Latest News from Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Central Electoral Commission Appoints New Management
Bulgaria's Parliament has appointed the new Central Electoral Commission management in a heated session, Thursday.
Bulgarian Employer Associations Seek Representation in Energy Watchdog
The Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (CEIBG) has demanded representation in the energy watchdog.
Warm Weather Might Bring Losses to Bulgaria's NPP
The decreased electricity consumption might bring BGN 8 M losses to Bulgaria's nuclear power plant Kozlodui.
Because of the unusually warm weather and low electricity consumption, Bulgaria's Electricity System Operator ordered the limiting of energy production by all power stations.
US to Assist Bulgaria in Cybersecurity System Establishment
Bulgaria will work for the establishment of a comprehensive cybersecurity system in cooperation with the United States, the Ministry of Interior announced.
Bulgaria Govt OKs Construction in Protected Area on Black Sea Coast
Bulgaria's government approved Wednesday construction works in the Karadere area on the Black Sea coast.
The Cabinet backed a memorandum with the company Madara Europe, represented in Bulgaria by offshore company Rainbow Malta Limited, according to reports of Sega daily.
Bulgarian Kotooshu Retires from Sumo
Bulgarian-born sumo wrestler Kaloyan Mahlyanov "Kotooshu" has announced his retirement from Japan's professional sumo.
Bomb Squad Disarms Bomb in Bulgaria's Plovdiv
The police bomb squad sealed off a street and disarmed a bomb near a parked car in the center of Plovdiv.
Observant members of the public noticed a package with cables sticking out under the car and alerted the authorities on Thursday morning.
Bulgaria’s Ludogorets to Chase Miracle in Valencia
The second leg of the Europa League 1/8 final between Valencia and Ludogorets Razgrad will be played Thursday night in Spain.
Bulgaria's Old Elm is Tree of 2014
Bulgaria's Old Elm in the city of Sliven has been declared European Tree of 2014.
The winner was announced in the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels.
Bulgaria's Totalizator Gave BGN 27M for Sports in 2013
Bulgarian Sports Totalizator has rendered BGN 26,938,000 to the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2013, a total of BGN 4M more than in 2012.
The increase was primarily due to changes in the Totalizator's regulations, namely a 17% cost reduction, and 18% of revenues allocated to sports, Dnevnik informs.
Bulgaria's Ruling Party Leader Compares Crimea to Kurdjali
We should consider a situation in which a secession referendum is held in Bulgaria's city of Kurdjali.
Gun Used Against Pope John Paul II to Be Exhibited In Polish Museum
The gun used by a would-be assassin to shoot Pope John Paul II will be on display at a Polish museum dedicated to the pontiff.
John Paul II, who died in 2005, is to be proclaimed as a saint April 27 at the Vatican and the museum is preparing a new exhibition for the occasion.
EP to Announce European Tree of 2014
European Parliament is to announce on Wednesday the winner of European Tree of the Year contest.
Huge Fire Bursts Out Near Bulgaria's Border with Macedonia
A huge fire has broken out in Macedonia only 1 km away from the Bulgarian border, Wednesday afternoon.
The fire was located close to the border checkpoint of Stanke Lisichkovo near Bulgaria's Blagoevgrad.
Two Policemen Spoiled Lyaskovets Operation
Two police officers who went snooping around and taking photos of the house of the Lyaskovest shooter Petko Petkov, spoiled the police operation for his disarming.