Latest News from Bulgaria
Tensions Grow Over Bulgaria's UN Candidate
After UNESCO Director Irina Bokova came only fifth in the fourth ballot for a new UN Secretary-General, reports are rife that Bulgaria may replace her with the European Commission Vice-President, Kristalina Georgieva.
However, Bulgaria's deputy-premier and Minister of Interior, Rumyana Bachvarova, dismissed this on Monday.
Ninova: Borissov's Government Is Humiliating Bulgaria By Preventing a Bulgarian From Heading UN
The government is humiliating Bulgaria and mining the possibility of a Bulgarian heading the UN, stated BSP' leader Korneliya Ninova regarding the information that Bulgaria is going to change the nomination of Irina Bokova with that of Kristalina Georgieva.
Bokova remains Bulgarian candidate for next UNSG
UNESCO chief Irina Bokova remains Bulgaria's official candidate for the next United Nations secretary-general.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced this on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Government To Open New Refugee Centre
The government is studying the option of opening a new refugee centre and is prepared to send more military forces to defend the border with Turkey, stated Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova.
Bulgaria Seeks to Challenge Tsarski Konyushni Deal in Court
Bulgaria's Regional Development Ministry will try to contest a deal with state property in Sofia in the courts, its head Minister Lilyana Pavlova has said.
Bulgaria Disputes Interest Rate in Belene N-Plant Ruling
Bulgarian Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has announced the country deems "miscalculated" an interest rate on payments ordered by an international arbitration to Bulgaria over an abandoned nuclear plant.
Two Migrants Drown in Danube in Bulgaria
Police officers found the two dead bodies near the village of Archar in north-west Bulgaria, while four other migrants, including children, are missing, Commissioner Dimiter Chorbadjiev of the Rousse Regional Border Police Directorate said on Monday.
EU Commission Pledges More Border Security Assistance to Bulgaria
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has sent a letter to Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov saying he is taking on the commitment to bolstering the security of Bulgaria's external border, the Commission representation in Sofia has said.
The decision will be formalized at an EU summit in Bratislava scheduled for September 16, Juncker is quoted as saying.
Migrants 'Drowned in Danube River' - Bulgarian Police
The bodies of two migrants have been found in the Danube River, near the village of Archar, northwestern Bulgaria, police say.
Most of the Bulgarian section of the Danube serves as a natural border with Romania.
Authorities are now looking for "two boys, two girls and a man" who reportedly also drowned while trying to cross into Romania.
Bulgaria's PM Names Bokova as Only Nomination for UN Chief 'by Sept 26'
UNESCO head Irina Bokova is Bulgaria's single UN Secretary General candidate, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said.
However, he has added the government may only continue backing her candidacy if on September 26 she is not "among the first two candidates".
World Chess Federation Confirms Bulgaria's Suspension
The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has confirmed a decision to suspend Bulgaria's international activity in chess, Dnevnik.bg has reported.
The announcement, made at the 87th FIDE Congress in Baku, upholds the vote of the European Chess Union to expel the Bulgarian body.
Bulgaria 'Mulls Options to Have 2 UN Top Job Nominees'
Bulgaria might abandon the idea to resort to EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as a new UN Secretary General nomination, proposing her alongside current nominee Irina Bokova instead, news website Mediapool.bg reports, citing "sources".
Controversy over EU, NATO Flags Desecration at Russophile Gathering
The socialist-backed presidential candidate, Maj Gen Rumen Radev, attended on Sunday a gathering of the "friends of Russia" and addressed the crowd.
Radev spoke of the "hard time in relations between EU and Russia" and argued Bulgaria's role would be to cooperate in overcoming the problem.
Uncertainty about Bulgarian Govt's Decision to Replace UN Top Job Candidate
Bulgaria's government is to hold a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule, amid speculation whether it will choose to nominate EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as its official candidate for UN chief.
Last Section of Sofia Ring Road's Western Arc to Be Officialy Launched
The Western arc of the Sofia Road will be complete as of Tuesday, with a 2 km stretch that was in construction to be unveiled and opened for use.
The 5.5 km stretch begins from the bridge over the Kakach river to the crossroads of the Western arc with the Northern Speed Tangent.