Latest News from Bulgaria
Italians 'Buy Bulgaria Cars to Spend Less on Insurance'
Bulgaria is a preferred destination for Italian citizens who wish to save money by going around local law and register abroad vehicles bought in Italy, local media outlets report.
Low taxes and affordable insurance in Bulgaria seem to be part of the explanation.
Bulgaria Parliament Committee Agrees to Delay Power Price Hike
A committee with Bulgaria's Parliament overseeing activities at energy watchdog KEVR has passed amendments to put off an increase in electricity prices for a month.
The move allows for price hikes in electricity industrial consumers to take place a month later than initially planned.
Bulgaria DefMin Says Not Informed of US Deployment Plans
Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has said Sofia has received no official proposal from Washington about the stationing of heavy equipment in the country.
Bulgaria's Fmr President Urges Talks on Ethnic Tensions
Bulgarian President (2002-2012) Georgi Parvanov has called on his successor Rosen Plevneliev to trigger a national security council meeting over the developments related to Bulgaria-Roma tensions.
Bulgaria to Face Turkey in Men's Volleyball Quarterfinals in Baku
The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team will face Turkey in the quarterfinals, which will take place on Wednesday in Baku.
This was determined by the draw, which took place on Tuesday, the official website of the First European Games informs.
Bulgaria occupied the third place in the final standing in Pool B with eleven points, being behind the teams of Germany and Russia.
Bulgaria 'Determined Not to Renew Oil Pipeline' - Russia Energy Min
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak on Tuesday said his Bulgarian colleagues haven't changed their mind about withdrawing from the Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline project.
Bulgaria 'Agreed to Receive Heavy US Weapons'
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has said Bulgaria has already agreed to have heavy armament including tanks, artillery and other equipment stationed on its territory.
Saipem 700 Pipe-Laying Vessel Leaves Bulgaria's Port Burgas To Join Turkish Stream
The special vessel that was supposed to lay the pipes for the South Stream gas pipeline has left Bulgaria's Port Burgas to start work on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline project.
Champions League, Europa League Draws Determine Opponents of Bulgarian Teams
The draws for the first and second qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, which took place in Nyon on Monday, determined the opponents of the Bulgarian teams participating in the top two European tournaments.
Greece in 2nd place of the ten least expensive vacation spots
Opposite to what we knew, it is not necessary for people to save money in order to realize their life’s dream trip.
According to website “therichest.com” the issue is being correctly informed and looking for deals.
The website states that many deals can be found for both home-bound and tickets to foreign destinations, while the same applies to lunch.
Switzerland Provides CHF 8 M for Roma Integration in Bulgaria
Swiss Ambassador to Bulgaria Denis Knobel and Bulgarian Social Minister Ivaylo Kalfin signed agreements with the municipalities of Burgas, Ruse and Sliven that will be aimed at stimulating the social inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable ethnic groups.
Energy Watchdog Chair Sheds Light on Discount on Power Tariff Component for Industrial Consumers
Ivan Ivanov, Chair of Bulgaria's Commission for Energy and Water Regulation, has underscored that EU law entitles large industrial enterprises to discounts on the "obligation to society" surcharge included in electricity prices.
Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov Is Unstoppable at Norway Chess, Records Fifth Victory
Bulgaria's chess grandmaster Veselin Topalov continued his excellent performance at the Norway Chess Supertournament, which is taking place in Stavanger.
Topalov, who played with the black pieces on Monday, recorded his fifth victory after defeating the Russian Alexander Grischuk at the 39th move.
EC "not promoting Eastring pipeline"
The European Commission (EC) is not promoting the Eastring pipeline project which was first proposed and then withdrawn, the EU Delegation in Serbia has said.
A statement carried by Tanjug noted that "the EC is committed to diversification of Serbia's gas supply sources, especially via the gas interconnection between Serbia and Bulgaria," and added:
Red Sea Marvels Help Egypt's Tourism Set Eyes on Strong Recovery
"How was Egypt? Did you see the Pyramids?" This is the first question any visitor to the Northern African country would normally hear upon arrival at the airport of their respective hometown. Answering "no" would make friends or family members coming to welcome you at the airport frown with a question on their lips.