The European Commission (EC) has decided to refer Bulgaria to the European Court of Justice over delaying turning the directive on the reduction of the costs of high-speed networks into national law. This country was supposed to do so until 2016. The EC has offered sanctions of 22,226.40 euros per day.
Brussels has also announced it starts a trial against Bulgaria over its Law on Marks and Geographical Indications adopted in 1999. According to the EC, Bulgaria should have put an end to this system as of the date of EU accession in 2007. The Commission considers that national protection of geographical indications is not compatible with European Union rules on quality schemes for agricultural products and food.
Bulgaria is represented with its own stand at the 4th China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair, which is being held from May 22 to 25. "The interest of Chinese consumers in Bulgarian products is undeniable. Yogurt,..
The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision to relieve Ms. Elka Rouskov from her duties as Honorary Consular Officer of Bulgaria with headquarters in the city of Seattle and with a consular district covering the territory of the..
The majority of the so-called "locals" (participants in youth gangs that have sprung up in the country in recent years) have already been identified and work is being done with their parents, Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov said...
Banking services in Bulgaria are among the most accessible in the EU, according to an analysis by the Association of Banks in Bulgaria . According to it,..
The Trade Union of Bulgarian Medical Specialists has declared readiness for protest actions and an effective strike, according to a statement published..
In recent years, Bulgaria has been collecting and processing 15,000 tons of herbs annually . Nearly 90% of them are exported. More than 200 herbs are..
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