Latest News from Bulgaria
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 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.
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.
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.