Bulgarian Nationalist Outraged by 'Mother Tongue' Debate
The leader of Bulgaria's ultranationalist Ataka party, Volen Siderov, is demanding that colleague MP, Hussein Hafazov, is stripped of immunity.
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Bulgarian Ex-PM Sees Rift in Ruling Coalition
Bulgarian opposition leader Boyko Borisov has suggested that the ruling Socialist-led coalition government is facing a rift over the country’s draft Election Code.
'Mother Tongue' Campaigning Debate Fires up Bulgarian MPs
A huge scandal erupted in the Bulgarian Parliament Friday, caused by the rejection of the possibility of election campaigning in native language other than Bulgarian.
Neo-Nazi Rally Will Take Place In Spite Lack of Municipal Permit
The Lukov March, organized annually in Sofia by neo-Nazi groups will take place, in spite the refusal of the municipality to give a permit.
Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission Becomes Standing Body
Bulgarian MPs have approved a proposal to make the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) a standing body in the new Election Code.
The Reconstruction of Luvov Most in Sofia Starts Saturday
The reconstruction of the Luvov Most (Lion's Bridge) intersection in Sofia, Bulgaria, starts Saturday and will end in October.
Bulgarian President's Political Consultations Begin with Discord
The month of political consultations of Bulgarian President, Rosen Plevneliev, with parties represented in the Parliament failed to start with the sought consensus.
Ex Director of Bulgaria's Customs Agency Accuses MP of VAT Fraud
Former Customs Agency head Vanyo Tanov has accused Yordan Tsonev, MP from Bulgarian liberal party Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), of VAT fraud.
Bulgarian President Launches Month of Political Consultations
Bulgarian Head of State, Rosen Plevneliev, is launching Thursday the month of political consultations with the parties represented in the Parliament.
Bulgarian MPs Reject Compulsory Voting
Bulgarian MPs rejected the proposal of center-right party GERB for introducing compulsory voting during the second reading debate of the new Election Code.
Socialists from Bulgaria's Montana Collectively Leave Party
After submitting a group resignation last week, the current socialist leadership in Bulgaria's Montana municipality declared it was leaving the party.
EC Refuses to Intervene in Bulgaria-Turkey Traffic Permits Dispute
The European Commission has refused to interfere in the dispute with Turkey over transit traffic permit quotas, according to Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Daniela Bobeva.
Bulgarian MPs on Tough Debate of New Election Law
The Bulgarian Parliament has extended its working time till late in the evening as the second reading of the new Election Code is under way in plenary Wednesday.
Bulgaria's Disgraced Ex Top MP Dodges 'Golden Skunk' Award
Hristo Biserov, former Deputy Speaker of Bulgaria's Parliament, who was charged with money laundering and document fraud, avoided again the unflattering "Golden Skunk" award.
Bulgaria Socialist Leader: Ex Rulers Messed Security
Bulgaria's ex rulers have no right to criticize the Oresharski cabinet's handling of security, given their own poor record in the area, said socialist leader Sergey Stanishev.
Bulgaria Ex-PM Vows to Keep Tabling No-Confidence Motions
There will soon be a new no-confidence motion against the cabinet of Bulgarian PM Plamen Oresharski, stated opposition leader and ex-PM Boyko Borisov.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Survives 3rd No-Confidence Vote
The third attempt for a no-confidence vote against the Bulgarian government of PM Plamen Oresharski failed.
Bulgarian Liberal Party Condemns Neo-Nazi Rally
Bulgaria's liberal party has condemned in a declaration the so-called Lukov march scheduled to take place in Sofia on February 15.
Bulgarian MPs Hold Emergency 'No-Confidence' Session
Bulgaria's Parliament is holding Monday its first emergency session in the week to discuss the latest no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition.
Bulgaria ex-PM to Demand Changes to Funds Allocated to Municipalities
Boyko Borisov, leader of center-right party GERB, has requested a meeting with Prime Minister Oresharski to discuss changes to the distribution of BGN 500 M among municipalities.
6 Parties to Enter Bulgaria's Parliament In Case of Early Elections
Six parties would cross the 4% threshold to enter Bulgaria's Parliament if the general elections were held today, according to polling agency Mediana.
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