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Protests Resume in Bulgaria over Threat to Coast
Thousands of people joined marches in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, and other cities this week, denouncing a project to redevelop part of the Black Sea coast and calling on the government to resign.
“Dirty interests related to offshore companies are trying to destroy one of last remaining untouched places on the coast,” Borislav Sandov, a leader of the green movement, said.
Israeli FM Lieberman to Meet Bulgarian Counterpart in Sofia
Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is due to meet his Bulgarian Counterpart Kristian Vigenin on Thursday.
The two are to hold talks as part of Lieberman’s official visit to Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
Bulgaria Will Not Hold Election Rules Referendum alongside EP Election
There will be no referendum on election rules in Bulgaria alongside the May 25 European Parliament elections.
Bulgarian PM Hints At Silent Support for Sanctions on Russia
Veto is not an instrument in the dialogue between leaders of the European Council, Bulgaria's Prime Minister said.
Plamen Oresharski made this comment on Tuesday, shedding some light on his future stance toward the prospect of introducing European-level measures against Russia, the website Dnevnik.bg has reported.
Capitals of US, EU, Moldova to Host NATO’s Enlargement Anniversary
Washington, Brussels and Chisinau are the cities where celebrations of Eastern Europe’s 10th Anniversary in NATO will take place.
Bulgarian Parties Jointly Oppose Crimean Secession
After a meeting of the country's Council for National Security, President Rosen Plevenliev said Bulgaria would act as a member of the EU and NATO, and support Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Bulgarian Parties Do Not Recognize Crimea's Referendum
Parties in Bulgaria's Parliament have adopted a common stance on the Ukrainian crisis, President Rosen Plevenliev announced.
Another Bulgarian MP Leaves Opposition GERB, Considers Other Parties
Former member of Bulgaria's center-right GERB and former chairman of the Velingrad local structure of the party Angel Daskalov announced he was leaving the party.
Bulgarian President's Security Council to Discuss Ukraine
Bulgaria's President and party leaders will gather Monday to work on a joint position on the Ukrainian crisis.
The talks are to be held after President Rosen Plevneliev called the Consultative Council for National Security, a panel in which politicians and chiefs of security services meet to discuss urgent issues.
Bulgarians in 3 Cities to Protest Construction Works in Coastal Area
Bulgarians in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna will protest Sunday against the government's decision to approve construction works in the Kara dere area near Byala on the Black Sea coast.
The rally in Sofia starts 5pm at the Ariana lake in Knyaz Boris's Garden in Sofia. The protests in Varna and Plovdiv are to be held at the same time.
Militant Islamists taking the Greek road to Syria
Militant Islamists living in the European Union have tried to cross Greeces borders on their way to back the armed struggle against the Assad regime in Syria, Greek security officials have told Sundays Kathimerini.
Bulgaria Voting Referendum 'Could Be Held at EU Elections'
EU elections would not be an obstacle to holding a voting referendum on May 25, new electoral commission chief has said.
Ivilina Aleksieva, who was appointed chair of Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission, made these comments in an interview for Bulgarian DARIK Radio.
GERB Announces European Elections List
Bulgaria's center-right opposition party GERB has announced its list for May 25's European Elections.
Meglena Kuneva Heads Reformist Bloc's EU Elections List
Meglena Kuneva, former Bulgarian Minister and MEP, will top the Reformist Bloc's list at the European Elections.
Two Bulgarian Parties to Announce EU Election Lists
Bulgaria's center-right opposition GERB and the rightist Reformist Bloc will announce their EU election lists.
Both parties are to reveal their nominees at special plenary meetings on Saturday, Dariknews.bg has reported.