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Bulgaria Posts 46.4% Drop in FDI in Jan-Nov 2016

Foreign direct investment into Bulgaria from January to November 2016 was nearly half the value of the first 11 months of 2015, the Bulgarian National Bank has said.

Business » Finance | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 16:51

Bulgaria, Serbia to Ink Gas Interconnector MoU

Bulgaria and Serbia's Energy Ministers are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the construction of a gas link between the two countries, Bulgarian officials say.

Business » Energy | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:29

Bulgaria's Presidential Transition: Rumen Radev's First Few Days (Part 2)

Rumen Radev's first task after moving into the Presidency will be to kick off consultations with political parties represented in Bulgaria's Parliament starting March 23.

Politics | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 07:17

Bulgaria's EU, NATO Choice Should Not Be Questioned - President-Elect

Bulgaria has the potential for a more enhanced political presence in Southeast Europe, Bulgaria's President-elect Rumen Radev has said.

Politics » Domestic | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:17

Bulgaria's President-Elect Extends Parliament's Life by Week

Bulgarian President-elect Rumen Radev has confirmed he will not dissolve the current Parliament before a week has passed.

Politics » Domestic | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 10:41

Bulgaria's President-Elect Rumen Radev Sworn In

The swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Rumen Radev is taking place on Thursday morning.

Politics » Domestic | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 09:55

Greece Halts Trucks from Bulgaria over Bad Weather

Greece has halted trucks entering via two border crossings from going on in direction to several key cities over severe weather conditions.

Society | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:53

Fresh Snow Catches Bulgaria Off-Guard

New heavy snowfall has disrupted traffic across Bulgaria, with the country's north-west and south most severely affected.

Society » Environment | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 12:14

Code Yellow in Most of Bulgaria over Snow, Road Ice

A warning has been issued by Bulgaria's weather service for Thursday.

Society » Environment | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 10:14

Grigor Dimitrov Qualifies for Australian Open's 3rd Round

Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria achieved on Thursday a surprisingly difficult victory against South Korea's Hyeong Chung in the second round of Australian Open.

Sports | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 14:20

Tourist Attraction

A tourist stops by in a very small town in the middle of nowhere.

Smiles | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 14:36

Today's Quote: Present Anxious Tense

“Only on the pages of history does life look neat and tidy. Politics is told in the present anxious tense.”

Quotes | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 11:24

Reina Attacker 'Targeted Taksim Square' on New Year

Turkish authorities say the gunman who opened fire on New Year revelers in Istanbul, killing 39 people and wounding 65, was initially targeting the landmark Taksim Square, according to Hürriyet Daily News.

World » Southeast Europe | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 07:29

Russia Warns of 'Maidan' over Bulgarian President's Inauguration, MPs Pick Up

A state-funded think tank in Russia has alleged that Maidan-style protests will be staged "in the center of Sofia" before Bulgarian President-elect Rumen Radev takes up the office on Sunday.

World » Russia | January 19, 2017, Thursday // 15:44