The Bulgarian Socialist Party demands the establishment of an ad hoc Parliamentary committee to investigate the deal between the Bulgarian Development Bank and First Investment Bank. The decision was taken during the sitting of the National Council of the opposition socialist party which lasted for over 9 hours. The parliamentary group of BSP will table a fifth no-confidence motion against Boyko Borissov’s cabinet, this time over corruption. The decision for nationwide petition was rejected. The 50th Congress of BSP will take place on September 26. The direct election of BSP leader is to take place on September 12 and the possible runoff is scheduled for September 19, the National Council of The Bulgarian Socialist Party decided.
On the day of the third boycott of large retail chains their turnover increased by over 1 million euros, according to data from the National Revenue Agency. A day earlier, traders reported revenue of over 12,7 million euros, while on..
Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov requested lifting the immunities of MPs Bozhidar Bozhanov and Kiril Petkov from “We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria”. A day earlier, he took the same action against four MPs from..
Five centres for educational, social and health services are being established in small towns as part of the programme "Promoting Justice: Health and Inclusive Education for All - ZOV 2", funded by the Bulgarian-Swiss Cooperation Programme. The..
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev today received at the Foreign Ministry Susan Falatko, who arrived in Sofia a few days ago as Charge d'Affaires of the U.S...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Bulgarian citizens to avoid traveling to Greece because of a planned national strike today. The Foreign Ministry..
The number of pensioners in January this year increased by 15,630 people, or 0.8%, compared to the first month of the previous year, the National Social..
Scattered showers
Rain
Overcast, rain
Rain / Snow