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The New Cabinet: Everyone in the Council of Ministers with a Green Certificate - Petkov's First Order
"Today is an important day to continue the change - in thinking and in government. Our first task is to realize that if we want a better future for Bulgaria, we must work together," said Prime Minister-designate Kiril Petkov in a speech to parliament.
“Vazrazhdane” went to Radev without Masks and Demanded - No Measures, No Green Certificate
The head of state Rumen Radev held a consultation with the seventh-largest party, "Vazrazhdane" (Revival), before handing a mandate to form a government.
The Bulgarian President announced when Consultations on forming a Cabinet will Begin
The head of state Rumen Radev began consultations with the political forces on the formation of a regular cabinet. This will happen on December 6. The first term will be given to "We Continue the Change". The formation has 7 days to fulfill or return the mandate.
The Beginning of the 47th Bulgarian Parliament: MPs Swore Oaths
The oldest Member of Parliament, Sylvie Kirilov ("There Is Such a People), rang the first bell of the 47th National Assembly.
Bulgaria’s Caretaker Government offers the minimum Wage to become BGN 710
We propose to introduce in the next budget an increase in the minimum wage and it will become BGN 710, said today in the Council of Ministers the Minister of Finance Valeri Belchev.
Over 750 thousand people in our country work on the minimum wage. They now receive BGN 650, which, according to Belchev, are extremely insufficient to support a household.
Today is World AIDS Day
We are commemorating World AIDS Day in the context of a round anniversary - 40 years since the opening of the world's first AIDS case. Momchil Baev, a health management specialist, commented on this in "The Day Begins".
It is time to remember that in addition to the current covid pandemic, there is another that has taken many more lives, Baev called.
President Radev met with the UN Under-Secretary-General
A comprehensive and long-term strategy on demographic issues is needed. This was stated by Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev during a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Population Fund Dr. Natalia Kanem.
Before the Ministerial Talks, Bulgarian Socialists’ Leader wants a Coalition Agreement
At a meeting with the Socialists of Positano 20, BSP leader Kornelia Ninova announced that there must first be a written coalition agreement with clear and specific policies, and only then determine the structure and staff of the Council of Ministers, the party's press office said.
Medical Chamber calls for improving doctors’ status
Ljubljana – The Medical Chamber has called for efforts to improve the status of doctors, as it warned that their current pay, not comparable to Western European countries in terms of workload, is resulting in brain drain. Young doctors are less and less likely to take up certain medical specialties due to difficult working conditions, it said.
Ministry of Health: We are Leaving the Dark Red Zone, the New Strain has Not Arrived
"The epidemiological situation is improving. Tomorrow we will probably get out of the dark red zone," said Minister of Health Stoycho Katsarov at a briefing.
World Media on Bulgarian Elections: Anti-Corruption Candidate Rumen Radev Won a Second Term
Rumen Radev, who ran his campaign on an anti-corruption platform, won a second term as president of Bulgaria after defeating Anastas Gerzhikov by 66 percent to 32 percent, world media reported.
Turkey Rejects Claims it Interfered In Bulgaria’s Elections
A man votes in a polling station during the general election in Sofia, Bulgaria, 14 November 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
Bulgarian Ambassador Angel Tcholakov was informed that Turkey rejects all allegations that Bulgarian voters of Turkish ethnicity were essentially directed by the Turkish authorities to vote for an ethnic Turkish party in Bulgaria on November 14.
Interior Minister Rashkov Accused Turkey of Interfering in Bulgarian Internal Affairs
Turkey's behavior during the elections in Bulgaria can be interpreted as interference in our internal affairs.
This was stated by Interior Minister Boyko Rashkov at a briefing on the organization of the vote.
Bulgarians Hope ‘New Path’ Doesn’t End up Like Old One
The surprise winners in Bulgaria's third general election this year promise a radical break from past corruption - but the public has heard these pledges before.
Bulgarian Election Winner Channels Thirst for Change
BIRN takes a look at the people behind We Continue the Change and its shock election win in Bulgaria.