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Turkish Intelligence Warns of Jihadists Passing Through Bulgaria

Turkey warned that Syrian and Palestinian citizens, who pretend to be refugees, are planning to travel to Europe through Bulgaria in order to attack countries participating in the international coalition against IS.

Bulgaria to Be Granted EUR 336 M for Addressing Judicial, Administrative Reforms

The EC approved on Thursday the Operational Programme Good Governance, which foresees the allocation of EUR 336 M for improving the public administration and transparency of the judiciary in Bulgaria.

The majority of the funds (EUR 286 M) will be provided by the EU budget through the European Social Fund (ESF) for the 2014-2020 programme period.

Bulgarian Designer Shines At Katy Perry Super Bowl Performance

The American Dream of 33-year old Viktoria Koleva came true at this year's Super Bowl.

The Bulgarian was in Katy Perry's team and was responsible for the fittings of her stage costumes, as reported by OFF News.

Bulgarian Deputy PM Attends Forum on Countering Foreign Fighters

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva participated at the ministerial meeting on countering foreign terrorist fighters, which was held in Washington on Wednesday.

The discussion is part of the three-day White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), the government's press service reports.

Bulgaria, Macedonia to Strenghten Trade Relations

A Bulgarian-Macedonian business forum will take place in Sofia in the spring of 2015.

The two countries discussed Macedonia's European future.

The announcement was made during a meeting between representatives of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Macedonian-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Chamber of Macedonia in Skopje on Tuesday.

UK Reports Rise in Number of Bulgarian, Romanian Workers in 2014

The number of Romanians and Bulgarians working in the UK has increased 15% year-on-year in the last quarter of 2014, official figures have revealed.

Unemployment numbers, however, have continued to fall, dispelling fears a major influx of workers from the two countries, which joined the EU in 2007, would hit Britain's own labour force.

Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova Defeated at 1/8 Finals in Dubai

Bulgaria's top female tennis player Tsvetana Pironkova was defeated in the 1/8 finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday.

Pironkova was defeated by top seeded Simona Halep from Romania with 4:6, 3:6, daily Dnevnik reports.

The Bulgarian performed well, but was seemingly exhausted from the previous two matches, which lasted for more than two hours each.

Bulgaria Could Purchase New Government Plane

One of the Bulgarian government planes could be substituted as stated by Bulgarian Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski.

The idea involves selling the currently used 130-seat Airbus.

Bulgarian FM Pays Two-Day Working Visit to Romania

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov will pay a two-day working visit to Romania on Thursday and Friday.

Mitov is to meet with Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu on Thursday, the foreign ministry's press service reports.

Bulgaria's New Borrowing Could Be Decreased To BGN 6 B - FinMin

Bulgarian Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov announced Wednesday that in case the deficit is reduced more than expected, then the new debt can be decreased to BGN 6 B.

"There can be a decrease in the amount from BGN 8 B to BGN 6 B in case we manage to balance the budgets for 2015 through to 2017 fiscal years,'' he said, as reported by the Bulgarian National Radio.

Sunny Weather Expected Across Bulgaria

Sunny weather is expected in Bulgaria on Thursday, with temporary cloudiness predominantly in the northern and eastern regions.
Moderate winds are prognosed to breeze over the Danube Valley and all eastern parts of the country.

Intelligence: ISIL could hit embassies in Turkey

The Turkish intelligence agency has issued a warning for the police and gendarmerie about Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) members who have retreated from Kobane in northern Syria and crossed into Turkey.

Renewables Reduced Carbon Emissions in Europe - EEA

The latest report of the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that renewable energy sources have been an important driving force in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Europe.

According to the report entitled "Renewable energy in Europe - approximated recent growth and knock-on effects", greenhouse gas emissions would have been 7 % higher without renewables.

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