International Monetary Fund Increases Expectaions on Bulgarian Economy

Sofia Plans to Require More Information From Brussels About Gazprom Case

Caretaker Energy Minister Nikolay Pavlov has said that state energy companies Bulgargaz, Bulgartransgaz and the Bulgarian Energy Holding have already drawn up a position on commitments proposed by Gazprom in the case with the European Commission, BNR repo

Over 1,000 Cruise Passengers Arrive at Burgas Port

Over 1,100 cruise passengers arrived at Burgas port with the first in 2017 cruise ship tour, BNR reported.

Turkey's Erdogan To Meet Trump at White House in Mid-May

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will meet his U.

Turkish Citizen Included in Information Database of Unwanted Foreigners In the Country Due to Posing Threat to the National Security

In execution of the functions and powers of the Bulgarian State Agency for National Security (DANS) in countering threats to the national security in accordance to article 4 of the DANS Act, and based on the data gathered by the agency bodies, a Turkish c

President Rumen Radev Urges Parties Towards Responsible and Constructive Attitude at National Assembly

The Bulgarian head of state urged political parties to have a responsible and constructive attitude at the National Assembly, and to unite on topics important to society.

Four Cases of Measles Registered During the Weekend in Plovdiv

Four new cases of measles were registered during the past weekend in Plovdiv, Dr Monika Troyancheva from Plovdiv Regional Health Inspection (RHI) told Radio FOCUS – Plovdiv.

DPS Does Not Aim at Cabinet Positions at All Costs

After consultations with President Radev, chairman of the  Movement for Rights and Freedoms, Mustafa Karadayi, said that with the current configuration in parliament, it was up to the political forces to draw up a program for governing the country by the

Two People Dead, 17 Injured in Road Accidents During Past Day in Bulgaria

Two people died and 17 were injured in road accidents during the past 24 hours in Bulgaria, the press centre of the Ministry of Interior announced.

Court Proceedings Against Veselin Mareshki Stopped Due to MP Immunity

Varna District Court examined the applications sent in by Veselin Mareshki’s lawyers for stopping the court proceedings against him on the case 1126/2015 of the Varna District Court, in relation to a decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC) from

Volya Party to Show Support For New Government

Volya Party leader Veselin Mareshki said after talks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev that currently his formation would support the new government, BNR reported.

Rosen Plevneliev with Report on Russian Cyber Attack During Local Elections in 2015

President Rosen Plevneliev (2012-2017) has announced to Nova TV, that he had a report from competent institutions stating that during the 2015 local elections a cyberattack came from an organization based in Russia.

Consultations of President With Parliamentary Forces Start

President Rumen Radev has started the constitutional procedure  for holding consultations with the parliamentary political forces before handing over a mandate for forming a government to the candidate for prime minister of the largest of them – GERB, BNR

Future Cabinet to be Discussed by GERB, UP on Monday

The constitution of the future government and the allocation of ministerial positions will be discussed today in the afternoon by the first political force GERB and its partners from the United Patriots, Chair of GERB Boyko Borisov announced, quoted by BN

Тran to Hold Local Referendum on Gold Mining on June 11

Following a decision of the Municipal Council in Tran a local referendum will be held on June 11 on mining of gold in that region, Tran deputy Mayor Tsvetislava Tsvetkova told Focus News Agency.

Bulgaria Displays Ancient Treasures In Cooperation With Other European Countries

The National Archaeological Institute with Museum with the Bulgarian Academy of Science hosts two new exhibitions.

Seven Medals for Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics in Tashkent

The Bulgarian National Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble has triumphed at the World Cup at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, winning seven medals, BNR reported.

Bulgaria's Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Wins Silver Medal in Tashkent

Bulgaria’s national rhythmic gymnastics team won silver medal in the all-round event of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Tashkent, BNR reported.

Car Explodes in Yahinovo Village, One Person Detained

A car exploded in the village of Yahinovo in the Dupnitsa municipality, the press centre of Kyustendil Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior announced, quoted by Focus News Agency.

Sofia Regional Prosecutor’s Office Detains 49-year-old Man Accused of Murder in Etropole Town

Under the supervision of Sofia Regional Prosecutor’s Office, an investigation is taking place against a 49-year-old man from the town of Etropole, on the grounds of a murder that took place in the night of April 21 2017.

Swedish Prosecutors Arrest Second Suspect in Truck Attack Probe

Swedish prosecutors have arrested a further suspect in connection with the investigation of the deadly truck attack in the Swedish capital earlier this month, police said on Monday, Reuters reported.

Le Pen Faces Macron in Final Round of French Presidential Election

Marine Le Pen stormed into the final straight of the French presidential election last night as mutinous voters humiliated the country’s two established parties, writes The Times.