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Bulgaria's Ruling Partners Begin Talks on Updating Coalition Agreement
The consultations on renegotiating the terms of the coalition agreement between Bulgaria's largest ruling party GERB and its junior coalition partner the Reformist Bloc (RB) officially begin on Wednesday.
During the consultations, the two parties have to identify the priority reforms and outline a schedule for their implementation, daily Dnevnik informs.
Uber to Expand Its Sofia Development Center
US-based transportation network Uber is intending to double the number of IT professionals working for its engineering center in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, the company has said.
'Reserve Border System' Needed between Bulgaria, Macedonia - Czech PM
Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka has suggested that a "reserve border system" should be set up along the Bulgaria-Macedonia border if Turkey or Greece fail to regulate the influx of migrants into Europe.
Yellow Code Issued for Cold Weather in 16 Bulgarian Regions
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) issued a yellow code warning for cold weather in sixteen regions of Bulgaria on Wednesday.
The yellow code alert is issued for the regions of Sofia, Sofia province, Pernik, Kyustendil, Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Razgrad, Targovishte, Shumen and Silistra.
Hungary's FM Criticizes Greece over Weak Border Protection
Hungary will be forced to turn to Bulgaria and Macedonia if Greece refuses to stop the flow of migrants into the country, the country's FOreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said.
Szijjarto is on a visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday.
He has warned Greece is proving incapable of protecting its borders from migrants, allowing hundreds of thousands to find their way into Europe.
HRW Accuses Bulgaria of 'Pushbacks, Abuse at Borders'
Bulgarian law enforcement officials are engaged in summary returns of asylum seekers to Turkey, "often after stealing their belongings and subjecting them to violence," Human Rights Watch says.
Court Leaves ex-Mayor Charged with Rape under Arrest
A regional court in Panagyurishte (Central Bulgaria) ruled on Tuesday that Ivan Evstatiev, the former mayor of the town of Strelcha should remain in custody.
Evstatiev is charged with the rape of a 16-year-old girl, and the court believes there is evidence he could hide or commit another crime.
Bulgaria's Jan-Oct Trade Gap Shrinks
Bulgaria's trade deficit for the first 10 months of 2015 has decreased compared with the same period of the 2014, as exports rose faster than imports, according to statistical data released by the country's central bank.
Bulgaria's Sofia to Host World Festival of Animated Film Jan 29-31
The 11th edition of World Festival of Animated Film will be held on January 29-31 in the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in Sofia.
On January 19 at 18:30 local time, "Authors-Artists" exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Bulgarian cinema will usher viewers into the mood of the Festival at NDK Lobby Semi-basement East.
Bulgaria to Invest BGN 848 M in 1st Stage of Sofia Metro Third Line
Bulgaria would invest BGN 848 M, VAT excluded, in the first stage of the project for the construction of a third line of Sofia Metro, Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski said on Tuesday.
Nenchev, Nuland Discuss Options for Bulgarian Air Force Upgrade
Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev has discussed modernisation options for the Bulgarian Armed Forces and the Air Force in particular with the visiting United States Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland.
Bulgaria to Get EUR 850,000 Grant to Improve Gas Transmission Network
Bulgaria will receive an EU grant of EUR 850,000 for the rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of its gas transmission system under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), an EU funding programme for infrastructure.
Bulgaria Was Pressured to Choose between Turkey, Russia - PM
Bulgarian Prime Minister has admitted that Sofia was asked to take a side after tensions rose between Russia and Turkey over the downing of a Russian warplane.
Bulgarian President: Judicial Reforms Require New Constitutional Changes
The economic growth of Bulgaria is directly connected with the need of immediate reforms in the judicial system of the country, which requires amendments to the Constitution, said Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev at the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Government Meets the Business Conference organised by the Capital weekly newspaper.
Montenegro Endorses FM Luksic for UN Top Job Candidacy
Montenegro has formally submitted the candidacy of its Foreign Minister, Igor Luksic, as a candidate to take over as UN Secretary General.