State of Emergency Remains in Force in Bulgaria's Hitrino
A week after the train accident in Hitrino which killed 7 people, the state of emergency remains in place until the completion of the repair works.
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Talks on Forming Bulgaria's Government To Continue
Talks on forming a government with the mandate of the Reformist Bloc will continue on Monday.
Bulgaria's Hitrino Blast: Aid Nears Record Levels
The sum disbursed by the state, European Commission and citizens' donations to those affected by the deadly explosion in Hitrino, northwest Bulgaria, has almost reached BGN 32 M in a few days, daily Sega estimates.
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Under Fire over Servers Deal
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has referred to the prosecuting authorities a deal conducted by the Foreign Ministry after the government's resignation that it says amounted to a "theft" of BGN 0.
Bulgaria's Deputy PM Urges Parliament to Adopt Anti-Corruption Bill
Outgoing Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva has rejected claims from several parties that Parliament should not adopt a disputed anti-corruption bill as it is "running out of time.
Bulgaria Nationalists to Back New Govt, But Under Conditions
Patriotic Front (PF) coalition co-head Valeri Simeonov has set three conditions to support a new Bulgarian government formed under the current legislature.
Bulgaria's PM Makes U-Turn on New Govt over 'Referendum Results'
Forming a new Bulgarian government within the current Parliament should not be deemed impossible anymore, main ruling GERB party leader and outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.
Tensions in Bulgaria's Reformist Bloc as Effort to Form Govt Continues
Key Reformist Bloc (RB) member Bulgaria of Citizens Movement (DBG) has declared it will refuse to back a new coalition government if an anti-corruption bill doesn't make it to Parliament's floor.
Anti-Terror Bill: Bulgarian MPs Agree to Give Army Police Powers
Bulgarian lawmakers have passed on a final reading anti-terror legislation which boosts the role of security and law enforcement services in cases of a terror-related emergency.
140 Afghani Citizens Extradited From Bulgaria
140 Afghani citizens have been extradited from Bulgaria, while the Afghani Embassy is preparing the passavants of another 200, reported PM Borisov to outgoing ministers on Wednesday.
BSP Accuses Outgoing Cabinet of Deal with Poland in Exchange for UN Post for Georgieva
BSP has accused the leader of GERB and outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borisov of yet another national betrayal because of decisions related to the UN.
Bulgaria's SAC Orders Recount of Referendum Ballots
The Supreme Administrative Court has proceeded with the second lawsuit filed by Slavi Trifonov for disputing the results of the referendum held on December 6, reported Dnevnik daily.
Bulgaria's Parliament on Holiday December 23 - January 6
Bulgaria’s parliamentary deputies will be on holiday from December 23 to January 6, 2017 included.
No Deadline Set for Removal of Dangerous Cisterns in Hitrino
Bulgaria’s institutions refused to commit to a deadline for the removal of the dangerous cisterns from Hitrino and letting in local residents.
36 Escapees From Harmanli Refugee Camp Detained
36 Iraqis who fled from the refugee camp in Harmanli have been detained by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office in General Toshevo.
Bulgaria's Borisov: I Am Not Interested in Anything But Lifting the Cisterns
“I am not interested in anything else at the moment but lifting the cisterns.
Reformist Bloc Accept Mandate To Form Government
The Prime Minister position must be discussed together with the Reformist Bloc and GERB.
Bulgaria's Prosecutor General Excludes Premeditated Action in Hitrino Accident
Bulgaria’s Prosecutor General has announced at a press conference that the possibility of premeditated action in the Hitrino accident has been excluded at this stage.
Reformist Bloc To Decide on Mandate To Form Cabinet
The executive council of the Reformist Bloc will meet today in order to decide whether the bloc will take advantage of the mandate to form a government which President Rossen Plevneliev will hand over to the formation at 11:00 hrs.
High-Risk Day in Bulgaria's Hitrino
Tuesday is going to be the day with the highest risk in the village of Hitrino after the tragedy on Saturday because special cranes will begin lifting the cisterns from the train which derailed on the morning of December 10.
Bulgaria to Spend BGN 10 M on Hitrino Blast Aftermath
Bulgaria's government has granted BGN 10 M in additional funding to address the consequences of an explosion which killed seven people and destroyed dozens of houses in Hitrino village on Saturday.
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