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Deflation Returned to Bulgaria in May - National Statistical Institute

According to the latest figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on the index of consumer prices, which were released on Monday, deflation returned to Bulgaria in May.

The monthly inflation stood at negative 0.2 % in May, the inflation since the beginning of the year was 0.7 %, while the yearly inflation was 0.9 %.

Bulgaria Defeats Convincingly Russia 3-0 at Women's Volleyball in Baku

The Bulgarian women's national volleyball team recorded on Monday a convincing victory in its second match at the European Games in Baku.

Bulgaria defeated Russia 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-22) and temporarily came on the top of Pool B with four points, daily Dnevnik reports.

Bulgaria Police Arrest 30 after Second Night of Bulgaria-Roma Protests

At least 30 people have been detained in Bulgaria's capital Sofia after the second night of protests that began Saturday evening over loud music played in the Orlandovtsi neighborhood.

Police say the main goal of security forces now is to prevent further incidents, apart from boosting security in a neighborhood that has been recently marked by Bulgaria-Roma tensions.

Several Injured as Tensions Escalate at Protest in Sofia Neighbourhood

Several people were injured after tensions escalated at a protest in the Orlandovtsi neighbourhood in the capital of Bulgaria on Sunday.

Nearly 200 people protested against the crimes committed by the Roma community with the protest escalating into a violent clash.

Die Presse: OMV May be Planning 'Russian Nabucco' Gas Pipeline

The future head of Austria's OMV Rainer Seele appears to be planning a new route for Russian gas to Europe bypassing Ukraine jointly with Gazprom, according to Austrian newspaper Die Presse.

Seele will take the helm at one of the most powerful energy companies in central Europe on 1 July to replace OMV's current CEO Gerhard Roiss, who is set to step down at the end of June.

Bulgaria's Mitov to Discuss Ways for Resolving Macedonian Crisis During Skopje Visit

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov will discuss bilateral relations with Macedonia and ways for resolving the political crisis there during a working visit to the neighbouring country on 14 and 15 June, the foreign ministry in Sofia has announced.

Mitov will meet with Macedonia's President Gjorge Ivanov, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki.

Wrecked recycling unit probed

Authorities are investigating possible links between last week?s toxic fire that destroyed a recycling plant in Aspropyrgos, west of Athens, and an illegal waste shipment from Greece that was intercepted by Bulgarian police last month.

Pentagon Proposes to Store Heavy Weapons in Baltics, Eastern Europe

The Pentagon is proposing to deploy heavy military equipment enough for 5,000 American military in several Baltic and Eastern European states, the New York Times has reported.

According to US and allied officials of the newspaper, the plan is "a significant move to deter possible Russian aggression in Europe," the newspaper said on Saturday.

Bulgarian PM Among Few EU Leaders to Attend Opening of European Games in Baku

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov was one of the few EU leaders to attend the official opening ceremony of the First European Games in Azerbaijan on Friday.

Most EU leaders decided to boycott the opening in Baku due to the poor human rights record of the country, which has been accused of gross violations.

Bollywood Star to Participate in Video Advertising Bulgaria as Tourist Destination

The star of Bollywood cinema Ajay Devgan will participate in a promotional video on Bulgaria advertising the country as a tourist destination, which will be broadcasted in India.

This was announced by Bulgarian Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova in the city of Varna on Friday after a meeting with local authorities and representatives of the tourism sector.

Bulgaria Defeats Canada 3-2, Records Fourth Consecutive Victory in World League

The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team defeated on Saturday Canada with 3:2 and recorded a fourth consecutive victory in Pool C of the FIVB World League.

Bulgaria lost the first set with 20-25, but managed to equalise the score by winning the second with 25-19.

Former Bulgarian PM Stanishev Reelected as PES President

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev was reelected as President of the Party of the European Socialists (PES) on Friday.

Stanishev, who will serve as leader for another term of two and half years, was reelected at the tenth congress of the party, which is taking place in Budapest.

Bulgaria Beats Malta 1:0, Keeps Chances of Qualifying for Euro 2016 Alive

The Bulgarian men's national football team defeated Malta 1:0 in a match from qualifying Group H on Friday and kept its chances of qualifying for UEFA Euro 2016 alive.

The only goal was scored by striker Ivelin Popov in the 56th minute after Ilian Micanski had missed a penalty for the Bulgarians in the added time of the first half.

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