Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Patriotic Front Nominates Grigorii Vazov to Head Central Bank
The Patriotic Front (PF) has nominated Grigorii Vazov for the position of Bulgaria's central bank governor.
The term of office of the incumbent Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) chief Ivan Iskrov will expire in October.
Bulgaria's Ruse Hosts Sand Festival Dedicated to Cinema
The Bulgarian city of Ruse hosts an international sand sculpture festival dedicated to cinema between June 9 and 20.
A total of 613 tonnes of sand will be crafted into ten sculptures, each measuring two metres in height, daily Dnevnik reports.
Sanctions push central Europe's armies further from Russia
A European Union embargo on arms imports from Russia, imposed last year in response to a pro-Russian rebellion in Ukraine, is speeding the demise of central Europe?s remaining military ties to its former overlord.
US Special Envoy Notes Importance of Energy Relations with Bulgaria
The advancement in the construction of the Southern Gas Corridor - the interconnecting pipe between Bulgaria, Greece and other neighboring countries are among the main topics of discussion between US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein and Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.
Trade Unions Ready to Organize Strike over Funding Shortage at Bulgaria's Maritsa Iztok Mines
Trade unions of mine workers have warned they are ready to organize a strike over the lack of funding to ensure the normal functioning of the state-owned Maritsa Iztok Mines, according to Vladimir Topalov, Chair of the miners' federation at the Podkrepa Labor Confederation.
Bulgaria Amends Overflight Fee
The base unit rate of the overflight fee will be reduced from EUR 37.53 to EUR 30.99 through changes to the ordinance on fees for using airports and air navigation service in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Rose-Growers: Yield Dropped from 240kg to 90 kg of Petals per decare in 2015
Bulgarian Rose-growers have complained about a poor harvest, with the yield dropping from a rate of 240 kilograms of rose petals per decare in 2014 to 90 kilograms per decare in 2015.
Bulgaria's GDP Growth Surpassed EU Average in First Quarter of 2015
According to the second estimate of Eurostat, which was released on Tuesday, Bulgaria's GDP growth surpassed the EU average in the first quarter of 2015.
The country's GDP in the first quarter of 2015 increased by 0.9 % compared to the previous quarter, while there was a 2 % growth compared to the same quarter in 2014.
Bulgarian Socialist Party to Decide on Ouster of Georgi Kadiev
The parliamentary group of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) decides Wednesday on whether or not to exclude MP Georgi Kadiev.
Kadiev announced the measure on his Facebook profile after a meeting of the BSP group which ended late on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Beekeepers to Stage Protest against Proposed Restrictions on Beehives
Bulgarian beekeepers will stage a protest in front of the Parliament building in Sofia at 1 p.m. on Wednesday over a set of proposed amendments to the Beekeeping Act.
The changes were backed by MPs from center-right party Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) and nationalist party the Patriotic Front, according to reports of Darik radio.
Small Companies Create over 70% of Jobs in Bulgaria - President
Small companies create over 70% of the jobs in Bulgaria, according to President Rosen Plevneliev.
Plevneliev handed Tuesday an award to the winner in the first national competition for successful small businesses titled "The Big Small", according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
US Contractors Hurt in Anevo Incident Were Testing Arms for Syrian Opposition Army
The three US citizens injured near Bulgaria's Anevo were in fact sent on a mission to test weapons that would then be sold to the Syrian opposition, Reuters reported.
The arms allegedly were going to be used for anti-IS efforts in the region accoridng to an anonymous US military source.
US Special Envoy on Energy Matters Expected in Bulgaria
Special Envoy to the US Foreign Secretary John Kery, Amos Hochstein will be arriving in Bulgaria Wednesday.
During his visit in Sofia, Hochstein will be received by Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and by Prime Minister Boiko Borisov.
Bulgarian, Mongolian Archaeologists Launch Excavation Works Near Perperikon
This year, the team of archaeology Prof. Nikolai Ovcharov will continue with the unearthing of the entire Acrople near the ancient Bulgarian town of Perperikon. Research efforts will be supported by Mongolian experts, Nova TV reported Tuesday.
Unemployed People to Join Disaster Alleviation Program Near Kardzhali
Close to 164 new employability opportunities will now open in Bulgaria's Kardzhali. The initiative is supported through the Employability Support project.