BGNES
Huge Traffic Jam on the Highway "Trakia" because of an Accident
Because of an accident between a truck and a car Trakia Motorway on the 10th km in direction of Sofia - Plovdiv is closed, agency BGNES reported. The vehicle has overturned, fortunately there were no injured people.
Sunday Brings Cold, Rain and Snow Across the Country
From today cold, rain and snow is coming to every part of the country. A warning yellow code for expected heavy rainfall has been announced in four districts of southern and southeastern Bulgaria, agency BGNES reported.
Sofia Opposes Any Border Changes Across Southeast Europe
Bulgaria opposes any change of borders within Southeast Europe and it supports the territorial integrity of the Republic of Macedonia, the foreign ministry states, quoted by BNR.
US Congressman Slammed for Proposing New Balkan Borders
Politicians across the region have condemned Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who is also chair of the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, with some suggesting that he might undermine regional stability.
President Gjorge Ivanov Calls on Bulgaria to Embrace Macedonia
Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov called on Bulgaria to embrace its southwestern neighbour Macedonia.
In an interview for BGNES news agency published on Friday, Ivanov said that he wants Bulgaria to be Macedonia's most fervent supporter.
Bulgaria Invited to Participate at Western Balkans Migrant Route Meeting
The Austrian government invited Bulgaria for participation at an extraordinary meeting between the interior and foreign ministers of the countries along the Western Balkans migrant route.
The invitation was sent by Austria's Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz.
Bulgarian Government Cancels Public Tenders Worth Over BGN 600 M
The Bulgarian government has cancelled public procurement procedures worth more than BGN 600 M.
This was announced by Bulgarian Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov on Wednesday, BGNES news agency informs.
MPs Approve Ekaterina Zaharieva as Bulgaria's New Justice Minister
The Bulgarian parliament approved on Friday the nomination of Ekaterina Zaharieva as the country's new justice minister.
A total of 126 MPs voted in favour of Zaharieva's nomination, 66 lawmakers were against, while 17 abstained, BGNES news agency informs.
Ambulances in Bulgaria to Reach Patients in 8-120 minutes, Depending on Urgency
Ambulances in Bulgaria will reach patients in 8-120 minutes, depending on the urgency of the case, according to a draft new emergency medical care standard published on the website of the Health Ministry.
PKK Militants Allegedly Blow Up Section of South Caucasus Pipeline in Turkey
Suspected Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants have blown up a section of the South Caucasus Pipeline in the Turkish province of Kars.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum natural gas pipeline runs form the Shah Deniz gas field in Azerbaijan to Turkey.