Latest News from Bulgaria

Bulgaria Climbs 12 Positions to 66th Place in FIFA World Ranking

The Bulgarian men's national football team climbed 12 positions to 66th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, which was released on Thursday.

At present, Bulgaria has 497 points and occupies the place between the teams of Panama and the United Arab Emirates.

Ziraat profit increases 13 percent

Turkey's state-owned Ziraat Bank saw profit surge by 13 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period of 2014, the bank said in a statement late Nov. 4.

The bank's profit reached 1.152 billion Turkish Liras ($402 million), up from 1.02 billion liras ($35.6 billion) in the third quarter of last year.

Bulgaria MPs Override Presidential Veto on Military Intelligence Act

Parliament in Bulgaria defied on Thursday President Rosen Plevneliev's veto on legislative changes that ban civilians from heading the country's military intelligence agency.

The bill was then re-voted and passed by an overwhelming majority of 159-15, two abstaining.

Bulgaria MPs Revoke Siderov's Immunity

Lawmakers in Bulgaria have voted to lift nationalist Ataka party leader Volen Siderov and Ataka MP Desislav Chukolov's immunity from criminal prosecution.

The step was requested by Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov on two counts of hooliganism in October.

Bulgaria Border Security System 'Out of Service over Unpaid Electricity Bills'

State-of-the art border monitoring equipment has been installed at the Bulgarian-Turkish border but it is "out of service. Police have no money for electricity," German magazine Der Spiegel's website notes.

Citing official documents, it also suggests the number of people crossing Bulgaria's border without being caught might be "enormous".

Bulgaria Parliament to Vote on Nationalist Leader Siderov's Immunity

Lawmakers are to decide Thursday whether to lift the immunity of Volen Siderov, the leader of nationalist Ataka party, and Desislav Chukolov, a member of the same party.

An ad hoc committee set up after the step was requested by Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov already voted "yes" earlier this week.

Police Officers Protest across Bulgaria over Proposed Pay Cuts

Police offers took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday, in a second night of protests against planned cuts in their social benefits as part of cost-saving measures in the 2016 budget draft.

Bulgarian Cabinet Proposes Legal Changes Allowing for Joint Air Policing Missions

The Bulgarian government approved at its regular meeting on Wednesday a bill amending and supplementing the Defence and Armed Forces Act, which would allow for joint air policing missions to safeguard the country's airspace.

The bill was tabled for review and approval by the parliament, the press service of the government informs.

Deputy PM: Bulgaria Is Experiencing Drop in Migratory Pressure

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova said that there is a drop in the migratory pressure exerted on the country.

Bachvarova stated this in parliament on Wednesday, private bTV station quotes her as saying.

Best Snooker Players Gather in Sofia for Bulgaria Open

Snooker stars from all over the world will gather in Sofia for participation in the fourth consecutive edition of the Victoria Bulgaria Open tournament, which is part of the Players Tour Championship.

The Bulgaria Open begins on Wednesday with the qualifications and lasts until Sunday when the final takes place.

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