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Fresh Poll Gives Slight Lead to Bulgarian Socialists

Bulgaria's two largest political parties, BSP and GERB, are still in a very close race for voter support, according to a recent poll.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2013, Monday // 13:12 | Viewed: 18605

Bulgarian EX-PM Slams Govt over Refugee Crisis

Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov believes the country’s government has failed to cope with the ongoing refugee influx.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2013, Saturday // 18:55 | Viewed: 2643

Bulgarian Opposition Considers No-Confidence Vote over Refugee Influx

Bulgaria’s opposition center-right GERB party considers putting forward yet another no-confidence motion against the government – this time due to the ongoing refugee influx.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2013, Saturday // 15:48 | Viewed: 15248

Top Bulgarian Socialist: New Election Code Guarantees Fair Vote

The new Election Code in Bulgaria provides for the very first time an opportunity to vote for personalities rather than political party lists, by using preferential voting.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2013, Saturday // 13:37 | Viewed: 1996

Bulgarian Students to MPs: 'Aren't You Ashamed?'

Three young Bulgarians have unfurled Friday in plenary hall a banner saying "College Students Ask: Aren't You Ashamed?"

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2013, Friday // 17:48 | Viewed: 3889

Bulgarian Nationalists, GERB MPs Barely Escape Fistfight

The Friday session in the Bulgarian Parliament has been on the brink to turn into a fistfight between lawmakers.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2013, Friday // 12:46 | Viewed: 2623

Bulgarian Ex-PM Attempts to Lure Ultranationalists into Opposition

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has offered cooperation to the Ataka party – an ultranationalist outfit currently supporting the fragile Socialist government.

Politics » Domestic | October 18, 2013, Friday // 11:11 | Viewed: 1504

Bulgarian PM Escorted by Police to ‘Economist’ Event

Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski was awaited once again by riot police Thursday at the entrance of hotel "Sheraton" in downtown Sofia to protect him from antigovernment protesters.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 20:38 | Viewed: 1835

Top Bulgarian Socialist Vows New Election Code by 2014

By the end of the current plenary session (end of the year) Bulgaria could very well have a brand new Election Code, according to the Deputy Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament, Maya Manolova.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 19:03 | Viewed: 1807

Bulgaria's GERB Makes U-Turn on 3rd No-Confidence Motion

The leader of the opposition, center-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria party, GERB, Boyko Borisov, has made an U-turn on the decision to table a third non-confidence motion against the government.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 18:31 | Viewed: 2003

Bulgarian Nationalist Blames Faulty Machine for Lack of No-Confidence Vote

The leader of Bulgarian's far-right, extreme nationalist Ataka party, Volen Siderov, has not cast a vote in the no-confidence motion against the government because the voting system has blocked.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 16:38 | Viewed: 1692

No-Confidence Vote Achieved Objectives, Says Opposition Leader

The leader of Bulgaria's opposition GERB party and former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov claimed that the 2nd no-confidence vote against the government had achieved its objectives.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 16:05 | Viewed: 1696

Bulgaria's Parliament Rejects 2nd No-Confidence Vote

The second no-confidence vote against Bulgaria's socialist-led coalition government has been rejected, with 118 votes against, 93 votes for, and 20 abstainees.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 13:32 | Viewed: 1830

Bulgaria Govt Targeted in Second No-Confidence Vote

Bulgaria's National Assembly is scheduled to vote on Thursday, October 17 the second no-confidence vote against the cabinet of PM Plamen Oresharski.

Politics » Domestic | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 07:32 | Viewed: 2136

Bulgarian Extremist Party Demands Crackdown on Refugees

Bulgarian ultranationalist party Ataka is to stage a protest against Interior Miniter Tsvetlin Yovchev over what it describes as his “inadequate policy regarding the refugees.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 12:59 | Viewed: 3029

Bulgarian Extremist Pledges Loyalty to Govt in No-Confidence Vote

Thursday’s no-confidence vote against Bulgaria’s government appears doomed to fail, as the ultranationalist Ataka party has declared it would not back the opposition.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 11:18 | Viewed: 17995

124th Bulgarian Ant-Govt Protest Moves to National Stadium

Wednesday evening marked the 124th day of antigovernment protests in Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 09:28 | Viewed: 2134

Bulgarian MPs to Hold No-Confidence Debate, Nationalists Vow Presence

Debates on the second government no-confidence motion, tabled by the opposition GERB, should be held in the Bulgarian Parliament Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 08:46 | Viewed: 1639

Bulgarian Parliament Schedules No-Confidence Vote for Oct 17

Bulgaria's National Assembly is scheduled to vote on Thursday, October 17 the second no-confidence vote against the cabinet of PM Plamen Oresharski.

Politics » Domestic | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 08:06 | Viewed: 1855

Bulgarian Opposition Plan to Renew Antics in Parliament

Bulgarian opposition parties GERB and Ataka might again choose to sabotage a plenary sitting scheduled to debate a no-confidence motion tabled by GERB this Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2013, Tuesday // 18:33 | Viewed: 1322

Bulgaria to Accelerate Refugee Status Procedures

The status of refugees to be determined within 21 days, is envisioned in measures proposed by the Chair of the Bulgarian State Agency for Refugees (DAB).

Politics » Domestic | October 15, 2013, Tuesday // 14:42 | Viewed: 2039
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