All News on Politics in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Parliament to Elect National Audit Office Chair
Bulgaria's Parliament is to elect at a regular sitting on Wednesday a Chair of the National Audit Office.
MPs from the ruling Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the liberal party Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) have nominated Lidiya Rumenova, former member of the National Audit Office.
NATO Urges Bulgaria to Upgrade its Military
NATO is urging Bulgaria to modernize its army using Western units and equipment.
The recommendation forms part of its report on the condition of Bulgaria's military, according to Presa Daily, which cites a government source.
Apart from the air force, such a move should also involve the infantry, which relies on Russian arms bought some 30 years ago.
Bulgaria's Tax Freedom Day Comes on April 30
This year the Tax Freedom Day in Bulgaria comes on April 30, according to an analysis of the Institute for Market Economy (IME).
This is the day, when the planned revenues of the state budget would be completed, if the state took everything the people earned.
Bulgarian Mogul’s MEP Nomination Upsets EU Liberals
Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, ALDE, has failed to convince its Bulgarian sister party, the mainly ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms, DPS, not to put Peevski forward in the lists for the upcoming European elections, EurActiv reported.
Agricultural Commission Overturns Land Act Veto
Bulgaria's Agricultural Committee in Parliament voted on Monday against President Rosen Plevneliev's veto on the Agricultural Land Ownership Act.
Ten MPs were in support of overturning the veto, while 8 abstained, according to Expert.bg
NATO 'Recommends Western Equipment' to Bulgaria
NATO representatives have suggested that Bulgaria start the modernization of its army using Western-originated units and equipment.
The alliance's recommendation was part of its report on the condition of Bulgaria's military, according to Presa Daily, which cites a source from the government.
UK Ambassador: Sanctions on Russia Should Not Worry Bulgaria
The UK Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E. Jonathan Allen commented on the situation in Ukraine and suggested Bulgaria's position should be more united with the rest of the EU.
This is what he wrote in his blog on the website of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
EU Liberals Frown On Bulgaria's Peevski MEP Nomination
European Liberals have distanced themselves from the controversial nomination of Bulgarian MP Delyan Peevski for the European Parliament elections.
Bulgaria: Caught Between Moscow and Brussels
from DW
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have highlighted a split in Bulgarian society, with its historical ties both east and west. Responses range from sympathy for the Russians, to fear of Putin's power games.
Four Charges Against Head of Sofia Appellate Court
The Military District Prosecutor's Office has brought four charges against Veselin Pengezov, the chair of the Sofia Appellate Court.
All of them are of embezzlement, with three involving him as an accomplice and the fourth as having committed a military administrative abuse, according to StandartNews.
No detention of Pengezov has been ordered.
Prosecutor's Office to Indict Appellate Court Chair
Veselin Pengezov, who heads the Sofia Appellate Court, is to be indicted by Sofia's Military District Prosecutor's Office on Monday.
Pengezov was earlier summoned to Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS), where he is to appear later during the day, Dariknews.bg has reported.
Lines Form at Border Crossings Between Bulgaria and Turkey
There are long lines of freight trucks at the border crossings between Bulgaria and Turkey, reports Bulgaria's wire service BTA, quoting Turkish media.
At Kapikule – Kapitan Andreevo crossing the line on the Turkish side is around 6 km and at Hamzabeyli - Lesovo - around 5 km.
Bulgarian President Calls for Clean Election Campaign
Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev urged political parties to engage in a constructive dialogue during the European elections campaign, which began on Friday.
International conference on World War One begins
BELGRADE - An international conference on World War One is being held in Belgrade on Friday, with the goal to objectivise the truth abou that great conflict.
The conference started on Thursday and includes distinguished scientists, historians and military experts from 20 countries in Europe and Asia.
Bulgaria's European Election Campaign Kicks Off
Pre-election campaign begins on Friday in Bulgaria for May 25's vote which will send 17 MEPs to the European Parliament.
Fifteen parties and six coalitions have entered the race, but four independents candidates will also run, according to the website of Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission (CEC).