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NGO: Bulgaria Govt Should Resign Over Inhuman Treatment of Refugees

NGO has demanded the resignation of Bulgaria’s Cabinet over dire conditions in Syrian refugee shelters.

Society | October 10, 2013, Thursday // 16:06 | Viewed: 2808

UK Envoy Named Patron of Sofia Charity for Disabled Children

Sofia is going to hold Thursday evening the fourth edition of the charity event Evening of the Virtues under the patronage of British Ambassador – HMA Sir Jonathan Allen

Society | October 10, 2013, Thursday // 15:44 | Viewed: 2366

Another 124 Asylum-Seekers Enter Bulgaria in 24 H

A total of 124 asylum-seekers entered Bulgaria once again through its border with Turkey over the past 24 hours, according to the Bulgarian Interior Ministry.

Society | October 10, 2013, Thursday // 15:15 | Viewed: 2196

Influential EU Politician Wilfred Martens Passes Away at 77

Former Belgian Prime Minister and long-serving President of the centre-right European Peoples’ Party Wilfried Martens died Thursday at the age of 77.

Society » Obituaries | October 10, 2013, Thursday // 13:34 | Viewed: 2047

Bulgaria's Burgas Better to Live in than Sofia - Eurobarometer

Residents of Bulgaria’s coastal city of Burgas are happier with the quality of life in their city than those living in the capital Sofia, a Eurobarometer survey shows.

Society | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 19:00 | Viewed: 3109

Bulgarian Govt Proposes Further Amendments to Smoking Ban

The Bulgarian Socialist Party will propose an amendment to the Health Act to allow smoking in stadiums and designated areas in airports.

Society » Health | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 18:34 | Viewed: 2815

Interior Minister: Refugee Wave Is Challenge for Bulgaria

The European Union is fully aware of the seriousness of Bulgaria's problem with the refugee influx, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev said Wednesday.

Society | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 17:09 | Viewed: 1583

Bulgaria Detains Ship with 24 Illegal Immigrants

A small ship with illegal immigrants has been detained in Bulgarian Black Sea waters near cape Kaliakra, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry reported.

Society | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 15:58 | Viewed: 2781

Bulgarian Constitutional Judge 'Mistrusts' Own Court

The Bulgarian supreme judge, reporting on the notorious "Peevski case," voiced strong doubt in the independence of his own Constitutional Court.

Society | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 14:24 | Viewed: 1935

124 Asylum-Seekers Enter Bulgaria in 1 Day

A total of 124 asylum-seekers entered Bulgaria through its border with Turkey over the past 24 hours, according to the Bulgarian Interior Ministry.

Society | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 12:32 | Viewed: 1866

6 Bulgarian Protesters on Trial for Disorderly Conduct

The six people, who were detained as violent clashes between protestors and police erupted in Sofia on Tuesday evening at an antigovernment rally, are facing trial on charges of disrupting public order.

Society | October 9, 2013, Wednesday // 11:53 | Viewed: 1511

Transparency: Bulgaria Has Improved Its Anti-Bribery Enforcement

Bulgaria has made progress in efforts to investigate corrupt companies using bribes to get ahead, according to a report.

Society | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 16:59 | Viewed: 9119

Bulgarian Astronomer at BAS Wins 1ST Prize in Geographic Photo Contest

Galin Borisov, an astronomer at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences /BAS/ is the prize winner of the photo competition “The World under One Flag” with his flag Mountain Impressions.

Society | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 16:01 | Viewed: 1723

Andrea Bocelli With Sofia Concert in May

The world-renown Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform in Sofia in May 2014.

Society » Culture | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 4116

54 Asylum-Seekers Enter Bulgaria in Past 24 H

A total of 54 asylum-seekers have entered Bulgaria through its border with Turkey over the past 24 hours, according to the country’s border police.

Society | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 13:13 | Viewed: 1858

Bulgarian President Threatens to Veto Socialists' Pro-Smoking Bill

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has threatened to slap a veto on planned amendments that would ease the full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces.

Society » Health | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 12:31 | Viewed: 2125

1500 Bulgarian Families Left Homeless over Unpaid Mortgages

A total of 1500 Bulgarian families have lost their only homes due to outstanding home mortgage loans, according to the director of the Bulgarian Credit Center.

Society | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 12:26 | Viewed: 2468

Bulgarians to Rally Against Plans to Drop Full Smoking Ban

Two protest rallies are scheduled for Tuesday in Bulgaria against the government’s plans to abandon the existing full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces.

Society » Health | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 10:52 | Viewed: 1742

1200 Refugee/Humanitarian Status Applicants Tried To Flee Bulgaria

A total of 1200 illegal immigrants have been caught making an attempt to escape from the country, according to the Bulgarian Interior Ministry.

Society | October 7, 2013, Monday // 17:43 | Viewed: 3828

Bulgarian Capital Has No Capacity For More Refugees - Mayor

Bulgaria's capital Sofia has no capacity to accommodate and take care for more Syrian refugees, the mayor has alarmed.

Society | October 7, 2013, Monday // 15:18 | Viewed: 3330

Bulgarian Health Min Says No to Lifting Full Smoking Ban

Bulgarian Health Minister Tanya Andreeva has opposed plans made by ruling left-wing MPs to scrap the existing full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces.

Society » Health | October 7, 2013, Monday // 14:53 | Viewed: 2275
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