Nationalists to Keep Supporting Bulgarian Gov't, Get Deputy Minister Seat
Patriotic Front, a nationalist coalition supporting Bulgaria's minority government, will not withdraw its support for the cabinet.
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Bulgarian Gov't 'to Reschedule' Turkish-Language News
The daily news bulletin delivered in Turkish by the Bulgarian National Television is to be rescheduled, an official from the governing coalition has said.
Bulgaria Chief Prosecutor Presents Reforms to EU Commissioner
The Prosecutor General of Bulgaria Sotir Tsatsarov presented the ideas for reform in the prosecution during a meeting with EU Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Commissioner Vera Jourova on Thursday in Brussels.
Borisov Cabinet to Lose Support Only If Negative Decisions Accumulate - ABV Leader
Left-wing ABV will withdraw its support for the coalition government of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov only if it allows for the accumulation of negative decisions and discrepancies with the programme declaration that had been signed by the parties supporti
Kapitan Andreevo Border Crossing Point Closed due to Flooding
The Kapitan Andreevo border crossing point has been closed since 11 pm on Wednesday due to flooding.
Bulgaria’s Chief Prosecutor, Deputy to Present Judicial Reform Plans in Brussels
Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov and his deputy Penka Bogdanova will arrive in Brussels Thursday on a one-day official visit to meet with the European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová.
Bulgarian Parliament Divided Over Fate of South Stream
Bulgarian MPs remained divided on Wednesday over the cancellation of the South Stream project announced by Russia.
Patriotic Front Gathers to Determine Its Stance on Borisov Cabinet
The Patriotic Front (PF) is to gather at a consultative council at which to decide whether to withdraw its support for the coalition government of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
Bulgarian Trade Unions, Employers’ Associations Threaten Protests
Bulgarian trade unions have threatened to schedule a protest by the end of the week.
Association of Municipalities Decries Lack of Reform in 2015 Budget
Emil Savov, Deputy Executive Director of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), has expressed concern over the lack of plans for local governance reform in the 2015 budget.
Velizar Enchev Quits Nationalist Coalition Patriotic Front
Velizar Enchev is leaving the parliamentary group of nationalist formation the Patriotic Front.
RB's Radan Kanev Calls For Unity
Radan Kanev, spokesperson of the Reformist Bloc (RB) coalition and chairperson of Democrats For Strong Bulgaria (DSB) called for unification of the coalition in a single national structure.
Bulgaria MPs' Appointments to Permanent Committees Get Mixed Reception
Lawmakers in Bulgaria's Parliament have set up all Permanent Committees, amid controversy over how seats are allocated.
PM Borisov Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Monday
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov told lawmakers on Friday he was calling in an extraordinary government session next week over the country's preparedness for new flash floods in the spring.
Bulgaria's GERB Has No Plan B in Case Patriots Withdraw Support
Bulgaria's main ruling party GERB has not considered an alternative plan in case the Patriotic Front (PF) withdraws its support for the coalition government.
Bulgaria's DPS Expels 2 MPs over Use of Preference Vote
Two lawmakers have been expelled from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS)'s group in Parliament for having availed of the preferential vote during the October 5 yearly elections.
National Security Head: No Direct Terror Threat to Bulgaria
There is no direct terror threat to Bulgaria even though the risk exists, State Agency for National Security (DANS) Chair Vladimir Pisanchev said on Thursday.
Bulgaria’s Labor Minister to Push for Minimum Wage Hike
Ivaylo Kalfin, Minister of Labor and Social Policy, has argued that an increase in the monthly minimum wage will give a boost to the economy.
Bulgarian Nationalists Threaten Gov't over Appointment of Sofia Governor
A co-leader of the Patriotic Front (PF) has said the coalition has no good move other then to withdraw its support from the Bulgarian minority government.
Ivaylo Kalfin Appointed Chair of National Council for Tripartite Cooperation
Ivaylo Kalfin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labor and Social Policy, has been appointed Chair of Bulgaria’s National Council for Tripartite Cooperation.
Bulgarian Cabinet Dismisses Nearly All District Governors
Bulgaria's government has decided to replace twenty-four out of twenty-eight district governors.
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