Latest News from Bulgaria
Trade Union, Economy Minister to Discuss Suspension of License of Arms Maker Dunarit
Trade union representatives at Ruse-based arms and ammunition manufacturer Dunarit will meet with Economy Minister Bozhidar Lukarski on Monday to discuss the suspension of the license of the company.
Current Deficit at Bulgaria's National Electric Company at BGN 600 M
The deficit at Bulgaria's National Electric Company (NEK) stands at BGN 3.3 B, while the current deficit for 2014 amounts to BGN 600 M, according to Energy Minister Temenuzhka Petkova.
Petkova visited Sunday the Maritsa Iztok Mines (Mini Maritsa Iztok EAD), Bulgaria's largest coal mining company.
Heavy snowfall blocks roads, cuts power in southern Bulgaria
Power supply to more than 800 locations in southern Bulgaria has been disrupted as of Sunday evening due to heavy snowfall now in its third day.
Some villages and towns in the regions of Smolyan and Kardzhali as well as the southernmost areas of Pazardzhik region have remained without water supply, too, as water pumps were idled by the lack of electricity.
Avalanche Kills Three in Bulgaria's Pirin Mountain
Three skiers have died in an avalanche in the Prin mountain above the town of Razlog, in southwestern Bulgaria, 24 Chasa daily reported on Sunday.
Police have confirmed the death of three young men, aged 29, 34 and 38, all of them Bulgarian nationals, the daily said. BGNES news outlet reported earlier they were Greek nationals.
Avalanche Hits Two Skiers Near Bulgaria's Bansko
Two skiers have been hit by an avalanche in Bulgaria's Pirin mountain, 24 Chasa daily reported on Sunday.
The two were skiing outside marked ski runs near Yavorov Hut in defiance of the avalanche alert issued by the mountain rescue service.
A search operation has been launched by the rescue team in the town of Razlog.
MOUs on Eastring Gas Pipeline Construction Could Be Signed "In Near Future"
Slovakia's gas transmission company Eustream has said it expects to sign memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on the construction of the Eastring gas pipeline with Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria in the near future.
Bulgaria's Bond Sales Plan Causes No Concern - EU Budget Commissioner Georgieva
The European Commission isn't concerned by Bulgaria's decision to issue up to BGN 16 B (EUR 8 B) in new debt, Commission Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources said on Sunday.
Bulgaria's debt-to-GDP ratio is about 27% which indicates the debt level is low, BGNES news outlet quoted Georgieva as saying.
Bulgaria's IntMin Chief Secretary Leaving Police System
Svetlozar Lazarov, the Interior Ministry's Chief Secretary in resignation, has told reporters he is leaving the ministry's system.
Snowstorms Claim Man's Life in Bosnia
Heavy snow which has left parts of Southeast Europe paralyzed took on Friday the life of a 53-year-old man buried by a landslide in the central part of the country.
The landslide was triggered by snowfall and rains which flooded Bosnia-Herzegovina in the past few days, the BalkanInsight website writes.
Za Zemiata's DIY Contest Awards 19 Green Ideas with Micro Finance
A total of nineteen project applications have been approved for funding in the Do-It-Yourself Contest 2015 organized by Za Zemiata, one of Bulgaria's largest non-profit environmental organizations.
The contest aims to prove that anyone who has a brilliant idea, puts in some effort, and is provided with financial assistance can introduce "green" changes to the place they live in.
Bulgaria to Back New Sanctions if Russia Violates Minsk Agreement
Bulgaria is ready to support further measures against Russia if Moscow fails to abide by the deal reached in Minsk on the conflict in Eastern Ukraine, the country's Foreign Minister has said.
DPS Van Set on Fire in Bulgaria's Sofia
A van owned by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), a liberal party mostly representing the ethnic Turkish minority, was set ablaze in the small hours of Saturday in Bulgaria's capital.
There is CCTV footage of the incident, and sources familiar with its content have called it "arson".
Bulgaria Socialists Launch Partnership with SYRIZA
The opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has begun its partnership with Greece's main governing party, left-wing SYRIZA, socialist members have announced.
This comes more than a month after SYRIZA overwhelmingly won the elections in Greece, forging a coalition with the Independent Greeks party (ANEL).
Emergency in Bulgaria's South as Snow Cuts Power, Sticks on Roads
Emergency has been declared due to the heavy snowfall in the municipality of Rudozem, in Smolyan region in Bulgaria's south.
The alert entered into force on Sunday, 06:30 local time. It follows days of severe weather conditions across Bulgaria, but mostly affecting its southern regions.
Bulgaria Lost First Match Against Latvia in Davis Cup
Bulgaria lost its first match against Latvia in Group II Europe/Africa Zone of the Davis Cup on Friday.
Aleksandar Lazov lost to Martins Podzus with 3:6, 5:7, 5:7 in a match that lasted slightly over two hours and a half, daily Dnevnik reports.
The match did not start well for Lazov, who conceded a break and came 1:4 behind.