Latest News from Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Ex-PM Denounces Corruption and Russian Influence in FT Interview

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 15:59

Bulgaria's outgoing Prime Minister, Academician Nikolai Denkov, has condemned corruption as the primary conduit for Russian interference in the country's affairs. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Denkov highlighted the deep-rooted ties between corruption and Russian influence, attributing them to the collapse of the ruling coalition.

Bulgaria's New Defense Minister Urges Expedited Military Aid to Ukraine

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 13:01

Bulgaria's newly appointed caretaker Minister of Defense, Atanas Zapryanov, has pledged to expedite military aid to Ukraine. Speaking at the ceremony marking his assumption of office from his predecessor Todor Tagarev, Zapryanov underscored the urgency of accelerating the delivery of two military aid packages to Ukraine.

Bulgarians Exhibit High Skepticism Towards Data-Backed Information

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:25

In a recent Eurobarometer survey focused on European citizens' perceptions of statistical data provided by Eurostat, Bulgaria emerged as the country with the highest level of skepticism towards information supplemented with statistical indicators.

EU's Backing Leads to Positive Outcomes in Border Security for Bulgaria and Romania

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:19

In a recent announcement by the European Commission, significant progress has been reported in the joint efforts to safeguard the external borders of Bulgaria and Romania. The EU's support has yielded promising outcomes, particularly in the areas of migrant returns, asylum procedures, and countering smuggling activities.

BGN 100 Million Budget for the Elections in Bulgaria

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:02

The new acting finance minister, Lyudmila Petkova, unveiled the budget for the upcoming elections, which amounts to BGN 100 million. Petkova, who was welcomed to the finance ministry by her colleague Asen Vassilev, emphasized that organizing the elections is a top priority for her, alongside Bulgaria's goals of entering the Eurozone, the OECD, and the Schengen area by land routes.

Bulgaria Braces for Easter Tourism Boom: Over a Million Trips Expected

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 11:00

As the Orthodox Easter coincides with May this year, Bulgaria is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in travel, predicts Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Forecasting of the Information Environment in Tourism, in an interview with BTA.

10th Caretaker Government in Bulgaria's History: Glavchev Cabinet Sworn In

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 09:31

Bulgaria inaugurated the "Glavchev" cabinet in an extraordinary session of the National Assembly, marking the 10th caretaker government in the country's history, 6th in the last 4 years. However, this administration carries particular significance as it is the first to take its oath before the parliament rather than the president, following recent constitutional amendments.

Bulgarian President Signs Decrees for New Cabinet and Voting Change: Foreign Minister Replaced

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/09/2024 - 08:51

In a decisive move, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has signed decrees ushering in a new caretaker government and altering the voting process, with a notable change in the foreign ministry leadership. Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev will lead the interim administration, set to tackle crucial tasks ahead of upcoming elections.

Bulgaria Initiates Public Procurement for MiG-29 Engine Overhaul

Published by Novinite on Mon, 04/08/2024 - 20:15

The Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria has initiated a public procurement process for the overhaul of six engines used in MiG-29 fighter jets, as revealed by data in the Public Procurement Register. The procurement process began on April 5, 2024, with a deadline set for May 17, 2024, for interested parties to submit their bids.

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