Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria Pledges to Boost Defence Spending
Bulgaria will increase defence spending in line with decisions of the recent NATO summit in Wales to address global challenges, President Rosen Plevneliev said on Friday.
"The crisis in Ukraine returned us to harsh reality," Plevneliev said at a defence industry forum in Sofia attended by senior NATO officials and representatives of Bulgarian military plants and research institutes.
Greece poised to sell some of its F-16 fighters to Bulgaria
Greece is in talks with the US and Bulgaria about selling some of its old F-16 fighter jets to Sofia and leasing new ones from Washington, Kathimerini understands.
EUR 80mn in aid from European Solidarity Fund
EUR 80mn in aid from European Solidarity Fund
BRUSSELS -- EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn announced on Friday an aid package worth nearly EUR 80mn for flood recovery in Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria.
Three-quarters of this sum will go to Serbia as the worst-affected.
5 Bulgarians Arrested in Italy for Illegal Trafficking in Antique Coins
Five Bulgarian nationals have been arrested in Italy for illegal trafficking in antique coins.
A total of 593 antique coins worth nearly EUR 200 000 were seized in an operation of Bulgaria's State Agency for National Security (DANS) and Italian police, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
The coins date back to different periods.
EUR 60.2 mln in aid for Serbia from European Solidarity Fund
BRUSSELS - European Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn announced on Friday an aid package worth nearly EUR 80 million for flood recovery in Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria, out of which three-quarters will go to Serbia as the worst-affected.
The Economist: Bulgaria Likely to Get Another Shaky Cabinet
Bulgaria looks likely to get yet another unstable, divided government following October 5 snap general election, The Economist has said.
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Bulgaria’s Exports of Industrial Products Up 30% from 2008, 2009
Over the past three years, revenues from exports of industrial production have amounted to over BGN 600 M a year, according to Bulgarian caretaker Economy and Energy Minister Vasil Shtonov.
Bulgaria Granted EU Flood Damage Aid of EUR 10.5 M
The EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) has allocated a total of EUR 10 500 000 to Bulgaria in aid for flood damage.
The sum is part of a package worth EUR 80 M which is distributed among 3 flood-hit countries, including Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
Gong Myoung Ensemble Performs During Days of Korean Culture in Sofia
Bulgaria's capital Sofia is hosting this year's Days of Korean Culture between October 9 and 19.
Artists from the renowned Gong Myoung Ensemble opened the event with a concert marking the Korean Alphabet Day on October 9, Thursday.
President Plevneliev Rejects Accusations of Straining Bulgaria-Russia Relations
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has insisted that his interview for German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeiting contributes to the good relations between the peoples of Bulgaria and Russia.
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Bulgaria without Censorship's Nikolay Barekov to Remain MEP
Ex-journalist Nikolay Barekov, who heads the Bulgaria without Censorship-led coalition that came sixth in Sunday's early elections, has renounced his lawmaker seat, the party said in a statement.
He has taken the step to retain his seat in the European Parliament.
DANS Chief Admits Of Terrorists Trying To Enter Bulgaria
There were cases in which persons, connected to terrorist organisations, tried to enter Bulgaria as a part of the refugee wave, Vladimir Pisanchev, head of the National Security Agency (DANS) told journalists.
According to him, the persons, mainly from Syria and Afghanistan, were apprehended and in some cases extradited.
Bulgaria's Chief Health Inspector: Ebola Threat Is Not Imminent
The ebola threat, however real, is not imminent for Bulgaria, said the country's Chief Health Inspector Doctor Angel Kunchev for the BNT public broadcaster.
Minority Gov't 'Very Difficult to Create' in Current Situation - Boyko Borisov
There is no way to form a minority government under the current circumstances in Bulgaria, conservative GERB's leader Boyko Borisov admitted, days after announcing intentions to form such a cabinet.
Bulgaria’s Unemployment Rate at 10.5% in September
Bulgaria's unemployment rate stood at 10.5% in September, according to the Employment Agency.
In September 2014, the unemployment rate went up by one tenth of a percent on the month, but decreased by 0.3% on the year.
In absolute terms, over 345 000 people were registered as unemployed.