Latest News from Bulgaria
Over 200 000 Vehicles Expected to Leave Sofia on Wednesday
More than 200 000 vehicles are expected to leave the Bulgarian capital on Wednesday as people embark on trips for the long weekend.
The long weekend will last from Thursday when Bulgaria celebrates its national holiday (Liberation Day) until Sunday.
Intensive traffic is expected on Wednesday afternoon, especially towards the seaside and the winter resorts.
Ukraine MP Demands Extradition of Bulgarian Fighter
A Ukrainian MP is demanding the extradition of a Bulgarian national, Georgi Bliznakov, for joining pro-Russian separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine and killing civilians and soldiers.
The Ukrainian MP and adviser to the Interior Ministry, Anton Gerashchenko, made the announcement on Facebook on Monday.
Manal El Shinnawi: Egyptians Could Come to Bulgaria's Ski Resorts
Novinite has interviewed Egypt's Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Manal El Shinnawi, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary since diplomatic relations were established between the two countries which has celebrated in February.
Protest Held in Sofia over Ban on Beach Camping
Hundreds demonstrated in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Tuesday after Parliament voted to make it illegal to put up tents on the beach.
Participants, whose action was aired by local TV stations, described the move by lawmakers as "absurd" and "a provocation".
Lost in Lack of Translation: Svetlana, Bulgaria and the Conflict in Ukraine
Novinite is introducing Svetlana Belenets, a Ukrainian national seeking asylum in Bulgaria, and Carl Spate, a Briton who has been helping her along the way and who contacted us to tell their story.
Bulgaria Expects Budget Surplus of BGN 961 M as at End-February 2016
Bulgaria consolidated budget is expected to show a surplusof BGN 961 Mas at end-February, equivalent to 1.1% of the projected 2016 GDP, according to preliminary data and estimates, the Finance Ministry has said.
The country had reported a consolidated budget deficit of BGN 105.5 M as at end- February 2015, equivalent to 0.1% of GDP.
No sign of slowdown in migrant flow from Turkey to EU
Figures shared by Europe's border control agency have painted a gloomy picture regarding ongoing efforts to stanch the influx of migrants and refugees from Turkey to the European Union, with the head of the agency confirming that the trend is not showing any signs of slowing down.
Bulgarian Journalists Injured by Artillery Fire in Syria - TASS
A group of 33 journalists, including Bulgarian nationals, came under artillery fire near the border town of Kensaba in the northern Syrian province of Latakia on Tuesday.
TASS news agency informs that the group consisted of 33 journalists, among whom Bulgarian, Russian, Greek, German, US, Chinese and Canadian nationals.
Greece's Eurobank Completes Acquisition of Alpha Bank's Branch in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Postbank, a subsidiary of the Greek Eurobank, successfully finalized on Tuesday the agreement on the acquisition of the operations of the Bulgarian branch of the Greek Alpha Bank.
With the acquisition, Postbank, legally known as Eurobank Bulgaria, has become the fourth largest bank in Bulgaria in terms of loans and deposits, with assets exceeding BGN 6.3 B.
Trips of Bulgarians Abroad Increased by 4 % Y/Y in January
According to the latest figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released on Monday, Bulgarians completed 306 856 trips abroad in the first month of this year, which represented an increase of 4 % compared to January 2015.
Palestinian Mission Probes Mystery Death in Bulgaria
A Palestinian delegation is visiting Bulgaria to investigate the death of Omar Zayed - whose extradition was sought by Israel - and whose relatives say he had been receiving death threats.
Bulgarian PM Hopes Greek Farmers Will Not Stage Blockades in Future
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov expressed hope that Greek farmers will discontinue their practice of staging blockades at the border with Bulgaria.
Borisov thanked the Greek farmers for lifting the latest blockade even though this was achieved only once Bulgaria had issued an ultimatum.
Bulgaria's Defence Council to Meet over Proposed Acquisition of New Warplane
The defence council to Bulgaria's defence ministry is expected to meet on Tuesday to review the draft project for acquisition of a new warplane for the needs of the country's air force.
This was announced by Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev during a press conference on Monday.
Palestinian Commission Investigates Death of Omar Zayed in Sofia
A Palestinian commission has arrived in the Bulgarian capital to investigate the death of Omar Zayed whose body was found in the yard of the Palestinian embassy in Sofia on Friday.
Bulgaria Posts BGN 991 M Budget Surplus for January
Bulgaria's consolidated budget showed a surplus of BGN 991.6 M for end-January equivalent to 1.1% of the projected 2016 GDP, according to preliminary data released by the Finance Ministry on Monday.
This compared with a consolidated budget surplus of BGN 69.1 M equivalent to 0.1% of GDP at end-January 2015.