Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria Earns Praise from Europol for Busting Workshop for Forged Euro Notes
An operation by the Bulgarian authorities that led to the dismantling of an illegal workshop for counterfeiting of 100 euro banknotes has drawn praise from Europol.
Bulgaria Ranks among Top Software Outsourcing Destinations, Studies Show
Two recent studies point to Eastern Europe and Bulgaria in particular as an increasingly attractive destination for companies looking to outsource software, according to an article posted on ZDnet website.
New biometric passports due June 1
The distribution of new biometric passports containing chips, which are necessary to travel to Schengen countries, will start on June 1, with the government working on the necessary legal regulations.
The new passports are among the 72 criteria required by the body for granting visa exemption to Turkish citizens in light of a Turkey-EU migrant deal signed on March 20.
Bulgaria Expects Budget Surplus to Exceed BGN 2.3 B at End of April
Based on preliminary data and figures, Bulgaria's finance ministry estimates that budget surplus will exceed BGN 2.3 B at the end of April, which is 2.6 % of projected GDP.
Higher revenues and shrinking expenditures continue to contribute to the improving budget stance compared to the same period last year.
Bulgaria Had Second Largest Drop in Unemployment in EU in March
According to the latest figures of Eurostat released on Friday, Bulgaria registered the second largest decrease in its unemployment rate in March 2016 preceded only by Cyprus.
Compared to the same month in 2015, the unemployment rate in Bulgaria in March decreased from 10 % to 7.3 %. Compared to the previous month, the unemployment rated dropped by 0.1 %.
Bulgarian PM Slightly Lifts Veil On GERB's Presidential Candidate
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov slightly lifted the veil on his party's candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections which are scheduled to take place in the autumn.
However rather than naming any of the possible candidates, Borisov pointed to those who will not run in the elections.
Network of Electric Bicycles to Connect Bulgaria, Romania
A network of electric bicycles will connect Bulgaria and Romania.
The network will be developed in the Bulgarian-Romanian cross-border region under a project financed by the Interreg programme.
Each tourist will be able to rent an electric bicycle for the duration of three hours and to explore the tourist sites along the two banks of the Danube river.
Heavy Traffic Across Bulgaria Set to Continue on Good Friday
Heavy traffic and heightened police presence are expected across Bulgaria on Friday as people continue their trips on the first day from the Easter holiday - Good Friday.
Another 100 000 vehicles are expected to leave the Bulgarian capital on Friday.
Bulgaria, US Begin Preparations for Joint Air Training "Thracian Eagle 2016"
Eight F-15 C/D fighter jets from the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard were relocated on Thursday to Bulgaria's Graf Ignatievo Air Base.
The jets were relocated for their participation in the joint Bulgarian-US air training "Thracian Eagle - 2016", the press service of the Bulgarian defence ministry informs.
Bulgaria's Competition Watchdog Fines Two Regional TV, Internet Providers
Bulgaria's Commission for Protection of Competition (KZK) has imposed sanctions on two regional TV and Internet providers for practices amounting to unfair competition.
NetWorx Bulgaria and Nordelink Bulgaria have been fined with respectively BGN 358 620 and BGN 94 020, the sums amounting to 3 % of the net revenues and sales of each company during the previous year.
Bulgaria's Stara Zagora Also Bans Wearing of Face-Covering Veils in Public Places
The municipal council of the Bulgarian city of Stara Zagora banned on Thursday the wearing of accessories concealing the face and hampering recognition in public places.
The proposal was made by councilors from Bulgaria's largest ruling party GERB and one of the parties supporting the coalition government, the Patriotic Front (PF).
Bulgarian MPs Keep Provision Allowing Simultaneous Holding of Referendums, Elections
The Bulgarian parliament reversed its decision on one of the amendments to the Electoral Code it had adopted last week, which stipulated that referendums and elections should not be held simultaneously.
Heavy Traffic Across Bulgaria as People Embark on Trips for Easter
There will be heavy traffic and heightened police presence on Bulgaria's motorways and main roads on Thursday afternoon as most people are embarking on their trips for the forthcoming Easter holiday, which will last between April 29 and May 2.
Electoral Code: Bulgaria Eases Restrictions on Polling Stations Abroad
Bulgarian lawmakers have backtracked on a blanket ban on opening polling stations outside of Bulgaria's diplomatic missions to other countries.
Under the new rules approved on Thursday afternoon, the restrictions will not be in force for the territory of the EU where there are embassies or consulates.
Bulgarian Media 'Partly Free' - Freedom House Report
Media outlets in Bulgaria are partly free along with most countries in Southern and Southeast Europe, the 2016 Freedom of the Press report shows.