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Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry Reopens 5-year Issue of BGN-Denominated Govt Securities
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance reopened for the 4th time this year the 5 year issue of Government Securities (GS) with nominal value BGN 55 million, issued on 22 January 2014 and with maturity 22 January 2019.
Right-wing party wins in Bulgarian election
Right-wing party wins in Bulgarian election
SOFIA -- Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov, who leads a right-wing party, said he is willing to take on any risk to form a government.
Borisov's statement came after the first results of Sunday's parliamentary election showed that his GERB party had claimed victory.
Gallup Exit Poll As Of 7 PM Forecasts 8 Parties In Parliament
An exit poll of the Gallup agency as of 7 PM, shows that in next Bulgarian Parliament will sit representatives of 8 parties and coalitions.
Up to 4% Price Hike of Over-the-counter Drugs Expected in Bulgaria
A price hike of up to 4% of over-the-counter drugs is expected, according to professor Ilko Getov, President of the Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Union.
The main reason for the increased prices is the expiration of the one-year drug price freeze moratorium, Bulgarian Telegraph Agency reports.
3 Bulgarians Arrested in Serbia for Human Trafficking
Three Bulgarian nationals were arrested in Serbia on suspicion of participating in a human trafficking channel.
They were indicted for human trafficking and crossing the border illegally, according to reports of the BGNES news agency.
The three Bulgarians were arrested near Pirot, in the area of the Poganovski monastery.
Bulgaria's Security Agencies Investigate Immigrant Trafficking Scheme
Bulgaria's security agencies are investigating an scheme for trafficking of illegal immigrants from Turkey to Bulgaria, reports Sega daily.
It is believed that in it are involved Bulgarian border police officers and that the fence at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, which cost millions and was completed only recently, is totally inefficient.
Seven Parties to Make It into Bulgaria's Parliament - Poll
A total of seven parties are likely to send lawmakers to the National Assembly of Bulgaria after the early general elections on Sunday, a new poll shows.
Bulgaria’s Caretaker Govt Approves Draft Update of Budget 2014
Bulgaria's caretaker government has approved a draft budget update.
The proposal for the update of Budget 2014 was discussed with representatives of employer organizations and trade unions Wednesday morning but they refused to back the measure, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
Bulgaria’s President Calls for Fair Distribution of Immigration Burden in EU
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has underscored the need for an integrated European approach to refugee issues at an informal meeting of the Arraiolos Group in Braga, Portugal.
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Bulgaria's Producer Price Index Posts 1% Decrease in August Y/Y
Bulgaria's producer price index saw a decrease by 0.1% in August compared to the previous month, according to the country's National Statistical Institute, NSI.
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Government to Discuss Budget Update with Employers, Unions Wednesday
Bulgaria's caretaker government will discuss a draft 2014 budget update with employers and trade unions on Wednesday.
IntMin Employees to Stage Protest over Plans for Social Benefits Cut
The main union representing the staff of Bulgaria's Interior Ministry will take hundreds of employees to the streets if social rights of those working in the security sector are slashed.
Bulgaria Budget Miscalculated 'on Purpose' - President Plevneliev
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev called the gaps in the current state budget a product of "deliberate" mistakes.
Thirty Illegal Immigrants Detained in Sofia
Police detained Sunday 30 illegal immigrants in the Druzhba-2 district of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, the Interior Ministry's press office has announced.
The operation was carried out at about 08:00 EEST (06:00 GMT), with details yet to be established by authorities.
None of the immigrants has any identity documents.
Budget Gap to Cause Deficits in Social Payments - FinMin
Bulgaria's Finance Ministry has warned social and healthcare spending will face significant shortages due to the state budget deficit currently estimated at BGN 3 B.
On Saturday the institution announced the 2014 deficit, under the update proposal being drafted by officials, will be 4-4.2 percent, and fresh state debt of about USD 4.5 B will be needed to tackle outstanding problems.