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Bulgarian MPs: Ceiling of 35 Voting Sections Abolished for EU countries

With 108 votes “for”, 35 “against” and 18 abstentions, parliamentary deputies adopted at first reading the amendments to the Electoral Code submitted by Krasimir Velchev, Danail Kirilov and other GERB deputies.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2016, Friday // 14:32 | Viewed: 3058

Mestan: Oresharski Is Not DPS' Real Candidate

“Plamen Oresharski is not DPS’ real candidate but merely a step in the political kazachok in the direction of Rumen Radev.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2016, Friday // 11:48 | Viewed: 3126

Anti-Refugee Protests To Be Held in Sofia, Varna, Yambol

Protests against refugees will be held in Sofia, Varna and Yambol on Friday evening, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2016, Friday // 09:46 | Viewed: 4875

Merely 2% of Bulgarians Use Flu Vaccines

The flu epidemic is imminent.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 22:22 | Viewed: 2546

Complaints Against Toplofikatsiya Sofia Increase by 216% in One Year

Filed complaints against Toplofikatsiya Sofia have increased by 216% in one year, announced Ombudsman Maya Manolova.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 19:18 | Viewed: 5162

Bike Rental Network To Become Operational in Sofia in 2017

In the spring of 2017, the network for bike rental will start operating in Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 18:32 | Viewed: 5858

Bulgaria Ranks 53rd Among 113 Countries According to Rule of Law Index

Bulgaria ranked 53rd out of 113 countries surveyed worldwide, according to the Rule of Law Index of the World Justice Project (WJP).

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 17:50 | Viewed: 3615

984 Drunk Drivers Caught in Sofia Since Beginning of 2016

A total of 984 drunk drivers have been caught in Sofia since the beginning of the year, reported the Interior Ministry.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 16:30 | Viewed: 2412

Bulgaria's 2nd-Largest Opposition Backs Ex-PM Oresharski for President

The second-biggest opposition party of Bulgaria, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) is due to announce its endorsement in November's presidential elections on Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 13:32 | Viewed: 5841

Bulgaria's Presidential Elections: DOST Party Endorses GERB Candidate

DOST head Lyutvi Mestan has announced his party will back the candidacy of Tsetska Tsacheva, the nominee of Bulgaria's main ruling party, in the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 11:24 | Viewed: 4079

Bulgaria's Main Presidential Candidates Back Waiver of Sanctions on Russia

The two main opponents in Bulgaria's presidential elections, Tsetska Tsacheva and Rumen Radev faced each other on Thursday for the first time since campaign began earlier in October.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 10:24 | Viewed: 6284

Controversy over Bulgaria's Handover of G?len Backers to Turkey

Authorities' move to send seven Turkish nationals back to their homeland has been questioned by allegations that at least one of them demanded a trial in Bulgaria or was promised to face a court in the same country.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2016, Thursday // 07:58 | Viewed: 4836

Bulgaria's Cap on Number of Polling Stations Abroad to Be Abolished for EU

The restriction for the opening of up to 35 electoral sections will be abolished for EU member-states but it will remain valid for the rest of the world, decided deputies in the legal commission who discussed at first reading the 12 draft bills for amendm

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2016, Wednesday // 19:01 | Viewed: 3281

Sova Harris: Tsacheva, Radev Run-Off To Be Expected in Bulgaria's Elections

A survey of Sova Harris agency has predicted a run-off between the candidate of GERB – Tsetska Tsacheva and BSP’s candidate – General Rumen Radev.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2016, Wednesday // 17:37 | Viewed: 3075

20% of Bulgarians Suffer From Mild Psychotic Disorders

1% of Bulgarians suffer from severe psychotic disorders and nearly 20% have had some form of less serious psychotic disorders which, in most cases, resulted in aggression or anxiety, announced the National Centre for Public Health and Analyses.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2016, Wednesday // 16:52 | Viewed: 2184

BSP Accuses GERB of Pre-Election Pressure

BSP leader Korneliya Ninova has accused GERB of putting pre-election pressure on the opposition.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2016, Wednesday // 16:27 | Viewed: 4138

Danube Bridge To Operate on Afternoons Only on October 21-23

Due to technical testing of the Danube bridge on the Romanian side, the facility will not operate between 7:25 hrs and 12:20 hrs in the period October 21-23, reported the Road Infrastructure Agency.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2016, Wednesday // 15:42 | Viewed: 4570

Eccentric Bulgarian Presidential Candidate Admits to Being A 'Puppet'

Dimitar Marinov, the extravagant presidential hopeful known as Mityo Pishtova ("the Pistol"), has told a TV morning program he had realized his role as a "puppet" in the upcoming election.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2016, Wednesday // 14:40 | Viewed: 9213

Patriotic Front's Valeri Simeonov Elected Head of Belene Commission

Valeri Simeonov from the Patriotic Front has been elected chairman of the commission which will investigate the facts regarding the Belene nuclear power plant.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2016, Tuesday // 18:41 | Viewed: 4465

Indian Summer To Begin End-October

The arrival of the Indian summer is expected at the end of October and beginning of November.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2016, Tuesday // 16:07 | Viewed: 5366

Bulgaria Parliament Scraps Month-Long 'Election Holiday'

Lawmakers in Bulgaria have voted to reverse last week's decision not to convene until after the presidential elections on November 06.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2016, Tuesday // 14:13 | Viewed: 3052
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