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Bulgaria's Interior Minister Firm on Refugee Policy Amid Schengen Talks

Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov affirmed Bulgaria's position on refugee acceptance during a parliamentary committee hearing linked to the country's Schengen entry via air and sea.

First Parliamentary Session For 2024: GERB Sets Agenda For Bulgaria's Schengen and Eurozone Membership

In an ambitious declaration that resonated through the plenary hall during the commencement of Parliament's winter session, Temenuzhka Petkova, Deputy Floor Leader of GERB-SDS, outlined the party's key priorities for the upcoming legislative period.

Hitler Obituaries Shock Sofia Synagogue

The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office has taken a necessary step by self-reporting in response to disturbing reports from Bulgaria's Jewish organization "Shalom" and the Central Israeli Spiritual Council. The organizations alerted authorities to obituaries of Adolf Hitler discovered affixed to the entrance of the Sofia Synagogue.

Bulgaria's Pension Duration Among Shortest in the EU

Bulgaria holds the distinction of having the shortest average pension duration among European Union nations. Across EU member states, retirement pensions typically last between 15 to 25 years. However, in Bulgaria, men receive pensions for an average of 14 years, while women receive them for nearly 19 years.

Bulgarian Concerns Soar: Fears of War and Crisis Grip the Nation

Recent survey data from the National Center for Parliamentary Research has shed light on the top fears haunting Bulgarians, revealing deep-seated apprehensions about war, death, and economic crises. Conducted at the end of 2023, the study highlighted the prevalent anxieties gripping the populace.

Refugee Centers Capacity in Bulgaria Under Strain Amid Escalating EU Migration

Mariana Tosheva, the head of the State Agency for Refugees, has urged an increase in reception center capacity amid escalating EU migration. Tosheva highlighted the urgency to expand the existing capacity from 3,600 to 5,000 places in response to the mounting influx of migrants.

MP Accuses President Radev of Undermining Bulgaria's Eurozone Bid

In a recent Facebook post, Ivaylo Mirchev, an MP from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria," raised suspicions about President Rumen Radev's alleged sabotage of Bulgaria's Eurozone aspirations. The suspicion stemmed from a notable discrepancy in the 2023 budget deficit figures, indicating deliberate obstruction.

Bulgaria's Schengen Ambitions Linked to Euro Adoption

Transport Minister Georgi Gvozdeikov revealed Bulgaria's prospects for full Schengen membership, linking it to the impending adoption of the euro. Gvozdeikov anticipates a lift in land border controls as the country aims for full Schengen integration by the year's end, coinciding with the projected euro adoption in 2025.

590 Refugees Sent Back to Bulgaria from EU in 2023, Strain on Reception Centers

Head of the State Agency for Refugees, Mariana Tosheva, disclosed that 590 refugees were repatriated to Bulgaria from various EU nations in 2023. She highlighted the challenge of managing return procedures under the Dublin Regulation, emphasizing the complexity of the migration flow.

Vazrazhdane Party Leader Urges Bulgaria to Refrain from Signing EU Migration Pact

Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of Bulgaria's nationalist pro-Russian Vazrazhdane (Revival) party, strongly opposes Bulgaria signing the EU Migration Pact, cautioning that it could transform the country into a sprawling refugee camp.

Austria Outlines 5 Conditions for Schengen Land Borders with Bulgaria and Romania

The Austrian government has specified five prerequisites for potentially lifting checks at Schengen land borders for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens, as detailed in a statement released after the European Council's decision to open air and sea borders for both countries on December 29.