Politics

Bulgaria: Kozhareva Denies Political Pressure Amid Cabinet Controversy

Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva has firmly denied any claims of political pressure influencing her decisions

Politics | August 19, 2024, Monday // 13:00 | Viewed: 2891

Shocking Twist: Election Postponed in Bulgaria After Dispute Over Interior Minister

Bulgaria's upcoming elections have been postponed following President Rumen Radev's refusal to sign the decree for the new caretaker government

Politics | August 19, 2024, Monday // 11:37 | Viewed: 4664

Bulgaria: Grancharova's Caretaker Cabinet Formation Stalled by President's Objections to Interior Minister

Acting Prime Minister Goritsa Grancharova presented the structure of her caretaker cabinet to President Rumen Radev, who expressed strong reservations about the inclusion of Kalin Stoyanov as Minister of the Interior.

Politics | August 19, 2024, Monday // 11:27 | Viewed: 3014

Bulgaria's Defense Minister Announces Priority for Air and Rail Transport of Military Aid to Ukraine

During a parliamentary session on Friday, caretaker Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov emphasized that Bulgaria is prioritizing air and rail transport for the military aid being sent to Ukraine

Politics » Defense | August 16, 2024, Friday // 16:30 | Viewed: 2509

Bulgarian Elections: Early August Poll Shows GERB in Front, Unclear Battle for Runner-Up Spots

According to a recent Gallup survey conducted for Bulgarian National Television, around 25% of Bulgarians would vote for GERB if the elections were held in early August

Politics | August 16, 2024, Friday // 10:16 | Viewed: 2444

Parliamentary Hearing: Tsvetan Vasilev Reveals CCB's Massive Financing of Peevski's Media Empire

Tsvetan Vasilev, the former owner of the Corporate Commercial Bank (CCB), claimed that the bank had financed Delyan Peevski's family with approximately 500 million leva until mid-2013.

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 18:50 | Viewed: 2446

Bulgarian President Radev Signs Decree on LGBTQ+ Education Law Amid Protests

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has signed the decree to promulgate changes to the Law on Preschool and School Education, signaling his position on the matter

Politics | August 15, 2024, Thursday // 17:17 | Viewed: 3812

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: 2058

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: 1972

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: 2292

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: 3719

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: 3457

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: 2196

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: 3371

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: 2178

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: 2112

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: 2311

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: 2493

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: 2337

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: 3783

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: 2585
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