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Politics

Bulgaria's Chief of Defense Steps Down over President-Elect

Chief of Defense Gen Constantin Popov is resigning, Focus News Agency reports.

Politics » Defense | December 2, 2016, Friday // 12:51

Bulgaria PM Leaves EU Commissioner Choice to Interim Govt

"It is up to the interim government to propose an EU Commissioner," Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | December 2, 2016, Friday // 14:44

Bulgaria's President Willing to Give Reformist Bloc Mandate to Form Govt

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said he has a strong preference for giving the Reformist Bloc coalition a mandate to form a government.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2016, Friday // 21:26

Harmanli Riots: Scabies Found among Some Migrants

A sixth of migrants examined in the center of Harmanli, southern Bulgaria, have got scabies, authorities say.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2016, Friday // 16:02

Bulgaria PM Returns Govt Mandate to President

Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has returned the mandate to form a government on Friday after receiving it from President Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2016, Friday // 11:04

Nationalist Head Warns of 'External Pressure' on Bulgaria amid Effort to Form Govt

External pressure is probably being applied on Bulgaria to avoid the formation of a nationalist-led cabinet, Patriotic Front co-leader Krasimir Karakachanov has said.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2016, Friday // 10:34

Bulgaria's President to Hand Govt Mandate on Friday

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will begin the last-ditch effort to secure a new government on Friday to avoid a new early election.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2016, Friday // 09:23

Society

Damage after Harmanli Riots Reaches BGN 0.1 M

The damages incurred by the riots in the Harmanli reception center last week amount to some BGN 100 000, public broadcaster BNR says, citing local officials.

Society | December 2, 2016, Friday // 10:02

Bulgaria's Weather Service Warns of Strong Winds in All Regions

A Code Yellow alert has been issued across Bulgaria for Friday, with heavy winds expected in all of the country's 28 regions.

Society » Environment | December 2, 2016, Friday // 09:52

Smiles

The Deafening Disco

A mother tells her son when he comes home in the morning:

Smiles | December 2, 2016, Friday // 10:46

Quotes

'I Will Only Use Lada Niva When I'm PM Again'

"I promise that, when I become Prime Minister again, I will order a Lada Niva from Russia that will be armored and will always use it.

Quotes | December 2, 2016, Friday // 11:59

World

Europol Warns of New IS Terror Tactics in Europe

The pattern of recent Islamic State (IS) terror attacks in Europe suggests the group has adopted new tactics to attack the West while losing ground in the Middle East, Europol has  said.

World » EU | December 2, 2016, Friday // 11:33

France's Hollande Not to Seek 2nd Term

French President François Hollande announced on Thursday he would not look for another term of office.

World » EU | December 2, 2016, Friday // 10:05

Novinite Insider

Are Bulgarian Politicians Mainstreaming Anti-Migrant Sentiment?

In October and November, protests were held in the village of Boyanovo and the nearby town of Yambol, with locals venting their anger over the construction of a migrant camp for three thousand people.

Novinite Insider | December 2, 2016, Friday // 16:51
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