Latest News from Bulgaria
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.
Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia will Develop a Strategic Partnership
''During the meeting with my Saudi counterpartAdel Al-Jubeir, I stressed that Bulgaria attaches the key importance to the development of its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Cloudy today, Rain in Many Places
It will be cloudy today with rain in many places, in northern Bulgaria and mountain areas the rain will mix with snow. The rainfall in Eastern Bulgaria will be more significant, the southwest parts of the country will see little rain, breaking clouds in the afternoon.
Light northeast wind will continue to blow, increasing to moderate in the Danube plain and Eastern Bulgaria.
A Large Scale Forum will Discuss Double Standards in Food on April 30th
The topic of double standards in food will be discussed at a large forum in Bulgaria on April 30th.
This was announced by Ombudsman Maya Manolova in Plovdiv, quoted by Focus. The forum "Double food standards - to put the problem at the table" will be under the auspices of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and will take place within the framework of the Bulgarian presidency of Europe.
The Centuries-old Beech Forests in Central Balkan are Included in an Inter-state Site List of UNESCO
The centuries-old beech forests of the protected park in Central Balkan National Park are becoming part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Bulgarian Becomes First Woman Head of Eurostat
Bulgarian economist and statistician Mariana Kotzeva has been appointed Director General of Eurostat, the EU's statistics office, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Kotzeva is not only the first Bulgarian to become a Director General within the European Commission but is also the first woman to head Eurostat.
Bulgarian Was Appointed For Director General of Eurostat
Mariana Kotzeva was appointed Director General of Eurostat by the European Commission on 21 February 2018. She is not only the first Bulgarian Director-General of the European Commission but also the first woman at the helm of Eurostat.
Bulgaria's President Receives Saudi Foreign Minister
President Rumen Radev of Republic of Bulgaria received here today Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir who conveyed to him the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, SPA
Parliament removes Valeri Zhablyanov as Deputy Speaker
The Parliament approved the request from Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) to dismiss Valeri Zhablyanov as Deputy President of the Parliament, BNT reports. The proposal was adopted with 110 to 71 votes.
Bulgaria will Host a Joint Business Forum for Foreign Trade of Japan
Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev met with Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Hoshihigo Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, to host a joint business forum with Japan's Foreign Trade Organization.
DW: Bulgaria and Romania Push to Join EU's Schengen Area
Bulgaria's foreign affairs minister, Ekaterina Zaharieva, has once again challenged the European Union over expanding the border-free Schengen Area.
The Guardian: Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Condemns Far-Right March in Sofia
Bulgaria's foreign ministry has condemned a march by hundreds of far-right supporters in honour of a Bulgarian general who led a pro-Nazi organisation in the 1930s and 40s.
The two-hour torchlit procession went ahead in the capital, Sofia, on Saturday night despite calls from Bulgaria's largest parties, the US embassy and several Jewish organisations for it to be scrapped.
Bulgaria to Invite Offers For Delivery of Fighter Jets, Armoured Vehicles by End-March
Bulgaria will launch procedures for the procurement of fighter jets and wheeled armoured vehicles by the end of March, defence minister Krassimir Karakachanov said on Tuesday.
"We will seek offers for delivery of new fighter jets as well as used ones [...] We may also extend invitations to a larger number of participants," Karakachanov said in an interview with public TV channel BNT.
The Oscar-nominated Bulgarian: Our Government is Fake
Animator Theodor Ushev, nominated for the most prestigious award in the world of cinema - "Oscar" for his animation on Georgi Gospodinov's story, "Blind Vaysha" presented his new project in Bulgaria.
In the mirror, dimly is his first exhibition-installation in Bulgaria, which is open to the audience from February 20 to March 11 at the Sofia City Art Gallery.
Azerbaijan Promotes its Tourism Potential in International Fair in Bulgaria
An Azerbaijani stand popularized the country`s tourism potential, as well as its history, traditions, culture within the international HOLIDAY & SPA EXPO in Sophia, Bulgaria.
The country`s participation was co-organized by Azerbaijan`s Embassy to Bulgaria, Azerbaijan Tourism Association and Buta Airways.