Latest News from Bulgaria
"Serbia wants Kosovo problem to be resolved with compromise"
Vucic, who is on an official visit to Bulgaria, thanked his counterpart Rumen Radev for the support he offers to Serbia on the European path, "and for several times saying that it was important for Serbia's voice to be heard."
Reactions in the National Assembly on the Sale of CEZ's Assets in Bulgaria
After it became clear that CEZ's governing bodies have approved a contract for the sale of their assets to Inercom Group, the reactions in parliament have not been delayed. Yesterday it was announced that the Czech concern CEZ sells its assets in Bulgaria and the buyer is Bulgarian company "Inercom Bulgaria".
Bulgarian Used Fake Spotify Playlists to Make Money
One of the major complaints about Spotify is that their payout system makes it incredibly difficult for musicians to actually earn any profit. But a growing mountain of evidence points to the fact that one or more scam artists in Bulgaria have figured out how to use Spotify's system against them to make, what can reasonably be called, a shitload of money.
Bulgaria to Initiate Fighter Jet, Armored Vehicle Procurements this March
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defence will submit its proposals to procure new fighter jets and armored vehicles to the Council of Ministers this March, according to Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov.
The minister told public broadcaster BNT that Bulgaria will seek offers "for new and secondhand aircraft" to "find the best prices and the best options."
The Minister of Energy Resigned
Energy Minister Temenujka Petkova resigns, NOVA announced. Temenujka Petkova said she wants to clear her name. She said she had talks with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
"What I think, with the slightest doubt about any problems or influences, that it is a decent act to resign, I talked to the Prime Minister and will resign, and he will decide what to do," Petkova said.
The IMF Insists: Accelerate the Raise of Wages!
Bulgaria should work for a more rapid increase in income. This is one of the conclusions of the Executive Board of the IMF.
Fund experts underline that incomes in Bulgaria are still half the EU average. They predict that the worsened demographic situation of our country can lead to serious risks to the entire fiscal system in the medium and long term.
Serbia's President Alexander Vucic Arrives on an Official Visit to Bulgaria
Serbia's President Alexander Vucic arrives on an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of the head of state Rumen Radev.
Bulgaria is the Fourth in the EU in the Number of Deliberate Murders
Bulgaria ranks fourth in the European Union by number of intentional killings. This is the latest Eurostat data for 2016, according to News.bg.
"Blue Room" for Hearing of Child Victims of Crime Opened in Vratsa
Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Justice Evgeni Stoyanov opened a "blue room" in the Northern Bulgarian city of Vratsa for hearing of child victims and perpetrators of crimes, the Ministry of Justice announced on 22nd of February.
Today will be Cloudy, Snow in Far Northwest Areas
Cloudy weather today, snow in the far northwest areas. Breaking clouds over Southwestern Bulgaria. Light wind from east-northeast. The maximum temperatures will reach 3°C and 8°C, in the far southwest areas up to 10°C - 13°C, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology told FOCUS News Agency.
Bulgaria Minister Takes Aim at Airbnb, Booking
Bulgaria's minister of tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, says it is time the EU started regulating online accommodation platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com.
Over 40 per cent of Bulgarian hotels listed in booking.com are not registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Angelkova complained last Wednesday after the ministerial meeting.
Serbian President Alexander Vucic will be on a Working Visit to Bulgaria Tomorrow
Serbian President Alexander Vucic will be on a working visit to Bulgaria tomorrow, February 23, at the invitation of the head of state Rumen Radev. This was announced by the press-secretariat of the head of state.
Johannes Hahn: EU to Back Starting Entry Talks With Albania, Republic of Macedonia
The European Union will recommend starting accession talks with Albania and the Republic of Macedonia, widening the bloc's push into the Western Balkans, according to Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn.
Prime Ministers Boyko Borissov and Victor Orban Called For Reliable EU Border Protection
The Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Hungary, Boyko Borissov and Victor Orban called for security of EU borders and control on the migrant crisis. The topic was central in their conversations today at the Boyana Residence in Sofia. During Orban's working visit, views were also exchanged on the future of the EU and the place of the Western Balkan countries in it.
Bulgaria's commercial vehicle registrations rise 19% y/y in Jan
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles in Bulgaria rose by 18.5% year-on-year to 326 in January, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, ACEA, said on Thursday.
Data on registrations of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, buses and coaches in Bulgaria was not available.