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Bulgaria Scraps Tender for New Trains Worth BGN 1.1 Billion, Opts for Direct Negotiations

Acting Minister of Transport, Georgi Gvozdeikov, has taken the unprecedented step of canceling the tender for the supply of 35 single-deck motor trains, valued at a staggering BGN 1.1 billion

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Daniel Mitov Ready for Foreign Minister Role Amid Geopolitical Test in Bulgaria

Daniel Mitov, Deputy Chairman of GERB, has expressed his readiness to assume the position of Acting Foreign Minister

Politics | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 454

Bulgarian National Assembly Halts Meetings Amid Election Campaign

The majority in the Bulgarian National Assembly has opted to suspend regular plenary sessions and committee meetings for the duration of the pre-election campaign leading up to the parliamentary elections

Politics | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 367

In Bulgarian Politics, Acting PM Warns: Accept My Proposals Or Deal With The Consequences

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has issued a stern warning regarding proposed changes to the Bulgarian cabinet, asserting that the responsibility for any impediments to his ministerial appointments will fall squarely on those who oppose them

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Italy Backs Bulgaria's Schengen Membership: Presidents Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

Italy has thrown its weight behind Bulgaria's bid for full-fledged membership in the Schengen area, affirming its steadfast support during Italian President Sergio Mattarella's two-day visit to Bulgaria

Politics » Diplomacy | 4 hours ago | Viewed: 636

Bulgaria Grapples with Soaring Corruption Rates: New Report Reveals Shocking Data

Corruption in Bulgaria has soared to its third highest peak in history, according to a recent report by the Center for the Study of Democracy

Politics | 6 hours ago | Viewed: 715

Bulgaria: Political Chaos as TISP, BSP, and "Revival" Seek No Confidence Vote in Glavchev Cabinet

Amidst escalating tensions in Bulgarian politics, the stage is set for a potential showdown as deputies from "There Is Such a People" (TISP) throw their weight behind a motion of no confidence in the "Glavchev" cabinet, joining forces with the Bulgarian S

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 14:00 | Viewed: 1614

Turmoil in Bulgarian Parliament as Health Fund Manager's Resignation Accepted Against Backdrop of Controversy

In a dramatic turn of events in the Bulgarian Parliament, the resignation of Stanimir Mihailov, the manager of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), was unexpectedly accepted

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 13:38 | Viewed: 1093

Bulgarian Opposition Parties Urge President Radev to Replace Caretaker PM

Amidst political tensions in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has made a bold call for President Rumen Radev to take action and replace caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 11:51 | Viewed: 1132

Borissov: GERB Will Be Responsible for the MFA if Mitov is Appointed as Minister

Amidst the political discourse in Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, leader of the GERB party, has asserted that GERB will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if Daniel Mitov is appointed as minister

Politics | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:13 | Viewed: 1138

NATO Plans New Military Base in Bulgaria with 5,000 Troops

Tensions in the Black Sea region have escalated, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO announces plans to bolster its military presence, with a new base set to be established in Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:29 | Viewed: 2481

Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture, Kiril Vatev, Resigns Abruptly

Kiril Vatev, Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture, has tendered his resignation

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 16:03 | Viewed: 2095

Reshuffle in Bulgarian Political Cabinets: 9 New Deputy Ministers Appointed

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has issued orders appointing nine new deputy ministers across six ministries

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 15:02 | Viewed: 1469

Controversy Erupts in Bulgaria Over Alleged Influence of Boyko Borissov on Caretaker Government

Tensions have reached a boiling point in Bulgaria as accusations fly regarding the extent of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov's influence over the current caretaker government

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 12:26 | Viewed: 2476

Bulgaria's Annual Losses Exceed BGN 1 Billion Due to Schengen Non-Admission

Bulgaria's economy experiences annual losses amounting to hundreds of millions of euros due to its exclusion from land-based Schengen membership.

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 1930

Ministry of Interior's Proposal: Doubling the Cost of Identity Card Issuance

The Ministry of Interior is suggesting a revision and addition to the rules governing the issuance of Bulgarian personal documents, which entails a rise in the fee for obtaining an identity card - shifting from the existing 18 BGN to 30 BGN

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 10:04 | Viewed: 2834

German Interior Minister Affirms Strong Support for Bulgaria's Schengen Membership

In a significant affirmation of bilateral relations, German Federal Minister of the Interior and Community, Nancy Faeser, reiterated Germany's unwavering support for Bulgaria's full membership in the Schengen area during her visit to the country on Monday

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 08:23 | Viewed: 2565

Green Movement Party Announces Split from We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria Coalition Ahead of June Elections

The Green Movement party has declared its intention to contest the upcoming June 9 European and national elections outside the framework of the We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB) coalition

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 08:17 | Viewed: 2007

Bulgarian Prime Minister Proposes Foreign Minister Replacement after Instructions from Borissov

Amidst a flurry of political maneuvers, Bulgaria finds itself in the midst of a cabinet reshuffle that could have far-reaching implications for its foreign policy

Politics | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 08:10 | Viewed: 2151

Bulgarian MPs Propose Law to Counter Russian Influence Through Sanctions Implementation

In order to counter Russian influence in Bulgaria, a group of fifteen MPs, including prominent figures such as Nadezhda Yordanova and Ivaylo Mirchev, has submitted a draft law to the National Assembly

Politics | April 15, 2024, Monday // 16:12 | Viewed: 2151

Bulgaria's Armoured Personnel Carriers En Route to Aid Ukraine

In a significant move towards bolstering security in the Black Sea region, the Turkish Parliament has ratified a memorandum paving the way for the establishment of a Mine Countermeasures Naval Group

Politics » Defense | April 15, 2024, Monday // 14:14 | Viewed: 2421
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