Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria's ex-PM Claims He Solved Migrant Crisis Entirely
"The problem with migrants has been solved entirely" in Bulgaria, former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.
At a meeting with the local party structure in Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, he has noted the country has the smallest number of migrants in the EU.
NY Times: Bulgaria Grows Uneasy as Trump Complicates Ties to Russia
The prospect of US President Donald Trump's moving closer to Russia has scrambled the strategy of "balancing East and West" used for decades by countries like Bulgaria, the New York Times says.
An eager EU member, Bulgaria has seen Russian influence creep in "as rising nationalism caused support for the union to wane", the report goes on.
Several Sofia Neighborhoods Left without Power
Electricity supply has been cut in several southern neighborhoods in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
These include Gorna Banya, Lozenets, Vitosha and Kinotsentar, electricity distribution company CEZ has said on its website.
Power is gradually being restored in the affected areas, accoring to CEZ.
If BSP Governs, Bulgaria Will Demand Lifting Sanctions Against Russia
If BSP governs Bulgaria after these elections, Bulgaria will be the first country in the European Union which will "categorically" raise the issue of lifting the sanctions against Russia, stated BSP leader Korneliya Ninova in an interview for BNT.
Bulgaria's Interior Ministry Reports Positive Balance on Migrants
For the first time in years, Bulgaria's Interior Ministry reported a positive balance in terms of the number of migrants taken out of the country, compared to the number of foreign citizens who entered Bulgarian territory illegally.
Bulgaria's President Radev Meets Merkel
President Rumen Radev participated on Friday in an informal meeting of the European Council held in Malta.
The heads of state and government leaders of EU member-states discussed in Valletta the issues related to the migrant influx in Europe, as well as Brexit, reported the government's press service.
NDK Repairs Become Priority of Bulgaria's Interim Govt
The acceleration of the repairs of the sites where the meetings of Bulgaria's Presidency of the Council of the EU will be held is the main priority of the interim government, commented at a meeting on Friday Deputy PM on the preparation of the presidency Denitsa Zlateva and Regional Development Minister Spas Popnikolov.
Bulgaria's Radoslav Yankov Wins World Cup in Bansko
Bulgaria's snowboarder Radoslav Yankov won the parallel giant slalom in the World Cup in Bansko and is in the lead in the final standing.
The 27-yeard old Yankov was immaculate at the Alberto Tomba track and ranked second in the qualifications in order to reach the final.
In the final, he faced Swiss Nevin Galmarini who beat him at the end of January in the final at Rogla.
Putin Eyes Renewing Energy Projects With Bulgaria
Following his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's readiness to renew energy partnerships with Bulgaria, despite lingering disappointent over the collapse of the South Stream gas pipeline project.
Russia 'Seeks to Destabilize Bulgaria, Other European Countries'
Russia aims to destabilize Bulgaria among other EU and European countries, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon says.
He is apparently testing the response of NATO and the West and indends on expanding its sphere of influence, British media report him as saying.
Bulgaria 'Lacked the Manliness' to Build South Stream, Putin Says
Russian President Putin said on Thursday his country didn't feel offended about Bulgaria and other countries' decision not to carry through the South Stream gas pipeline project due to their lack of "manliness".
Bulgaria Experts Slate Electronic Voting Ruling
The Public Council to Bulgaria's electoral body, the Central Electoral Commission, or CIK, on Thursday said the future of electronic voting in Bulgaria must be determined after thorough analyses and public debate.
Bulgarian Court Registers Barekov's Recharge Bulgaria Movement
Sofia City Court has registered the movement "Prezaredi Balgaria" (Recharge Bulgaria) established by Nikolay Barekov.
The court ruled that all legal requirements have been adhered to, reported bgnews.bg
The Prosecutor's Office found no legal obstacles to initiating the case, both on grounds of requests submitted and evidence in writing.
Erdogan talks to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg over phone
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a telephone conversation late on Feb. 1, during which they discussed the alliance's current and future agenda.
EU Parliament 'Calls on Albania to Recognize Bulgarian Minority'
The European Parliament is calling for the first time on Albania to recognize the Bulgarian community living in the country as a minority, EPP/GERB MEP Andrey Kovatchev has said.