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Three Charged in Bulgarian Development Bank Embezzlement Case Linked to "The Wolf"

In the case surrounding a nearly 150 million leva loan from the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) to a company linked to Rumen Gaitanski - "The Wolf", three individuals have now been charged

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 15:20 | Viewed: 2072

Bulgaria's 50th National Assembly Ends With Little Accomplishment as Another Election Looms

In just a day, the 50th National Assembly will begin its summer vacation, which is only scheduled to be interrupted once for the swearing in of the caretaker government

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 12:04 | Viewed: 1978

Bulgaria: GERB's Borissov Foresees Eighth Election Despite Seventh Still Pending

Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, suggested that Bulgaria might soon face an eighth election

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 10:26 | Viewed: 2299

Just Like Russia: Bulgarian Deputies Push for 'Foreign Agents' Law After Anti-LGBTQ+ School Ban

On Wednesday, participants in a joint parliamentary committee meeting on demographic policy and youth and sports called for the immediate adoption of a "foreign agents" law, which would restrict the activities of civil organizations in Bulgaria

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 10:19 | Viewed: 3735

Bulgaria's Anti-Corruption Operation Targets High-Profile Businessman and Seizes Luxury Assets (PHOTOS)

Yesterday, authorities from the Anti-Corruption Commission, along with prosecutors and police, conducted operations at properties and offices linked to businessman Rumen Gaitanski, known as "The Wolf"

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 08:27 | Viewed: 3487

Bulgarian Parliament Rejects Proposal to Classify Laughing Gas as a Narcotic

The Bulgarian Parliament has decided against adopting a draft decision to classify nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, as a narcotic substance

Politics | August 14, 2024, Wednesday // 16:01 | Viewed: 2204

Bulgaria: Corruption Allegations Target Business Mogul 'The Wolf' in Expansive State Inquiry

Bulgarian police, prosecutors, and Anti-Corruption Commission officials have entered properties linked to businessman Rumen Gaitanski, also known as "The Wolf" (Valka)

Politics | August 14, 2024, Wednesday // 13:24 | Viewed: 3378

Human Rights Commissioner Calls on Bulgaria’s President to Block New Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, has urged Bulgarian President Rumen Radev not to approve the newly passed law banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in schools

Politics | August 13, 2024, Tuesday // 17:08 | Viewed: 2189

Bulgarian Deputies Claim No Consultations with PM Nominee Grancharova-Kozhareva on Cabinet Formation

Daniela Vezieva, the former Minister of Economy under Stefan Yanev's caretaker government, expressed willingness to meet with Prime Minister nominee Goritsa Grancharova-Kozharev

Politics | August 13, 2024, Tuesday // 14:40 | Viewed: 2115

Bulgarian Police Protest Against Political Pressure on Interior Ministry

Police officers from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia in a symbolic protest, expressing their concerns about what they describe as unprecedented political pressure on the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Politics | August 12, 2024, Monday // 15:12 | Viewed: 2320

Bulgaria: New Caretaker PM Faces Challenges as She Continues Talks with Former Cabinet Ministers

Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva, appointed by the president as acting prime minister of Bulgaria, continues her consultations with ministers from Dimitar Glavchev's former caretaker government

Politics | August 12, 2024, Monday // 14:00 | Viewed: 2501

Bulgarian NGOs Demand Veto on Controversial Ban of LGBTQ+ Topics in Schools

Today, Bulgarian non-governmental organizations and civil activists will present a request to the presidency, urging a veto on recent amendments to the Law on Preschool and School Education

Politics | August 12, 2024, Monday // 09:14 | Viewed: 2345

Who Is Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva? Bulgaria's New Acting Prime Minister

Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva, who has served as Deputy Manager of the Audit Chamber, has been appointed by President Rumen Radev as the new acting Prime Minister.

Politics | August 9, 2024, Friday // 15:10 | Viewed: 3790

Bulgarian President Sets October 20 for Early Elections, Tasks New PM with Forming Caretaker Government

President Rumen Radev has appointed Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva as the new acting Prime Minister and expects her to propose a caretaker government by August 19

Politics | August 9, 2024, Friday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2599

Kornelia Ninova: New Law in Bulgaria Protects Children from Gender Identity Propaganda

In a recent discussion with bTV, left-wing MP Kornelia Ninova addressed the proposed changes to the Law on Preschool and School Education introduced by the "Revival" parliamentary grou

Politics | August 9, 2024, Friday // 10:47 | Viewed: 2683

Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva Appointed as New Acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria

President Rumen Radev has appointed Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva as the new acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria

Politics | August 9, 2024, Friday // 10:00 | Viewed: 3257

Bulgaria Expands Military Capabilities with Stryker Ammunition and German IRIS-T SLM System

Bulgaria has approved significant defense acquisitions, including ammunition for Stryker combat vehicles and a German air defense system, following a parliamentary vote

Politics » Defense | August 9, 2024, Friday // 08:08 | Viewed: 4086

Bulgaria Ratifies Defense Deals with Romania and Turkey

Bulgarian lawmakers have ratified two key memorandums of understanding with Romania and Turkey, focusing on regional military cooperation

Politics » Defense | August 8, 2024, Thursday // 19:49 | Viewed: 2654

Bulgarian President Consults Parties on Caretaker Prime Minister and Early Election Date

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has initiated consultations with parliamentary parties as he considers his options for appointing a caretaker prime minister and scheduling early elections

Politics | August 8, 2024, Thursday // 19:40 | Viewed: 2344

EU Stands Against Bulgaria's School Ban on Non-Traditional Sexual Orientation

The European Commission reiterated its commitment to combating discrimination, inequality, and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in response to a new law in Bulgaria

Politics | August 8, 2024, Thursday // 18:04 | Viewed: 4909

Bulgarian MPs Engage in Physical Altercation Over LGBTQ+ Legislation (VIDEO)

A physical confrontation erupted between deputies from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) and the pro-Russian "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) party on the sidelines of the Bulgarian parliament

Politics | August 8, 2024, Thursday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2434
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