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Bulgaria Expects BGN 3.09 Budget Surplus for H1 2016

Bulgaria is expected to close the first half of 2016 with a consolidated budget surplus of BGN 3.09 B equivalent to 3.5% of 2016 GDP forecast, the Finance Ministry has said, citing preliminary data and estimates.

Business » Finance | July 1, 2016, Friday // 18:50

Pensions in Bulgaria Increase by 2.6 %

With a decision of the supervisory board of the National Social Security Institute (NOI), pensions in Bulgaria increased by 2.

Business » Finance | July 1, 2016, Friday // 13:59

New Electricity, Heating, Gas Prices Enter into Force in Bulgaria on Friday

The new prices of electricity, heating and natural gas, which have been determined by decision of the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR) earlier in the week, enter into force in Bulgaria on Friday.

Business » Energy | July 1, 2016, Friday // 09:01

Authorities Begin Large-Scale Tax Inspections Along Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

Starting from Friday, Bulgarian authorities begin large-scale tax inspections along the Black Sea coast.

Business » Tourism | July 1, 2016, Friday // 11:06

Politics

Bulgaria Calls on Turkey to Start Implementing Readmission Agreement with EU

Bulgaria insists that Turkey started to implement its readmission agreement with the EU for third country nationals as soon as possible, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov has said at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 1, 2016, Friday // 22:00

Swiss Parliament President to Visit Bulgaria Next Week

The President of the Swiss Federal Assembly, Christa Markwalder, will pay a official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva next week.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 1, 2016, Friday // 17:37

Energy Projects in Focus of Bulgarian, Russian Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Energy projects involving the EU and Russia would develop according to European regulations, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister said after a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Sochi, Bulgarian public radio broadcaster BNR reported on Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 1, 2016, Friday // 17:02

Bulgarian FM to Meet Lavrov at Black Sea Economic Cooperation Council

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov will attend the 34th meeting of the Council of foreign ministers of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) in Sochi on Friday.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 1, 2016, Friday // 09:46

Bulgaria Heightens Security at Transport Hubs Despite Lack of Direct Terrorist Threat

Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova said on Thursday that security measures at airports and transport hubs in Bulgaria have been heightened as these places pose the main risk of becoming the target of terrorist attacks.

Politics » Domestic | July 1, 2016, Friday // 10:46

Society

Sunny Weather Forecast for Bulgaria on Saturday

Sunny weather is expected in Bulgaria on Saturday, with maximum air temperatures in a range from 30 to 35 degrees centigrade, according to Darik radio station.

Society » Environment | July 1, 2016, Friday // 21:16

Pro-Russian Supporters, Opponents Clash Ahead of Arrival of Night Wolves in Sofia

Clashes between pro-Russian supporters and opponents occurred in the centre of the Bulgarian capital on Friday ahead of the arrival of the procession of the “Night Wolves” motorcycle club, which is known for its close ties with Russian President Vladimir

Society » Incidents | July 1, 2016, Friday // 15:04

Sports

Bulgaria's Slavia, Beroe Achieve Victory, Draw in Europa League Qualifiers

The two football teams representing Bulgaria in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League achieved a victory and draw in the first leg played on Thursday.

Sports | July 1, 2016, Friday // 11:53

World

Prosecution Source Names Two of Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport Attackers

Two of the three attackers who blew themselves up at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport have been named by a prosecution source, Anadolu Agency reported on Friday.

World | July 1, 2016, Friday // 20:51

Migrant Arrivals by Sea in Europe Exceed 225,000 in H1 2016

An estimated 225,095 migrants and refugees have entered Europe by sea in the first half of 2016, arriving predominantly in Italy and Greece, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) announced on Friday.

World | July 1, 2016, Friday // 18:25

Georgia’s Association Agreement with EU Enters Fully into Force  

The association agreement between the EU and Georgia fully entered into force on Friday.

World » EU | July 1, 2016, Friday // 20:26

Slovakia Assumes EU Presidency amid post-Brexit Uncertainty

Migration into Europe and the implications of Brexit for the future of the European Union will dominate Slovakia’s presidency of the bloc over the next six months, Prime Mnister Robert Fico has said.

World » EU | July 1, 2016, Friday // 19:58

Austria’s Top Court Orders Re-run of Presidential Vote over Counting Irregularities

Austria’s Constitutional Court has annulled the results of the second round of the presidential elections, citing irregularities in counting the ballots.

World » EU | July 1, 2016, Friday // 15:54

Salzburg Forum Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Cooperate in Stemming Migrant Influx

The countries participating in the Salzburg Forum reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in dealing with the migrant influx.

World » EU | July 1, 2016, Friday // 13:38

Suspected Organiser of Istanbul Airport Attack Had Political Asylum in Bulgaria

Akhmed Chatayev, the suspected organiser of Tuesday's Istanbul Ataturk airport terrorist attack which claimed the lives of at least 44 people and left hundreds other injured, had the status of a political refugee in Bulgaria.

World » Southeast Europe | July 1, 2016, Friday // 12:50
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