Latest News from Bulgaria
PM Borissov Held a Meeting with UAE's Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
After activating relations between Bulgaria and the United Arab Emirates, it is important to maintain this dynamics and continue to develop beneficial cooperation.
Eurobank finishes buyout of Piraeus’ Bulgarian unit
Greece's third-largest lender, Eurobank, said on Friday that its Bulgarian subsidiary Postbank had concluded the acquisition of Piraeus Bank's Bulgarian unit after obtaining regulatory approvals.
The acquisition boosts Postbank's share in Bulgaria's banking market to more than 10 percent, ranking it third in terms of total loans, Eurobank said.
Bulgaria is against the Division of Albania and the Republic of Northern Macedonia into the EU Accession Process
The Bulgarian position is against the division of Albania and the Republic of Northern Macedonia into the EU accession process.
People in Gotse Delchev Protest because of the Suspended Access to Internet and TV
A protest against the action which was held today by GDBOP in the offices of Cable Sat West was held last night in Gotse Delchev.
Dozens gathered in front of the company's office to protest that half of the city is without cable television and Internet.
Modern Technologies Maintain Quality Infrastructure Even if It Is Old
Modern technologies are increasingly a key factor in today's society. They help, develop and maintain the quality of people's lives, and people are no longer able to cope without them. This is particularly important for the infrastructure objects, without which people's lives and business development seem unthinkable.
PM Borissov: Bulgaria Will Also Protect the Air Space of North Macedonia with the F-16 Fighter Aircraft
"I spoke with my counterpart Zoran Zaev last week that if we acquire the new fighter aircraft we will protect the air space of North Macedonia as well. This will be good for them and for us", Bulgaria's Premier Boyko Borissov, who attended the military exercise at the training polygon in Novo Selo said.
BSP Wants a New Contest for the Renovation of the Sofia Centre
We insist on a new competition for the project for the renovation of Zone 4 "Golden Sofia" from the central city part. This is stated in a position of the municipal councillors of BSP "Left Bulgaria" in the Sofia Municipal Council.
Two Boys Fell From a Railway Junction Near Pazardzhik After The Railing Collapsed
Two boys have fallen from a railway junction near the village of Mokrishte, which is located near the southern Bulgaria town Pazardzhik. They were taken to hospital urgently, according to a police report.
PM Boyko Borissov Celebrates His 60th Birthday
Born in 1959 in Bankya, his father is an employee of the Sofia City Administration of the Ministry of Interior and his mother is a primary school teacher. He has a sister - Krasimira, who is a doctor.
He graduated from the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Simeonovo, specialty "Fire Protection". Later he worked in the Ministry of Interior system.
Rumen Radev: I Hope the Political Parties Will Find a Balance For the Subsidies
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev commented on the reduction of party subsidies to journalists.
Bulgaria Returns to Turkey Valuable Artifacts
In the presence of Deputy Minister of Culture Amelia Gesheva, Turkish Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Ougul Oskan Yavuz will be handed over artifacts of archeological origin held by the Bulgarian Customs Authorities at Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint in October 2016 for illegal imports from Turkish citizen, the Ministry of Culture announced.
Dubai Port Operator with Interest in Bulgarian Ports
One of the largest port operators in the world - Dubai Port World - has shown interest in investing in Bulgarian ports and in creating high-tech logistics centers in different cities in the country.
Bulgaria Will Choose a New Chief Prosecutor on October 24th
Bulgaria will choose a new Chief Prosecutor on October 24th. The SJC adopted 21 of 22 votes in the Prosecutor's Office's proposals for the timetable of the procedure, a Canal 3 reporter reported.
The idea is to give a maximum amount of time for the procedure and to respond to the great public interest in the subject, said Sotir Tsatsarov.
Sofia Lost the Race for the Seat of the European Labor Authority
Sofia lost the race for the seat of the European Labor Authority. The new EU agency will be located in Bratislava, EUobserver reported. Slovakia received 15 out of 28 votes during the vote in the ministerial meeting of the Council on Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs.
Nationalist Party VMRO Suggest "Bulgarians" Card for Compatriots Abroad
Ethnic Bulgarians, who live abroad and do not have Bulgarian citizenship, will be able to apply for a new type of personal document in Bulgaria, called the "Bulgarians" card. If they receive it, they will have the right to reside permanently in Bulgaria.
This envisages amendments to the law on Bulgarian personal documents submitted to the National Assembly by members of VMRO.