Bulgaria Opens Centralized Archive for Communist-Era Files
The new centralized archive of Bulgaria's Files Commission has been officially opened in the town of Bankya, near Sofia.
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Bulgaria's PM Vows to Punish, Dismiss over 'Tapegate'
Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov has vowed to punish one of the two authority bodies on use of special surveillance devices, guilty for the so-called "Tanovgate" scandal, which leaked discrediting conversations between senior government officials.
Bulgaria PM Asks Labor Confederation Leader to Remain at Post
The leader of Bulgaria's National Labor Confederation "Podkrepa" has stated that there were no reforms during the ruling of the previous government, but only grand scandals for abuse of power.
Bulgaria's PM Warns of Difficult 2011, Promises Better 2012
In 2011 we will have to clench out teeth, but in 2012 we will start good projects that will give results, Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov said.
Bulgarian 'Octopus' Threatens to Reveal PM's 'Dark' Secrets
Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, cannot change in political aspect over dark secrets from the past, according to Aleksei Petrov.
Bulgarian Right-Wing Demands Sanctions over Wiretap Abuse
The leader of the Bulgarian right-wing Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party, Ivan Kostov, gave Monday an ultimatum to Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, regarding illegal practices in the use of special surveillance devices(SRS).
Bulgaria Top Cop Accuses Prosecutors of Excessive Eavesdropping
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov has accused the Prosecutor's Office in increasing significantly the number of requests for eavesdropping.
Number of Eavesdropping in Bulgaria Up, Efficiency Down
The number of special surveillance devices ordered in Bulgaria has increased three times in the last three years and reached 15,946 in 2010, according to data from Bulgarian courts.
Commissioner Rules Out Taking over Bulgaria PM Office
EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, who recently became the first woman to top the most popular politicians' ranking in Bulgaria in 10 years, has denied rumors she may be the country's next prime minister.
Head of Controversial Bulgarian Conservatives Reelected
Yane Yanev, chair of the controversial Bulgarian conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) party has been reelected by his party co-members.
New Bulgarian Party Would Support Presidential Bid of Ex Agent
Newly established Bulgarian party "Nova Sila" (New Force) has expressed support for potential presidential candidature of former secret agent, Aleksei Petrov.
Bulgarian President Confirms Start of Libel Suit against PM
Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov has confirmed he has approached the Chief Prosecutor over accusations by PM Boyko Borisov that he had organized "Tapegate", a scandal with leaked discrediting conversations of senior government officials.
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Unperturbed by 'Tapegate', Police Violations
Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov has made it clear he will not resign even if there are proven leaks of classified information that led to the so called "Tapegate" in January.
Leaders of Vocal Bulgarian Conservative Party Resign
The two major figures of the marginal Bulgarian conservative party RZS ("Order, Law, Justice") have resigned ahead of a new party congress.
EU Commissioner Georgieva: Bulgaria Should Invest in Its People
Bulgaria's most important problem is that it does not invest in its human resource, according to Kristalina Georgieva, the Bulgarian EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response.
Bulgaria FinMin Ignorant of Losses from Contraband
Bulgaria's Minister of Finance Simeon Djankov has admitted he has no exact figures regarding losses to the state budget from smuggling.
Bulgarian MPs Remove 'Diaspora Minister' Position
The Bulgarian Parliament formally accepted Friday the resignation of minister Bozhidar Dimitrov, moreover approving the removal of the position of Minister for Bulgarians Abroad from cabinet.
Investigators on 'Tapegate': Bulgarian Police Violate Laws, Leaks All Over
A subcommittee of the Bulgarian Parliament investigating "Tapegate" – recent leaks of tapped discrediting telephone conversations between senior government figures – has found numerous violations in the use of wiretapping.
Bulgaria Axes Minister without Portfolio Post
Bulgaria's government has officially removed the post Minister without Portfolio following the resignation of Bozhidar Dimitrov, who stepped down at the end of last year for having links with the Soviet-era secret police.
Bulgaria's Ombudsman Urges Drop of Travel Ban on Debtors
Bulgaria's Ombudsman Konstantin Penchev has asked the Constitutional Court to drop the ban that prohibits people to leave the country if they have a debt.
Bulgaria Govt Recent Ally Turns into Its Biggest Foe - Leader
A right-wing coalition, only until recently an ally of the center-right majority in parliament, has turned into its biggest enemy, but not at its will, its leader has said.
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