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Plevneliev, Democrats to Discuss Extraordinary Situation in Bulgaria

Leaders of Bulgarian Reformist Bloc, a coalition of democrats, will meet with President Rosen Plevneliev to discuss the extraordinary situation the country is facing.

Politics » Domestic | April 11, 2014, Friday // 12:00 | Viewed: 2912

Bulgarian Nationalists to Stage Anti-NATO Protest

Bulgaria's ultra-nationalist Ataka party is organizing an anti-NATO protest in Sofia on Friday, 11 AM.

Politics » Domestic | April 11, 2014, Friday // 10:37 | Viewed: 9304

Bulgaria's Consumer Protection Commission to Become Executive Agency

Bulgaria's Commission for Consumer Protection is to be converted into an executive agency under the umbrella of the Ministry of Economy and Energy.

Politics » Domestic | April 10, 2014, Thursday // 14:20 | Viewed: 3397

Bulgaria to Spend BGN 100 M Yearly on Pension Allowances

Bulgaria's government is planning to spend BGN 100 M (EUR 50 M) a year on Christmas and Easter pension allowances.

Politics » Domestic | April 4, 2014, Friday // 12:30 | Viewed: 1617

Labor Minister: Share of Working Poor in Bulgaria at 7-8%

Bulgarian Labor Minister Hasan Ademov has said that the relative share of the working poor in Bulgaria has amounted to 7-8% over the past few years, following EU statistics.

Politics » Domestic | April 4, 2014, Friday // 11:53 | Viewed: 3920

Bulgaria's Dogan Attacker Plans to Enter Politics

Oktay Enimehmedov, who attacked the honorary lifetime Chairman of DPS Ahmed Dogan in 2013, will seek to enter politics.

Politics » Domestic | April 4, 2014, Friday // 09:46 | Viewed: 6171

Bulgaria's Customs Agency Builds New Anti-Corruption Structure

Bulgaria's Customs Agency formed a new directorate for corruption prevention and counteraction, Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | April 2, 2014, Wednesday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3174

Deputy PM: Bulgaria Must Compensate for Lag in E-Govt Launch

Deputy Prime Minister Daniela Bobeva has emphasized the government's efforts aimed at launching electronic government as a priority task.

Politics » Domestic | April 2, 2014, Wednesday // 14:04 | Viewed: 2028

Bulgarian MPs to Travel the World 270 Times by 2016

Bulgaria's lawmakers will travel a total of 10.8 million km by 2016, according to the official three-year budget prognosis, published on the parliamentary website.

Politics » Domestic | April 1, 2014, Tuesday // 11:44 | Viewed: 2264

Reformist Block Refers Government Decision On Karadere To Prosecution

The Reformist Block referred the government decision to give priority to construction of a resort in Karadere to the prosecution..

Politics » Domestic | March 31, 2014, Monday // 16:15 | Viewed: 2571

Household Crimes in Bulgaria on the Ebb – Interior Minister

Bulgaria sees a sustained downward trend in household crime, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Tsvetlin Yovchev.

Politics » Domestic | March 28, 2014, Friday // 16:02 | Viewed: 2119

Bulgarian Nationalist Leader Calls for Stripping President of Immunity

Volen Siderov, leader of Bulgarian nationalist party Ataka, has called for stripping President Rosen Plevneliev of immunity from prosecution.

Politics » Domestic | March 28, 2014, Friday // 15:48 | Viewed: 2333

Bulgarians Show Growing Pessimism over Political Progress - Poll

Public confidence in Bulgaria's institutions and the political elite has further declined in March, a new nationally representative survey by pollster Alpha Research shows.

Politics » Domestic | March 28, 2014, Friday // 13:30 | Viewed: 10620

Freight Train Derails Near Bulgaria’s Plovdiv

Five carriages of a freight train have derailed at Todor Kableshkov station near Bulgaria's city of Plovdiv Friday morning.

Politics » Domestic | March 28, 2014, Friday // 12:04 | Viewed: 1887

Bulgaria's Chief Mufti's Office: Trial Against Imams Is A Disgrace

Bulgaria's Chief Mufti's Office condemned in a declaration the sentences against the 13 imams for promoting radical Islam and called the court decision “a disgrace”.

Politics » Domestic | March 27, 2014, Thursday // 14:56 | Viewed: 10370

Bulgaria's Audit Office Considers Appointment of Ex Deputy FinMin

Lawmakers are considering the appointment of Former Deputy Minister of Finance Kiril Ananiev as the new President of the Bulgarian National Audit Office.

Politics » Domestic | March 27, 2014, Thursday // 11:35 | Viewed: 2427

Bulgaria's Varna to Be Granted BGN 70 M This Year

Bulgaria's city of Varna could be granted up to BGN 70 M until end-2014, an MP from the ruling Socialists announced.

Politics » Domestic | March 24, 2014, Monday // 16:03 | Viewed: 2093

Another Bulgarian MP Leaves Opposition GERB, Considers Other Parties

Former member of Bulgaria's center-right GERB and former chairman of the Velingrad local structure of the party Angel Daskalov announced he was leaving the party.

Politics » Domestic | March 24, 2014, Monday // 14:48 | Viewed: 2166

Legal Changes to Shed Light on Media Ownership, Funding in Bulgaria

Socialist MP Martin Zahariev has said he will propose amendments to the Radio and Television Act concerning ownership and origin of funding for the media in Bulgaria

Politics » Domestic | March 23, 2014, Sunday // 14:44 | Viewed: 2407

Bulgaria's New Electoral Commission Holds 1st Sitting

Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) will hold its first sitting at 1.

Politics » Domestic | March 21, 2014, Friday // 10:03 | Viewed: 1989

Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission Appoints New Management

Bulgaria's Parliament has appointed the new Central Electoral Commission management in a heated session, Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | March 20, 2014, Thursday // 14:07 | Viewed: 3209
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