Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Prosecutor Office: The Port and Buildings within Dogan's Beachside Mansion in Rosenets Are Illegal
The Supreme Administrative Prosecutor's Office (SAP) in Rosenets Park, where the summer beachside mansion of the honorary chairman of the MRF Ahmed Dogan is located, has established numerous violations following its inspection - lack of investment design and project documentation, no building permits issued, as well as data related to document falsification, reported Dnevnik.
Former Vice-Chairman of GERB Tsvetanov Founding "Republicans for Bulgaria" on August 27th
The party will be in the centre-right, sees Democratic Bulgaria as a partner
On August 27th, the former second most important person in GERB Tsvetan Tsvetanov is establishing his political project "Republicans for Bulgaria" and is going to take part with it in the next elections.
Extraordinary Sitting of Bulgaria’s Parliament Fails for Lack of Quorum
Bulgaria's Parliament failed on August 13 to secure the necessary quorum to hold an extraordinary sitting. The MPs from the ruling coalition partners, GERB and the United Patriots, were not present.
Civil Aviation extends flight restrictions through Aug. 31
A new notice to airmen issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Wednesday extends travel bans with Balkan and European countries through August 31, to protect passengers and residents of Greece from a rise in new coronavirus cases.
According to the notice:
- Flights between Greece and Turkey remain suspended to August 31 (midnight).
Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev: An Increase in the Mortality From COVID-19 is Expected
The director of the Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev commented on the development of the coronavirus epidemic in Bulgaria. He warned that an increase in mortality from COVID-19 in Bulgaria should be expected.
Eurostat: Half of Young Bulgarians Live with Their Parents
In 2019, the share of young people aged 25-34 living with their parents varies in EU Member States by less than 10% in Denmark (4%), Finland (4.8%) and Sweden 5.7%) to more than half in Slovakia (56.4%), Greece (57.8%) and Croatia (62%).
Bulgarian Parliament Allocates BGN 16 Million to Modernize Classrooms in 160 Schools
A day before the extraordinary session of the parliament with a request for updating the state budget, the cabinet allocated more money for the crisis in the economy. Ministers met online amid ongoing 35-day protests. A decision was made to support Bulgarian pupils, students, young families and working people.
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 210 New Cases in 5388 PCR Tests
210 new cases of COVID-19 have been registered in Bulgaria in the last 24 hours. 5,388 PCR tests were performed, according to data from the National Information System.
The most positive samples were reported in Sofia - 59, Plovdiv - 31 and Blagoevgrad - 24.
Bulgaria: Free PCR Tests for Parents and Students in Case of an Infected Child in Class
The Bulgarian Minister of Health believes that COVID-19 tests for parents and students should be free in case of an infected child in class. He said this at a briefing in Dobrich, held together with the Chief State Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev.
Bulgarian Deputies Rejected the NFSB's Changes in Gambling Act
Parliament rejected the proposed changes to gambling by Valery Simeonov and the NFSB that impose restrictions on the opening of casinos and gambling halls.
Only 22 deputies voted "for" casinos and gambling halls to be situated only in the five-star hotels and along the border. 127 MPs abstained and four voted against,
Commission for Combating Corruption Checks Bulgarian Education Minister Valchev for Conflict of Interest
The Commission for Combating Corruption and Confiscation of Illegally Acquired Property filed a complaint with the Minister of Education and Science Krassimir Valchev, the Commission announced.
Bulgaria: Business, Government and Unions with an Economic Development Agreement
At a meeting in the Council of Ministers, representatives of business, government and trade unions signed important agreements.
BICA President Velev: Unemployment in Bulgaria Will Increase in the Autumn
Тhe crisis in Bulgaria will be more severe than in 2008, according to the BICA President.
European Central Bank: Bulgaria Could Join Eurozone’s Waiting Room by the End of 2020
That was said by the Bank's board member Fabio Panetta
Bulgaria could join waiting room to adopt the euro until the end of 2020, European Central Bank board member Fabio Panetta said in an interview for Le Monde.
The institution praises the efforts of Bulgaria and Croatia to switch to the common currency, Panetta added. He underlined that the two countries rely on tourism.
112 Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Bulgaria on June 17, Total: 3453
For the past 24 hours, 2,045 samples were tested for the new coronavirus. 112 of them gave a positive result. This is shown by the data in the National Information System.