Bulgarian Citizenship Applications Drop, Vice-President Popova Says
The number of foreign nationals applying for Bulgarian citizenship fell by a quarter last year, Vice President Margarita Popova said on Wednesday.
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Bulgarian Cabinet Adopts Governance Programme
The Bulgarian Cabinet adopted on Wednesday the government's programme on stable development of the country for the period 2014-2018.
Bulgaria MPs Pass Updated Judicial Reform Strategy
Lawmakers moved on Wednesday to approve the new strategy on judicial reform after a four-hour debate.
Referendum on Voting Rules to Be Brought to Successful End - President
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said he is determined to make sure that a referendum on voting rules, which failed to take place last year, will be carried out.
Bulgarian President Plevneliev: 2015 Should Be Year of Reform
At a press conference wrapping up the third year of his term in office, Plevneliev praised the government's priorities in energy, infrastructure and long-term planning, but stressed more was to be done to overcome the ongoing political crisis.
Judicial Reform Strategy Is Comprehensive Plan Spanning 7 Years- Minister
Bulgaria’s Justice Minister Hristo Ivanov has presented an updated strategy for judicial reform, stressing the need for parliamentary debate on the document.
Bulgaria's Govt Program to Be Adopted on Wednesday
The governance program prepared after the cabinet was formed in November and a new bill on energy efficiency are on the agenda of Wednesday's cabinet meeting, officials say.
Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev to Wrap Up 3rd Year in Office
President Rosen Plevneliev and his deputy Margarita Popova are due to give on Wednesday an account on the third year of their terms.
Bulgarian Socialist Party 'Ready to Seek Alliance' with President Parvanov's ABV
The Bulgarian Socialist Party is ready to join a "grand coalition" including all parties to the left, a socialist lawmaker has said.
Bulgaria PM: Revenues Could Be Up BGN 1 B in 2015
The state budget for 2015 will include up to BGN 1 B more in revenues compared to the previous year, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has told participants in a meeting between government officials and business representatives.
Prosecution Appears to Keep Political, Economic Umbrella over Certain People – Deputy Minister
Bulgaria’s Deputy Justice Minister Petko Petkov has suggested that the country needs to have an efficient prosecuting authority before it can have efficient courts.
GERB Backs Holding Referendum on Compulsory Voting alongside 2015 Local Elections
Ruling center-right party GERB (Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria) has made clear that it mulls holding a referendum on compulsory voting alongside the local elections in the autumn of 2015.
Bulgaria's Ruling Coalition Establishes Council for Development
Bulgaria's ruling coalition has merged parts of the executive and the legislature into a new body – the Council for development.
Bulgaria PM Borisov Says Next President Could Be Female
"Why don't we put in effort and place a woman's bid for the presidential elections," Prime Minister Boyko Borisov suggested on Sunday.
Bulgaria's ABV Willing to Cooperate with BSP in Local Elections
The leader of ABV and Bulgarian President (2002-2012) Georgi Parvanov announced that his party is willing to lend support to parties of the left, including BSP at the forthcoming local elections in the autumn.
Bulgaria's RB Most Likely to Postpone Congress for Common Leader
The parties constituting the Reformist Bloc (RB), which is one of the junior partners in Bulgaria's coalition government, continue to be divided over their eventual merger into one formation and the election of a common leader.
HR Development Operational Program 2014-2020 Kicks Off with Budget of over BGN 2 B
Operational program Human Resources Development 2014-2020 was officially launched Thursday in Plovdiv.
Low Minimum Wage Encourages People to Live on Benefits – Labor Minister
The low minimum wage disincentivises people from working and they prefer to live on benefits, according to Ivaylo Kalfin, Bulgaria’s Minister of Labor and Social Policy.
Referendum on Compulsory Voting Might Be Held with Local Elections
It emerged that a national referendum on the possible amendments to the electoral rules is likely to be held with the local elections, which are scheduled to take place in Bulgaria in the autumn.
Bulgaria Steps up Efforts to Curb Influx of Illegal Immigrants
Bulgaria will continue building the fence along its border witn Turkey meant to stem the flow of illegal immigrants, the government has decided.
Bulgarian Deputy PM Calls for Sanctions on Migrants Refusing Integration
Bulgaria should impose penalties on refugees on its territory refusing to send their children to school or take up the jobs offered to them, Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva said on Monday.
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