Latest News from Bulgaria
Draft Strategy of IntMin Points to Real Threat of Terrorist Attack in Bulgaria
In a draft strategy on countering terrorism and radicalisation, the Interior Ministry states that Bulgaria is a potential target of terrorists.
According to the strategy, there is a real threat of a terrorist attack in the country and one of the reasons for this threat is the extreme poverty and social exclusion of a large number of Bulgarian citizens.
Bulgaria's Industrial Output Index Rises 5.7% Y/Y in June
Bulgaria's industrial production index rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.6% month-on-month in June, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Monday.
Compared with the June 2014 level, the index was 5.7% higher, the NSI said, citing preliminary data.
Two People Allededly Linked to IS Entered Bulgaria on Their Real ID Cards - BNT
A man and a woman allegedly linked to the Islamic State group and searched for by Bulgarian police, have used fake identity documents to leave a neighbouring country but have entered Bulgaria using their real ones, BNT TV station has reported.
Bulgaria to Get EUR 72.8M in EU Funds to Improve Migration Management
Bulgaria stands to receive about EUR 72.8M in EU funding over seven years to deal with increased migratory pressure at its borders, the European Commission announced on Monday.
Bulgaria's Local Elections, Referendum to Be Held October 25
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has set October 25 as the date for both local elections and a referendum on remote electronic voting.
Bulgaria's Exports to EU Increased by 12.2% in January-May
Exports from Bulgaria to other EU member states increased by 12.2% between January and May compared to the same period of last year, according to preliminary data from the national statistics body.
The total volume amounted to BGN 11.6 B, with Germany, Italy, Romania, Greece, Belgium and France remaining the country's main trade partners.
Bulgaria 'Cannot Base Economy on Low Salaries' - Social Minister
Bulgaria cannot develop its economy by merely keeping salaries low, Deputy PM and Social Policy Minister Ivaylo Kalfin has said.
Kalfin has reminded, in an interview with the Bulgarian News Agency, that 11% of the labor force is earning minimum wages at the moment.
Bulgaria's ABV 'Ready for Early Elections'
Left-wing ABV party, which is part of the government, is ready to run in snap elections if these are called, its Deputy Chair has said.
In in interview with private bTV station on Monday Rumen Petkov said the party now has enough organizations across Bulgaria which could help it carry out a new campaign.
Seven Injured in Sofia-Istanbul Train Incident
Six Romanians and a Bulgarian woman were left injured after a locomotive hit the first carriage of a train from Sofia to Istanbul on Sunday evening, officials say.
At a speed of 15-20 km, the locomotive was performing maneuvers to be attached to the train, the Bulgarian National Radio reports.
Bulgaria Denies Media Reports of Search for Two Suspected Terrorists Linked to IS
Bulgaria's Interior Ministry has denied media reports it is looking for two suspected terrorists allegedly linked to Islamic State group.
The information that appeared in Bulgarian media on Sunday was "wrong interpretation of measures being taken by the Interior Ministry", the Ministry said in a statement, according to 24 Chasa news daily.
Banks to Lend USD 1B to Azerbaijan Gas Project to Boost Europe's Energy Security
Banks are arranging USD 1B in financing for, a key offshore gas field project in Azerbaijan seen as crucial for Europe's energy security, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said.
Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Rare Byzantine Gold Coin in Perperikon
A rare Byzantine gold coin dating back to the 11th century has been found in the ancient city of Perperikon, the renowned Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov revealed on Sunday.
The coin made of 23-carat gold is depicting Byzantine Emperor Basil II (976-1025) and his younger brother Emperor Constantine VIII (1025-1028).
Bulgaria Radiation Levels Unaffected by Chernobyl Wildfire - Environment Agency
No changes in radiation levels have been recorded in Bulgaria as a result of the latest wildwire in the exclusion zone around the closed Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the Executive Environment Agency said on Sunday.
Bulgarian Police Looking for Two Suspected Terrorists Said to Be Linked to IS - bTV
Security has been heightened in places where many people gather in Bulgaria on Sunday following reports that police are looking for two suspected terrorists allegedly linked to Islamic State (IS) group, bTV channel reported.
Police has launched a search for a man and a woman, bTV said, citing sources.
British Tourist Missing in Sea at Bulgaria's Sunny Beach Resort
A Brirish national on holiday in Bulgaria is missing after being swept out to sea in the Sunny Beach resort, the BBC has reported
Ethan McKen, 24, a teacher from Nottingham was hit by a wave and couldn't make it back to shore on Saturday morning. The friends who were with McKen were unable to find him, the BBC said, citing a family member.