Latest News from Bulgaria
Whitesnake Embarks on Purple Tour, to Visit Bulgaria in November
The rock legends Whitesnake are embarking on their Purple Tour, which also includes a concert in Bulgaria in November.
The one of the most influential and most popular rock bands, which is favourite to several generations was founded in 1978 by David Coverdale, who had left Deep Purple two years earlier.
Monthly Inflation in Bulgaria at 0.4% in March
The monthly inflation in Bulgaria in March stood at 0.4%, while the annual inflation rate was 0.1%, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
The annual average inflation, measured by consumer price index (CPI) in the period April 2014 - March 2015, as compared to the period April 2013 - March 2014, stood at -0.9%.
Turkish Stream Route Might Be Extended - Russia Energy Min
Greece, Macedonia, Sergia, Hungary and Austria might be included into the route of the so-called "Turkish Stream" pipeline project, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said.
Novak explained in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel on Tuesday that Moscow is leading active talks with countries where infrastructure for the gas pipeline could be laid.
Bulgarian President Talks Business on Croatia Visit
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev began a two-day visit to Zagreb and Croatia on Tuesday, meeting President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic and Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic to discuss issues of mutual economic interest and boost ties.
Plevneliev was the first head of state to visit the Croatian capital since Grabar Kitarovic took office in February.
Bulgaria to Allocate EU Funding of BGN 115 M to Fighting Air Pollution in Cities
Bulgaria will allocate a total of BGN 115 M under operational program Environment 2014-2020 for measures against air pollution, according to Deputy Environment Minister Pavel Gudzherov.
Gudzherov made clear Tuesday that the money would go to 29 Bulgarian municipalities which had reported very high levels of particle pollution.