Latest News from Bulgaria

King Simeon Exclusive for Novinite: No Chance for Political Comeback

Bulgaria's last King and former Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha has warned against frivolous interpretations of a public initiative unveiled earlier this week with the stated objective of fully utilizing his international authority to the country's benefit.

Sudden Decrease in Bulgarian Wine Exports to Russia

Bulgarian wine exports to Russia have marked a considerable decrease.

In the words of Krasimir Koev, head of Bulgaria's Execute Agency on Vine and Wine (EAVW), the main reasons are the tragic events in Ukraine as well as the devaluation of the Russian ruble, as reported by the Argumenti Nedeli daily.

US Ambassador to Bulgaria Marcie Reis Comments on the Country's Media Freedom

If the readers or viewers receive only one point of view from media, they are misinformed, stated US Ambassador to Bulgaria, Marcie Ries.

''I, myself, happen to be a former radio journalist and respect immensely the work of reporters and editors,'' added Ries at a Wednesday press conference. ''I also respect their role in democratic societies - it is key to the contemporary world.''

Vucic: Bulgarian minority as bridge between two countries

BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday in the talks with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev that the Bulgarian national minority in Serbia represents the bridge between the two countries.

Bulgaria and Serbia to Extend Bilateral Cooperation

The Balkans are already free from the contradictions instilled in the region by the Great Powers over the centuries in the words of Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.

The statement was made during the official visit of the Bulgarian head of state to Serbia Thursday, as reported by BGNES.

Nikolic: Bulgaria is important partner

BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Thursday it was very important to Serbia to maintain the maximum level of unimpeded cooperation with Bulgaria, as an important partner, and he thanked Bulgaria for its support for Serbia's EU integration.

President receives Bulgarian counterpart

President receives Bulgarian counterpart

BELGRADE -- Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic said on Thursday it was "very important to Serbia to maintain the maximum level of unimpeded cooperation with Bulgaria."

EU to Grant Bulgaria BGN 10 M in Funding on Refugee Projects

The European Commission is to fund Bulgaria in the amount of BGN 10 M on emergency measures on account of the increased influx of emigrants in the country.

A delegation of the European Commission arrived in Bulgaria Wednesday in order to explore in debt the issue as the country has submitted a funding application.

TANAP gas pipeline project sees shareholding deal with BP soon

The Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) project expects BP to resolve outstanding issues soon to become a stakeholder in the multi-billion dollar project that aims to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian gas, a TANAP official said on late March 11.

PM Ponta, at Tourism Fair, announces 1 billion euro EU funds for Danube Delta

Prime Minister Victor Ponta, in the opening of the Romanian Tourism Fair on Thursday, said that the European Union's 2014 - 2020 financial allotment for Romania provides one billion euro funds for the Danube Delta area.

Photo credit: (c) Grigore POPESCU / AGERPRES ARCHIVE

Bulgarian Flag at 2015 World Communication Forum in Davos

PR expert Maxim Behar was the only Bulgarian participant in the 2015 World Communication Forum in Davos.

"Five years ago here in Davos I argued that education in the sphere of the PR business was undergoing a harsh test," he stated during the Forum.

Bulgaria Extends Trade Gap with EU in 2014

Bulgaria's trade deficit (export FOB - import CIF) with the rest of EU increased to BGN 4.58 B last year from BGN 4.05 B in 2013, the National Statistics Institute (NSI) said on Thursday.

Bulgarian exports to the EU grew by 3.2% year on year in 2014, reaching BGN 27.0 B.

Bulgarian Holy Synod Awards PM Borisov with Highest Order

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has been handed out the Order of St King Boris the Baptizer, the highest order awarded by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the government press service has said.

The award is usually given to politicians and orthodox church leaders who are considered to have significant contribution to the development of the church.

Turkish Stream May Be Delayed Until 'At Least 2017', Officials Say

The timeframe for the construction of Gazprom's Turkish Stream gas pipeline project seems unrealistic, according to government and industry officials in Turkey, Reuters has reported.

"The issue is not Turkish Stream alone, this is a whole package for Turkey's energy needs. We need to be a little bit patient," Energy Minister Taner Yildiz has told Reuters.

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