Government of Bulgaria
Ska Keller: Many Bulgarians have Apologized to me Personally Because of Deputy PM Simeonov
The Bulgarians themselves are shocked by the language and content of the declaration, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Valeri Simeonov, said MEP Ska Keller to Deutsche Welle. She has still not received an official apology from Sofia.
The Meeting of the Austrian Chancellor with Borisov is Postponed due to Health Reasons
Austria's Chancellor Sebastien Kurz's planned visit for today is delayed due to sudden health problems, the Council of Ministers said.
The cabinets of the two Heads of Government are in the process of specifying another date for the visit, as soon as possible. Prime Minister Boyko Borisov wishes a quick recovery of his colleague, the statement said.
Borissov’s party shuns EU treaty opposing violence against women
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has said that the ruling GERB party is withdrawing a European treaty designed to combat violence against women from ratification in parliament over opposition expressed by religious and political groups.
Today is the Official Opening of the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the European Union in Brussels
Today is the official opening of the Bulgarian presidency of the Council of the European Union in Brussels. It will be attended by President Rumen Radev and Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
In the framework of his visit, the President will be accepted by the King of Belgium, Philippe. Head of State Rumen Radev will also talk to representatives of the Bulgarian community in Belgium.
Protests in Support of Pirin National Park Continue
Protests in support of Pirin National Park continue.
Runners from 10 of the cities which protest will run over 440 km.
Today's protest is expected to involve people over 20 cities from Bulgaria and abroad.
Animal Protectors Protests Against the Sending of Two Lions to Pazardzhik
A protest against the decision of the Razgrad municipal councilors to send the rescued lions Theresa and Maxwood to the zoo in Pazardjik is organized by the Four Paws and the Wildlife Foundation on Tuesday.
A Мotion of no Confidence in Borisov 3 Cabinet Failed
The first non-confidence vote in the Borisov 3 Cabinet failed. Expectedly, the Cabinet survived the parliamentary vote.
The opposition gathered only 103 votes in favor of the vote of no confidence from the 234 votes.
The Prime Minister has Requested Dismissal of the Director of the Child Protection Agency
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov submitted a proposal to the Council of Ministers for the release of Ophelia Kaneva as chairman of the State Agency for Child Protection. This was reported by the government information service. The temporary agent is assigned Dr. Valentin Dimitrov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency.
Environmentalists will Hold a Symbolic Demonstration before the Council of Ministers Building
Environmentalists conduct a symbolic action in front of the building of the Council of Ministers. They give a jar of fresh air from Pirin to the prime minister and the ministers. With this symbolic gift, they will formally remind their requests to cancel the government's decision to change the Pirin Park management plan.
Report: The Belene NPP Project is not Possible Without State Participation
It is not possible to carry out a nuclear project, including the Belene NPP, without the participation of the state. This is the main conclusion of the Risk Analysis for Variants of the Belene NPP project, prepared by the Vienna International Center for Nuclear Competence on the recommendation of the Bulgarian Atomic Forum (BULATOM).