The European Parliament’s LIBE Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group is organizing a hearing on the situation in Bulgaria on 27 January, 2022 in Brussels, Bulgarian MEP Elena Yoncheva announced on Facebook.
The European MEPs will invite representatives of the coalition government, the Prosecutor General, as well as other institutions connected with the rule of law on the country. The representatives of the ruling coalition are expected to present their plans of reform in the judiciary, for accountability of the Prosecutor General, as well as legislative amendments that will help effectively combat corruption. The European Parliament will also focus on media freedom and preventing so-called SLAPP lawsuits (aimed at restricting civic activism) against journalists and civil society activists.
Bulgaria cannot intervene in the espionage case against Bulgarian citizens in the UK. This was stated by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during parliamentary question time, in response to a question from the Velichie party. "Criminal justice is carried..
Bulgarians have traditionally had a deep respect and gratitude for domestic animals. For generations, horses, oxen, donkeys and cows have been indispensable partners in agricultural life, faithfully assisting people in their daily work. While..
More than 42% of Bulgarians are concerned about the development of artificial intelligence. According to a quick survey on the topic by the Myara agency, published by BTA, 37 percent of those surveyed said they were not familiar with..
Drivers travelling today and in the coming days should prepare their vehicles for winter conditions , the Road Infrastructure Agency has urged. The..
The Ministry of the Interior has submitted 13,000 reports about poor road conditions in 2024 . This was revealed in an interview with Nova TV by Chief..
Over the next 24 hours the weather in the country will be dynamic. After temporarily dispersing, after midnight the clouds will increase and the..
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