Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria Air Flights to Brussels for March 29 Canceled
Bulgaria's national flag carrier Bulgaria Air has said it is canceling all flights to and from Zaventem Airport scheduled for March 29, Tuesday.
In a statement, Sofia Airport has listed flight No FB 407, taking off en route Brussels at 18:00, and FB 408, landing from Brussels at 23:55.
Wizz Air flights from and to Charleroi airport are to be performed on schedule.
Bulgaria's Peevski 'Withdrawing' from TV Station Deal
Controversial lawmaker and alleged media mogul Delyan Peevski has said he is pulling out of the acquisition of Kanal 3, a cable broadcaster that had been linked to him for more than half a year.
Sofia Hosts 16th Edition of European Music Festival
The Bulgarian capital will host the 16th edition of the European Music Festival, which will last between March 28 and June 8.
The festival will begin with a concert by prominent Israeli violinist and conductor Shlomo Mintz who will perform at Bulgaria Concert Hall at 19:30 o'clock (EET) on Monday.
Bulgaria to Step up Security at Schools, Kindergartens
The participants in a national meeting dedicated to security in schools and kindergartens, vowed to step up security at educational establishments in Bulgaria.
The extraordinary meeting, which was organised by Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Meglena Kuneva, was held in Sofia on Monday.
Migrants Have Reportedly Started Crossing from Greece into Bulgaria
The residents of the southwestern border village of Kulata claim that the first illegal migrants have already crossed from Greece into Bulgaria.
Over the weekend, children from the village noticed six-seven men carrying their luggage in bags who were walking on the international railway line.
Trips of Bulgarians Abroad Increased by 9.8 % Y/Y in February
Bulgarian citizens completed a total of 281 360 trips abroad in February this year, which represented 9.8 % increase compared to the same month in 2015.
This becomes clear from the latest figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released on Monday.
General Practitioners to Stage Protests Across Bulgaria
General practitioners (GPs) will stage protests across Bulgaria starting from Monday.
Protests will begin in the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Yambol, Kyustendil and Razgrad, with other regions to follow suit in the coming days.
Sofia Police Take Ex-Officer Who Barricaded Himself Out of Building
Police have escorted retired officer Petar Kodzheykov, who had locked himself up in his apartment with his wife, out of their apartment in a neighborhood in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
Portugal 'Refused to Swap Shirts' after Loss to Bulgaria
The national football team of Portugal declined to exchange shirts with their Bulgarian opponents after the Friday match surprisingly won by Bulgaria, the latter team's goalkeeper has said.
Vladisllav Stoyanov has told private NOVA TV broadcaster that Danny was the sole player from the Portuguese team who agreed to do the traditional gesture.
Bulgaria's Military, Border Police to Conduct Joint Black Sea Drill in April
Bulgaria's Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said Armed Forces and Border Police officers are set to carry out a military drill in a move bolstering security at the country's Black Sea border.
Speaking at the inauguration of Bezmer Airbase, he has not specified a date, but has set the beginning of April as a possible timeframe.
Bulgaria PM Defends Option to Build Fence at Border with Greece
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has said his country will be forced to raise a fence along the border with Greece if the country does not uphold its "Schengen commitments".
Bulgaria President Named 'Person of Year' in Ukraine
Bulgaria's head of state Rosen Plevneliev received on Saturday the "Person of the Year 2015" award during his visit to Ukraine.
Plevneliev was awarded due to his contribution to Ukraine for his contribution to the defense of the country's integrity, sovereignty and European values, according to his press office.
Bulgaria to Keep Standing Up for Ukraine's Integrity - President
Bulgarian supports Ukraine's path to association to the EU and rapprochement with NATO, President Rosen Plevneliev has said.
Meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in Kiev, he has asserted that his country backs the "sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine" and does not recognize the results of the referendums in Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk.
Bulgaria's Dimitrov Proceeds to 3rd Round in Miami Open
Bulgaria's top male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov secured a tough victory over Federico Delbonis (Argentina), paving his way for a match against the world's No 2 Andy Murray.
Dimitrov won against Delbonis 7:6 (8), 4:6, 6:4, in a game that lasted 2 hours and 42 minutes. He had problems with the index finger of his right hand during the third set and asked for medical assistance.
Idomeni: NGOs urge refugees to cross border
The refugees and immigrants stranded at Idomeni are once more misinformed, since there are indications that people will try to distribute false information that the borders will open and they will be able to continue their journey to Europe.