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Bulgaria's Ombudsman Urges Parliament to Hold a Vote on Referendum Results
National Ombudsman Maya Manolova has called on Parliament to have a say on the results of a referendum on Bulgaria's electoral system held in November.
At a press conference, Manolova has argued the remaining 20 days of work would be "enough" for Parliament to debate and vote on the three issues overwhelmingly backed by Bulgarian citizens.
Passenger Train Derails in Central Bulgaria
A passenger train has gone off the tracks after hitting a pile of snow in central Bulgaria, the Interior Ministry says.
The incident unfolded at 05:56 between Panagyurishte and Septemvri, according to Focus News Agency. The train was moving en route from Panagyurishte to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city.
Reportedly, no-one has been injured.
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Migratory Pressure on Bulgaria Fell Sharply Last Year - IntMin
The number of migrants who crossed into Bulgaria fell by more than 40% last year compared to 2015, outgoing Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova has said.
For December alone, there is a decrease by 60%, Focus News Agency quotes her as adding before a cabinet meeting.
Fresh Appeal Foils Tender for Bulgaria's Road Toll System
The controversial decision to restart a tender procedure for the design and construction of Bulgaria's road toll system has been blocked by yet another appeal, officials have confirmed.
The tender will be brought to a halt, Focus News Agency quotes outgoing Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova as saying.
Road Conditions Normal in Bulgaria as Great Return to Sofia Begins
Up to 200 000 vehicles are expected to enter Sofia through Monday as a long weekend is coming to an end, police say.
It is after 12:00 local time (EET) that traffic is expected to become much more intense, Focus News Agency quotes the head of traffic police's Sofia unit as saying.
Bulgaria Marks 10 Years of EU Membership
Bulgaria celebrates on Sunday ten years since it joined the European Union.
The southeastern European nation became part of the bloc on January 01, 2007, alongside Romania.
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Security Beefed up at Railway Stations, Airports around New Year
Additional police forces will be deployed to railway and bus stations and airports, as well as the winter resorts across the country and public venues where celebrations are being held, Bulgaria's outgoing Interior Minister has said,
Luggage and identity documents will be carefully examined in these areas, Focus News Agency quotes Bacharova as saying after a security meeting.
Moderate Earthquake Rocks Romania's Vrancea
A 5-6 magnitude quake hit Vrancea county in Romania early Wednesday and was felt across Bulgaria, seismologists and media report.
There are no reports of injured people after the quake.
The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre measured its epicenter at a depth of 98 km beneath the surface, 148 km north of the capital Bucharest and 8 km west of Nereju.
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Worker Dies in Bulgaria's Bobov Dol Mine
A worker at the Bobov Dol mine in southwestern Bulgaria has lost his life after being smashed by a trolley, media report.
The accident reportedly took place at 06:00 local time (EET).
The worker was immediately transferred to a hospital, but died from his wounds, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.
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Berlin Truck Attack 'Unprofessional', Hastily Planned - Bulgarian Ambassador
The deadly lorry crash at a Christmas market in Berlin should be ranked as an "unprofessional" terror attack, Bulgaria's Ambassador to Germany Radi Naydenov has said.