Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgarian Teachers to Receive 15% Pay Rise on September
''The salaries of the Bulgarian Teachers will increase with 15% on September 1'', Bulgaria's Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev announced on Sunday, according to BNR.
Boris Popivanov, Political Scientist: 'We Have Very Unstable International Environment'
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Nikolina Angelkova: 'Many Bulgarians Prefer to Spend Their Holidays and Weekends in Bulgaria'
''Between 200,000 and 300,000 Bulgarians spend the national holidays abroad'', Bulgaria's newly-elected Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova told the Bulgarian National Television on Sunday.
However, many Bulgarians prefer to spend their holidays and weekends in Bulgaria.
Intense Traffic at Bulgaria-Turkey Border Checkpoints on Sunday
Tir trucks formed three kilometer-long line at Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on Sunday. Cargo Vehicles formed two kilometer-long line at Lesovo border crossing, BNR reported.
Traffic at Bulgaria-Greece, Bulgaria-Macedonia, Bulgaria-Serbia and Bulgaria-Romania border checkpoints is normal on May 7, data of the Bulgarian Chief Directorate Border Police show.
Karakachanov Will Work For Compulsory Military Service
The Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Bulgaria Krasimir Karakachanov remains a supporter of an introduction of the compulsory military service. He said that in an interview on Nova Tv this morning to mark the military parade and the Day of the Bulgarian Army, reported Dnevnik.
The Rock Band MIRY With Concert on May 11
On May 11, at club "Stroeja", Sofia MIRY Live Band will return to the stage with a new cast.
The vocal singer Miryan Kostadinov will be accompanied by the solo guitar of Pitt Borisov. The two musicians are cousins and also very good friends. The energy on the stage will bekept under control by the drummer Vladimir Ivanov.
Tsvetan Tsvetanov: First Bill, Introduced by GERB, Is For Majority System
The first government bill, which will be introduced by GERB in the beginning of the next week, will be the bill for the majority voting system. That announced the Deputy Chair of GERB Tsvetan Tsvetanov in front of journalists in Zlatograd, reported Focus News Agency.
First Rehearsal of Kristian Kostov for Eurovision Went Successfully
On Wednesday, the Bulgaria's representative in Eurovision Kristian Kostov stepped up for the first time on the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. His first rehearsal went successfully, reported BNT.
Downpour, Frost And Hailstorm on St. George's Day
Downpouring, spring frost and a possibility of hail, that is the weather forecast of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for today, quoted by Dnevnik.
St. George's Day - Bravery Day and The Day of The Bulgarian Army Marked Today
On May 6, Bulgarians celebrate St. George's Day, also honoured as Bravery Day and the Day of the Bulgarian Army.
The Ministry of Defence is warning people not to use drons in the area of the military parade today because of the risk of adverse events, reported BNR.
Rains in the Western Regions of the Country will Continue
Rains in the western regions of the country will continue, according to Georgi Tsekov of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, quoted by FOCUS News Agency.
Donald Tusk: 'Bulgarian Government is Key Partner in Balkans'
In a telephone conversation with PM Boyko Borisov President of the European Council Donald Tusk stated that he relied on the Borisov 3 cabinet as a key partner for the stability in the Balkans, according to BNR.
Heavy Traffic and Rain During the Weekend
Due to another Bulgarian Holiday on May 8, police are expecting heavy traffic on the main roads exiting Sofia and other cities. They urged drivers to be careful and to adapt their speed to the road conditions, according to Sofia Globe.
Grigor Dimitrov Wins Tie Break Tens in Madrid
Bulgaria's best tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has won the Tie Break Tens tournament in Madrid, defeating Feliziano Lopez 10:7 in the final, according to BNR.
Part of the revenues will be provided to a charity foundation assisting victims of domestic violence in Spain. Next week, Grigor starts participation in the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jean-Claude Juncker Congratulates Boyko Borisov on His Election as Prime Minister
EC President Jean-Claude Juncker has send a congratulatory message to Boyko Borisov on his election as Bulgaria's Prime Minister, in which he expects their close partnership to continue, BNR reported.