Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria Lost 0:3 to World Champion France in Paris
The Bulgarian national football team lost to France 0: 3 in its last control within eight days. The representative team failed to offer almost anything against the reigning world champion and only the performances of goalkeeper Daniel Naumov prevented defeat.
Bulgarian PM Yanev Met Albanian Counterpart Rama
Bulgaria's caretaker Prime Minister Stefan Yanev conferred here on Tuesday with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is visiting this country on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Government Information Service said in a press release.
How to Prepare for Vacation in Bulgaria?
Have you planned a trip to Bulgaria in the near future? If so, there is no time like now to start preparing. This is especially true for first-time visitors. Being fully prepared will ensure you and your companions have the best vacation experience of all time. In 2019, Bulgarian statisticians reported a population of 6.98 million, following Romania (19.4 million) and Hungary (9.8 million).
Bulgaria’s Caretaker Foreign Minister Participates in Berlin Process Video Summit
"The European perspective continues to be a major driver of change in the Western Balkan countries and young people and the civil society in these countries play a key role in this process," said caretaker Foreign Minister Svetlan Stoev on Tuesday.
EU Court of Human Rights Rules in Favor of Minyu Staikov in Suit vs Bulgaria
Businessman Minyu Staykov has won the lawsuit vs. Bulgaria at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, BNR's Silvia Velikova reports.
The court accepted his appeal that his more than 2-year period of detention was excessive but rejected his claim for compensation.
National Statistical Institute Reports 2.5-Percent Economic Growth in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's economy grew by 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data announced by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) on June 8. The figure was in line with NSI's flash estimate released last month.
Caretaker Foreign Minister Discussed Bulgaria’s Priority Matters with EU Ambassadors
Caretaker Foreign Minister Svetlan Stoev discussed on Monday with the ambassadors of EU Member States to Bulgaria priority matters on the Union's agenda, including the post-Covid recovery and the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, environment and climate issues, migration, and EU enlargement, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release.
Katja Kostova Awarded as the New Honorary Ambassador of Novinite 2020 in Culture Category
Katja Kostova, creator and director of ArtTheatre Berlin, has been awarded the „Honorary Ambassador of Novinite 2020" prize in the Culture category, in the annual ranking of one of the biggest Bulgarian English-language media channels - Novinite.com.
US Sanctions Precipitated MRF Visit to Ankara – Journalist Ilhan Andai
Turkish President Recep Erdogan extended an invitation for a meeting to the leadership of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) long time ago and the date had been fixed for after snap parliamentary elections in July.
United Group Broadband Continues Bulgarian Expansion
The Bulgarian incumbent telco Vivacom generated 29% of United Group's revenues in the first quarter.
CITUB Proposes 60/40 Job Retention Scheme to Become 75/100
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) proposes that the 60/40 job retention scheme (where the government pays 60 per cent of the wage bill and the employer, 40 per cent) become 75/100, CITUB Executive Secretary Asya Goneva commented for BTA on Monday ahead of this week's meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation that will focus on this measure.
Romania's Chief of Defence Petrescu attending conference of Balkan CHODs
Romania's Chief of Defence General Daniel Petrescu is attending, Monday to Wednesday in Sarajevo, the 14th edition of the Conference of Balkan chiefs of defence on defence co-operation.
North Macedonia’s Premier Ready to Bend Knees to Sofia But Not Sacrifice Identity and Language
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said he is ready to beg for a solution in Sofia, but is not prepared to sacrifice the Macedonian identity and language, adding that if the dialogue with Bulgaria is successful, talks may be held as early as 23 June.
Maxim Behar Re-Elected as Member of BBLF Managing Board
Bulgarian PR expert and diplomat Maxim Behar was re-elected as a member of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF) established with the assistance of HRH Prince Charles of Wales.
Worth of Heroin Shipment Ceased in Sliven Estimated at BGN 25 M
Speaking at a briefing in Sofia on Monday, head of the specialized prosecution service, Valentina Madjarova, said that the worth of nearly 500 kilos of heroin ceased during a raid in the southern city of Sliven on June 4 is estimated at BGN 25 million. Two persons, who are Turkish nationals, were detained in the raid. The two, whom the court remanded in custody, have no criminal record.