Bulgaria's Prosecution to Arrive in May

Experts who will have to analyze the work of the Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office are set to arrive at the end of May, the Justice Ministry says.

Politics » Domestic | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 09:12

Society

Protests Continue over Beating Incident in Bulgaria's Radnevo

More than 1,000 residents of Radnevo gathered in front of the Roma neighbourhood of this town in southern Bulgaria for a third straight day on Thursday to demand justice for three ethnic Bulgarians beaten by a group of Roma men in a scuffle over right of

Society | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 23:00

Bulgarian Prosecutors Seek Permanent Detention for Four Men over Radnevo Beating

Bulgarian prosecutors have requested permanent detention into police custody of four men charged with attempted murder during a scuffle between ethnic Bulgarians and Roma people in the town of Radnevo, in southern Bulgaria.

Society | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 16:20

Protesters Clash with Police Near Roma Areas of Bulgaria's Radnevo

Clashes with police were reported on Wednesday evening as around 2000 people gathered to demonstrate next to the Roma neighborhood in the town of Radnevo, Southern Bulgaria.

Society | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 08:14

Quotes

Today's Quote: Trump and Foreign Leaders

"They would not necessarily be a priority.

Quotes | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 07:48

World

Bulgaria Signs Protocol on EU’s Readmission Agreement with Turkey

Bulgaria has become the first EU Member State to sign a protocol for implementing an agreement for readmission of irregular migrants by Turkey, Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala has said.

World » Southeast Europe | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 17:16

Turkey PM to Stand Down after Party Congress in May

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will not run for his Justice and Development Party (AKP)'s leadership at a congress due on May 22, party officials have announced.

World » Southeast Europe | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 13:42

Davutoglu's Future as Turkey PM Unclear As AKP Congress Scheduled

An extraordinary congress of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) of Turkey is to be held over the next weeks.

World » Southeast Europe | May 5, 2016, Thursday // 08:45
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