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Bulgarian Minister of Defense Wants Foreign Financing of Religious Communities to be Banned
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov has told journalists in parliament that funding of religious communities, organizations and religious denominations in Bulgaria from abroad should be banned, reported BGNES.
Thus, according to him, the funding received through foundations by various radical elements in this country would be limited.
The Army Could Participate in Guarding the European Presidency of Bulgaria
Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov is ready to take the army on the street in peacetime for the EU Presidency from January 1st.
44% of the Teachers in Bulgaria are Over 50 Years Old
44.15% of the Bulgarian teachers are between the age of 50 and 65. This was stated in a report as an answer to the minister of Education Krasimir Vulchev, reported BGNES.
MPs Approved at 2nd Reading Amendments For Policemen to Get Compensation for Unprovided Uniforms
The MPs approved at second reading amendments to the Interior Ministry law, whereby the policemen will get paid for uniforms they did not receive, reported BGNES.
The Socialists are Demanding the Resignation of the Minister of Internal Affairs
The Bulgarian Socialist Party called on Prime Minister Boyko Borisov to demand the resignation of Interior Minister Valentin Radev. This was announced by the BSP MP Krasimir Yankov during a briefing in the National Assembly. He made a statement on behalf of the party along with his colleagues from the Internal Commission.
Bulgarian PM: 'New Combat Aircrafts Must be Bought, Not 2nd Hand Machines'
Talking to reporters in parliament, Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov stated that negotiations would be held with three countries for the purchase of combat aircraft for the Bulgarian air force, reported BNR.
New ones must be bought, he added, not second hand machines.
Boyko Borisov pointed out that F-16, Eurofighter, Gripen and MiG all have factories and manufacture new aircraft.
New Government Will Review and Discuss 3 Offers For New Modern Fighter
''The new government will review and discuss the three offers for purchase of a new, modern fighter for the Bulgarian army'', Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov told journalists, quoted by FOCUS Radio.
Fire Bursts Out in Sin City Pop-Folk Disco in Sofia
The building of the former pop-folk disco Sin City in Sofia is on fire, reported BGNES.
There is dense smoke coming out of the building located at Vazrazhdane Square. There are no reports of injured people.
Traffic in the area has been halted. Only trams are being let through.
There are three firefighter engines at the site.
Catholic Priest Attacked for Hosting Refugees Quits Bulgaria
A Catholic priest from the northern Bulgarian town of Belene has announced that he is going home to Italy after his decision to shelter a refugee family caused tensions.
Bulgarian Politicians Slam Turkish 'Interference' in Election Campaign
Right-wingers and nationalists have in Bulgaria have vented anger over remarks of Turkey's Labour Minister who urged expats to vote for DOST party in the early election on March 26.