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FBI Head James Comey to Meet Bulgaria's PM Borisov on Wednesday
Cooperation in security, rule of law and the fight against terrorism are said to be on the agenda of FBI director James Comey and Prime Minister Boyko Borisov as the two are set to meet in Sofia.
Pakistan 'to Table Own Fighters Offer' to Bulgaria
Pakistan is to make its own proposal to Bulgaria concerning the overhaul of its aircraft fleet, media reports suggest.
Currently the US, Italy and Sweden have been bidding to answer Bulgaria's need to have a squadron of 16 fighter jets replacing the existing one which is made up of Russian-made outdated MiGs.
Balkan troops train with US Marines
Balkan troops train with US Marines
The Platinum Lion 2015 joint exercise gathered hundreds of troops from Serbia, Romania and host nation Bulgaria.
A Romanian soldier accepts an award from a US Marine during the Platinum Lion training exercise that ended January 23rd in Bulgaria. [marines.mil]
Bulgarian PM Borisov: We Need Humbleness and Unity More Than Ever
The Liberation Day is a symbol of Bulgaria's freedom and of the bravery of all of our ancestors who have sacrificed their lives so that the freedom can be achieved.
This was the statement of Bulgarian PM Boiko Borisov on account of the national holiday.
Balcaniecaucaso Tells the Touching Story of Bulgaria's Gorna Bela Rechka
A small village in Northwestern Bulgaria - Gorna Bela Rechka is no exception to the sad relaity of the region - poor, desolated and seemingly asleep.
Baba Tonka Museum Re-Opens in Bulgaria's Ruse
The Baba Tonka Museum in Ruse re-opened Tuesday after twenty-three years.
The house that belonged to the mother of revolutionary Nikola Obretenov will host a brand new exhibition dedicated to the freedom movements and revolutionary fights in Bulgaria prior to the San Stefano Peace Treaty of 1878.
Google Features Bulgarian Liberation Day Doodle
Google commemorated the Bulgarian Liberation Day on March 3, with a celebratory doodle.
The image features fireworks crossing the night sky in the colors of the Bulgarian national flag - red, white and green.
John Kerry Notes Improvement in Bulgarian Democracy
US Secretary of State noted impressive improvement that the Bulgarian nation has went through since the official liberation from the Ottoman Empire was announced on March 3 1878.
The announcement was made in a congratulatory letter on the holiday.
Curiously enough, instead of using the English term ''democracy'', Kerry chose the Bulgarian word ''demokratsiya''.
Bulgaria Commemorates 137 Years of Ottoman Empire Liberation
Bulgaria is to mark the 137th anniversary of its Liberation from the Ottoman Empire with celebratory ceremonies across the entire country.
European Commission Celebrates Bulgaria's Liberation Day
The national holiday of Bulgaria - Liberation Day, which is celebrated on March 3, will be marked in the European Commission.
Under the initiative of Commission Vice-President Kristalina Georgieva, Bulgarian dishes will be served in the canteen of the Commission, private bTV station reports.
Bulgarian Archaeologists Discover 1500-Year-Old Cross in Sandanski
Bulgarian archaeologists discovered in the town of Sandanski a bronze cross, which is estimated to be 1500-years-old.
The cross, which was found during excavations in the Bishop's basilica, had been used in liturgical processions in the 5th and 6th centuries AD, private News 7 TV reports.
Unemployment Registered Slight Drop in Bulgaria in January
Bulgaria registered an unemployment rate of 10.8 % in January, but still remains above the EU average of 9.8 %.
This became evident from the latest figures of Eurostat, which were released on Monday.
The figures show that the unemployment rate in Bulgaria steadily decreased in the past year from 12.6 % in January 2014.
Bulgaria Regrets Russia's Decision to Quit South Stream - Ambassador
Bulgaria regrets Moscow's decision to stop work on the South Stream gas pipeline, according to Bulgaria's Ambassador to Russia Boyko Kotsev.
Tackling Poverty Requires Holistic Approach- Romania's EU Commissioner
EU Regional Policy Commissioner Corina Cre?u has insisted that poverty betrays a systematic error of society that can only be remedied through a holistic approach.
In an interview for the Bulgaria On Air TV channel, Romania's EU Commissioner admits that roads and infrastructure are important, just as the reduction of poverty and social inequalities.
Bulgarian Ambassador Vows Visa Simplification for Russian Tourists in 2015
Bulgaria will simplify visa requirements for Russian tourists in 2015, according to Boyko Kotsev, Bulgaria's Ambassador to Russia.
Russians account for the fourth largest group of tourists in Bulgaria, according to reports of Russian news agency RIA Novosti, as cited by Sega daily.
In 2014, some 650 000 Russian tourists visited Bulgaria, just 1% up from 2013.