Latest News from Bulgaria
Turkey's first rhino arrives in Kocaeli after seven-hour travel
After a tough seven-day journey from Edinburgh, Turkey's first Indian rhino Samir has arrived in the Dar?ca Faruk Yalç?n Zoo and Botanical Park in the northwestern province of Kocaeli's Dar?ca district.
A female rhino will also be brought over next year for the seven-year-old, 3.5-ton Samir.
Number of Live Births, Life Expectancy Record Increase in Bulgaria
The increasing number of live births and the growing average life expectancy are the positive trends in the demographic development of the Bulgarian population.
This was noted by the government as it endorsed the updated national strategy for the demographic development of the Bulgarian population (2012-2030).
Tickets for First ATP Tournament in Sofia Go on Sale on Wednesday
The tickets for the first ever ATP tournament to be held in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia will go on sale on Wednesday afternoon at 17:00 EET.
The prices of the tickets, which can be purchased in the network of Eventim (online at eventim.bg), range between BGN 10 and BGN 80.
Minas Hatzisavvas, friends and colleagues bid their last farewell (pics)
Friends and family of great Greek actor Minas Hatzisavvas gathered at the 1st Cemetery of Athens to pay their last respects to a talented man. He expressed the wish for a state funeral, followed by a cremation to take place in Bulgaria due the fact that there are no cremation facilities in Greece.
EU Mission to Inspect Bulgaria's Progress on Justice, Internal Order Ahead of CVM Report
A European Commission expert mission on justice and internal order is expected to arrive in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia.
The EU officials are coming on a working visit to Bulgaria in order to inspect the country's progress in the area of justice and internal affairs.
EU loses its patience with Greece as FYROM border swells with immigrants
The leftist Greek government appears startled by developments at the border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) where the construction of a fence has caused an overwhelming number of refugees and economic immigrants to gather.
Bulgaria MPs Pass 2016 Budget Framework
Bulgarian lawmakers have approved the state budget for next year at an extraordinary plenary that lasted until late on Tuesday evening.
With revenues at BGN 20.6 B (BGN 18 B of which are to be collected from taxes), expenditure for 2016 is estimated at around BGN 11 B.
Turkish Stream, Akkuyu NPP Talks 'Frozen' over Russia-Turkey Tensions
Russia has suspended talks with Turkey over the Turkish Stream pipeline and the Akkuyu nuclear plant amid rising tensions between Ankara and Moscow over the downing of a Turkish plane.
This comes after Russia introduced sanctions against Turkey over the weekend.
Sofia Airport: No Bomb Found after Security Check, Bulgaria PM 'Furious'
Specialized anti-terror squads have found no explosive device inside a minivan parked in front of Sofia Airport Terminal 1 building, the Interior Ministry says.
Earlier on Tuesday, a "suspicious package" was allegedly discovered, with airport officials first confirming there was a bomb in the vehicle and Interior Ministry officials then denying.
UK PM David Cameron to Visit Bulgaria on Thursday
British Prime Minister David Cameron is due to visit Bulgaria on December 3, government sources cited by website Dnevnik.bg have said.
Cameron is to arrive on Thursday afternoon and visit the Bulgaria-Turkey border, according to the sources, but more details are yet to be disclosed.
Flow of Illegal Migrants at Bulgaria's Lesovo Increases - bTV
Bulgarian authorities have been faced with increased flow of illegal migrants across the country's border with Turkey in recent days, bTV broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
Several groups of migrants have been detained by border police while trying to illegally cross into Bulgaria at Lesovo checkpoint, the TV channel said citing prosec?ting authorities in the nearby town of Elhovo.
Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Evacuated over Suspected Bomb Threat
Authorities in Bulgaria were on high alert after a bomb was reportedly discovered an explosive device inside a minibus parked outside Sofia Airport Terminal 1.
Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Drops by 1.4 % Y/Y in October - Eurostat
According to the latest figures of Eurostat published on Tuesday, the unemployment rate in Bulgaria stood at 9.5 % in October 2015.
The unemployment rate in Bulgaria was slightly above the EU average of 9.3 %, amounting to 316 000 people
The unemployment rate retained its level from the previous month and decreased by 1.4 % compared to October 2014.
Christmas Tree Lights in Sofia to be Illuminated on Tuesday
The lights of the Christmas tree in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia will be illuminated on Tuesday evening.
The Christmas tree is located in the garden, which is situated between Rila hotel and Alabin street in downtown Sofia.
Bulgarian Deputy PM: Schengen Area Has to be Consolidated
According to Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva, at present the Schengen Area was in such a state that there were two possible outcomes.
In her words, the borderless area could be either consolidated or else it would disappear, she said in an interview for private bTV station on Tuesday.