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Bulgaria Counts on Austria's Support for Schengen Bid - PM
Austria will support Bulgaria in its commitment to reform, the country's President Heinz Fischer made clear on Friday while meeting caretaker PM Georgi Bliznashki.
Austria's head of state arrived in Bulgaria on Thursday to mark the 135th anniversary since the two countries established diplomatic relations.
EPP Group Chairman: Bulgaria Not Ready for Grand Coalition
Joseph Daul, who heads the European People's Party (EPP) Group in the European Parliament, has urged Bulgarian politicians to form a government after uniting around certain priorities.
First Tripartite Gov't Consultations Kick Off in Bulgaria's Parliament
A meeting of conservative GERB, right-wing RB and nationalist PF, until recently tipped to form the next Bulgarian government, has begun in Parliament.
Government Negotiations Agony Extends Into Next Week
GERB sets a deadline till Monday for the Reformist Bloc (RB) to make up its mind on the political formula of the next Bulgarian government.
After a three-hour meeting with RB representatives, GERB MEP Tomislav Donchev told journalists there were three stages - finding of the right political formula, definition of decision-making mechanisms and the make-up of the government.
RB's Radan Kanev, GERB Negotiators Hold Unexpected Meeting
A surprising meeting was held Tuesday evening between Radan Kanev, co-Chairman of the Reformist Bloc, and members of GERB party's team tasked to carry out government consultations, sources say.
Hungary to Start South Stream Construction in 6 Months
Hungary is currently planning to begin the construction of the South Stream gas pipeline in the spring of 2016, media sources say.
Bulgaria, Romania Agree to Build 2 More Bridges over Danube River
Bulgaria and Romania have agreed to build two new bridges over the Danube River.
Romania's government has approved the signing of a memorandum with Bulgaria on the construction of the two bridges, according to news agencies Adjepress and Mediafax, as cited by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency.
BSP Adamant to Stay Out of Gov't, Cadres Urge Changes in Party
Socialists confirmed they will not join a new Bulgarian government in any form, though they will take part in talks proposed by GERB if officially invited.
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Simeon Djankov: EU Likely to Lessen Sanctions on Russia
The EU is likely to lessen sanctions imposed on Russia in response to the limiting of hostilities in Ukraine, former Bulgarian government official Simeon Djankov argued Thursday.
"If we reach a position of frozen conflict, then we can discuss how we and the Russians can work together," Russian news agency RIA quoted him as saying.
Yields Fall on Bulgaria's Seven-year Government Bonds
Yileds fell at Tuesday's auction of seven-year euro-denominated Bulgarian government bonds as the offer was heavily oversubscribed.
The Finance Ministry said on Wednesday it has reopened the issued dated 30 April 2014, offering EUR 35 M worth of government bonds.
The average weighted annual ayield dropped to 2.20% from 2.26% at the previous reopening on May 26.