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Bulgarian Refugee Agency ex-Official Indicted over Willful Neglect

The State Agency for Refugees' former chief secretary has been indicted on charges of willful neglect, the prosecuting authority says.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2017, Tuesday // 14:29 | Viewed: 6310

Bulgarian MPs' Silence Leaves Voting System Change to Next Parliament

It is unlikely for Parliament to decide on proposed changes to Bulgaria's electoral system, with the fate of the proposal hinging on attitudes of the next legislature.

Politics » Domestic | January 17, 2017, Tuesday // 10:58 | Viewed: 2763

Italian Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Sofia Airport

An Italian military plane has made an emergency landing at Sofia Airport after engine failure, announced for BNR Interior Ministry officials.

Politics » Domestic | January 16, 2017, Monday // 18:04 | Viewed: 6693

Plovdiv's Mayor Totev Suspended by Bulgarian Court

The Plovdiv District Court has suspended the Mayor of Plovdiv Ivan Totev, reported BNR.

Politics » Domestic | January 16, 2017, Monday // 18:00 | Viewed: 3252

Bulgarian Carriers Ready for Counter Blockade in Case of Greek Farmers Protests

Bulgarian international carriers are ready for an immediate counter blockade in case official authorities in Greece allow the protests of farmers to close again the border between the two countries.

Politics » Domestic | January 16, 2017, Monday // 16:42 | Viewed: 6323

2.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Bulgaria's Stara Zagora

An earthquake was felt in the Stara Zagora region at about 12:30 hrs on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | January 16, 2017, Monday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2452

Plovdiv's Mayor Indicted on New Charges

The mayor of Plovdiv Ivan Totev (GERB) has been indicted on new charges for abuse of office.

Politics » Domestic | January 16, 2017, Monday // 15:07 | Viewed: 3484

Konstantin Prodanov Elected Head of Bulgarian Ex-President's Party

A former economic and financial advisor to President (2002-2012) Georgi Parvanov has been elected head of his ABV party, local media report.

Politics » Domestic | January 15, 2017, Sunday // 17:01 | Viewed: 6942

Bulgarian PM's Party to Seek from Members Advice on Future Coalition

GERB, the main party in Bulgaria's outgoing government, will ask some thousands of its members on the coalition policy it should pursue after the early election due this spring.

Politics » Domestic | January 15, 2017, Sunday // 14:15 | Viewed: 3885

Bulgaria's ABV Party to Elect New Leader

The party of Bulgarian President (2002-2012) Georgi Parvanov will convene on Sunday to elect a new chairman.

Politics » Domestic | January 15, 2017, Sunday // 08:01 | Viewed: 5973

Tsvetanov: GERB Not To Form Coalition In Order To Govern

The chairman of GERB Tsvetan Tsvetanov was adamant that his party will not form a coalition in order to govern the country.

Politics » Domestic | January 14, 2017, Saturday // 14:30 | Viewed: 3472

Yes, Bulgaria Receives Offers of Co-operation

The Greens party, DEOS, DSB and “Citizens” of the first Reformist Bloc are the parties and political partners that have expressed interest in a pre-election coalition with Yes, Bulgaria of Hristo Ivanov.

Politics » Domestic | January 14, 2017, Saturday // 11:12 | Viewed: 4618

Code Yellow Declared for Nine Regions in Bulgaria

Code yellow for ice and heavy snowfall is in force today for nine regions in west and north Bulgaria, announced the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology.

Politics » Domestic | January 14, 2017, Saturday // 10:39 | Viewed: 8233

Radev: It Is Positive That Trump Is No Slave to Political Prejudices

In an interview for French channel France 24, President-elect Rumen Radev commented on several issues that he deemed important for Bulgaria and the world.

Politics » Domestic | January 13, 2017, Friday // 16:39 | Viewed: 5926

Sofia Prosecutor's Office To Demand Suspension of Plovdiv's Mayor

Sofia’s Prosecutor’s Office will demand the suspension of Plovdiv Mayor Ivan Totev because he might influence the investigation.

Politics » Domestic | January 13, 2017, Friday // 15:43 | Viewed: 3557

Penalty for Using Public Transport Without Ticket To Reach BGN 50

The penalty fee for travelling in public transport without a valid travel pass or ticket may now vary between BGN 10 and BGN 50.

Politics » Domestic | January 13, 2017, Friday // 10:49 | Viewed: 6450

18-km Truck Queue at Kapitan Andreevo

There is an 18-km queue of trucks at border cross checkpoint Kapitan Andreevo at the exit from the country.

Politics » Domestic | January 13, 2017, Friday // 09:32 | Viewed: 3228

Consumers No Longer To Be Sued Without Their Knowledge

On Thursday, Parliament adopted at second reading amendments to legislation on the resolution of consumer disputes via arbitration courts, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | January 12, 2017, Thursday // 19:00 | Viewed: 5921

President-Elect Radev To Be Sworn In on January 19

The newly-elected president and vice president Rumen Radev and Iliyana Yotova will be sworn in in Parliament on January 19.

Politics » Domestic | January 12, 2017, Thursday // 18:39 | Viewed: 5480

Yes, Bulgaria To File for Registration on Friday

The registration documents of the party Yes, Bulgaria will be filed with the Palace of Justice in Sofia on Friday.

Politics » Domestic | January 12, 2017, Thursday // 18:21 | Viewed: 3701

SJC Authorises Abolition of EU Monitoring

A majority of the Supreme Judicial Council has authorised the representative of the Council Dimitar Uzunov to insist on the abolition of European monitoring of the judicial system.

Politics » Domestic | January 12, 2017, Thursday // 18:12 | Viewed: 5594
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