Government of Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Caretaker Government 'Could Have' Elections Minister
The interim cabinet due to be sworn in on August 6 could include a minister in charge of the upcoming early elections in October.
Citing its own sources, the news website Mediapool.bg reveals the move is likely to be proposed by President Rosen Plevneliev.
Lawmakers to Discuss Bulgaria's State Budget, Health Expenditures
Bulgarian MPs are to convene for an emergency session on Tuesday afternoon to discuss budget amendment proposals.
Georgi Bliznashki 'Agreed in Principle' to Be in Interim Gov't
Bulgarian lecturer prof. Georgi Bliznashki said on Monday he had given his consent "in principle" to join the caretaker cabinet due to be sworn in after August 6.
Bulgaria's President to Give Gov't Mandate to Third-Largest Party
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is to hand a mandate to form a government to the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), a coalition partner in the outgoing cabinet.
Bulgarian Socialist Party Returns Mandate
The head of the BSP-led Coalition for Bulgaria parliamentary group Atanas Medrzhanov returned to President Rosen Plevneliev the mandate for formation of a government.
“I decline to set up a government,” Merdzhanov told Plevneliev. “We are sticking to our agreements.”
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Gov't Resignation in Bulgaria May Cause Problems for Gazprom
The resignation of the loyal to Moscow Bulgarian government may cause serious problems for Gazprom and the South Stream project, writes the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
President Plevneliev: Parliament to Solve Key Tasks Before Dissolution
President Rosen Plevneliev has asked parties to overcome their differences to resolve three pressing issues before the Parliament is dissolved.
GERB Leader Boyko Borisov Returns Mandate
Boyko Borisov, leader of the opposition party GERB, returned the mandate for forming a new Bulgarian government to Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev.
On Friday Plevneliev will give the mandate to the second largest group in Parliament – the Bulgarian Socialist Party. Next on the list is the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS).
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Racho Ribarov Appointed Honorary Consul of Lithuania to Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government has adopted a decision approving the opening of a consular office of the Republic of Lithuania in Bulgaria.
The Sofia-based consular office is to be headed by an honorary consular official.
The Council of Ministers also agreed to appoint Racho Stefanov Ribarov honorary consul of the Republic of Lithuania in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian MPs Not to Renew Work, Await Gov't Resignation
Lawmakers in Bulgarian Parliament failed to agree on whether any session should be held until the cabinet of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski resigns.
The government is expected to step down later this week, with previous reports suggesting it will submit a resignation on Sunday.