Latest News from Bulgaria

Heavy Snow Closes Some Roads in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian authorities have banned the traffic of trucks over 12 tonnes across the country with the exception of Burgas and Varna regions after more than 24 hours of snowfall, NovaTV reported on Sunday.

The ban doesn't only apply to the easternmost regions of Varna and Burgas where rain fell.

Bulgaria to Be Partner Country to 2018 Green Week in Berlin

Bulgaria will be one of the partner countries of 2018's edition of the International Green Week Berlin, a public exhibition bringing together key representatives of the food, agriculture, and gardening industry.

Grigor Dimitrov Fails to Grab Tennis Title in Sydney

Bulgaria's best-ranking tennis player Grigor Dimitrov has suffered a defeat from Victor Troicki (Serbia) at the final of the Alpha International tournament in Sydney, Austrialia.

Greek farmers warn of blocking the roads

The Greek farmers are preparing mass protests throughout Greece and are determined to block the roads protesting for the government’s bill on social security reform.

The farmers are planning to gather at Kerdyllia node at Egnatia Odos motorway, Kastro and Tempe area, whereas they have already gathered at customes (Kipoi and Promachonas).

Armenia, Bulgaria to Work Together on Major Transport Corridors

Armenia and Bulgaria are beginning a feasibility study of two transport corridor projects, the two countries' top diplomats said on Friday.

The news was announced during a visit of Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandyan to Sofia.

Vratsa District Court Places Defendants in Murder Case under House Arrest

The district court of Vratsa has ruled that the two brothers whose actions resulted in the death of 18-year-old Todor Yordanov should remain under house arrest.

The decision has drawn anger from locals in Vratsa, Northwestern Bulgaria, and some civic groups.

Ex-DPS Head Rules Out Cooperation with Maverick DSB Chair

Lyutvi Mestan, who was ousted from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) pasty after heading it for three years, has said he will not take part in a "right-wing political project" of Radan Kanev, the chairman of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) party.

Algarve, Bulgaria, Cape Town 'Cheap for Holiday Spending'

Algarve in Portugal is the cheapest place for British tourists willing to travel without leaving Europe, followed by Bulgaria's Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach, a new report suggests.

Bulgaria is followed by Cape Town in South Africa, which is the best bargain for those opting for a long-haul trip.

Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Was 10% in December

Unemployment in Bulgaria was 10 percent in December of last year, data from the country's Employment Agency shows.

This is a 0.7% year-on-year decrease, but is also up 0.1% from the month before.

As of December, 328 921 were registered at the agency, 4861 people more than in November, but 22 130 less than in December of 2014.  

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