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Social Media Picks Up Bulgarian Oppositioner's Vulgar Reference to PM

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has kept a stiff upper lip after a vulgar address used by an opposition party leader - but social media haven't.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2016, Tuesday // 10:40 | Viewed: 2903

Bulgarian MPs to Hold Emergency Session over Voting Rules

Lawmakers in Bulgaria are to reconvene on Tuesday to vote on urgent amendments to the Electoral Code, less than 20 days before the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2016, Tuesday // 07:11 | Viewed: 4328

Bulgaria's Govt Parties Agree to Change Election Rules Weeks before Vote

The three partners forming or backing Bulgaria's minority cabinet have finally reached a compromise to amend the Electoral Code, removing a cap on the number of poling stations outside Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 22:22 | Viewed: 3028

Alpha Research Poll: Bulgaria's Presidential Runoff 'Too Close to Call'

A dramatic runoff is expected in the presidential elections of Bulgaria, pollster Alpha Research has said.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 15:25 | Viewed: 3937

Bulgaria's Ombudsman Files Election Rules on Voting Abroad to Top Court

Ombudsman Maya Manolova has submitted to the Constitutional Court of Bulgaria sections of the Electoral Code curbing the number of polling stations abroad.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 13:59 | Viewed: 2734

Key Govt Partner May Leave Bulgaria's Cabinet after Presidential Vote

One of the "heavyweight" parties of the Reformist Bloc alliance, the junior partner in Bulgaria's coalition government, has said it will pull out of governance if the bloc's candidate fails to gather enough votes in the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 12:51 | Viewed: 2922

Bulgaria President Clashes with Predecessor over Agreement with Putin's Party

Left-wing ABV party's deputy head Rumen Petkov on Sunday called Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev a "liar" and "detractor" over his comments on an agreement sealed by the previous head of state with Russia's ruling party.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2016, Monday // 10:39 | Viewed: 5001

Bulgaria MPs to Hold Urgent Session over Election Rules

Bulgaria's main ruling party GERB is set to propose eleventh-hour amendments to the Electoral Code at an extraordinary Parliament session on Tuesday, party officials have said.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 19:48 | Viewed: 5128

Bulgaria's Ombudsman to Refer Electoral Code Texts to Top Court on Monday

Bulgarian Ombudsman Maya Manolova has said she is ready to refer to the Constitutional Court as early as Monday, October 17, on sections of voting legislation that she believes curbs the rights of Bulgarians abroad.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 13:03 | Viewed: 3107

Gov't Ally Mulls Early Elections in Bulgaria

One of the Reformist Bloc's parties has said it may propose the alliance to call for early general elections in Bulgaria next year if "all other options are exhausted".

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 11:06 | Viewed: 3302

Bulgaria's President May Refer 'Protest Vote' Option to Top Court

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has threatened to refer to the Constitutional Court of the country the "Not Voting for Anyone" option in the ballots that will be used in the presidential elections.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2016, Sunday // 10:30 | Viewed: 3067

11 People Detained for Prostitution, Drug Distribution in Varna

A special police operation aimed against the distribution of drugs and prostitution on the territory of Varna has been carried out on Friday night, reported the police press centre.

Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2016, Saturday // 16:01 | Viewed: 4422

Confiscation Commission Expropriates BGN 73 M in Illegal Property

The Commission for confiscation of property acquired via criminal activity has expropriated real estate properties, cars and company shares to the amount of BGN 73 M, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2016, Saturday // 15:49 | Viewed: 5079

500,000 Bulgarians To Spend Christmas Holidays Abroad

More than 500,000 Bulgarians will spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve abroad, forecast Rumen Draganov, Director of the Institute for Analyses and Estimates in Tourism.

Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2016, Saturday // 14:52 | Viewed: 3279

Ukrainians Protest Against Putin in Sofia, Plovdiv

A meeting of “Ukrainian organisation against Russian aggression” has been held in Sofia, reported BNT.

Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2016, Saturday // 14:10 | Viewed: 3376

5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Bulgaria

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Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2016, Saturday // 13:16 | Viewed: 3671

Bulgarian PM Calls Emergency Meeting To Discuss Coalition Stability

After a surprise visit to Parliament today, PM Borisov has called an emergency meeting at 17:30 hrs to discuss the readiness of the ministers from the coalition partners of GERB to continue to be part of the government.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 15:46 | Viewed: 5637

Bulgarian PM: Either Reformist Bloc Acts Like Ruling Colaition Party Or Goodbye

“GERB’s Parliamentary Group asked me today to reshape the government.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 13:46 | Viewed: 2873

Toplofikatsiya Sofia To Turn On Heating on October 17

Due to the expected decrease in temperatures next week, according to the weather forecast, Toplofikatsiya Sofia will begin to turn on the heating in Sofia in stages on Monday.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 12:37 | Viewed: 5924

Gallup: DPS To Determine Outcome of Possible Presidential Election Run-Off

If, after the presidential elections on November 6, a run-off is reached between Tsetska Tsacheva and General Rumen Radev, BSP’s candidate will win, showed a Gallup survey of electoral attitudes among 998 people in the period October 4-12.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 11:33 | Viewed: 3724

Former Sofia District Governor Faces Charges Over Unprofitable Deals for BGN 11 M

Sofia Prosecutor’s Office has indicted former Sofia District Governor Veselin Penev on charges that, in the period 30.

Politics » Domestic | October 14, 2016, Friday // 10:56 | Viewed: 4933
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