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Politics

Former Executive Director of Irrigation Systems EAD Charged with Malfeasance in Office

The Prosecuting Magistracy charged former executive director of Irrigation Systems EAD Dimiter Ivanov with inflicting BGN 2,986,355  detriment on the state-owned company resulting from the conclusion of four disadvantageous contracts for legal services be

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 14:58

Boyko Borisov to Lead New Government Talks

GERB leader Boyko Boirssov will head the talks for forming the new government, sources from the party said, quoted by BNR.

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 14:24

Traicho Traikov: There Is Chance for Stable Government

Former MP and member of New Republic Party, which failed to enter the Parliament Traicho Traikov, predicted a stable government, with good chance to end the mandate during an interview with BTV.

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 14:15

Ministry of Education and Science to Present Draft Amendment to the Law for Development of Academic Staff

 Minister of Education and Science Nikolay Denkov will present today the long-awaited draft amendment to the Law for Development of academic staff, according to BNR.

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 13:40

Prosecutor’s Office Brings Charges Against Health Minister

The specialized Anti-corruption department at the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office has brought charges against Minister of Health Ilko Semerdjiev over having threatened to dismiss a director of the executive agency at the Ministry of Health unless he appoin

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 12:20

Trade Unions Demand Fast Formation of New Government

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has issued a declaration demanding fast formation of a stable government with a view to implementation of reforms in the judicial system, healthcare and other sectors vital for the developm

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 11:37

Agrarian Union Rejects Leadership's Attempt to Resign

Bulgarian Agrarian National Union (BANU) Chairman and former defence minister Nikolay Nenchev and the entire party leadership tendered their resignations on Sunday but the BANU Governing Council turned them down, BNR said.

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 08:38

Food Prices Decrease Over Past Week

In the week until March 31, the food wholesale market index fell by 0.

Politics » Domestic | April 3, 2017, Monday // 07:26

Society

Explosion Caused an Incident at Shipyard in Varna

An explosion occurred at the board of a ship which arrived yesterday, April 4, at the shipyard in Varna, the press centre of Varna Municipality announced.

Society | April 3, 2017, Monday // 13:25

Bulgaria to Test Warning Siren Systems Today

The civil defense sirens of Bulgaria are to be tested in 11 Bulgarian cities on Monday.

Society | April 3, 2017, Monday // 11:49

138 Years since Sofia was Declared Bulgarian Capital

With a series of evets the City of Sofia marks today 138 years since it was declared capital of Bulgaria.

Society » Culture | April 3, 2017, Monday // 10:14

Sports

Grigor Dimitrov getting closer to ATP top ten

Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has climbed to 12th position in the world rankings after the end of the Miami Masters.

Sports | April 3, 2017, Monday // 09:14

World

Two Suspected Terrorists Are On the Run After a Nail Bomb Planted in a St Petersburg Train (Updated)

At least 10 people have been killed and dozens wounded after a bomb blast ripped through a train carriage in the metro system of Saint Petersburg, Russia's second city, according to officials.

World | April 3, 2017, Monday // 20:27

St Petersburg Metro Blast Leaves Many Injured

An explosion has hit an underground station in the city of St Petersburg, Russian media report.

World | April 3, 2017, Monday // 15:28

European Council President Tusk to Meet with Macedonian President Ivanov on Monday

European Council President Donald Tusk will arrive to Macedonia on Monday for a meeting  with President Gjorge Ivanov, according to BNR.

World » EU | April 3, 2017, Monday // 13:30

Eurostat: Euro Zone Unemployment Falls to More Than 7-Year Low

The euro zone jobless rate in February fell to its lowest level since May 2009 as a resurgent hiring spree took hold despite uncertainly over Brexit, EU data showed on Monday, AFP reports.

World » EU | April 3, 2017, Monday // 12:36

Greece to Accelerate Return of Migrants to Turkey as Arrivals Pick Up

As the inflow of undocumented migrants to the islands of the eastern Aegean rises with the improving weather, the government is planning action to ease the pressure on increasingly overcrowded reception centers, Kathimerini writes.

World » EU | April 3, 2017, Monday // 11:43

Thousands are Protesting the Removal of CEU

Amid a government crackdown on NGOs that are co-financed by billionaire George Soros, thousands have protested against a restrictive draft bill.

World » EU | April 3, 2017, Monday // 09:09

Serbia Elects Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic as President

Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic is projected to have won a clear victory in the country's presidential election.

World » Southeast Europe | April 3, 2017, Monday // 08:45
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