ARCHIVE - 21 May 2016

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Politics

Bulgaria 'More Prepared Than Germany' to Tackle Migrant Inflow, FM Says

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov on Friday said his country was more ready to meet the inflow of migrants to a bigger extent than Germany "in a particular moment".

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 10:39

Bulgaria Socialists Name Legendary Film Actor as Deputy Chair

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has elected Stefan Danailov, a cinema actor who rose to fame in iconic Bulgarian productions and some foreign titles, as a deputy to newly elected leader Korneliya Ninova.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 16:34

Bulgaria's Socialist Party Undergoes Reshuffles

The recently elected head of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), the biggest opposition party in the country, is to make changes at the top, reshuffling her deputies, news website Dnevnik reports.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 14:54

Bulgaria MPs Turn Down Medical Cannabis Legalization

Bulgarian lawmakers on Friday rejected the legalization of medical marijuana, with only three backing the proposal in a 240-seat Parliament.

Politics » Domestic | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 11:17

Crime

Bulgarian Man Detained over Arms Trafficking in Hungary

The Bulgarian driver of a truck transporting arms was detained in Hungary, local media say.

Crime | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 09:59

Novinite Insider

Thorbj?rn Jagland: ECHR Ruling on Turkey's Terror Laws Can Help in Dispute with EU

The Council of Europe's Secretary General Thorbj?rn Jagland spoke to Novinite minutes after Bulgaria's rotating chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers with the Council of Europe had come to an end on Wednesday, May 18.

Novinite Insider » Interview | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 12:49

US to Expand Military Presence in Bulgaria, Ambassador Says

US Ambassador to Bulgaria Eric Seth Rubin has said his country deploy an additional number of troops and provide more trainings next year.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | May 21, 2016, Saturday // 15:53
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