Politics

Bulgaria's Right-Wing 'Revival' Declares Readiness with Government Composition

Amid ongoing political turmoil in Bulgaria, the "Revival" party ("Vazrazhdane") has declared its readiness with the composition of the government if it receives the third mandate from the president

Politics | March 27, 2024, Wednesday // 11:10 | Viewed: 2275

WCC-DB Leaders Vow to Hand Over Empty Second Mandate Today

Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), announced to bTV that the coalition would return their exploratory mandate empty-handed, hours before its scheduled handover at the presidency

Politics | March 27, 2024, Wednesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 1960

EU Investigation Prompts Chinese Rolling Stock Giant's Withdrawal from Public Procurement in Bulgaria

CRRC Qingdao Sifang Locomotive Co., Ltd., a major Chinese rolling stock manufacturer, has withdrawn from a procurement tender in Bulgaria following an investigation by the EU Commission

Politics | March 27, 2024, Wednesday // 08:40 | Viewed: 4404

Snap Elections On The Horizon: How Did We Get Here?

Today, "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) proposed the implementation of the second mandate with a prime minister from GERB, along with signing an agreement on reforms in the judicial system, security services, and regulators

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 19:10 | Viewed: 2733

Bulgarian MEP Warns Of Rising Security Risks Amid European Rearmament: 'We Must Prepare For War'

On a roundtable discussion held on Tuesday, Bulgarian MEP Andrey Novakov emphasized the pressing need for Bulgaria to be prepared in the face of escalating security concerns, particularly stemming from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 16:05 | Viewed: 2906

Both Mandates for Forming Bulgarian Cabinet Failed in Single Day: Bulgaria is Going to Elections

After so much drama, both the first and second mandates to form a cabinet in Bulgaria failed within a single day, escalating political tensions and uncertainty in the country's governance

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 14:26 | Viewed: 2845

Bulgarian National Assembly Declares First Mandate Unsuccessful - Will there be a Second?

Today, the Bulgarian National Assembly has voted to end the first mandate aimed at forming a government with Prime Minister candidate Mariya Gabriel

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 11:16 | Viewed: 2017

'We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria' to GERB: Propose a Prime Minister and End the Crisis

In a tense parliamentary session, Atanas Atanasov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria," delivered a new proposal to GERB,

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 2053

Peevski Signals Election Inevitability: Bulgaria Prepares for Political Shake-Up

Amidst mounting political tensions and uncertainty in the country, Delyan Peevski, chairman of the DPS (Movement for Rights and Freedoms), has declared that it is inevitable that Bulgaria will head to elections

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 10:29 | Viewed: 2126

Borissov: It's Over!

Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, declared that his party would not support the formation of a government for a second mandate

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 10:14 | Viewed: 2386

Five Bulgarian Sailors Return Safely from Hijacked Ship "Ruen"

Five Bulgarian sailors who were part of the crew aboard the hijacked ship "Ruen" have safely returned to Varna

Politics | March 26, 2024, Tuesday // 08:27 | Viewed: 1939

Kiril Petkov and WCC-DB Take Responsibility for Second Term Negotiations

Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change," has asserted the coalition's readiness to take responsibility for navigating the second mandate to form a government

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 17:34 | Viewed: 2537

Mariya Gabriel Prioritizes Bulgaria's OECD Accession

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mariya Gabriel, has underscored Bulgaria's commitment to its accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as a top foreign policy objective

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 16:20 | Viewed: 1842

'Revival' Leader Urges for "Two in One" Elections on June 9

Amidst the political uncertainty in Bulgaria, Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of "Revival," has advocated for holding "two in one" elections on June 9

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 16:00 | Viewed: 1734

February's Registered Unemployment Rate In Bulgaria Holds Firm at 5.8%

The press center of the Employment Agency has released its latest report indicating a steady unemployment rate of 5.8% in the country for February

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 14:43 | Viewed: 1399

Bulgaria Braces for Mandate Vote Tomorrow as Gabriel Withdraws PM Candidacy

GERB is gearing up to vote on Mariya Gabriel's unsuccessful mandate following another round of failed negotiations with “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB)

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 13:42 | Viewed: 2642

President Radev Awaits Parliament Decision Before Second Mandate Handover

Amidst Bulgaria's political landscape, President Rumen Radev adopts a stance of cautious anticipation as the nation navigates through complex parliamentary procedures

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 12:04 | Viewed: 2020

Bulgarian Mobile Users Granted Right to Cancel Contracts Amidst Inflation Indexation

Mobile users will now have the right to cancel their contracts with mobile operators without incurring any penalties if inflation indexation is announced

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 11:24 | Viewed: 2178

Mariya Gabriel Withdraws from Prime Minister Candidacy

Mariya Gabriel has officially declared her withdrawal from participating in the parliamentary procedure for selecting a prime minister and proposing a government structure

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 09:50 | Viewed: 2221

Bulgarian Socialist Party Vows to Return Third Mandate Amid Political Uncertainty in the Country

Georgi Svilenski, a prominent figure within the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), has made a resolute declaration: if President Rumen Radev bestows upon them a third mandate, they will promptly return it

Politics | March 25, 2024, Monday // 09:21 | Viewed: 1791

Denkov Appeals to GERB: Honor Agreement, Prevent Elections

Former Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has called on GERB to honor the agreement made nine months ago and refrain from plunging the country into chaos by opting for early elections

Politics | March 24, 2024, Sunday // 20:53 | Viewed: 2630
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