ARCHIVE - 16 October 2016

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Politics

Bulgaria's President Defends Critical Stance on Russia

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has denied allegations of being "hawkish" on Russia.

Politics | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 10:00

Bulgaria MPs to Hold Urgent Session over Election Rules

Bulgaria's main ruling party GERB is set to propose eleventh-hour amendments to the Electoral Code at an extraordinary Parliament session on Tuesday, party officials have said.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 19:48

Bulgaria's Ombudsman to Refer Electoral Code Texts to Top Court on Monday

Bulgarian Ombudsman Maya Manolova has said she is ready to refer to the Constitutional Court as early as Monday, October 17, on sections of voting legislation that she believes curbs the rights of Bulgarians abroad.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 13:03

Gov't Ally Mulls Early Elections in Bulgaria

One of the Reformist Bloc's parties has said it may propose the alliance to call for early general elections in Bulgaria next year if "all other options are exhausted".

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 11:06

Bulgaria's President May Refer 'Protest Vote' Option to Top Court

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has threatened to refer to the Constitutional Court of the country the "Not Voting for Anyone" option in the ballots that will be used in the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 10:30

Society

Over 40% of Children in Bulgaria at Risk of Poverty or Social Exclusion

More than forty percent of children in Bulgaria are facing a risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to national statistics published ahead of the world anti-poverty day.

Society | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 18:13

Bulgarian Activists to Protest against EU Trade Deals with US, Canada

A demonstration against the EU's prospective free-trade agreements with the United States and Canada is to be held in Bulgaria's Sofia on Sunday.

Society | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 15:48

World's Biggest Plane to Arrive in Bulgaria

The world's biggest passenger aircraft is set to land at Sofia Airport on Sunday.

Society | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 11:32

Most of Bulgaria Braces for Rain on Sunday

Many areas in Bulgaria will see rainfall throughout Sunday, with low temperatures especially in the north of the country, according to the national weather service.

Society » Environment | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 00:41

World

Thousands Take Part in Anti-Foreigner Pegida March in Dresden

Thousands of supporters of the anti-migrant organization Pegida gathered in the east German city of Dresden to celebrate the second anniversary of the group's founding Sunday.

World » EU | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 20:27

Montenegro Police Arrest 20 Serbian Nationals for Terrorism

Montenegrin police say they have detained 20 nationals suspected of terrorist activities as parliamentary elections unfold on Sunday.

World » Southeast Europe | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 20:46

Montenegro Voting in Key General Election

Montenegrins are heading to the polls on Sunday in a key test of potential EU and NATO membership.

World » Southeast Europe | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 12:02

Novinite Insider

Tatyana Doncheva, the 'Manly' Presidential Candidate

Tatyana Doncheva, a lawyer, a former member of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and one-time prosecutor, splintered off the BSP in 2011 to form her own organization, Movement 21.

Novinite Insider | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 14:25
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