Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria, Romania Plan Opening Joint Tourist Centre in China
The Bulgarian government approved the draft of the protocol of intention between the Bulgarian and Romanian tourism ministries, which foresees the creation of joint tourist centre in China.
The document expressed the desire of the two countries to strengthen their friendly relations and to contribute to their economical development and expansion of their tourist potential.
Bulgarian Scientists Develop First Space Greenhouse on Earth
Scientists from Bulgaria, which is the third country in the world in the production of space food after Russia and the USA, have developed the first space greenhouse on Earth.
The aim of this programme is the production of space food, which does not differ from the genuine taste of food, private NOVA TV station reports.
Regional Minister Expects No More Delays to Launch of Maritsa Motorway
Bulgarian Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova announced on Saturday that no more delays were expected to the completion and launch of the Maritsa Motorway.
Pavlova stated this during an inspection on the progress of construction works at a section of the motorway.
Minister: Drop of Russian Tourists to Be Compensated by European Visitors
Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova said on Saturday that the declining interest of Russian tourists towards Bulgaria could be compensated by visitors from the rest of Europe.
Russia and Ukraine represented an important, but not the sole market for Bulgarian tourism, Angelkova added in an interview for private bTV station.
Bulgaria Could Be Allocated EUR 160 M on Flood, Landslide Prevention
Bulgaria could rely on EUR 160 M, which could be allocated under the EU Environment Operational Programme on flood and landslide prevention.
This was announced by the Deputy Environment Minister and former district governor of Sofia district Krasimir Zhivkov in an interview for private NOVA TV on Saturday.
Wildfire in Southwestern Bulgaria Tamed, No Danger to Spread
The forest fire in the municipality of Strumyani in southwestern Bulgaria has been localised and there is no danger of it spreading further.
The fire entered into Bulgarian territory on Friday afternoon through the border with Macedonia and affected a 150-year-old coniferous forest.
Bulgaria's Environment Ministry Files BGN 180 000 Lawsuit against Concessionaire of Bansko Ski Zone
Bulgaria's Environment Ministry has initiated a lawsuit against Yulen AD, the concessionaire of the Bansko ski zone, and is seeking BGN 178 482 in unpaid sums from the company.
The Environment Ministry is seeking unpaid sums amounting to 5% of the annual concession fee.
EC to Approve Bulgaria's Cross-Border Cooperation Programs in June
The European Commission is expected to approve Bulgaria's cross-border cooperation programs under the Instrument for Pre-accession assistance in June, according to Deputy Regional Development Minister Denitsa Nikolova.
Bulgaria's President Backs Judicial Reform through Constitutional Changes
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has praised the decisiveness of the attempts of the Prime Minister and the government to trigger a profound and comprehensive judicial reform, including through changes to the Constitution.
Media professionals from Bulgaria,Romania on visit to Serbia
BELGRADE - Representatives of the media from Romania and Bulgaria will be on a visit to Serbia from April 19 to 25 so as to learn first-hand about the tourism offer of Novi Sad, Subotica, Sremski Karlovci, Belgrade, Arandjelovac and Topola.
Bulgarian Socialist Party to Try to Appeal New Debt of BGN 16 B at Constitutional Court
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has drafted an appeal to the Constitutional Court against the new debt of BGN 16 B.
A motion needs to be backed by at least 48 MPs to reach the Constitutional Court, with BSP having a total of 39 MPs, according to dnevnik.bg.
France's Total Signs Framework Deal to Enhance Education at Two Bulgarian Unversities
French oil and gas giant Total, a partner in a consortium planning to drill for hydrocarbons in Bulgaria's Khan Asparuh offshore block, signed framework agreements for cooperation with two Bulgarian universities on Friday, BGNES reported.
Foreign Direct Investment in Bulgaria Down 6.9% Y/Y in Jan-Feb 2015
Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria amounted to EUR 128.2 million (0.3% of GDP) in January - February 2015, down by EUR 9.5 million (6.9%) from January - February 2014 (EUR 137.7 million, 0.3% of GDP), according to preliminary data of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).
Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Suffers Heavy Defeat in Monte Carlo
Bulgaria's top tennis player Grigor Dimitrov suffered a heavy defeat at the quartefinals of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tournament.
Dimitrov was defeated with 1:6, 3:6 by Gael Monfils from France in a match that lasted less than an hour, daily Dnevnik reports.
Bulgaria to Host Debate on EU's Digital Single Market Plan Next Week
An event focused on promoting the European Commission's plans to create a digital single market of the EU, will take place in Bulgaria next week.
"The first building blocks of the EU's Digital Single Market Strategy could be laid in Bulgaria," the European Commission said in a press release on 17 April.