Bulgarian National Assembly Unanimously Approves 30% Salary Increase for the Military
The Bulgarian National Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a 30% salary increase for military personnel
The government of Bulgaria has adopted draft legislation that gives law enforcement and security agencies rights to curb civil liberties in case of a terror emergency.
Apart from giving sweeping powers to the military, police and other officials in case the highest alert is triggered, the bill also sets up a National Counter-Terrorism Center with the security and counter-intelligence body DANS (State Agency for National Security).
The Bulgarian Armed Forces will be included in a national counter-terrorism plan and will intervene when a threat is detected or in the event of a terror act, when they will also help deal with the aftermath.
Institutions, schools and kindergartens will be obliged to develop and apply anti-terror measures, according to the proposal.
In a press statement, the cabinet has said the aim is to create an effective mechanism for institutions to interact in prevention and reaction to terror threats.
It has stressed that "a partial and temporary restriction of separate rights of citizens' will be allowed in case of a threat or terror act.
Private and natural persons whose property was damaged during or because of an anti-terror operation will be entitled to compensations.
Wednesday's decision gives way for lawmakers to hold debates and votes in committees and before full Parliament.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
I feel no moral guilt towards anyone. This was stated by Kiril Petkov, answering a question whether he would apologize to the Bulgarian people for violating the Constitution.
Head of the Military Medical Academy (MMA) Major General Prof.
The Ministry of Finance has revised its autumn forecast for economic development.
Bulgarian police arrested a Russian citizen and two Lithuanians on suspicion of exporting “sensitive information” from the Arsenal military plant in Kazanlak.
The government has changed its order requiring state-owned companies to pay a dividend to the budget.
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022