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Rightists Hint at Deal between Bulgaria Ruling Party, Ethnic Turks

The declaration of Ahmed Dogan, the emblematic leader of Bulgaria's ethnic Turkish party DPS (Movement for Rights and Freedoms), that he would resign soon, might be part of a deal with the ruling party GERB.

Politics » Domestic | December 14, 2009, Monday // 14:45 | Viewed: 1620

Bulgaria Conservatives Reiterate Demands for New Constitution

Bulgaria's conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) party reiterated Sunday their demand for a new Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2009, Sunday // 19:32 | Viewed: 2383

Bulgaria Deputy Interior Minister Stripped of Police Union Trust

Bulgaria's Police Union strips the Deputy Interior Minister, Pavlin Dimitrov, of their political vote of confidence.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2009, Sunday // 16:26 | Viewed: 1950

Leader of Bulgaria Ethnic Turkish Party Reelected Unanimously

The leader of Bulgaria's ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party, Ahmed Dogan, has been reelected unanimously.

Politics » Domestic | December 13, 2009, Sunday // 13:32 | Viewed: 1489

Bulgaria Socialist Leader Lauds Ethnic Turkish Party Partnership

Former Bulgaria PM and Bulgarian Socialist Party Leader, Sergey Stanishev, has praised the partnership he formed with the ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party.

Politics » Domestic | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 18:46 | Viewed: 2122

Bulgaria Ethnic Turkish Party Leader Dogan Set to Resign

Bulgaria ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) party leader, Ahmed Dogan, has given a sign that he is set to resign from his post.

Politics » Domestic | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 14:26 | Viewed: 1980

Ex-PM Stanishev: Bulgaria Is Becoming Autocracy Led by Borisov

Bulgaria's former Prime Minister, Sergey Stanishev, has declared that the situation in the country was developing towards a state of autocracy led by his successor, Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Domestic | December 11, 2009, Friday // 20:47 | Viewed: 2400

Bulgaria RZS Leader Demands Removal of 6 GERB Ministers

The battered leader of the conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) party, Yane Yanev, insists that 6 ministers from the current GERB cabinet are in conflicts of interests incompatible with their posts.

Politics » Domestic | December 11, 2009, Friday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2382

Bulgaria Ex Anti-Corruption Chair Accused of Concealing Files

The new Chair of Bulgaria's parliamentary anti-Corruption Committee, Dimo Gyaurov, accused Friday his predecessor, Yane Yanev, of concealing files in his office.

Politics » Domestic | December 11, 2009, Friday // 16:18 | Viewed: 1545

Sofia Confirms Hikes for Blue Zone Parking Lots

Shortly after the bye-elections for mayor in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, the municipality has confirmed plans to increase the fee for parking in the blue zones.

Politics » Domestic | December 11, 2009, Friday // 10:12 | Viewed: 1755

Bulgarian Maverick MP Faces Rising Pressure

Mario Tagarinski, who brought the demise of the conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) parliamentary group after quitting it, may be forced to leave the parliament.

Politics » Domestic | December 11, 2009, Friday // 09:41 | Viewed: 2105

Bulgaria Bill to Track Internet Communication Passes First Step

The Interior Ministry bill for amending the Electronic Communications Act, which provides for total control of telephone and Internet communication by the Interior Ministry has been adopted at its first reading.

Politics » Domestic | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 21:17 | Viewed: 4790

Bulgaria Justice Minister Uncovers Second Judicial Scandal

Bulgaria Justice Minister, Margarita Popova, has announced that following the 'Krasio from Pleven' magistrate scandal a second "brokerage" scheme has been uncovered in the Blagoevgrad District court.

Politics » Domestic | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 16:54 | Viewed: 2871

Bulgaria Socialists Slam Government for Draining State Enterprises

The Bulgarian Socialist Party has accused the new center-right GERB government of draining state enterprises to collect revenue for the 2010 budget.

Politics » Domestic | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 15:49 | Viewed: 2055

Bulgaria Conservative Party MPs Removed from Parliament Posts

Bulgaria's conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) party have been removed from their posts on Parliamentary commissions after their party ceased to exist as a parliamentary group on Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 14:52 | Viewed: 1604

Right-Winger Named New Bulgarian Anti-corruption Head

Following the collapse of the RZS parliamentary group, ex-party leader Yane Yanev is no longer the chairman and member of the Bulgarian Anti-Corruption, Conflict of Interests and Parliamentary Ethics Committee.

Politics » Domestic | December 10, 2009, Thursday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2232

Bulgarian Ministry to Use 'Undercover Agents' to Fight Corruption

Bulgaria's Regional Development Ministry is going to use actual "undercover agents" in order to curb corruption practices.

Politics » Domestic | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 20:09 | Viewed: 2190

Bulgaria Cracks Down on Domestic Violence

Emotional abuse and economic deprivation will also be defined as domestic violence under amendments, which Bulgarian parliament adopted at second reading on Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 13:48 | Viewed: 2785

Bulgaria Conservative Leader Launches Direct Attack at PM Borisov

The agreement concluded between Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, and President, Georgi Parvanov, led to the RZS parliamentary group's falling apart, according to the RZS leader, Yane Yanev.

Politics » Domestic | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 13:09 | Viewed: 2315

Bulgaria Leftist MPs Fume against Fellow Overthrow

Left-wings MPs have threatened to quit all parliamentary commissions in protest against the ousting of Socialist former Labour Minister Emiliya Maslarova from the post of head of the parliamentary social committee.

Politics » Domestic | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 13:05 | Viewed: 1534

Bulgarian Maverick MP Turns Independent

Mario Tagarinski, who brought the demise of the conservative Order, Law and Justice (RZS) parliamentary group after quitting it, has vowed to remain in parliament as an independent member.

Politics » Domestic | December 9, 2009, Wednesday // 12:11 | Viewed: 1456
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