Latest News from Bulgaria
EU Commission Ready to Attend Balkan Gas Hub Talks
A EU Commission official has said Brussels stands ready to get involved in any kind of negotiations over Sofia's gas hub project.
Turkey 'offers possibility of gas supplies through Turkish Stream to border with Greece'
The Turkish side has suggested the possibility of supplying natural gas through the Turkish Stream pipeline to Turkey's border with Greece, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller told reporters on Sept. 5, the TASS news agency has reported.
Four FRONTEX Staff Injured in Sofia Tram Crash
An incident with four Polish officers with the European border protection agency FRONTEX has occurred in the center of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, the public TV station informs.
The FRONTEX car and a tram have collided on Hristo Botev Blvd, leading to the Central Railway Station.
Supermarket Blast Leaves 1 Heavily Injured in Bulgaria's Pleven
The owner of a supermarket in Pleven, north central Bulgaria, has been seriously wounded in an explosion, local media say.
The incident was reportedly caused by a technical failure.
Doctors have told Focus News Agency the man has sustained deep burns on the head and respiratory system.
Russia, Turkey 'in Talks' over Turkish Stream Extension to Greece
Turkey is to issue exploration permits for the Turkish Stream gas pipeline within days, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller has said.
The two countries are also negotiating over a possible extension of the project to Greece, with Turkey granting the opportunity in principle, Miller has adde.
Bulgaria to Keep Existing Tax System Next Year
The tax system of Bulgaria is working well and need not be alterated throughout 2017, the head of Parliament's budget committee has said.
The government will not resort to any changes for now as the system currently in force has been generating GDP growth that is beyong the EU's average at the moment, Menda Stoyanova has told public broadcaster BNT in an interview.
Bulgaria's Dimitrov Ousted by Andy Murray in US Open
Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria dropped out of the US Open tournament before the quarterfinals stage after losing to the world's No 2, Andy Murray.
The game lasted 2 hours and 3 minutes.
Murray defeated Dimitrov 6:1, 6:2, 6:2, securing his seventh victory against the Bulgarian contender.
Bulgaria's PM Urges EU, Russia to Cooperate on Gas Hub Project
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Monday called on Brussels and Moscow to sit at the table with Sofia officials and discuss the prospects ot carry out a gas hub project on Bulgarian territory.
Bulgaria Marks Unification Day
Bulgaria is celebrating on Tuesday its Unification Day, with festive events expected throughout the country but mostly in Plovdiv, the second-biggest city.
Greek-Bulgarian pipeline expects bids by end-October
The joint venture building the natural gas pipeline between Bulgaria and Greece is seeking binding bids for the use of the gas link by the end of October, its chief executive said on Monday.
Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB), estimated to cost 220 million euros, has received nine expressions of interest to transport gas through it for a total capacity of 4.3 billion cubic meters.
Exporters call on envoys from 73 countries to spread Turkey's devotion to democracy
The Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TİM) has called for some 181 envoys and civil servants from 73 countries across the globe to talk about Turkey's devotion to democratic rule and robust economy in their countries and to boost cooperation with Turkey during a three-day meeting hosted in the Aegean province of Çanakkale on Sept. 2-4, the association said in a statement.
EU Has to Be 'Fair on Migrants,' Bulgaria President Says
Bulgaria and other EU countries have to admit they cannot guarantee work and pay desired by each one of the migrants arriving, President Rosen Plevneliev has said.
'Shadow' Economy Thriving in Balkans, Study Shows
A lack of trust in institutions and unfair taxation systems in Southeast Europe have contributed to the widespread problem of the "shadow" economy and undeclared work, a recent survey by the Sofia-Based Center for the Study of Democracy, CSD, for the Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity, SELDI, has concluded.
Partizan held to goalless draw, Vojvodina win, Cukaricki lose
BELGRADE - Partizan Belgrade were held to a goalless draw by Polish side Zaglebie Lubin at home in Thursday's first leg of the second round of UEFA Europa League qualifiers.
Thanks to a great performance by goalkeeper Martin Polacek, Zaglebie came away undefeated despite being down to ten men from the 55th minute, when Michal Papadopulos was sent off.
Bulgaria Finishes Last at Kirin Cup After Suffering Two Heavy Defeats
The Bulgarian men's national football team finished fourth at this year's edition of the Kirin Cup tournament after suffering two heavy defeats.
In the semifinal played on Friday, Bulgaria lost to hosts Japan with 2:7. In the third-place match played on Tuesday, Bulgaria was defeated by Denmark with 0:4