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Bulgaria Parliament Rejects Discrimination Commission Report

The Bulgarian parliament has rejected Thursday the 2008 activities report of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination.

Politics » Domestic | October 22, 2009, Thursday // 13:09 | Viewed: 2968

Bulgaria Supreme Magistrates Corruption Scandal Gets New Twists

The member of Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council, (VSS), Ivan Dimov, retracted Thursday his week-old decision to resign from his post.

Politics » Domestic | October 22, 2009, Thursday // 13:04 | Viewed: 3777

Bulgaria, Capital Sofia Get Infrastructure Aid from EIB

The Sofia Municipality and the European Investment Bank signed Thursday a EUR 43,5 M loan, which will be used to improve the road infrastructure of the Bulgarian capital.

Politics » Domestic | October 22, 2009, Thursday // 12:44 | Viewed: 4662

Father of Kidnapped Bulgaria Student Gives up Mayoral Bid

The father of Bulgaria’s latest kidnapping victim has officially withdrawn his bid to run for Mayor of the town of Pravets near Sofia.

Politics » Domestic | October 22, 2009, Thursday // 08:39 | Viewed: 2994

Bulgaria Ministry: We Gave Bonuses for Constructor's Day

Bulgaria’s Regional Development Ministry issued a statement Wednesday regarding the bonuses that it gave to its employees.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 21:40 | Viewed: 2684

Bulgarians Unwavering in Support for GERB Cabinet

The approval for the cabinet of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, reached 62% in October, growing by 11% from the 51% right after its appointment.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 19:34 | Viewed: 1746

Bulgaria Ex-Justice Minister Faces Legal Charges

Bulgaria's Justice Minister, Margarita Popova, has sent to the Prosecutors Office evidence of unprofitable contracts for BGN millions, signed by her predecessor, Meglena Tacheva.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 18:23 | Viewed: 2045

Bulgaria Ex-Interior Minister: GERB Is Giving Secret Bonuses

The employees at the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works have received bonuses disguised as an additional reward for the upcoming Day of the Builder.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 17:09 | Viewed: 2131

Bulgaria Road Agency Director Dismissed over Lack of Leadership

The Director of Bulgaria's Road Agency, Dimitar Ivanov, was released from his duties Wednesday.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 16:13 | Viewed: 2897

18 Candidates Ready for Sofia Mayor Elections

There are 18 candidates to become Sofia Mayor the Municipal Election Commission announced on Wednesday in the Bulgarian capital.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 14:16 | Viewed: 1971

Bulgaria Prosecutor Probes Galeria Newspaper over Classified Leak

Bulgaria's Prosecutor's Office has initiated a probe against the daily “Galeria” for leaking state secrets.

Politics » Domestic | October 21, 2009, Wednesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 2809

Rightist Leader Kostov Calls for Bulgaria Gambling Ban

Former PM and leader of the Bulgarian rightist DSB party, Ivan Kostov, has called for a ban on all forms of gambling in Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 20:04 | Viewed: 3209

Bulgaria PM Borisov: I Am Ready for No Confidence Vote, Elections

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, declared Tuesday he was ready for both a no confidence vote in the Parliament, and new general elections immediately after that.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 16:01 | Viewed: 1751

Bulgaria FBI Questions Galeria Newspaper Editors Team

The Editor-in-Chief of Bulgaria's sensational daily "Galeria," Zoya Dimitrova, was called for questioning at the National Agency for State Security (DANS) Tuesday.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 15:05 | Viewed: 3968

Bulgaria PM Proposes Introduction of Anti-Kidnapping Law

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, declared Tuesday that there is an urgent need to introduce an anti-kidnapping law in the country.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 13:42 | Viewed: 3635

Bulgaria Transport Minister Replaces Head of Ailing Railway Company

Bulgaria's Transport Minister, Alexander Tsvetkov, has fired Anton Ginev, Executive Director of the heavily indebted National Company "Railway Infrastructure" (NKZI).

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 13:07 | Viewed: 2353

1st Bulgaria Supreme Magistrate Resignation Becomes Official

The members of Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) unanimously accepted Tuesday the resignation of one of its members, Stoyko Stoev.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 13:00 | Viewed: 1645

Reelected Bulgaria Socialist Leader Set to Remove 'Enemies'

Sergey Stanishev, who was reelected Sunday Chair of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, is set to remove his enemies from the party leadership.

Politics » Domestic | October 20, 2009, Tuesday // 08:21 | Viewed: 2080

Bulgaria Socialists Angered by PM Borisov's Insulting Language

The Bulgarian Socialist Party issues Monday a declaration protesting against the "threats" and "insults" against it by the Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2009, Monday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2027

BGN 11,6 M Investment for Sofia Playgrounds, Underpasses

BGN 11,6 M will be invested to build children’s playgrounds and reconstruction of underpasses in the Bulgarian Capital Sofia, Deputy Mayor Irina Savina reported Monday.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2009, Monday // 15:30 | Viewed: 1496

Bulgaria Cabinet Short of Cash to Pay for Microsoft Deal

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, reiterated Monday his accusations that the previous, three-party coalition cabinet had depleted the State treasury.

Politics » Domestic | October 19, 2009, Monday // 14:38 | Viewed: 3321
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