Latest News from Bulgaria

Bulgaria-EU Trade Increased in First Eleven Months of 2015

Published by Novinite on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 11:52

According to preliminary estimates of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) released on Monday, the trade between Bulgaria and the EU increased between January and November last year.

In the first eleven months of 2015, Bulgarian exports to the EU amounted to BGN 26.9 B, which represented an increase of 8.3% compared to the same period in the previous year.

Bulgarian TV Show to Submit Petition for Holding Six-Point Referendum

Published by Novinite on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 09:58

One of the most popular TV shows in Bulgaria, Slavi's Show (named after its host Slavi Trifonov), will submit a petition with more than 400 000 signatures on the holding of a six-point referendum.

The petition is expected to be tabled to parliament on Monday.

Bautista Agut Triumphs in First Edition of Sofia Open

Published by Novinite on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 08:51

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut won the first edition of Garanti Koza Sofia Open which was held in the Bulgarian capital last week.

In the final played on Sunday, first seeded Agut defeated Serbian Viktor Troicki, who was seeded second, with 6:3, 6:4.

The match attracted 8500 spectators in the Arena Armeec hall and lasted one hour and twenty minutes.

Greek Farmers to Renew Blockade at Border with Bulgaria

Published by Novinite on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 07:12

Greek farmers are set to close the Ilinden-Exochi crossing and other checkpoints on the border between Bulgaria and Greece on Monday amid continuing protests over their government's plans for reform to the pension system.

Traffic Resumes at Kulata Crossing on Bulgaria's Border with Greece

Published by Novinite on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 12:40

Traffic has resumed at Kulata-Promachonas crossing on Bulgaria's border with Greece, bTV reported on Sunday.

Cargo vehicles and passenger cars have started moving in both directions at the busiest checkpoint on the border after 11 a.m.

Key Bulgaria-Greece Border Crossings Remain Closed

Published by Novinite on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 10:45

Major crossings at Bulgaria's border with Greece remained fully or partially closed to traffic on Sunday morning, the Interior Ministry has announced.

Passage at Ilinden-Exochi crossing is blocked completely.

Two Migrants Die from Cold Exposure near Bulgaria's Border with Turkey

Published by Novinite on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 10:08

Two illegal female migrants have died of cold exposure near Malko Tarnovo, in southeastern Bulgaria close to the border with Turkey, Nova TV reported on Sunday.

Bulgarian border police found a group of 19 illegal migrants including 12 children in a forest area of Strandzha mountain near Malko Tarnovo where the snow cover was more than 30 centimeters thick late on Saturday.

David Clark: Bulgaria in Danger of Blowing Its Big Moment

Published by Novinite on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 15:51

Bulgaria is one of the few Eastern European countries capable of proposing a UN Secretary General candidate trusted by all Security Council permanent members, an opinion piece on the FT's beyondbrics blog reads.

Two Bulgaria-Greece Border Crossings Sealed to All Traffic

Published by Novinite on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 12:27

The major border checkpoints of Ilinden-Exochi and Makaza-Nymphaea, connecting Bulgaria and Greece, are closed to all traffic as of 13:00 local time (EET), Bulgarian police authorities have said in a statement.

This includes cars and buses as well as transit commercial trucks.

Farmers’ blockades to split Greece right down the middle

Published by Protothema on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 10:00

Farmers protesting against the government’s proposed plan for social security reforms escalate their protests actions and despite the bad weather they decide to continue blocking the roads.

On Friday they decided to close the motorway at Tempi Valley for 24 hours on Saturday, as they toughen their stance towards the government.

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