The co-chair of Bulgaria's nationalist Patriotic Front coalition has welcomed the actions of the "praiseworthy men" who carried out a foiled coup d'etat in Turkey.

Politics » Domestic | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 12:02

Bulgaria, US to Boost Exchange of Data on Terrorism, Financial Crime

Bulgaria and the United States have agreed to a "more active" exchange of information between their security and counter-terrorism services, the country's Interior Ministry says.

Politics » Domestic | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 09:37

Bulgaria MPs to Hear Security, Law Enforcement Bodies over Turkey Coup

Intelligence and security services, police and foreign ministry officials are to brief Bulgaria's Parliament on the situation in Turkey following the attempted coup d'etat last week.

Politics » Domestic | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 09:13

Society

Bulgaria Filed 5 User Data Requests with Google in 2015

Bulgaria submitted only five user data requests with Google, the third-lowest number in the EU, in 2015, the company's transparency report shows.

Society | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 14:39

Azam Ali to Perform in Sofia in October

Iranian American singer and musician Azam Ali is to play with her band Niyaz in Sofia, organizers of the concert have said.

Society » Culture | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 15:27

Smiles

Cow and Grass

Teacher: "I asked you to draw a cow and grass, but I only see a cow.

Smiles | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 11:00

Quotes

Today's Quote: Erdogan and Death Penalty

"Today is there no capital punishment in America? In Russia? In China? In countries around the world? Only in European Union countries is there no capital punishment.

Quotes | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 10:46

World

IS Claims Responsibility for Axe Attack in Germany

The Islamic State (IS) group has claimed responsibility for the axe attack committed in Germany, world media report.

World » EU | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 12:47

Turkey 'Won't Get EU Visa Waiver This Year' - Commissioner

EU Commissioner G?nther Oettinger has predicted that Brussels will not stick to the deal reached with Turkey on the migrant crisis and lift visa requirements for its nationals by the end of the year.

World » EU | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 10:04

Istanbul 'Explosion' Caused by Fire in Residential Building

A blast heard in Turkey's largest city Istanbul turned out to be the result of a fire.

World » Southeast Europe | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 18:17

Hundreds of Migrants 'Reached Belgrade via Bulgaria' Last Week

Up to 300 migrants reached Belgrade on a daily basis after having crossed into Serbia from Bulgaria, a non-profit says.

World » Southeast Europe | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 17:15

Erdogan 'Ready' to Reinstate Death Penalty, Fends Off Staged Coup Claims

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the death penalty could "always" be reintroduced, amid "demands" for its restoration that followed the failed coup attempt.

World » Southeast Europe | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 10:30

Novinite Insider

G?len Organization 'Has Schools in Bulgaria' - Turkish Ambassador

The movement of US-based Islamic cleric Fethullah G?len is running schools in a number of countries including Bulgaria, Turkey's Ambassador to Sofia has said.

Novinite Insider » Diplomatic Channel | July 19, 2016, Tuesday // 11:36