Latest News from Bulgaria
Russian Ambassador's Killing 'Unique', Bulgarian Envoy to Turkey Says
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Turkey Nadezhda Neynski has described the assassination of Russia's envoy to Ankara Andrey Karlov as unprecedented, hinting at possible security breaches.
Karlov was killed in Ankara as he was holding a speech at the opening of an exhibition.
Vignette Stickers for 2017 on Sale in Bulgaria as of Tuesday
Vignette stickers for next year can be purchased across Bulgaria as of Tuesday, December 20, the Road Infrastructure Agency has said.
The stickers will be available in 2500 different locations, which include petrol stations and some retail chains.
Yearly vignettes for cars cost BGN 97. Drivers can also buy a montly or weekly sticker, at BGN 30 and BGN 15, respectively.
No Specific Terror Threat to Bulgaria - Police Chief
No specific terror threat to Bulgaria has been registered as of the moment, the Interior Ministry's Chief Secretary has said.
Commenting on the supposed attack in Berlin which claimed 12 lives and left 48 wounded, Kostov has asserted that "necessary measures" have been taken to step up security.
Berlin Truck Attack 'Unprofessional', Hastily Planned - Bulgarian Ambassador
The deadly lorry crash at a Christmas market in Berlin should be ranked as an "unprofessional" terror attack, Bulgaria's Ambassador to Germany Radi Naydenov has said.
EU Commission's Digital Portfolio 'May Depend on Georgieva Replacement'
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker's final decision on how to manage the digital economy portfolio "may depend on Bulgaria's choice to replace Georgieva," Politico has said.
Serbia: More migrants homeless, at least 1,500 sleeping on the streets
BELGRADE - Rising numbers of migrants from the Middle East and Central Asia are ending up homeless in sub-zero temperatures in Serbia with more arriving from Bulgaria as countries further along the so-called Balkan corridor to western Europe tighten their borders.
Gas Prices in Bulgaria to Go Up 5% as of January
Bulgaria's energy watchdog KEVR has adopted a modest increase in gas prices as of January 01, 2017.
Starting from that date, the price per 1000 cubic meters should be BGN 280.21, or 5% higher than the current figure, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (KEVR) has proposed, according to StandartNews.
No Reports Yet on Injured Bulgarians in Berlin Christmas Market Incident
There have been no immediate reports of Bulgarian nationals killed or wounded by the lorry which ploughed into a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia has said.
Twelve people died in the incident and 48 were injured. Police suspect the development was a terrorist attack.
Bulgaria's Hitrino Blast: Two Train Drivers Indicted
Two of the three drivers on the cargo train whose gas tanks derailed, triggering an explosion that killed seven people, have been indicted, Bulgarian prosecuting authorities say.
Evidence so far suggests the freight train had passed through the village of Hitrino (where the tanks went off the tracks) at an excessively high speed.
Deep Purple's Farewell Tour to Include Sofia
Legendary rock band Deep Purple will perform in Bulgaria's capital Sofia as part of its last tour, the Long Goodbye, next year, organizers of the concert say.
On May 14, 2017, at Arena Armeec hall, their show will also feature guest musicians whose names will be kept secret for the moment.
FDI into Bulgaria Shrinks by Half in Jan-Oct, Y/Y
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Bulgaria dropped by 46.1% year-on-year in the first ten months of 2016, the country's central bank BNB has said, citing preliminary data.
Over that period, FDI decreased by EUR 806.2 M to EUR 942 M. Last year, the respective value was EUR 1.7483 B.
Bulgarian PM's Party 'Inclined' to Be in New Govt
Bulgaria's biggest party GERB may join a new government if one is formed within the current legislature, but will not head it, GERB Deputy Chairman Tsvetan Tsvetanov has said.
Bulgaria's Health Minister 'Expelled from His Party'
Outgoing Health Minister Petar Moskov has been ousted from his Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), party officials say.
No reasons are given for the move.
The decision was taken by the DSB's decision-making body, according to an emailed statement.
Most Greek Firms in Bulgaria Are 'Ghost Companies' - Survey
Three out of four Greek firms currently based in Bulgaria exist only on paper for tax-evasion purposes, a survey by the University of Bristol, cited by English-language Kathimerini, shows.
"Of the 14 000 Greek-owned enterprises in the neighboring country, only 3000 are actually active," Kathimerini says, citing the data.
Airbus to Open Parts Plant in Bulgaria's Plovdiv
An aircraft parts factory of French civil aircraft giant will operate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, starting within a year, French Ambassador Eric Lebédel said last week.
After meeting Plovdiv Mayor Ivan Totev, he explained, quoted by 24 Chasa, the facility would make aircraft insulation materials and sealants.