Latest News from Bulgaria

Russia Calls on Bulgaria to Prevent March in Honour of WWII Pro-Nazi General

Russia has called on Bulgarian authorities to prevent a planned torchlight rally organised by a Bulgarian radical nationalist party in honour of a controversial WWII army general known for his pro-Nazi and anti-Semitic activities.

The Russian Embassy in Bulgaria has sent a protest note to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry citing the UN resolution on combating glorification of Nazism.

Bulgaria Invites Chinese Investors to Build Navigable Canal Varna-Ruse

Bulgaria has proposed to Chinese investors a project for the construction of a navigable canal between the cities of Varna and Ruse, according to Varna District Governor Stoyan Pasev.

Pasev, as cited by Trud daily, made clear Wednesday that a total of three projects for the development of Bulgaria's northeastern region had so far been presented to the Chinese Ambassador to Bulgaria.

Bulgaria's Govt Approved Revised 2014-2020 Rural Development Program worth EUR 2.9 B

The Bulgarian government has approved a revised version of the Rural Development Program 2014-2020 envisaging a total budget of over EUR 2.9 B, including a total of EUR 2.3 B to be provided by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

The budget of the 2014-2020 Rural Development Program is to be allocated to 18 measures.

Romanian Politician Linked to HSBC Scandal

Amid the continuing fall out over the HSBC scandal, a journalistic project in Romania has named a key figure in the ruling party as one of those who held secret accounts in the Swiss branch of the British bank.

Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova Defeated in First Round in Antwerp

Bulgaria's top female player Tsvetana Pironkova was defeated in the first round of the BNP Paribas Fortis Diamond Games in Antwerp.

Pironkova was defeated by the Dutch Indy De Vroome with 7:5, 3:6, 3:6, who recorded a victory in her first appearance at a tournament of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

Bulgaria's Hate-Crime Prosecution Condemned in Amnesty International Report

One of the main problems pointed out in the Amnesty International report, published on Monday, was the inadequate prosecution of hate crimes in the country.

Among the groups suffering from prejudice who later become crime victims are asylum seekers, migrants, Muslims and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Bulgarian Airline BH Air to Run Sofia-Kolkata Flights

Bulgaria's government has tasked Bulgarian airline BH Air with conducting Sofia- Kolkata -Sofia flights.

The flight is envisaged in an existing agreement between the Bulgarian and Indian governments, according to the press office of the government.

The airline won the right to offer this service after wining a tender.

Personalities in the News 2014 Poll Closes in 5 Days

Voting is nearing its end in the "Personalities in the News" 2014 poll, organized Bulgaria's largest English-language news website Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) our Bulgarian-language service Novinite.bg.

Fastest Human-Powered Vehicles in the World Invented by Bulgarian

For more than 14 years, the brand Varna has been holding the world record on the fastest human-propelled vehicles.

The company name is derived from the founder's hometown in Bulgaria, as reported by Darik news. Additionally, it has accumulated an impressive list of achievements, including the European Innovative Award and a feature on Discovery Channel.

Bulgarian Defence Minister Dismisses Rumours of Mobilisation

Bulgarian Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev reassured on Wednesday that no mobilisation was taking place in the country.

Nenchev also dismissed rumours that NATO had requested the participation of Bulgarian troops in operations due to the Ukrainian crisis.

Over BGN 122 M in Funding Provided for Bulgarian Stock Breeders

The Ministry of Agriculture and Foods is set on providing more funds for stock breeders, without requirements on the number of animals or what their kind should be, as announced in a press release on Tuesday.

The statement was m?de by Minister Desislava Taneva at the sitting of the Advisory Council on Stock Breeding.

Bulgaria's Deputy PM Kalfin To Discuss Legislative Changes With Labor Unions

Bulgarian Minister of Labor and Social Policy Ivaylo Kalfin has announced in a press release that a series of discussions will be held regarding the minimal wage in the country.

The events will be held between Labor Ministry and representatives of the labor unions in Bulgaria, who have sent an open letter to the institution earlier during the week.

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