Bulgarian law
Borissov: Denkov and Mariya Gabriel are Close to Making a Decision
"Even before the elections, I said that the only good thing is an expert, broad government, but if it doesn't happen - then one between the first two parties. I think that Denkov and Gabriel are very close to making a decision. But until they agree, we haven't agreed on anything". This was stated by GERB leader Boyko Borissov on the sidelines of the parliament.
Bulgaria: Caretaker Interior Minister Admits That Politicians Were Wiretapped, PM Stefan Yanev Including
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Boyko Rashkov confirmed late on Thursday to BTA the information that politicians had been wiretapped by two services - State Agency Technical Operations (DATO) and DANS. According to Rashkov, materials are currently being destroyed at the State Agency for National Security (DANS).
Statistics: Crime Dropped during the State of Emergency in Bulgaria
Information about the state of the operational situation on the territory of the Police Directorate of the Ministry of Interior of Plovdiv since the beginning of the state of emergency until now shows a very interesting fact.
It will no Longer be Possible to Buy Bulgarian Passport with Investments
After a series of scandals involving granted Bulgarian citizenship to businessmen sought out by various anti-criminal agencies around the world, the justice ministry proposes changes to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act. It eliminates the possibility of taking a passport against investments.
Bulgaria Revokes Citizenship for Russian Millionaire Adonev
The Associated Press — A Bulgarian official says the Bulgarian citizenship of Russian millionaire Sergey Adonev has been revoked over a 20-year-old fraud conviction in the United States.
Tax Inspector has been Caught with a 15,000 leva Bribe in Sofia
An employee of the National Revenue Agency (NRA) has been detained for a bribe demand of BGN 45,000. This was announced by the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Emilia Rusinova at a special briefing on the case, reports Mediapool.
Budget Commission Rejects Compulsory Filing of Tax Declarations via Internet
The budget commission rejected finally the compulsory filing of tax declarations of natural persons via the Internet. This happened at second reading of the amendments to the tax laws.
Citizens will be able to use up to 5% of the tax for additional installments but only if the amount does not exceed BGN 1,000.
Tax Declarations To Be Filed Electronically As Of 2018
As of 2018, it will be mandatory for tax declarations of natural persons to be filed electronically.
This is envisaged in the project for amendments to tax laws published on the website of the Finance Ministry.
Bulgaria 9th by Civil Society Development Out of 29 CEE Countries
Bulgaria ranks ninth in terms of civil society development among 29 countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
A so-called NGO Sustainability Index is measured in these 29 countries, Lyuben Panov, program director of the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL), told Bulgarian National Radio.
UK Ambassador: Bulgaria Must Investigate Personal Data Misuse
Britain's Ambassador to Bulgaria Jonathan Allen urged the authorities to fully investigate the misuse of personal data in the collection of election registration signatures.