Latest News from Bulgaria
Lifespan of Kozloduy NPP Units 5, 6 May Be Extended by at least 20 Years
Units 5 and 6 of the Kozloduy nuclear power plant can work for at least 20 years more than planned, according to preliminary estimates related to the life extension program for the two facilities.
The initial results of the probes were presented Wednesday by Lachezar Kostov, head of the Bulgarian Nuclear Regulatory Agency.
Bulgaria's Contribution to NATO Makes It Stronger, Secretary General Stoltenberg Says
"I am in Bulgaria to show that NATO is as committed to Bulgaria as Bulgaria is to NATO," the alliance's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with a local daily ahead of his Thursday visit.
NATO Secretary-General Visiting Bulgaria on Thursday
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is due to meet with top Bulgarian officials on Thursday in what a spokesperson for the alliance has described as a visit without any specific occasion.
Ex-Head of Bulgaria's State-Owned IT Company Reappointed
Prof Mihail Konstantinov has been heading the Board of Directors at Information Services since January 8, the state-owned IT company's website [BG] shows.
Deputy Governor of Bulgarian National Bank Dismissed by Parliament
Bulgaria's Parliament has officially dismissed Tsvetan Gounev from the post of Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).
The dismissal was approved by a unanimous vote on Thursday, with 108 votes in favor.
Bulgarian President Reaffirms His Stance Against Russian Aggression in Ukraine
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev devoted considerable time of his speech on the completion of his third year in office on Wednesday to the country's foreign policy.
New InvestBulgaria Agency Head to Present Investment Promotion Strategy
The InvestBulgaria Agency is preparing a comprehensive investment promotion strategy, according to Stamen Yanev, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Agency.
Yanev, who took over Wednesday from Svetoslav Mladenov, told the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency that representatives of NGOs, businesses, and the state would take part in the preparation of the draft of the strategy.
Bulgaria Seeks EU Aid For Dairy Producers
Bulgaria will demand measures in support of all dairy producers in the EU at the official meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council to be held on 26 January.
This course of action was approved on Wednesday by the Bulgarian government.
Bulgarian Actress Stoyanka Mutafova Storms Guiness Book of World Records
The tireless Stoyanka Mutafova, also famous for her nickname ''Misis Natural Disaster'', could be entered into The Guinness Book of World Records as the actress with the longest active professional career, reported by Tema Daily.
Bulgarian Cabinet Adopts Governance Programme
The Bulgarian Cabinet adopted on Wednesday the government's programme on stable development of the country for the period 2014-2018.
The governance programme has been devised in accordance with the coalition agreement for the formation of a pro-European reformist government for the sustainable development of Bulgaria, the government's press service reports.
NATO Secretary-General to Arrive in Bulgaria on Thursday
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is due in Bulgaria on Thursday, January 22, the alliance's press office has confirmed.
It was previously reported that Stoltenberg would visit the country in end-January, but not specific date had been set.
Referendum on Voting Rules to Be Brought to Successful End - President
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said he is determined to make sure that a referendum on voting rules, which failed to take place last year, will be carried out.
Plevneliev sought in January to trigger a national poll seeking citizens' opinion on the introduction of three elements in the electoral process: a majority system, compulsory voting, and e-voting.
Bulgaria's Govt Allocates Additional BGN 40 M to State-Owned Railway Co
Bulgaria's government has allocated an additional sum of BGN 40 M to the state-owned Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) company to prevent staff cuts and cancellations of trains.
The move was necessitated by protests in different regions of the country over 38 cancelled trains which caused major inconvenience to people relying on railway transport.
Bulgarian President Plevneliev: 2015 Should Be Year of Reform
Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev has vowed to put in effort to make sure 2015 will be a year of reform.
Judicial Reform Strategy Is Comprehensive Plan Spanning 7 Years- Minister
Bulgaria's Justice Minister Hristo Ivanov has presented an updated strategy for judicial reform, stressing the need for parliamentary debate on the document.