Latest News from Bulgaria
Five Ambassadors to Bulgaria Present Diplomatic Credentials
Ambassadors newly posted to Bulgaria have presented their diplomatic credentials to Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.
These are Michael Forbes (Ireland), Stefano Baldi (Italy), Rashid bin Ali Hassan al-Khater (Qatar), Tove Bruvik Westberg (Norway), and Anatoly Makarov (Russia).
International Small and Medium-Size Enterprises Fair Starts in Guangzhou, China
The International Small and Medium-Size Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) started in Guangzhou, China. It will take place between October 10 and October 13, 2016.
The Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency has organised the participation of 19 Bulgarian companies from various sectors at a national stall.
Bulgarian Culture Minister Rashidov Proposes to Macedonia Joint Memorial at Kaimakchalan
Bulgarian Minister of Culture Vezhdi Rashidov proposed to his Macedonian counter-part Elizabeta Kachanska for the two countries to commemorate together the anniversaries of the battle at Kaimakchalan peak and erect a joint memorial.
Bulgarians Abroad: Electoral Code Amendments Set Traps
The rules of the new Electoral Code do not work, they set traps and put in doubt the holding of the elections, warn Bulgarians abroad united in the civil initiative "I Want To Vote".
Turkish Citizen Arrested With 30 Kg of Heroin
The Burgas Regional Prosecutor's Office has imposed a 72-hour arrest sanction on the Turkish citizen Metin Hersek who was detained at the Malko Tarnovo border cross checkpoint with nearly 30 kg of heroin and EUR 37,500, reported Darik radio.
Danish Architect Jan Gehl Invited To Consult on Sofia as Green City Vision
Sofia's Mayor Yordanka Fandakova has invited world-famous Danish architect and urbanist Jan Gehl to consult on the preparation of a long-term vision for the development of Sofia in the section 'development of green city spaces,' reported the press centre of Sofia Municipality.
Austria Not To Send Military Staff for Border DefenceTo Bulgaria, Serbia
Austria will not send military personnel to Bulgaria and Serbia for the defence of their borders from migrants, stated Austrian Federal Minister of Defence Hans Peter Doskozil, cited by Die Presse.
According to him, assistance will not be provided because this is impossible at the moment due to the existing legal situation.
Bulgaria's Deputy PM Clashes with Expert over 'Unfruitful' Black Sea Drilling
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev has vehemently denied reports that the first drilling at Khan Asparuh offshore block in the Black Sea has shown no evidence of energy deposits.
Greek police stop 18 Syrian refugees trying to enter Albania
Police in northern Greece say they have arrested two Greek women suspected of trying to smuggle a group of Syrian refugees over the rugged border with Albania.
The suspects were discovered early Tuesday, driving two cars carrying a total of 18 Syrians, including six children, to the border in the northern Kastoria region.
Dimitrov Proceeds in Shanghai Masters after 1st Win over Gasquet
Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria has defeated Richard Gasquet of France for the first time, making it past the first round of the Shanghai Masters tournament in China.
Dimitrov has beaten the world's No 17 (a spot above him) 6:4, 6:4.
With Gasquet having a clear lead in the beginning, Bulgaria's highest-ranking player has managed to turn the tables at 3:0.
Ivaylo Kalfin, the Seasoned Politician Facing an Uphill Battle
Novinite publishes profiles of presidential candidates running in the forthcoming elections on November 06.
We continue with Ivaylo Kalfin, a former Foreign Minister and MEP running on the ticket of President (2002-2012) Georgi Parvanov's party.
Bulgaria Ranks 5th in Europe in Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is still an issue of concern in Bulgaria, with the country keeping its fifth spot among European states according to that criteria.
The announcement was made by Svetoslav Handzhiev, who heads the Bulgarian Association for the Study of Obesity and Related Diseases (BASORD), on the occasion of World Obesity Day, according to the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA).
Bulgaria 'Might Have Colluded with Mossad, Palestinians' in Omar Zayed Death
The death of Omar Zayed in the Palestinian Embassy might have been the result of "potential collusion between the Mossad, Bulgarian security services, and Palestinian embassy personnel," watchdog journalism organization MintPress News has said.
More Migrants Leaving Bulgaria's Accommodation Centers
Twice as many migrants left state-owned accommodation facilities in Bulgaria compared to the rate in September, according to recent statistics.
More than 500 went out of the centers in the first week of October, while newcomers were 400, Interior Ministry data suggests.
There are more than 5000 people in the facilities, which are currently working beyond their capacities.
Bulgaria Posts EU's Biggest Growth in Tourist Overnights for 2016
Bulgarian Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova has said the country has registered a 18% year-on-year increase in tourist overnight stays for the first six months of 2016.
This is the best result within the EU, Angelkova has told Focus Radio, citing Eurostat data.
There were more than 8 million overnights between January and June, according to the minister.