Rumen Radev
Bulgaria's President Launched the 16th "Bulgarian Christmas" Charity Campaign
In his address at the official opening of the campaign the Head of State pointed out the purpose of this year "Bulgarian Christmas": to provide up-to-date high-tech equipment and support comprehensive care for such children.
President Rumen Radev will not Support Call For Stopping Coal Mining
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said at a meeting with heads of major trade unions in Bulgaria, Plamen Dimitrov and Dimitar Manolov and representatives of coal mining trade unions that a clear commitment from the state for the development of coal mining and the Bulgarian TPPs was necessary.
Hundreds Demanded Preventative Measures Against Domestic Violence with a Protest in Sofia
The government should take preventive measures with amendments to the Penal Code to prevent violence against women and children. This is one of the demands that hundreds of citizens made at protest against gender-based violence at Eagles Bridge in Sofia.
Bulgarian Parliament Rejected Presidential Veto on Tax Amendments
The MPs readopted the tax amendments vetoed by the president, by 130 to 46 votes, Focus News Agency reports.
President Rumen Radev opposed the higher tax on old cars and the postponement of the tax reform on municipal waste. He also argued against the introduction of higher tax rates for properties in resorts and the customs reorganisation.
President Rumen Radev will Meet with the Foreign Minister of Egypt
President Rumen Radev will welcome Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, reported the Bulgarian National Television.
The visit also includes a meeting with Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva.
They will sign an agreement to set up a joint co-operation committee.
Egypt Foreign Minister in Bulgaria to Address Enhancing Cooperation
Egypt's Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, headed on Wednesday to Sofia, Bulgaria, for talks on illegal immigration, combating terrorism and other bilateral issues, reports MENAFN.
Bulgaria's President Vetoed the Corporate Income Tax Act
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev on 13th of November vetoed the Corporate Income Tax Act by disagreeing with the provisions on:
Political Scientist: Desire for Change and Accumulated Tension Cause Bulgarians to Look Political Alternatives
The desire for change and the accumulating tension cause people to look for new faces beyond the familiar GERB and BSP, political scientist Parvan Simeonov, manager of Bulgarian polling agency Gallup International, told Focus Radio.
Bulgarian President Radev Vetoes the Latest Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act
President Rumen Radev has vetoed the latest amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act. Speaking to reporters, he said the Parliament has enough time to consider the veto and adopt the state budget for 2019 on time, the Bulgarian National Television reports.
Bulgarian President Radev: Protests are Normal, Government Should Point to Solution
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev said on 12th of November that resignations were not a decision but an escape. The head of state's comments came a day after protests in the country against fuel prices and the raising of the old car tax and third party liability insurance and demanding resignations .