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Bulgaria’s President Attends NATO Summit in Brussels

Arriving in Brussels for the NATO Summit on Monday, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that unity among the NATO member states is a key factor for their security.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 14, 2021, Monday // 17:08 | Viewed: 3053

Bulgaria and Czech Republic Probe into Arms Depots Blasts Together

Bulgaria and Czechia exchange information connected with the investigation of the blasts at the arms depot in Vrbetice to which the name of Bulgarian arms dealer Emilian Gebrev has been linked.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 11, 2021, Friday // 15:35 | Viewed: 3367

New Procedure to Be Launched for Electing Six Bulgarian EU Delegated Prosecutors

A new procedure for proposing six European Delegated Prosecutors from Bulgaria will begin on June 16.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 11, 2021, Friday // 14:32 | Viewed: 2902

Laura Kövesi: Bulgaria Must Deliver on Agreement with EPPO and Appoint Six more Delegated Prosecutors

The agreement with the Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office for the appointment of 10 delegated European prosecutors is still in force and the issue is not up for discussion, the EU’s new Chief Prosecutor Laura Kövesi was quoted as saying Thursday by the Bulgari

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 11, 2021, Friday // 11:38 | Viewed: 3745

Bulgaria’s Caretaker Foreign Minister Participates in Berlin Process Video Summit

"The European perspective continues to be a major driver of change in the Western Balkan countries and young people and the civil society in these countries play a key  role in this process," said caretaker Foreign Minister Svetlan Stoev on Tuesday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 8, 2021, Tuesday // 19:38 | Viewed: 2429

Bulgaria Will Pay Tens of Millions Euro Annually in Plastic Tax – "For the Earth" NGO

It is common knowledge today that plastic has a major impact on the environment.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 4, 2021, Friday // 15:25 | Viewed: 5533

Eurostat: Bulgaria’s Infant Mortality Rate Third-Highest in EU

Bulgaria had the third-highest infant mortality rate in the European Union in 2019, according to figures released on June 4 by EU statistics agency Eurostat.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 4, 2021, Friday // 12:57 | Viewed: 3345

Ambassador to London Alerts Ryanair to Bulgarian Citizens Denied Boarding

“The Bulgarian authorities do not require from Bulgarian citizens and residents including family members to present any proofs related to Covid-19 vaccination or negative tests when entering Bulgaria”, the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to London

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 4, 2021, Friday // 11:17 | Viewed: 4727

EC Expects to See Convictions for Public Corruption in High Echelon of Bulgaria

Bulgaria should make a serious attempt to issue final convictions for high-echelon corruption, European Commission spokesman Christian Wigand said.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 3, 2021, Thursday // 16:41 | Viewed: 3683

Eurobarometer: Credit Rating of EU Institutions Is High in Bulgaria

Familiarity with the key European institutions remains high among Bulgarians - European Parliament (90%), European Commission (78%), European Central Bank (84%) This shows a Eurobarometer survey conducted between 12 and 18 February 2021.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 3, 2021, Thursday // 13:06 | Viewed: 4045

EC Announces New Strategy: Bulgaria Should Become Member of Schengen Agreement

Bulgaria to become a member of the Schengen Agreement because it fulfilled the requirements 10 years ago.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 2, 2021, Wednesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 4955

Two Bulgarian Ladies Assume Important Posts in EU Administration

For two days in a row, the European Commission informs of Bulgarian women assuming important positions in the administration of the Executive Body of the European Union.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 2, 2021, Wednesday // 15:07 | Viewed: 3750

Bulgaria among Seven EU Member States to Roll out First Digital Covid Certificates

The EU’s Digital COVID Certificate reached another milestone on Tuesday (1 June) with the go-live of the technical system at the EU level, followed by seven member states that started rolling out their certificates.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 2, 2021, Wednesday // 10:51 | Viewed: 3781

Eurostat: Unemployment in Bulgaria Plunged to 4.7 Percent in April

Unemployment in Bulgaria in April 2021 was 4.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | June 1, 2021, Tuesday // 14:22 | Viewed: 2526

EU Public Prosecutor’s Office Starts Operating without Bulgaria

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), headed by Laura Coveschi, will start operating on Tuesday without Bulgaria having the required 10 delegated prosecutors mandated to work on major fraud cases related to EU funds at the domestic level.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 31, 2021, Monday // 14:00 | Viewed: 2916

Bankwatch Network Criticizes Bulgaria’s Recovery and Resilience Plan for Lack of Transparency

Although the Bulgarian Recovery and Resilience Plan proposes some positive measures for the environment and climate, it also includes investments in fossil fuels and hydrogen that may lock the country in to gas infrastructure.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 27, 2021, Thursday // 11:12 | Viewed: 3020

EC Approves Grants Worth BGN 16,5 Million to Help Bulgarian Tour Operators

The European Commission said on May 26 that it has approved 16.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 26, 2021, Wednesday // 17:39 | Viewed: 2656

EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi Visits Sofia, Meets with Caretaker Foreign Minister and Boyko Borissov

Visiting European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi held working meetings with Bulgarian caretaker Foreign Minister Svetlan Stoev and with GERB leader and former prime minister Boyko Borissov on Friday.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 21, 2021, Friday // 14:44 | Viewed: 4671

Bulgaria Will Receive EUR 173,6 Million for Coronavirus Compensations

The European Commission (EC) said on Tuesday that it has approved the allocation of €173.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 20, 2021, Thursday // 12:48 | Viewed: 3581

Bulgaria Will Receive EUR 1,3 Billion from EU Just Transition Fund

Pernik, Stara Zagora and Kyustendil are the regions in Bulgaria earmarked to receive the most generous financial aid from the EU Just Transition Fund.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | May 18, 2021, Tuesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 4326
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