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Bulgarian Students Protest against Interior Ministry Draft

About 150 people gathered at the self-proclaimed “Early Risers” students protest in front of the Bulgarian Parliament Thursday.

Politics » Domestic | December 5, 2013, Thursday // 12:31 | Viewed: 1827

Bulgarian PM: No Political Purge of Protesting Administration

Bulgarian Prime Minister Oresharski firmly denied Wednesday reports of political purge of State servants who join antigovernment rallies.

Politics » Domestic | December 4, 2013, Wednesday // 15:40 | Viewed: 1801

Bulgaria Rules Out Fencing Entire Border with Turkey

Bulgaria’s Parliament rejected Wednesday a proposal to build a fence on the country’s entire border with Turkey in order to curb the influx of asylum-seekers.

Politics » Domestic | December 4, 2013, Wednesday // 14:22 | Viewed: 3738

Bulgaria's Embattled Socialists Would Win Elections Now with 21% - Poll

There is currently a 5% margin between the two major parties in Bulgaria, the ruling left-wing BSP and its arch rival, the center-right, GERB, according to the latest poll.

Politics » Domestic | December 4, 2013, Wednesday // 11:43 | Viewed: 2027

Bulgarian PM: Cabinet Bent on Improving Business Climate

The Bulgarian cabinet has made considerable steps towards creating a better business climate since coming office end of May, according to Bulgaria's PM Plamen Oresharski.

Politics » Domestic | December 3, 2013, Tuesday // 18:37 | Viewed: 1748

Bulgaria's Opposition GERB Suffers 1st Renegade

Georgi Markov, lawmaker from Bulgaria's formerly-ruling opposition centrist GERB party has left its parliamentary group to became independent.

Politics » Domestic | December 3, 2013, Tuesday // 09:23 | Viewed: 3810

Newest Bulgarian Politician Threatens Occupation of Ukrainian Embassy

Supporters of Nikolay Barekov, leader of the movement "Bulgaria without Censorship," will occupy the Ukrainian Embassy in Sofia in show of support for the Ukrainian people.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2013, Monday // 15:36 | Viewed: 3116

Bulgarian Actors Stage Anti-Govt 'Funeral Procession'

Bulgarian actors supporting protests demanding the resignation of the Socialist-endorsed government are organizing another demonstration in front of the parliament Monday.

Politics » Domestic | December 2, 2013, Monday // 13:00 | Viewed: 4593

Bulgarian Ruling Partners Ink Party Subsidies Cuts

The ruling partners, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) have managed to iron out their differences regarding subsidies for political parties.

Politics » Domestic | November 30, 2013, Saturday // 14:33 | Viewed: 3218

Embattled Bulgarian PM Vows to Persevere for Country's Good

It is vital that cabinet continue its efforts to normalize political life and boost the economy of Bulgaria, argued Bulgarian PM Plamen Oresharski.

Politics » Domestic | November 29, 2013, Friday // 20:19 | Viewed: 3041

Bulgarian Ruling Coalition Goes on Retreat to Discuss Top Priorities

MPs and ministers from Bulgaria's center-left ruling coalition will be in winter resort Borovets over the weekend to co-ordinate key policy priorities.

Politics » Domestic | November 29, 2013, Friday // 17:48 | Viewed: 1798

Parliament Security Zone Necessary, Says Bulgarian Interior Minister

Bulgaria's Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev revealed that the security zone around the Parliament building will remain as long as the protests continue.

Politics » Domestic | November 29, 2013, Friday // 14:07 | Viewed: 2428

Bulgarian Govt to Repair 700 km of Roads

Bulgaria's Regional Development Ministry plans to start asphalting 700 km of roads from 2014.

Politics » Domestic | November 29, 2013, Friday // 12:04 | Viewed: 2440

Lachezar Krastev Appointed Deputy Head of Bulgaria's Customs Agency

Lachezar Krastev had been appointed Deputy Director of Bulgaria's Customs Agency.

Politics » Domestic | November 29, 2013, Friday // 10:21 | Viewed: 1875

Chief Secretary of Bulgaria's 'FBI' Calls it Quits

The Chief Secretary of Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS), Mladen Georgiev, has asked to be released from the post.

Politics » Domestic | November 27, 2013, Wednesday // 17:17 | Viewed: 2462

Bulgarian President 'Foreigners' Act Veto Survives in Parliament

Bulgaria's Parliament did not collect the needed 121 votes to overturn the veto of President Rosen Plevneliev on amendments to the Investment Promotion Act.

Politics » Domestic | November 27, 2013, Wednesday // 11:02 | Viewed: 2547

Bulgarian MPs Work Overtime to Adopt Social Benefits Acts

The Bulgarian Parliament is working overtime Tuesday, from 10 am to 4 pm, in order to speedily adopt "social benefits" legislation.

Politics » Domestic | November 26, 2013, Tuesday // 11:49 | Viewed: 2039

Bulgarian Rulers Hint of Staying Full Term in Office

Kamen Kostadinov, senior member of Bulgaria's liberal predominantly ethnic Turkish party, DPS, hints the embattled government will serve full term in office.

Politics » Domestic | November 26, 2013, Tuesday // 09:55 | Viewed: 2669

Popular Bulgarian Artists Join University AntiGovt Rally

A large group of popular Bulgarian actors, theater directors, and filmmakers have joined Monday the antigovernment protest of university students and lecturers.

Politics » Domestic | November 25, 2013, Monday // 18:25 | Viewed: 2466

Bulgaria's National Police Officially with New Chief

Todor Grebenarov, former Head of the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry has been officially appointed Monday Chief of Bulgaria's National Police.

Politics » Domestic | November 25, 2013, Monday // 17:51 | Viewed: 6284

The Economist: 2014 May be Second Election Year in Row for Bulgaria

Bulgaria's ruling Socialist-led coalition is unlikely to see out its four-year term, and 2014 may prove to be the second election year in succession, The Economist magazine forecast in its special edition “The World in 2014”.

Politics » Domestic | November 25, 2013, Monday // 12:01 | Viewed: 2783
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