Latest News from Bulgaria

Der Spiegel: Bulgaria's Peevski, Iceberg of Corruption

Like nobody else in Bulgaria MP Delyan Peevski "embodies the oligarchic system of clientelism," Der Spiegel says in a recent article.

Peevski is "the most flamboyant" Bulgarian politician, with supporters calling him "a child prodigy" and critics tying his success to close relations with the "political mafia," Der Spiegel writes [DE].

Eurostat Data Reveal Scale of Macedonian Exodus

Analysis of data released by the EU statistics body Eurostat shows that in four years, from the start of 2010 to the end of 2013, 58,713 Macedonian citizens obtained permission to stay in or become citizens of EU countries.

The number is more than equivalent to the population of the fifth largest town in Macedonia, Tetovo.

Kosovo Hunts For Players for First Eurobasket

Kosovo's national backetball team is hunting for top players as it prepares to take part in qualifications for Eurobasket for the first time.

The team will compete in Group E along with Slovenia, Ukraine and Bulgaria and will fight for the first two places in the group that will be sent to the European Championship.

Farmers' Markets Selling Organic Products to Open in Five Bulgarian Cities

Specialised farmers' markets selling organic products will be opened in five Bulgarian cities - Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Veliko Tarnovo.

Only certified producers will be able sell their produce at these markets, private bTV station informs.

In order to be eligible to sell at the markets, producers will have to possess certificates for each of the exhibited products.

EU Project Aims to Return Black Vulture to Bulgaria

A EUR 3 M project financed by the EU plans to restore the population of black vulture in Bulgaria.

The project entitled "Bright Future for Black Vulture in Bulgaria" will be implemented by NGOs from four countries, private bTV station informs.

Over 100 UK Students to Study Medicine in Bulgaria's Pleven

More than a hundred students from the United Kingdom were admitted to the Medical University in the Bulgarian city of Pleven.

The students will begin their six-year education programme which is taught in English in several days.

On Sunday the rector of the university will greet the new students at a special welcome event featuring a performance of the city's folklore ensemble.

Bulgarian Government Plans to Grant Pensioners BGN 50 M in Easter Bonuses

The Bulgarian government is planning to allocate BGN 50 M to pensioners in Easter bonuses.

This was announced by Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov on Saturday, daily Dnevnik reports.

The bonuses will be allocated from the revenues collected in the fight against contraband.

Bulgaria's Education Minister Expected to Resign on Monday

Bulgaria's Education Minister Todor Tanev is expected to submit his resignation on Monday. 

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov demanded the resignation of Tanev on Thursday due to the systematic problems in the education sector and the proposed controversial changes to the school curriculum which have not been subject to broad public discussion.

Hundreds Protest in Bulgaria over Proposed Drafts of School Education

Demonstrations have taken place in several towns and cities across Bulgaria after reports emerged that the Education Ministry is planning to revise key sections of the school curriculum referring to the years of Ottoman rule.

Bulgaria Police 'Handles Only Small Part of Reported Crimes'

Less than a third of reported crime cases are solved on an annual basis, a former Chief Secretary of Bulgaria's Interior Minstry has said.

The Chief Secretary is responsible for running the ministry on a daily basis and his role is crucial in cases of emergency or high-profile crime cases.

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