Latest News from Bulgaria
NDK Pavement Renovation Reaches BGN 300
The total value of the renovation works taking place near the National Palace of Culture (NDK) continues to grow.
An additional sum of BGN 315,600 will be allocated to the project, as reported by BGNES.
The new portion of the funds will be used for the substitution of the red pavement across the park and all around the building.
CEO of Bulgaria's Kozloduy N-Plant Decries Impact of Power Tariffs Uncertainty
Dimitar Angelov, CEO of Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant, has complained that the N-plant lost long-term contracts for the sale of electricity as a result of the postponement of the new regulatory period.
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Mitov Visiting US to Discuss Defense, Security
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov will discuss the latest developments in the country's partnership with the United States during a working visit to Washington, D.C. this week.
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Drops to 16th Place in ATP Ranking
Bulgaria's top male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov dropped five positions in the latest ATP ranking, which was released on Monday.
At present, Dimitrov occupies the 16th place, which is not surprising considering his poor performance since the start of the new year.
Tsvetan Vasilev Denies Report He Ran Bulgaria's KTB as Ponzi Scheme
Tsvetan Vasilev, the main shareholder of Bulgaria's collapsed Corporate Commercial Bank, has denied charges he was running the bank as a Ponzi scheme.
Bulgaria's Deputy PM, Justice Minister to Pay Working Visit to Netherlands
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva and Justice Minister Hristov Ivanov are to pay a one-day working visit to the Netherlands on Monday.
Their agenda includes meetings with Foreign Minsiter Bert Koenders, Security and Justice Minister Ard van der Steur and Immigration Minister Klaas Dijkhoff, daily Dnevnik reports.
DW: Does Bulgaria Hope for a Grexit?
A Grexit scenario could also have positive consequences for Bulgaria, with a number of Greek companies potentially moving northwards, Deputy MP Tomislav Donchev has told Deutsche Welle.
Russian energy minister: Moscow studying direct energy shipments to Greece
The state-run Russian news agency on Sunday announced that the Kremlin is “… is looking into the possibility of delivering energy to Greece directly…”.
The news site quotes Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak as saying the idea aims to “renew” the crisis-hit country’s economy.
Bulgaria Deputy PM Warns Delay of Judicial Reform 'Would Be Bad Sign'
Work on reforms in Bulgaria's judicial system should be underway before local elections this autumn, Deputy PM Meglena Kuneva has said.
Garmen Residents to Protest in Sofia over Postponed Removal of Buildings
Residents of the municipality of Garmen, southwestern Bulgaria, are taking to the streets of the capital Sofia next Saturday to protest a move to call off the demolition of illegal Roma dwellings in their village.
Greece 'Should Follow Bulgaria's Currency Model in Case of Grexit'
Bulgaria is the better currency model for Greece if the country slides towards Grexit, renowned economist Prof Steve Hanke says.
Bulgaria Loses Men's Volleyball World League Group 2 Final
The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team suffered on Saturday a heavy defeat in the final of Group 2 of the FIVB World League.
Bulgaria lost 0-3 to France (16-25, 20-25, 21-25) in a match, which was played in the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna.
PM: Bulgaria Suffers Losses of EUR 80 M Due to Russian Sanctions
Bulgaria has suffered losses amounting to EUR 80 M due to the restrictions, which Russia has imposed on exports of agricultural production from Bulgaria.
This was announced by Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov in the town of Malko Tarnovo on Saturday, Darik radio reports.
Bulgaria Defeats Croatia 3-2 in Women's Volleyball World Grand Prix
The Bulgarian women's national volleyball team achieved a victory in the opening round of Group 2's Pool M of the FIVB World Grand Prix.
Bulgaria defeated Croatia 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12) on Friday and at present occupies the first place in Pool M.
Bosnia-Herzegovina Commemorates Victims of Srebrenica Massacre
Bosnia and Herzegovina marks on Saturday the twentieth anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre.
More than 8000 Bosnian Mulsim men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces in the worst war crime in Europe since the end of the Second World War.