Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Pernik: Abandoned by the State
Novinite is publishing the English-language version of an investigation into the impact of ill-regulated coal mining on the life in Pernik in southwestern Bulgaria. The text by Bulgarian journalist Dimitar Sabev originally appeared on the independent Bulgarian website Bodil.bg.
Iranian in Hijab Joins Bulgarian Volleyball Team
The 29-year-old Iranian attacker arrived in the northeast Bulgarian city of Shumen on January 9 and is already training with the local team, which currently rates sixth in the national female volleyball league.
Snow, Wind Warning Issued across Bulgaria
Bulgaria's weather service has issued a Code Yellow warning for most of the country's 28 regions.
Sofia-Region, Sofia, Pernik, Kyustendil and Blagoevgrad are the only regions not affected by the warnings.
Snowfall is expected in all the 23 regions affected.
BSE: Six New Companies Join SEE Link Indices
Six new companies have joined the indices of the regional stock exchange platform SEE Link, announced the Bulgarian Stock Exchange.
Two of the companies are Serbian and the rest are Slovenian.
Sunny Beach 2nd Cheapest Destination for UK Tourists
Bulgaria ranked together with Portugal and Japan as one of the most preferred destinations for tourism by the British for 2017, showed a survey of Holiday Barometer carried out by Royal Mail every year.
The survey shows that, in 2017, Sunny Beach will be the second cheapest resort which can be visited by UK citizens.
Belgrade Could Turn Into "New Calais"
Belgrade could turn into "a new Calais" for migrants abandoned by European authorities, announced the international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without borders.
The statement was made by the representative for humanitarian activity in Serbia Andrea Contenta, cited by The Guardian and BTA.
Bulgaria and the Migrant Crisis in Numbers
As the migrant inflow into Europe has come to a seasonal low due to the tough winter conditions, Novinite has looked into official statistics about the past few years since the crisis began.
It is difficult to measure how many people crossed the country inadvertedly with the help of smugglers.
Bulgaria's DefMin Formally Indicted over Abuse of Office
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office says it has filed an indictment against outgoing Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev with the court.
Allegedly, two acts constituting "the same crime" inflicted substantial harm on the Bulgarian Armed Forces, according to the prosecution's press office.
Ryanair's Sofia Flights Moved to Terminal 2 as of Monday
Low-cost airline Ryanair will perform all its flights from and to Sofia at Terminal 2, news website Dnevnik.bg reports, citing company officials.
Ryanair, which last year launched flights to more than a dozen destinations at Sofia Airport, used the older Terminal 1 for a few months.
Bulgaria Court to Decide on Removing Plovdiv Mayor
The District Court of Plovdiv is to rule on Monday on a request to remove Mayor Ivan Totev from office.
Totev, who is serving his second term, was indicted last week, with the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office alleging a violation he abused his office and brought BGN 1 M in damages to the municipal authorities.
Bulgaria's IntMin 'Has No Info' on Int'l People Smuggling Ring Busted by Turkey
Outgoing Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova said on Sunday she had "no information" when asked to comment on news that Turkish police had gracked down on a massive people smuggling ring.
Bulgarian PM's Party to Seek from Members Advice on Future Coalition
GERB, the main party in Bulgaria's outgoing government, will ask some thousands of its members on the coalition policy it should pursue after the early election due this spring.
Emailed polls will require of more than 20 000 GERB members to have a say on which the party's "natural partners" are, according to daily 24 Chasa.
Greek Farmers Brace for New Border Blockades
Greek farmers stand ready to sep up new roadblocks on the country's borders after negotiations with the government have reached a deadlock, Bulgaria's public radio says.
Bulgaria's President Plevneliev Advises Successor to Reconsider Stance on Crimea
Bulgaria's President-elect Rumen Radev should consider very carefully his position on Crimea and its incorporation into Russia, incumbent Rosen Plevneliev has said.
Bulgaria's Dimitrov to Face World's No 231 in 1st Australian Open Game
Bulgaria's highest-ranking tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will play against Christopher O'Connell of Australia in the first round of Australian Open tennis tournament.
The game is set for after 10:00 Bulgarian time (EET).
Australian Open is this year's first Grand Slam tournament.