Latest News from Bulgaria

PM Borisov: Turkey Is Saving Bulgaria, Europe from Refugee Wave

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov stated on Thursday that at present Turkey is saving Europe and in particular Bulgaria from the refugee wave.

In his words, Turkey was making huge efforts in addressing the crisis and the recent discussions between Turkish President Recep Erdogan and the leaders of the EU demonstrated Ankara's clear commitment for further actions.

NATO Defence Ministers Meeting Over Syria, Afghanistan

The defence ministers of the NATO member countries are meeting in Brussels on Thursday over the situation in Syria and Afghanistan.

In a doorstep statement, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the many challenges the Alliance is facing at present - conflict, instability, insecurity and a refugee crisis.

EU Research Chief to Inspect Construction of Sofia Tech Park

Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, arrives Thursday in Sofia to meet with President Rosen Plevneliev, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, and Education Minister Todor Tanev.

Donald Tusk, Boyko Borisov to Meet in Bulgaria for Talks on Refugee Crisis

Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, arrives in Bulgaria Thursday evening.

Tusk will be greeted by Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov at the governmental residence Evksinograd near Varna, according to the press office of the government.

Bulgaria Refuses to Extradite Len Homeniuk to Kyrgyzstan

Bulgaria won't extradite the dual U.S./Canadian citizen Leonard Homeniuk to Kyrgyzstan, a Bulgarian court has decided.

The District Court in the Danube city of Vidin on Wednesday denied a request of the Kyrgyz authorities to extradite the retired geologist on charges of corruption, citing the lack of an extradition treaty between Bulgaria and Kyrgyzstan.

Bulgaria's DefMin Authorized to Sign MiG Repair Deal w/ Poland

The Bulgarian government has given Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev a mandate to sign a deal under which the engines of six MiG fighter jets will be overhauled in Poland.

After the cabinet's move, Parliament is yet to ratify the agreement which sparked controversy in Bulgaria and also outrage from Russian manufacturer RSK MiG.

Bulgarian Trumpeter Mihail Yossifov to Join Pink Martini at Sofia Concert

US band Pink Martini is to sing its most beloved songs together with Bulgarian trumpeter Mihail Yossifov on October 21, when the group is to perform in Sofia, the organizers have said.

A Bulgarian symphony orchestra with also join Pink Martini on stage.

Bulgarian MPs Reject Proposal to Revoke Sanctions on Russia

Bulgarian lawmakers have narrowly turned down a proposal by the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) calling for sanctions against Russia to be reviewed.

Sofia has enforced measures against the Russian Federation in line with the EU and the US policies toward Moscow after the Ukraine crisis began last year.

IMF Projects Economic Growth for Bulgaria of 1.7 % in 2015, 1.9 % in 2016

According to the latest World Economic Outlook of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was released on Tuesday, the Bulgarian economy is expected to register a growth of 1.7 % in 2015.

Thus Bulgarian GDP will retain its 2014 level and it is projected to increase further to 1.9 % in 2016.

Bulgaria's Deputy PM Calls on EU to Reform Policies on Refugees

Deputy Prime Minister Ivaylo Kalfin called on the EU to bring changes to its policies addressing the refugee wave.

In an interview for private bTV station on Wednesday, he noted that Bulgaria was dealing with the refugees according to its capabilities.

Kalfin added that the funds on the refugees were allocated from both the government budget and the EU.

Bulgarian President to Veto Amendments to Military Intelligence Act

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will veto the recent amendments to the Military Intelligence Act.

This was announced by the chief of the presidential cabinet, Ekaterina Zaharieva, in an interview for private bTV station on Wednesday.

Romania Withdraws Bid to Join Schengen Area

A session of the European Council for Justice and Home Affairs, JHA, scheduled for Thursday, will now not discuss the admission of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area, as a decision has been postponed to the end of the year.

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